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Violent crimes — such as murder, manslaughter or robberies — capture the interest of an audience worldwide. Germany is not one of the states, who censor the media and restrict reporting violent crime.

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Doku Zwangsarbeit in Asiens Betrugsfabriken

Doku Zwangsarbeit in Asiens Betrugsfabriken

Scam Factories in Myanmar: Cyber Slavery

Thousands of people are forced to scam people online from factories in Southeast Asia.

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

What could stop Nigeria's abduction crisis?

Security expert talks of why kidnappings are happening in Nigeria and what could be done to stop them.

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

Street debate: Living in fear of abductions in Nigeria

In our Street Debate, we get to talk to survivors and other Nigerians who have faced abductions up close.

DW Fokus Beitragsstill | Fokus Grenoble Bandenkriminalität

DW Fokus Beitragsstill | Fokus Grenoble Bandenkriminalität

France: Street violence casts a shadow over Grenoble

Drug gangs are increasingly clashing on the streets of Grenoble in southeastern France.

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

Explainer: Kidnapping in northern Nigeria

What has led to the rise of abductions in northern Nigeria by so-called ‘bandits?'

A man holds a smartphone. On the screen is a pixelated chat containing the image of a women with a blurred face. She is dressed in sexy underwear and strikes a sexually suggestive pose

A man holds a smartphone. On the screen is a pixelated chat containing the image of a women with a blurred face. She is dressed in sexy underwear and strikes a sexually suggestive pose

'Revenge porn' in Serbia: Crime without penalty

Private sex photos and films are increasingly being shared without consent. Many say victims are partly to blame.

A man takes a cellphone photograph of one of two impressions of Queen Elizabeth II of England from Andy Warhol's 'Reigning Queens' series of silkscreen prints

A man takes a cellphone photograph of one of two impressions of Queen Elizabeth II of England from Andy Warhol's 'Reigning Queens' series of silkscreen prints

Netherlands: Thieves steal Warhol queens prints from gallery

The serial works are less valuable than drawings or paintings but their owner says they're "worth a considerable sum."

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau speaks to reporters after a visit to the Chessy fire and rescue center, in Chessy, Seine-et-Marne, France, on October 31, 2024

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau speaks to reporters after a visit to the Chessy fire and rescue center, in Chessy, Seine-et-Marne, France, on October 31, 2024

France: Shooting leads to mass gang brawl in Poitiers

The interior minister said a restaurant shooting led to a brawl involving hundreds of rival gang members in Poitiers.

Immacula Civil, a survivor of gang violence in Haiti

Immacula Civil, a survivor of gang violence in Haiti

Survivors of Haiti's gangs: 'I don't have hope anymore'

People in the Caribbean island nation live in fear of armed gangs. Warning: report has descriptions of extreme violence.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender lay a wreath at the Memorial to the Executed of Kandanos in Greece, 31 October 2024.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender lay a wreath at the Memorial to the Executed of Kandanos in Greece, 31 October 2024.

Germany seeks forgiveness for Nazi crimes in Greece

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited a Greek village razed by Nazi troops during World War II.

Women sit on the ground outside their tent which is flooded

Women sit on the ground outside their tent which is flooded

Sudan war sees mass killings and no sign of ending

Paramilitary RSF fighters have again brutally massacred scores of civilians, with Sudan's army also escalating attacks.

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

This week look at how large the issue of kidnappings is in Africa, with a focus on Nigeria.

A large military plane in the sky drops aid packages attached to parachutes over a cloud-covered background

A large military plane in the sky drops aid packages attached to parachutes over a cloud-covered background

Fact check: Video doesn't show Hamas shooting at airdrops

A collage of two unrelated clips is going viral, falsely claiming to show Hamas fighters shooting at Gaza aid airdrops.

Police near the scene

Police near the scene

Germany: Prosecutors launch probe into 2 burned bodies

German investigators are investigating after the burned bodies of two men with multiple injuries were found near a lake.

Relatives and mourners gather during the funeral procession of a doctor, a day after he was killed in a terror attack.

Relatives and mourners gather during the funeral procession of a doctor, a day after he was killed in a terror attack.

India: Kashmir militants shoot 7 workers dead

The shooting took place at a construction site of a tunnel destined to offer better connectivity for the Indian army.

People sitting in a bar

People sitting in a bar

The story behind the Netherlands' empty prisons

Around the world, prisoner numbers are growing — but in the Netherlands they're falling. A success story?

