Keywords: Political violence


Justice pledges full investigation into death of Quentin D. after Lyon attack

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin condemned the death of Quentin D., a 23-year-old nationalist, following a violent attack in Lyon. Speaking on Sunday at the Grand Jury, Darmanin described the incident as a “despicable tragedy” and stated that Quentin D. had been “assaulted,......

Yunus calls on Bangladeshis to vote in first elections since 2024 uprising

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has urged citizens to participate in Thursday’s general elections, describing the vote as a decisive moment in the country’s political transition following the 2024 uprising that led to the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In......

Japan: assassin of former prime minister Shinzo Abe sentenced to life imprisonment

A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, more than three years after the shocking killing that deeply unsettled Japan and the international community. Yamagami, 45, was found guilty of fatally shooting Abe during......

Dallas shooting: FBI reveals suspect tracked ICE buildings before attack

The FBI confirmed that the suspect behind Wednesday’s deadly shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas had carried out extensive research on the agency prior to the attack. According to FBI Director Kash Patel, the gunman, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn,......

Manhunt intensifies after prominent conservative leader Charlie Kirk is fatally shot in Utah

Law enforcement is conducting an extensive search for the individual responsible for the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. The incident occurred on Wednesday at Utah Valley University during a rally organized by the political organization. Shooting......

Charlie Kirk, Trump ally and conservative activist, killed in targeted shooting at Utah university

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and key ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday in what authorities have described as a "political assassination." Kirk, 31, was the co-founder and CEO of Turning Point......

Former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andrii Parubiy killed in Lviv shooting

The former speaker of Ukraine's parliament, Andrii Parubiy, was fatally shot in Lviv on Saturday, August 30, according to Ukrainian media and official sources. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the death and has ordered a full investigation into the incident. A prominent political figure Andrii......

Americans alarmed as democracy faces threats amid rising political violence

A growing majority of Americans believe democracy in the United States is at risk, with concerns about deep political divisions and escalating politically motivated violence, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. The findings come as the nation grapples with recent high-profile attacks and aggressive......

Colombian presidential candidate in critical condition after assassination attempt

Opposition presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is currently in critical condition following a shooting incident during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday. The senator, representing the Democratic Centre party, was targeted while delivering a speech, with video footage verified by the......