Five heads found at Ecuador tourist beach
A horrific discovery of five severed heads on a popular Ecuadorian beach signals escalating gang violence linked to drug trafficking. The UK Foreign Office advises against travel to the region.
A horrific discovery of five severed heads on a popular Ecuadorian beach signals escalating gang violence linked to drug trafficking. The UK Foreign Office advises against travel to the region.
A horrific discovery of five severed heads on a popular Ecuadorian beach signals escalating gang violence. The UK Foreign Office advises against travel to the region. Read the full report.
A gruesome discovery on a whale-watching beach in Ecuador signals escalating drug gang violence. Police link the incident to a territorial dispute over trafficking routes.
A Florida mother was shot dead by her husband after an argument over an NFL game. Her 13-year-old stepdaughter was also shot in the face but survived. The tragedy occurred three days before Christmas.
Police in Mexico's Guerrero state discovered the dismembered remains of three men in six plastic bags. Read more about the ongoing cartel violence plaguing the region.
A landmark Australian study reveals intimate partner violence causes lasting brain trauma, with 84.2% of survivors suffering both strangulation and concussion. Learn the urgent need for medical recognition.
Armed gunmen open fire in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador, killing six including a two-year-old girl. Follow for breaking updates on this horrific attack.
Gunmen open fire in popular Puerto López resort, killing six. Attack linked to organised crime disputes as Ecuador's security crisis deepens. Read the full report.
Police Scotland's domestic abuse task force secures 228-year total sentence for 32 offenders. Domestic abuse reports rise 10% as force vows relentless pursuit of perpetrators.
An Ecuadorian court has handed down decades-long sentences to military personnel for the forced disappearance of four Afro-Ecuadorian boys, spotlighting human rights concerns under President Noboa's security crackdown. Read the full report.
Ex-TOWIE star James Argent has had a Spanish court approve his request to complete a mandatory gender violence rehabilitation course online from the UK. Read the full story.
An Ecuadorian court has imposed maximum sentences on 11 soldiers for the forced disappearance and torture of four children, a case shaking the nation's militarisation policy. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
Ecuadorian police have detained two suspects over the killing of footballer Mario Pineida, a shooting that highlights the nation's escalating violent crime. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Former Ecuador international Mario Pineida was assassinated outside a butcher's shop in Guayaquil. The 33-year-old and his companion were targeted in a brutal attack caught on CCTV. Read the latest on the investigation.
Campaigners welcome the UK government's landmark strategy to end violence against women and girls but warn its funding 'falls seriously short', leaving frontline services in crisis. Read the full analysis.
Ecuador international Mario Pineida killed in a shooting in Guayaquil. The nation faces a record violent year as football mourns another tragic loss.
Ecuadorian international Mario Pineida has been killed in a shooting in Guayaquil, as the nation faces a record year of homicides. Read more on the escalating crisis.
Barcelona de Guayaquil defender Mario Pineida, 33, shot dead in Guayaquil as Ecuador faces record homicide rates. Read the latest on this tragic attack.
At least 11 people, including a three-year-old child, were killed when gunmen stormed a hostel in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects.
At least four people, including two children, were killed in a mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California. The suspect remains at large as authorities investigate the gang-related attack.
As Australia faces a domestic violence national crisis, experts point to the dangerous link between big sporting events, alcohol consumption and gambling losses behind closed doors.
Long Island community mourns Emily Finn, 18-year-old ballerina allegedly shot by ex-boyfriend Austin Lynch while returning his belongings. Vigils and tributes honour promising young life.
Exclusive: Federal experts demand urgent independent oversight of police after failures in Kardell Lomas domestic violence case. Join the call for justice.
On International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, thousands take to UK streets demanding action. See how communities united for change.
A shocking UN report reveals a woman or girl is killed by a partner or family member every 10 minutes. Discover the global femicide crisis and what must be done.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley demands action as Australia confronts the 74 women killed in domestic violence this year. Read her powerful plea and join the call to end this crisis.
Shanoyd Whyte Jr. faces first-degree murder after TikTok influencer Girlalala was found shot in Florida. The 21-year-old transgender beauty entrepreneur had nearly 300,000 followers.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking police failures that led to Gail Karran's death after her husband was released from custody despite being assessed as dangerous.
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, Ecuador's most wanted trafficker, captured in Malaga years after staging his death. Joint operation exposes global drug network.
Ecuadorian drug lord Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, who faked his death during COVID, has been arrested in Malaga. The Los Lobos leader coordinated global drug shipments from Spain.