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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Teenager who robbed stars admits machete threat

Zacariah Boulares pleaded guilty to attempted robbery with a machete and has a history of violent thefts targeting wealthy individuals.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Five members of Dublin gang jailed for total of 34 years for torture of man 'that bypasses any notion of humanity'

Five gang members received 34 years in prison for torturing Barry Moore, including waterboarding and branding him with a hot iron.
#mental-health
fromNBC News
7 months ago
US politics

Midtown Manhattan shooter was treated for sports-related concussions, mother said in 2022 police call

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Man held indefinitely for fatal attack on sister

Andrew Cunningham was detained indefinitely after stabbing his sister Margaret O'Brien 40 times, attributed to his mental health issues.
fromNBC News
7 months ago
US politics

Midtown Manhattan shooter was treated for sports-related concussions, mother said in 2022 police call

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

San Francisco Sees Two Homicides In One Night, In Ingleside and Sunset Districts

San Francisco experienced two unrelated homicides on Tuesday night, marking a significant increase in violence compared to the previous year.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade

Israel has not prosecuted citizens for killing Palestinians in the West Bank, leading to impunity for violence against civilians.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Brunch for group of women in L.A. led to a stabbing and broken-bottle brawl, police say

A brunch outing in downtown Los Angeles escalated into a violent altercation involving a knife and a bottle, resulting in multiple injuries.
Humor
fromDefector
2 days ago

Suburban Homeowner Starts, Loses Fight With Enormous Jack Reacher Star Alan Ritchson | Defector

The series humorously contrasts Reacher's brutal sociopathy with his righteous code, leading to absurdly violent yet comedic situations.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Arizona's guns are feeding the bloodshed in Mexico's cartel war

The ongoing war within the Sinaloa cartel is fueled by a surge of firearms from Arizona, leading to significant violence and casualties.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Love/Hate actor John Connors calls on Travelling community 'to stop feuding ... and return to God' in wake of Limerick attack

John Connors has called on members of the Travelling community involved in feuding to step back from violence and 'return to God'.
NYC LGBT
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

'Reality Decay' Is at the Root of All the Bad News | Artnet News

I realized that we don't really think about it this way, but Sodom was a book about war profiteers, that the four men who perpetrated the atrocious, sexual, violent acts of kidnapping people-girls and boys-to bring them to their chateau to do whatever they want with them, they could do that because they were war profiteers within the war of Louis XIV.
Arts
Toronto Raptors
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Alan Ritchson Beats Up Neighbor Who Clearly Hasn't Seen Reacher

Alan Ritchson was involved in a physical altercation with a neighbor over a dispute regarding loud motorbike noise.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Loose ends remain after the downfall of El Mencho, the last great drug lord

The capture of El Mencho raises questions about the future of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violence that followed his death.
Humor
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Pokemon Scalpers Nearly Choke Each Other Out Over Cards

Violence erupted among adults over access to a Pokémon card vending machine, highlighting extreme behavior in the scalping culture.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As Jewish ambulances are set ablaze, we must quell the flames of hate from Golders Green to the West Bank | David Davidi-Brown

The erosion of empathy and humanity fuels violence and hatred, impacting communities far beyond the immediate conflict zones.
#israeli-settlers
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
World news

Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank towns for second night in a row

Israeli settlers' violence against Palestinians escalates in the occupied West Bank, resulting in injuries and property damage amid ongoing settlement expansion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
World news

Israeli settlers carry out series of West Bank attacks as security forces stand by

Israeli settlers conducted coordinated attacks in the West Bank, burning homes and vehicles, and injuring Palestinians amid rising tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank towns for second night in a row

Israeli settlers' violence against Palestinians escalates in the occupied West Bank, resulting in injuries and property damage amid ongoing settlement expansion.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Israeli settlers carry out series of West Bank attacks as security forces stand by

Israeli settlers conducted coordinated attacks in the West Bank, burning homes and vehicles, and injuring Palestinians amid rising tensions.
#trump
fromTruthout
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

War Becomes Spectacle in Trump's Horrific Propaganda Promoting War in Iran

Trump's presidency has increasingly embraced military conflict, contradicting his antiwar campaign promises and normalizing violence as entertainment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
US politics

Trump's DC takeover is a move of staggering hypocrisy | Rebecca Solnit

January 6, 2021, was the most violent day in Washington DC's history, instigated by Donald J Trump.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

War Becomes Spectacle in Trump's Horrific Propaganda Promoting War in Iran

Trump's presidency has increasingly embraced military conflict, contradicting his antiwar campaign promises and normalizing violence as entertainment.
San Francisco Giants
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Opposing fan kicked El Farolito striker's toddler, sparking bleacher fight, players say

El Farolito's match against Sacramento Republic ended in violence after players clashed with fans following an alleged incident involving a child.
Television
fromVulture
6 days ago

Not Everyone Is Immortal in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man revisits themes of violence and legacy, focusing on Tommy Shelby's struggles with his son Duke's ruthless leadership.
Television
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Ex-NFL Player and Former Bachelor Host Claims ABC Knew About Taylor Frankie Paul's Violent History Before TMZ Video: Turned a Blind Eye!'

