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thesouthafrican.comThree Killed in Mossel Bay Xenophobic Violence Over Undocumented Migrants
Mozambique said five of its nationals died in attacks in Mossel Bay over the weekend. South African police confirmed two deaths and noted an 18-year-old South African was also killed.
Israeli Man Charged with Religiously Motivated Assault on French Nun in Jerusalem
Police detained a 36-year-old West Bank settler and the state attorney’s office charged him with assault motivated by hostility toward a religious group after a video showed him pushing and kicking the nun on April 28.
Mozambique Reports Five Citizens Killed in South Africa Violence
The Mozambican government said five of its nationals died in attacks in Mossel Bay over the weekend. About 800 Mozambicans were affected and repatriation efforts are underway.
citizen.co.zaSouth Africa: Four Killed in Addo Attacks One Year Ago
GroundUp reported that four people died in xenophobic attacks in Addo, South Africa. No arrests have been made in the cases. Anti-immigrant sentiment has increased again in the area.
NprDocument Links California Mosque Attack to Far-Right Ideology
A 75-page document and livestreamed video attributed to two teenage suspects in last week's attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego show references to neo-Nazi and white nationalist ideas. The materials also contain explicit statements of misogyny that experts say have become m…
Rabbi Wrote on Destructive Power of Hatred Before Death
Rabbi Eli Schlanger prepared reflections on the effects of words and actions for a forthcoming book. He was later killed in the Bondi Beach massacre.
Al JazeeraGunmen Kill at Least 16 in Two Attacks in Northern Honduras
Gunmen killed at least 16 people in two separate attacks in northern Honduras on Thursday. One attack targeted workers on a palm farm in Rigores, while the other occurred during a police anti-gang operation in Omoa.
bbc.co.ukTeenagers Kill Three at San Diego Mosque, Suspects Found Dead
Two teenagers killed three men at a San Diego mosque and were later found dead. Authorities said the suspects met online, posted writings there, and livestreamed the attack.
New York PostSan Diego Police Report Two Teens Killed Three at Mosque
San Diego police said two teenagers killed three people outside an Islamic Center on Monday. Officers recovered more than 30 guns and a crossbow from the scene. The FBI is investigating a livestream video of the attack.
nypost.comAnti-Islam Writings Found in Car After San Diego Mosque Shooting
Two teenagers opened fire at a San Diego mosque, killing three people before being found dead in their car. Anti-Islam writings were discovered inside the vehicle.
citizen.co.zaGunmen Kill 10 in Attack on Farming Settlements in Nigeria's Northwest
Gunmen killed 10 people in attacks on farming settlements in Nigeria's northwest region, according to residents. Local authorities have not issued an official statement on the incident.
citizen.co.zaGunmen Kill at Least 10 People in Puebla Town Attack
Mexican authorities reported that gunmen killed at least 10 people in the town of Tehuitzingo in Puebla state. The victims included six men, three women, and one child.
citizen.co.zaGunmen Kill 10 People in Puebla State Attack
Mexican authorities reported that gunmen killed 10 people, including a child, in the town of Tehuitzingo early Sunday. Officials said six victims were from one family and four were workers.
nypost.comArizona Teen Charged With Murder After Shooting Pregnant Girlfriend and Two Others
An 18-year-old Arizona man faces two counts of first-degree murder after allegedly shooting his 16-year-old pregnant girlfriend and two friends outside a Buckeye home. The girlfriend and her unborn child died at the scene while the other victims were hospitalized.
nbcnews.comAt Least 60 People Lynched in Mozambique Over Penis-Shrinking Sorcery Rumors
At least 60 people have been killed by mobs in Mozambique in the past month after being accused of using sorcery to shrink or steal penises. The panic began in Cabo Delgado province on April 18 and has spread to all provinces. Officials have stated that no cases of shrunken or st…
vanguardngr.comNigeria Requires Citizens to Self-Fund Voluntary Repatriation from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
Nigeria's government stated that Nigerians seeking voluntary repatriation from South Africa due to xenophobic violence must cover their own travel costs. About 130 have registered interest following recent killings of two Nigerians. The process will be facilitated but not funded…
jpost.comCombat Antisemitism Movement Warns of Rising Antisemitic Violence After London Stabbing
The Combat Antisemitism Movement highlighted a stabbing incident in London's Golders Green area as part of a pattern of antisemitic violence. The organization's CEO stated that without strong government responses, such incidents could continue. The event occurred on April 29, 202…
GB NewsTwo Migrants Die After Boat Sinks in Channel During Crossing Attempt
Two female migrants died after their boat sank off the French coast overnight. French authorities reported the incident involved a vessel carrying 65 people near Hardelot beach. Separately, an Iraqi migrant died from a stabbing in Calais.
france24.comGunmen Kill at Least 29 in Northeast Nigeria Attack on Football Pitch
Gunmen attacked a community in Adamawa state, killing at least 29 people gathered at a football pitch. In a separate incident, assailants raided an orphanage in Kogi state, kidnapping 23 children and an adult, with 15 children later rescued. The attacks highlight ongoing violence…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBomb Attack in Southwestern Colombia Kills Seven Ahead of Presidential Election
A roadside bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia on April 25, 2026, killing seven civilians and injuring more than 20, according to local authorities. The incident is part of recent violence attributed to FARC dissidents. It occurs weeks before the country's presidential electio…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewViolence Escalates in Nigeria as Elections Approach, Jihadist Groups Expand
Nigeria is experiencing increased violence from armed groups ahead of national elections scheduled for January. Attacks in the northeast have resulted in the deaths of high-ranking military officers, while jihadist groups from the Sahel region are reportedly establishing a presen…