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World / 2 weeks ago

What the world’s gun-per-capita map really shows

The global map of civilian firearm ownership reveals that a few nations hold the overwhelming majority of the world’s guns. According to the Small Arms Survey, civilians possessed an estimated 857 million firearms globally as of 2024, representing roughly 85% of all small arms in circulation.

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World / 4 weeks ago

Countries with the highest civilian gun ownership in the world

The United States leads the world in civilian gun ownership, with an average of 120.5 firearms for every 100 residents. That far exceeds the next country on the list, Yemen, with 52.8 guns per 100 people, followed by New Caledonia at 42.5. Other nations in the top ten include Serbia and Montenegro (each at 39.1), Canada (34.7), Uruguay (34.7), Cyprus (34.0), Finland (32.4), and Lebanon (31.9), according to the chart.

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World / 8 weeks ago

Gun ownership laws around the world

Gun laws vary dramatically across the globe, and a new world map lays bare those differences with striking clarity. In some countries, citizens can own long guns such as rifles and shotguns without a permit. In others, strict licensing regimes demand not only background checks but also a “good reason” for ownership, such as hunting or sport. And in a significant number of nations, private ownership is prohibited outright.

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Politics / 8 weeks ago

Political violence escalates across the U.S. in 2025, spark national security fears

2025 has brought a disturbing rise in politically motivated attacks in the US — many involving fatalities — which signals a shift from isolated acts to a troubling national trend. The most shocking event of the year so far came in September when conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. The attack, carried out from a rooftop, is widely regarded as a political assassination and has provoked nationwide debate about the safety of public figures and the volatility of public discourse.

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Environment / 11 weeks ago

Europe’s most dangerous cities in 2025: How Bradford, Marseille and other hubs rank on crime

Europe is often lauded for its safety and quality of life, yet not every urban centre offers the same sense of security. A map created by Maven Mapping in partnership with The World in Maps highlights the European cities with the highest crime index in 2025. The map, based on data from the statistics portal Numbeo, names Bradford in the UK as Europe’s most dangerous city, with other British and French cities dominating the top‑ten list.

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Environment / 14 weeks ago

Gaza has lost hundreds of thousands to Israeli conflict since October 2023

Latest figures released by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza and cited by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) show that between October 7, 2023 and July 16, 2025, at least 58,573 Palestinians have been killed and 139,607 injured. The war has displaced about 1.9 million people, roughly 90% of Gaza’s population and forced families to move repeatedly as Israeli forces issue evacuation orders.

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