Producers of The Bachelorette were likely aware of Taylor Frankie Paul's violent history before the recent video surfaced.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

This Guy Has to Be One of the Best Game of Thrones Characters of All Time

Violence, reckless decisions, and callous responses among nobles create competing claims of culpability, making the 'worst person in Westeros' a contested judgment.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Mexico's most powerful cartel leader is killed by security forces

Mexican military killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, triggering violent reprisals and disruptions in cartel-controlled areas.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Transformative Power of Speaking Out

Overpopulation, cultural erosion, and escalating violence have generated pervasive fear and trauma among the Raizal people on San Andrés Island.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Canary Islands: When the sea is not the only danger

Unsafe Atlantic migrant crossings to the Canary Islands result in deaths, violence, dehumanizing treatment of corpses, and little accountability for perpetrators.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

50 Years Later, Martin Scorsese's First Masterpiece Is More Relevant Than Ever

Taxi Driver portrays an isolated Vietnam veteran's descent into vigilantism amid New York City's moral decay, blending violence, obsession, and cultural influence.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

10 Things a Hitman Thought Before Pulling the Trigger

Chronic fear, humiliation, and neglect can create practiced emotional patterns that numb moral resistance and train the mind to carry out violence automatically.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

In 'No Other Choice,' a loyal worker gets the ax and starts chopping

A long-serving employee's refusal to adapt leads him to extreme, violent measures to preserve identity and status amid corporate betrayal.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The One Resolution That Could Bring Peace on Earth

Ancient human emotions clash with modern institutions and technology, producing fear, hatred, and a profound failure to achieve genuine peace on Earth.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Drug gangs used blackmail, violence and arson in 2,500 intimidation cases across Ireland in last five years

Gardaí have received over 2,500 reports of drug-related intimidation in the past five years, with a senior detective saying that violence linked to the drug trade impacts every parish in Ireland. Crime statistics also show that drug debt enforcement has risen by 27pc since 2021, with criminals mainly using threats to kill, blackmail and attacks on property to intimidate victims.
Miscellaneous
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The Fast Food Chicken Sandwich That Got Too Much Hype When It Was Released - Tasting Table

The 2019 Popeyes chicken sandwich triggered intense consumer frenzy, widespread media hype, social media feuds, shortages, violence, and a surge in restaurant traffic.
Television
fromVulture
4 months ago

Talamasca: The Secret Order Recap: Guy's Big Trauma

Talamasca shifts from playful goofiness to an overly talky, clichéd drama, undermining character investment while highlighting naive Guy and violent, sexualized Jasper behavior.
Television
fromVulture
4 months ago

Mayor of Kingstown Recap: The Devil You Think You Know

Ian's secret crimes fracture trust as Mike's decision enables dangerous outsiders, leading to violent reprisals and escalating conflicts among local criminal factions.
US news
fromAP News
4 months ago

Drug dealer granted clemency by Trump sent back to prison for violating terms of his release

A clemency-granted convicted drug dealer violated release, faced new charges, and was resentenced to 27 months after prosecutors argued he remains a danger.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Hitmen terrorize drivers, shopkeepers, and artists in Peru

Ernesto is 43 years old and works more than 16 hours a day as a bus driver in Lima. He has always enjoyed his job, is patient with passengers, and likes driving. But he doesn't any more. He knows that every day he risks death. Nearly 70 public transport drivers have been murdered this year in Peru by hitmen for refusing to pay extortion money, according to police data.
World news
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Boys who cling to stereotypically manly' traits are more likely to hurt others but they are in the minority, study finds

Adolescent boys who strongly endorse stereotypical masculine norms are much more likely to perpetrate and experience violence, bullying, and sexual assault.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Andrew Tate's boxing debut plunges a beloved sport to toxic new depths - please stop this madness

Boxing is not, and has never been, a perfect sport. Even in the throes of an enthralling duel like Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley's last Saturday night, you might find yourself shrinking into your sofa under the violence or bursting forth in rage at a controversial stoppage. It depends on your threshold for violence, but the violence itself is just
Miscellaneous
Film
fromInverse
5 months ago

