A woman in her 30s was arrested after allegedly using pepper spray on a Tokyo Yamanote Line train during a dispute over priority seating. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, October 20, injured two male passengers in their 60s and caused significant train delays.
Four men were attacked and injured by a bear in an urban area around JR Yuzawa Station in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan, on Monday morning. One victim sustained serious injuries. Authorities have set traps as bear sightings increase across the region.
A tragic incident in Bladensburg, Maryland, saw a car ram into a child's outdoor birthday party on Saturday evening, resulting in the death of 31-year-old Ashley Hernandez Gutierrez and injuries to 13 others, including eight children. The 66-year-old driver fled the scene but later surrendered to authorities, with criminal charges pending.
A 21-year-old man, Raphael Atende, died Saturday after a stabbing incident in the Alta Vista area of Ottawa. Police are investigating the death, which occurred on Russell Road, as the city's 15th homicide this year.
Catholic priest Bertoldo Pantaléon Estrada, 59, was found murdered in Guerrero, Mexico, on October 6, 2025, two days after his disappearance. Christian leaders and advocacy groups are demanding a transparent investigation into his death, which occurred in a region plagued by drug cartel violence and a history of attacks against clergy.
A tragic incident at Kisan Feed Industry in Ratnanagar, Chitwan, resulted in the deaths of three workers and injuries to two others on Wednesday morning. A 10-inch-thick brick partition wall collapsed, leading to the casualties. Police have launched an investigation into the accident.
A 35-year-old woman has been arrested in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside in connection with a series of unprovoked stabbings and assaults that injured several people along the Yaletown seawall last Friday. The attacks left at least four people with stab wounds.
A mass shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, early Sunday, October 12, 2025, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to at least twenty others. The incident occurred during a crowded high school alumni event, prompting a large-scale investigation by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.
An unauthorized pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bern, Switzerland, on October 11, 2025, led to violent clashes with police, resulting in 18 officers injured, four of whom required hospitalization. Protesters, estimated at up to 5,000, threw objects and caused extensive property damage, prompting police to use water cannons and tear gas. Over 500 individuals were detained for identity checks.
A 21-year-old, Paolo Taormina, was fatally shot in Palermo's nightlife district after attempting to break up a fight at his parents' bar. Gaetano Maranzano, 28, has been arrested and confessed to the crime, claiming the victim had previously harassed his partner. The incident occurred near Teatro Massimo in the early hours of October 12, 2025.
An unidentified man urinated on the Altar of Confession in St. Peter's Basilica on Friday, October 11, 2025, during Holy Mass. The act, witnessed by hundreds, led to his swift removal by security and has sparked renewed concerns over security at the Vatican's most sacred sites.
Eight people were killed and numerous others injured in two separate shootings during high school homecoming celebrations in Leland and Heidelberg, Mississippi, on the night of October 10-11, 2025. Six fatalities occurred in Leland, with two more in Heidelberg, including an expectant mother. Authorities have made an arrest in the Heidelberg case.
Greater Manchester Police implemented Section 60 stop and search powers in Gorton, Manchester, after reports of violent disorder involving machetes and knives on Friday, October 10, 2025. A 17-year-old male was stabbed, and another 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. The powers were active for 24 hours.
Vancouver police are actively searching for a female suspect after three individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a 'random and unprovoked' stabbing attack on the Yaletown seawall near David Lam Park on Friday morning, October 10, 2025. The suspect fled the scene, and authorities are appealing for public assistance.
A Dominican and a Brazilian undocumented migrant were fatally shot in Cayenne, French Guiana, late Thursday, October 10, 2025. Police have launched an investigation into the deaths, which occurred in the capital city. Both victims sustained chest wounds and died before medical assistance arrived, amidst a reported decline in killings in the territory.
A person, reportedly a minor, died after being critically injured with at least eight bullet impacts in a shooting in Río Azul, La Unión, Costa Rica, on the night of October 9, 2025. The victim was rushed to Hospital San Juan de Dios but succumbed to their injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A powerful explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, a military explosives facility in rural Tennessee, on Friday, October 10, 2025, resulted in multiple fatalities and left 19 people missing. The blast, which obliterated a building, prompted a large emergency response.
A powerful explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, a military explosives plant in rural Tennessee, on Friday, October 10, 2025, has resulted in multiple confirmed fatalities and left 19 people missing. The blast, which occurred near Bucksnort, rattled homes miles away and prompted a large emergency response.
A drunk driving crash in Napa County, California, on September 7, 2025, resulted in the deaths of six farmworkers. Beto Cerillo-Bialva, identified as a previously deported individual with a history of DUIs, has been charged with murder, sparking renewed criticism of California's sanctuary policies by federal officials.
Nigerian police have arrested twelve suspected armed robbers in connection with the murder of Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and security guard Barnabas Danlami. The incident occurred on September 29, 2025, during a robbery at Unique Apartment in Abuja. Suspects were apprehended through digital intelligence and confessed to the crime.
