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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.

Mother killed protecting children after NFL dispute

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.

Ecuador Sentences 11 Soldiers Over Disappearance of Four Boys

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.

Ecuador Soldiers Get 34 Years for Child Abduction

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.

Two Arrested in Murder of Ecuador Footballer Pineida

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.

VAWG strategy 'seriously underfunded' say campaigners

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.

Four killed in mass shooting at child's birthday party

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.

UN: Woman killed by partner every 10 minutes

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.

TikTok Star Girlalala Murdered, Boyfriend Charged

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.

Drug lord who faked death caught in Spain

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.

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