20 Years Later, David Cronenberg's Action Thriller Masterpiece Just Got A Huge Upgrade

A History of Violence examines a family man's violent past erupting into a small-town life, revealing dual identities and psychological consequences.
fromRoger Ebert
5 months ago

The Breadth of Humanity: Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy on "Bugonia" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The film focuses on Teddy ( Jesse Plemons) and his cousin, Donny (Aidan Delbis), who swiftly capture Michelle Fuller ( Emma Stone), the CEO of a major pharmaceutical company. Having surfed the dark recesses of the web, consumed a steady diet of conspiracy theories, and done their own 'research,' Teddy is convinced that Michelle is an alien from the Andromeda species and is using her position of power to hasten humanity's destruction.
Film
World news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Pakistan: Kashmir unrest leaves 8 dead DW 10/02/2025

Protests in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir left at least eight dead and prompted the prime minister to establish a senior-official committee to investigate and seek dialogue.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Hot-air balloons and a dewy cobweb: photos of the day Thursday

Worldwide scenes capture protests, displacement, attacks, cultural events, everyday life, and natural beauty, reflecting political unrest and ordinary moments across multiple countries.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Observing Aggression and Learning From It

Is aggression part of our primate nature, wired into our systems because it helps us survive, or do we learn it from such seemingly innocent occupations as watching cartoons and wrestling matches on TV? Can the answer be both? There is evidence in support of both a genetic, evolutionary source for human aggression, and for the role of observational learning in its acquisition.
Psychology
fromKotaku
6 months ago

Wolverine Is Spilling A Ton Of Blood When it Arrives Next Fall

Wolverine is going to kill a lot of people. That was the main takeaway from the upcoming PS5-exclusive's first gameplay trailer for Marvel's Wolverine that was revealed during Wednesday's State of Play after years of waiting. Who's ready for some true, next-gen blood tech?
Video games
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

3 Ways to Step Off the Hatred Treadmill

Humans have hated since the dawn of, well, humans, but these days it seems like we've elevated hate to a competitive sport. Whose hateful words, memes, and shouts gain the most views, shares, and comments? Whose amass the biggest following and build the strongest coalitions? Whose lead to election wins? But let's remember that sports rarely result in assassinations, murders, and war; hate too often does. We are regularly witnessing hate lead to actual violence. In turn, violence is leading to ever more hate.
Social justice
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
6 months ago

Downing Street condemns Elon Musk's 'dangerous' language at far-right rally

This is a message to the reasonable centre, the people who ordinarily wouldn't get involved in politics, who just want to live their lives. They don't want that, they're quiet, they just go about their business. My message is to them: if this continues, that violence is going to come to you, you will have no choice. You're in a fundamental situation here. Whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die, that's the truth, I think.
UK politics
US politics
fromFortune
6 months ago

Utah governor blasts 'conflict entrepreneurs' and tech giants that 'hack our brains' after Charlie Kirk assassination | Fortune

Social media's dopamine-driven algorithms are fueling addiction, outrage, and interpersonal hatred, contributing to real-world violence and undermining public agency.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

Most shocking moments from Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' rally

A large right-wing protest, including international attendees and online figures like Elon Musk, clashed violently with police and counter-protesters in central London.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

This Man Was Hurting,' Says CNN's Van Jones About Killer Who Stabbed Ukrainian Refugee to Death

The attacker was characterized as being driven by personal hurt—'hurt people hurt people'—and claims of racially motivated motive were condemned as unfounded race-mongering.
fromThe Walrus
6 months ago

Israel's Supposed Aid Scheme Is Killing Palestinians | The Walrus

Along with dozens of other men, Shalah walked in silence and dread. His destination was an aid distribution point in Rafah, in the far south of Gaza, run by the Israeli-approved, US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). He has made this trek more than six times, a gruelling walk of nearly 4 kilometres, stepping over corpses, and sometimes crawling or sprinting to dodge gunfire from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and bombs dropped by Israeli quadcopters overhead.
World news
#nigeria
fromABC7 Los Angeles
7 months ago

New surveillance video released in Walmart stabbing spree

The suspect, Bradford James Gille, was seen in surveillance video attacking multiple individuals inside a Michigan Walmart, injuring 11 people before fleeing to the parking lot.
Public health
#aid-workers
fromIndependent
7 months ago

Cork man admits to string of 'unprovoked' attacks on women in midlands town, leaving one victim requiring reconstructive surgery

Tim Dennehy, a 50-year-old man from Cork, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of assault against women, described as unprovoked and resulting in severe injuries.
Social justice
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Video of man beating up woman at Rufus Du Sol show at Rose Bowl sparks outrage

A brutal attack occurred at a Rufus Du Sol concert, raising concerns about crowd control and safety at the venue.
#racism
fromIndependent
7 months ago
Social justice

