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U.S. CPSC Issues Urgent Warning to California Flood Victims: Protect Your Home and Family from Hidden Dangers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2024 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging people affected by flooding in Southern California to take precautions against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution, explosion, and fires. The commission is warning residents of the dangers posed by wet appliances, particularly the risk of electrocution if they come into contact with electrical sources in flooded homes. It advises homeowners to have professionals or gas and electric companies evaluate their homes …

Man Brutally Assaulted Outside Shopping Center in Tsuut’ina First Nation, Calgary: Urgent Campaign Launched to Support Victim’s Recovery

CALGARY, ALBERTA – A brutal attack outside a shopping center on the Tsuut’ina First Nation has left a 35-year-old man with severe injuries and unable to work. The victim, Rifat, had moved to Calgary from Toronto and was still adjusting to his new life when he was viciously assaulted. The incident occurred as Rifat was finishing a quick errand, stopping at Costco to fill up his gas tank before heading to the nearby Dollarama to …

Police Minister Cele to Hold Urgent Media Briefing on String of Killings in KwaZulu-Natal

Durban, South Africa – In the wake of a series of violent crimes in KwaZulu-Natal, Police Minister Bheki Cele is set to address the media on Thursday. The urgent briefing comes just hours after six robbery suspects were killed in a shootout with the police, following the brutal murder of a family of five in the same province. Three other suspected robbers were also arrested in connection with the incidents. The shootout took place during …

Shocking Murder in Namibia Highlights Urgent Need to Address Gender-Based Violence

REHOBOTH, Namibia – The brutal rape, murder, and robbery of 64-year-old Helena Wimmert in Rehoboth has sent shockwaves through Namibia. The horrific crime took place at the victim’s home in Rehoboth’s Block A during the early hours of Tuesday morning, between midnight and 07:40, according to Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division. Following the discovery of the victim’s body in her home, a 29-year-old man was arrested in connection …

Anti-Racist NGO in Cyprus Targeted in Shocking Explosive Attack – Human Rights Defenders Demand Urgent Action

NICOSIA, Cyprus – The prominent anti-racist NGO KISA (Action for Equality, Support, Antiracism) in Nicosia, Cyprus, became the target of a shocking attack when an improvised explosive device severely damaged the organization’s property. Amnesty International’s Cyprus Researcher Kondylia Gogou addressed the violent incident, expressing serious concerns about the safety of human rights defenders in the country. Gogou emphasized that racist violence is on the rise in Cyprus, and KISA and its volunteers have faced repeated …

Unsolved Crimes in England and Wales Reach Nearly 4.8 Million, Prompting Urgent Calls for Criminal Justice Reform

LONDON, ENGLAND – The criminal justice system in England and Wales is facing a daunting challenge as nearly 4.8 million crimes remain unsolved, despite an increase in the number of police officers. This alarming statistic raises concerns about the effectiveness of the system and the impact on victims’ trust in law enforcement. Among the unsolved crimes, 2.3 million investigations were abandoned without identifying a suspect, and 1.6 million cases were terminated as victims withdrew their …

Urgent need: UK dad with rare auto-immune disease seeks liver donor to avoid ‘death sentence’ diagnosis

LEEDS, ENGLAND – Jack Pridmore, a 27-year-old father from Leeds, England, has been diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis, and is facing a “death sentence” without a liver transplant. Despite being on the transplant list since July, Jack has not yet found a suitable donor. His desperate appeal for help has prompted his fiance, Shannon Rose, to seek potential donors to come forward. The disease has taken a toll on Jack’s …

Massacre of 11 People by Gunmen at Christmas Party in Salvatierra, Mexico Sparks Outrage and Call for Urgent Change

SALVATIERRA, Mexico — The recent wave of violence and bloodshed in Guanajuato state has sent shockwaves across Mexico, particularly after a devastating attack on a Christmas party in Salvatierra on December 10th. The gruesome assault, which saw 11 people losing their lives, has once again highlighted the deep-rooted issue of organized crime and violence in the region. The attack is just one of three high-profile massacres to have occurred in Guanajuato this month, underscoring a …