General view of people biking on the streets of Paris, September 24, 2020

General view of people biking on the streets of Paris, September 24, 2020

France: Man charged with murder after running over cyclist

A Parisian driver has been accused of intentionally running over a cyclist who got in his way.

Für Sicherheit auf Durbans Straßen - Unterwegs mit Nazreen Ally
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Für Sicherheit auf Durbans Straßen - Unterwegs mit Nazreen Ally
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Keeping Durban's streets safe — on call with Nazreen Ally

Nazreen Ally has had an eventful life. She grew up with her foster father on the outskirts of Durban.

A girl dressed with a Sari sits on the floor. Her face is hidden by a veil.

A girl dressed with a Sari sits on the floor. Her face is hidden by a veil.

The rape crisis in rural India is shrouded in silence

In rural India, justice for the rape or sexual abuse of young girls is hard to come by.

A policeman guards marijuana packages seized in Guayaquil, Ecuador

A policeman guards marijuana packages seized in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Ecuador tackles growing influence of drug cartels

Drug trafficking is a billion-dollar industry in Ecuador, run by networks of international cartels.

Police officer secures the area in Krefeld

Police officer secures the area in Krefeld

Germany: Police shoot man in western city of Krefeld

The suspect was shot in a cinema foyer after reportedly leaving a trail of destruction through the city center.

Police near the scene of the shooting

Police near the scene of the shooting

Sweden: Police investigate shooting near 'Israeli target'

Police in Sweden have arrested an individual after a shooting incident near an Israeli defense contractor's office.

Pictures of unindentified murder victims

Pictures of unindentified murder victims

Interpol seeks public assistance to crack cold case murders

The bodies of the 46 women were found across six European countries as many as 40 years ago.

Masked and armoured police officers patrol Port-au-Prince after after gangs attacked neighbourhoods and set houses on fire

Masked and armoured police officers patrol Port-au-Prince after after gangs attacked neighbourhoods and set houses on fire

Dozens killed in Haiti gang attack

At least 70 people have reportedly been killed in a major gang attack near Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.

Police stand at the site of an explosion near a night club in Cologne

Police stand at the site of an explosion near a night club in Cologne

Germany: Cologne explosions 'key figure' arrested

Investigators believe the 22-year-old is a “key figure” in a suspected drug deal.

Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest outside the US Capitol

Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest outside the US Capitol

Trump 'resorted to crimes' after 2020 election loss — filing

Prosecutors have accused the former US president of criminal acts in trying to overturn his 2020 loss to Joe Biden.

The defendant in court, his face obscured, standing next to defense attorney Friedrich Fülscher.

The defendant in court, his face obscured, standing next to defense attorney Friedrich Fülscher.

German prosecutors seek 15 years for 'Maddie' suspect

The man is on trial on charges unrelated to the high-profile 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann.

A Shanghai police car

A Shanghai police car

China: Fatal stabbing at Shanghai supermarket

At least three people have died and over a dozen were wounded after a knife attack in southwest Shanghai.

A firefighter stands in front of a cafe in Pesch, Cologne, that was damaged by an explosion

A firefighter stands in front of a cafe in Pesch, Cologne, that was damaged by an explosion

Germany: Police investigate blast at Cologne cafe

One suspect turned himself in after an overnight explosion in Cologne, but police are still searching for an accomplice.

Police at the courthouse in Amsterdam during the Marengo Trial, 12 April 2021

Police at the courthouse in Amsterdam during the Marengo Trial, 12 April 2021

Dutch 'Mocro mafia' sets off alarm bells in Germany

German police have warned of Dutch organized crime networks moving into Germany, carrying out kidnappings and torture.

Law enforcement officials work at the crime scene outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida

Law enforcement officials work at the crime scene outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida

Trump shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination

The man accused of plotting to kill Donald Trump in Florida has been indicted on three additional charges.

Police snipers return fire after shots were fired while Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump was speaking at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Police snipers return fire after shots were fired while Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump was speaking at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

US Secret Service admits failings amid Trump rally shooting

The acting head of the Secret Service said "complacency" compromised the response to the July assassination attempt.

This handout photo shows a polar bear that was shot by the police after being considered a threat to people nearby, authorities said, in Westfjords, Iceland, Thursday Sept. 19, 2024. The bear was shot near a summer home in the Westfjords in the northwest tip of Iceland.

This handout photo shows a polar bear that was shot by the police after being considered a threat to people nearby, authorities said, in Westfjords, Iceland, Thursday Sept. 19, 2024. The bear was shot near a summer home in the Westfjords in the northwest tip of Iceland.