Azmia Riaz: After attacks on Indian community, a generation of children will grow up feeling like they don't belong in Ireland

fromIndependent
7 months ago
Social justice

'We are not here to take anything away' - Ireland's Indian citizens speak out amid rise in racial attacks

fromIndependent
7 months ago
Social justice

Azmia Riaz: After attacks on Indian community, a generation of children will grow up feeling like they don't belong in Ireland

fromIndependent
7 months ago
Social justice

'We are not here to take anything away' - Ireland's Indian citizens speak out amid rise in racial attacks

US news
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

After amassing a small fortune, alleged West Oakland robbery crew partied in style, dripping with stolen jewels

Attendees celebrated Aramiya Burrell's birthday, allegedly being part of the Ghost Town Gang involved in violent robberies throughout 2022.
#serbia
Video games
fromKotaku
7 months ago

This Bodycam Footage Revenge Thriller Could Be Gaming's Next Big Controversy

Better Than Dead features a Chinese woman seeking revenge on oppressive enslavers in hyper-realistic, bodycam-style gameplay set in Hong Kong.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago

Pregnant mother kidnapped and bound by gang in van outside London home tells of horrific ordeal

The 36-year-old woman was suddenly grabbed and thrown into the back of a white Ford Transit van as she left her home on the morning of May 10.
London politics
#family-dynamics
#immigration
fromTruthout
7 months ago

Palestinians Displaced in West Bank by Israeli Settlers Ask: Where Can We Go?

"My family and I were forced out under gun threats, along with all the families of the village. We cried over our beautiful days there, and we are still crying. We are in shock because we never deserved this. We are peaceful people who love life, simple and educated people, and we never imagined leaving our home this way."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

I live for a chance to leave Iraq': how I survived torture and slavery at the hands of Islamic State

Living in a village near Mosul was full of happiness until the Islamic State invaded. I witnessed the murder of my father and cousin at nine years old.
Social justice
#football
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

'Weapons' has an ultra-violent ending that's going to keep you up at night

In Zach Cregger's latest horror movie 'Weapons,' the writer-director delivers another twisted tale that's as jaw-droppingly bloody as his 2022 sleeper hit 'Barbarian.' The film takes place in a sleepy Pennsylvania town where, one night, 17 children all suddenly rise from their beds at 2:17 am, go out their front doors, and run away into the night. No one has seen them since.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Pennsylvania shooting: man kills neighbour, ambushes and wounds two state troopers

Investigators are looking into Faino's past. Both troopers were in stable condition with serious injuries Thursday night. Police did not say why Faino decided to kill Wasko.
US news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Stephen Miller Claims D.C Is More Violent Than Baghdad': One of The Most Dangerous Places in the World'

Washington, D.C. is claimed to be more violent than Baghdad and other dangerous locations according to Stephen Miller.
Social justice
fromTheregister
7 months ago

Amnesty slams X for 'central role' in fueling UK violence

Elon Musk's X platform contributed to the spread of misinformation that incited violence following the Southport murders.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Suspect in murder of Israel embassy staffers in US indicted for hate crime

Elias Rodriguez was indicted for the hate crime murder of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, DC.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Scott Jennings: The Plight of American Hero Big Balls Has Set Off a Firestorm' in the GOP

The attack on Big Balls highlights rising street violence in Washington, D.C., prompting a strong reaction from the Republican Party.
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago

Daily newsletter 8/6

A new FBI report shows that violence against LGBTQ+ people remains high, even as overall crime rates decrease, highlighting an alarming trend that requires urgent attention.
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Ezra Klein Presses Mahmoud Khalil on Oct. 7: What Do You Mean We Had to Reach This Moment?'

Khalil expressed that the attack was a necessary outcome of ongoing violence, saying, "It's heavy. I still remember. I was like: This couldn't happen."
US politics
US news
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

Bronx playground brawl leaves 14-year-old boy stabbed to death: cops | amNewYork

A brawl at a Bronx playground led to one teen's death and another's serious injury, with ongoing police investigations and recovery of a knife.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Their son was shot by police in Bangladesh's 2024 protests. They still want justice

Sayed's death symbolizes the tragic cost of political protests in Bangladesh, reflecting a significant national crisis.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Nurses punched in face at violent children's unit

Since April, nurses at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon have reported a series of assaults by mentally troubled teenagers, resulting in injuries and sick leave among staff.
Public health
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

She stood up to men with machetes': Sandra Dominguez fought against femicide in Mexico then became a victim herself

Sandra Dominguez, a feminist activist in Oaxaca, was murdered, raising concerns about violence against women and the impact of activism in Mexico.
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