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A shooting at the annual techno music festival in Aarau, northern Switzerland, killed at least one person and injured five others on Sunday. Police are searching for the suspect and have cordoned off large areas of the town as they investigate.
The autobiographical play 'Free Me' by Kenyan TV and stage producer Gathoni Kimuyu recounts her abusive marriage and calls on victims to speak out amid a surge in violence against women in the country. The play, directed by Mugambi Nthiga, features multiple actors portraying Kimuyu at different life stages, drawing audiences into her journey from abuse to survival. Kimuyu hopes the production will help change perceptions, reduce victim-blaming, and encourage accountability for abusers.
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada calls for a halt to random police checks after an internal investigation found 16 officers allegedly targeted Black and Arab people disproportionately. The mayor, whose husband is Black, says these stops have occurred repeatedly without cause, and a moratorium would help rebuild trust.
Attacks targeting Muslims are increasing in Canada as anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim sentiment converge, leaving the community facing elevated risks of violence. A 14-year-old boy was assaulted near a Toronto mosque in March, highlighting what advocates call a 'perfect storm' of xenophobia. Experts and community leaders say rising hate rhetoric, combined with economic pressures and political scapegoating, is fueling a dangerous environment.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian paid an emotional tribute to students killed in a school incident in Minab, calling them 'heroic sons and daughters.' He vowed a thorough investigation and justice. The tragedy has sparked national grief and unity amid Iran’s ongoing challenges.
Contrary to the violent, crime-ridden image painted by Bollywood, Karachi's historic Lyari district is reinventing itself as a sanctuary for boxing, where a veteran coach teaches young girls to defy stereotypes and throw powerful punches. The area, long stereotyped as a gangland, boasts a rich cultural heritage and is now producing world-champion female boxers.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella have visited victims of a car-ramming and stabbing attack in Modena that left eight people critically injured. Two women had their legs amputated, and prosecutors say the attack was carried out indiscriminately. The suspect, a 31-year-old Italian of Moroccan origin, is believed to have mental health issues.
Tens of thousands gathered for a far-right rally in central London over the weekend, reflecting deep political polarization in the UK. The event remained peaceful with police deployed to maintain order. The rally comes amid rising political tension and growing far-right movements across Europe.
Iran has declared that all forms of bullying must be eliminated as a relic of the past. The statement comes amid global discussions on human rights and calls for education to counter bullying. Tehran vows strict measures against perpetrators.
