Middle East: US and Israel strikes against Iran plunge region into widespread conflict
The Middle East has entered a new period of instability following joint United States and Israeli strikes on Iran which reportedly killed more than a thousand people and triggered retaliatory attacks across the…
Mexico: troops called in to curb violence after cartel leader killed
The government has deployed thousands of troops after deadly unrest followed the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. Around 9,500 soldiers have been sent to western states, including…
London: three grim days see stabbings, murder investigation, shooting, collisions
A series of violent incidents across London in late January has left communities shaken, with multiple stabbings, a confirmed murder, a shooting and several serious road collisions reported within three days. Among the…
Mozambique: 100,000 forced to flee after attacks by armed groups
Nearly 100,000 people in northern Mozambique have fled in recent weeks as armed groups have stormed their villages, often at night. They have burnt homes, killed civilians, and forced families to escape without…
Liverpool: boy arrested after attack on firefighters and police
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after fireworks were fired at firefighters and police officers attending a blaze at Knowsley Heights, near Liverpool. Emergency services were called shortly before 7pm after reports of…
Tanzania: unprecedented level of protest after landslide presidential election
The recent election which saw president Samia Suluhu Hassan win with 98% of the vote has exposed deep cracks in Tanzania’s democratic foundations. The landslide result - achieved amid opposition arrests, media restrictions,…
Brazil: at least 64 dead after massive law enforcement operation
At least 64 people, including four police officers, have been killed during a massive law enforcement operation in Rio de Janeiro - the deadliest in the city’s history. Governor Claudio Castro hailed the…
Angola: nobody wants to talk about July protests
In July, protests over fuel price hikes erupted across Angola, paralysing parts of the capital Luanda and spreading to other provinces. Sparked by a taxi drivers’ strike, these demonstrations quickly turned violent, leaving…
More than 500 arrested at Notting Hill Carnival
This year’s Notting Hill Carnival saw more than 500 arrests over two days, a sharp rise from 349 in 2024. Police deployed over 7,000 officers daily, supported by CCTV, knife searches, and live…
France: Macron admits violence against Cameroon independence movement
Emmanuel Macron has publicly acknowledged the violence committed by French forces in Cameroon during and after the country’s independence struggle from 1945 to 1971. A joint report by Cameroonian and French historians has…