Iceland: Police shoot 1st polar bear sighted in years

Police have shot and killed a polar bear that came ashore in northwestern Iceland, the first sighting since 2016.

Former Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga sits in front of the flag of Kosovo. In the background are various photos in frames; to her right is a DW microphone

Former Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga sits in front of the flag of Kosovo. In the background are various photos in frames; to her right is a DW microphone

Jahjaga: Wartime sexual violence 'an open wound' in Kosovo

Former Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga speaks about raising awareness of sexual violence during the Kosovo war.

French gendarmes block a road in Mont-Dore, in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia.

French gendarmes block a road in Mont-Dore, in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia.

French police shoot dead 2 in New Caledonia operation

Thousands of French police have been deployed to the overseas Pacific territory to quell unrest.

Silhouette of a man in a darkened room working with what appears to be code on a laptop computer. Symbolic image taken in 2022.

Silhouette of a man in a darkened room working with what appears to be code on a laptop computer. Symbolic image taken in 2022.

Global police sting topples 'Ghost' criminal messaging app

A total of 51 suspects were arrested, 38 in Australia, where the app's creator resides.

An unidentified man in South Africa shows a scar resulting from an illegal kidney operation

An unidentified man in South Africa shows a scar resulting from an illegal kidney operation

Illegal organ traffickers in Africa prey on world's poor

Illegal organ trafficking is worth over $1 billion annually and generally targets vulnerable people.

DW AfricaLink

DW AfricaLink

Illegal organ traffickers in Africa prey on world's poor

The illegal organ trade in Africa is a significant issue, with the World Health Organization estimating its value at over $1 billion annually. Efforts to raise awareness through campaigns, national policies and legal frameworks are crucial in addressing the shortage of legal organ donors and combating the illegal organ trade. But is that enough?

DW AfricaLink

DW AfricaLink

How can Ghana and Zambia defeat cybercrime?

Eddy Micah Jr talks to Emmanuel Chipeta, a Zambian IT specialist and DW correspondent in Lusaka, Kathy Short.

A van carrying Ryan R. near the federal courthouse after he attended an initial appearance on September 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida

A van carrying Ryan R. near the federal courthouse after he attended an initial appearance on September 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida

Trump assassination attempt suspect charged with gun crimes

The suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump has been charged with federal gun crimes.

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards

Ex-BBC host gets suspended sentence for indecent images

Huw Edwards, ex-host of the BBC's flagship news program, had pleaded guilty to receiving indecent images of children.

Juan Lopez sits on a rock beside the Guapinol river

Juan Lopez sits on a rock beside the Guapinol river

Honduras: Anti-mining activist Juan Lopez shot dead

Juan Lopez is the fourth member of an environmental activism group based in in Tocoa to be killed since 2023.

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DW Shift Sendungslogo

Using Google much? Watch out for these scams

The top results of your Google Search might be scams! Here's how to protect yourself!

Australian flag patch worn on military uniform

Australian flag patch worn on military uniform

Australia strips medals over Afghan war crimes

Several Australian military commanders are to be stripped of their medals over allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan.

A photo showing an Iranian-made Shahed drone

A photo showing an Iranian-made Shahed drone

Should NATO shoot down Russian drones over western Ukraine?

Experts propose possible NATO reponse to the violation of its airspace by Russian drones and missiles targeting Ukraine.

Afrimaxx Ghetto Classics

Afrimaxx Ghetto Classics

How Kenya's Ghetto Classics fight crime

How to fight crime with classical music in Nairobi, Kenya.

cars and guards at Allenby Crossing

cars and guards at Allenby Crossing

Attacker kills 3 Israeli guards at Allenby Bridge

Three Israeli men have been shot dead near the Allenby Bridge crossing between the West Bank and Jordan.

Three police officers are seen from the back as they stand in front of a house door

Three police officers are seen from the back as they stand in front of a house door

Will German police get to do secret house searches?

Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office wants to secretly break into homes to fight terrorism.

DW Dokumentationen KW 35 | Us and Them - WAR

DW Dokumentationen KW 35 | Us and Them - WAR

Us and Them: Living in a polarized world — War

The 2003 war against Iraq was based on a lie. A war of aggression, that the US never was penalized for.

Traffic stopped during shooting on Interstate 75 in Kentucky, US

Traffic stopped during shooting on Interstate 75 in Kentucky, US

Kentucky police search for highway shooter

A gunman has injured several people along the Interstate 75 in Laurel County in the southeastern US state of Kentucky.