Violence

Ecuador prison riot leaves at least 17 dead

The riot follows another deadly outbreak earlier this week in a prison in southern Ecuador, where 14 people were killed.

Police leave the El Inca prison after a security operation due to riots, following the disappearance of Jose Adolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', leader of the Los Choneros criminal group, in Quito, Ecuador, January 8, 2024.
Jordyn Hackner, president of Turning Point USA's University of Houston chapter,and Lizbeth Aguilar stand behind a poster of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as people mourn following his fatal shooting, at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, U.S., September 11, 2025.

After Charlie Kirk's assassination, Arizona must choose between chaos and justice - opinion

Charlie Kirk debating pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Washington, Seattle, May 7, 2024.

America's moral descent: The rise of violence against those we disagree with - opinion

Jordyn Hackner, president of Turning Point USA's University of Houston chapter,and Lizbeth Aguilar stand behind a poster of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as people mourn following his fatal shooting, at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, U.S., September 11, 2025.

The Charlie Kirk assassination is a warning we cannot ignore - opinion


Pro-Palestinian crowd in California beats hostage’s cousin for speaking Hebrew

Ariel Marciano, cousin of slain Gaza hostage Guy Illouz, was assaulted, pepper-sprayed, and threatened at Santa Monica Pier for speaking Hebrew.

A Santa Monica Police Department patrol car driving along the Santa Monica Pier, California, July 29, 2025; illustrative.

Why do police mistake phones for guns? Racial bias in the brain, study finds

This new study suggests that there is a different neurological response in people of all races when they see the same tool associated with the face of a black or white person.

 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers move in on demonstrators in front of LA City Hall during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, California, US June 8, 2025.

Charlie Kirk's assassination: When debate dies by bullet - opinion

This wasn’t just a crime. It was a message: If you stand against the radical Left, if you refuse to parrot its ideology, your life may no longer be safe.

Candles are placed next to a picture of Charlie Kirk during a vigil under the line "In Memory of Charlie Kirk, for freedom, patriotism and justice" in front of the Embassy of the United States in Berlin, Germany September 11, 2025.

Charlie Kirk assassination condemned as political violence by US, global leaders

Leaders worldwide condemned the assassination of US activist Charlie Kirk, with many calling it an act of political violence threatening democracy.

Political activist and commentator Charlie Kirk appears at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, US, September 10, 2025

'A lion-hearted friend': Israeli officials mourn Charlie Kirk's death

Netanyahu revealed that he had spoken to Kirk two weeks ago and invited him to Israel, describing him as a "lion-hearted friend" of the Jewish state.

Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, puts on a MAGA hat during the AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point in Phoenix, Arizona, US December 19, 2024.

19 killed, more than 300 wounded in Nepal 'Gen Z' protests against social media ban

The protest centered around several corruption cases in the Nepali government and bans made on social media use in the country.

Riot police personnel try to detain a demonstrator during a protest against corruption and the government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 8, 2025.

Anti-Israel groups campaign for hunger striking alleged arsonist and UK vandal

Palestine Action member Tueta Hoxha, who was arrested for her alleged involvement in the violent August 2024 Filton factory attack, has been hunger striking for 28 days.

Oakland resident Casey Goonan placing a bag containing six Molotov cocktails under a University of California Police Department (UCPD) patrol car at UC Berkeley on June 1, 2024.

Ahed Tamimi let her mask slip when showing true intention of 'fighting Jews, not Zionism' - opinion

Tamimi highlighted her belief that “Judaism is an occupation,” and that is how the religion should always be presented to Palestinian children. “We are fighting Jews, not Zionism,” she went on.

AHED TAMIMI, walking with her mother in Ramallah, is free after her release in a hostages-prisoners swap between Hamas and Israel in November 2023. ‘Palestinians are fighting Jews, not only Zionism,’ she declared.

Three killed in Indonesia after protesters set fire to parliament building

Protests began in Indonesia's capital Jakarta this week over lawmakers' pay, escalating on Friday after a police armored vehicle hit and killed the driver of a ride-hailing motorbike.

A protester carrying an Indonesian flag walks past the gate of Jakarta police headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 29, 2025

'Six million wasn't enough' written on Minneapolis shooter's gun

Local police are currently investigating the connection between Westman and a YouTube channel containing videos of weapons and a manifesto.

A YouTube channel linked to the shooter showed weapons with antisemitic writing on them.

One click away: ADL research shows how online radicalization leads to extremism

Unrestricted internet access may seem harmless, but it can lead to devastating acts of real-world violence.

 School shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.