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A history of assassination reveals how ‘targeted killings’ became an extension of state power

In November 2012, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) took to Twitter – as it was then – to announce it had killed Ahmed al-Jabari, chief of the al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military wing in Gaza.

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Who is Nikhil Gupta? Key accused in Pannun assassination plot who admitted guilt in US court

Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Recruited by an Indian government official, Gupta allegedly sought a hitman, offering $100,000 for the killing. He faces up to 24 years in prison for murder-for-hire and conspiracy charges.

The Times of India

Indian man pleads guilty in assassination plot against prominent Sikh separatist leader in New York

A man from India has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges, admitting sending $15,000 to a supposed hitman to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader living in New York City

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Syria's president and 2 top ministers were targets of 5 foiled assassination attempts, UN says

A U.N. report on threats posed by Islamic State militants says they targeted Syria’s president, interior minister and foreign minister in five foiled assassination attempts last year

The Independent UK

Vladimir Alexeyev shooting: All we know about ‘attempted assassination’ of Putin’s senior general

Kyiv has denied accusations by Moscow that the shooting was an attempted assassination by Ukraine

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces close in on key strategic city as ‘last battles’ rage

Kyiv says its military still holds on in northern part of Pokrovsk and is defending a smaller city nearby

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Man detained in Putin general shooting while Zelensky reveals Trump’s peace deadline

New reports suggest that US negotiators are hoping to wrap up talks within weeks

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Top Russian general reportedly behind Salisbury poisonings shot in assassination bid in Moscow

Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia's military intelligence arm, is in a serious condition in hospital

The Independent UK

Russian general accused of orchestrating Salisbury poisonings shot in Moscow 'assassination attempt'

Lieutenant General Vladimir ‍Alexeyev in internsive care after shooting in residential building in the Russian capital

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Senior Russian intelligence chief Vladimir Alekseyev shot in Moscow apartment block - who is he?

A senior Russian general was shot multiple times inside an apartment building in Moscow on Friday morning in what officials described as an apparent assassination attempt.

The Times of India

Candace Owens ignites firestorm after leaking private Zoom call held days after Charlie Kirk’s death

Candace Owens released audio from a private Zoom call involving Erika Kirk, recorded days after her husband’s assassination. Owens criticized Erika’s tone and laughter, calling it inappropriate. The leak has sparked online debate about leadership, grief, and internal tensions at Turning Point USA, which has not responded publicly.

The Times of India

Haiti faces sexual violence and abuse crisis as gang violence spreads, MSF says

Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse with gangs controlling around 90% of the capital.

Euronews

Donald Trump's Desperate Mass Email Asks Supporters for $15 Donations to Help Him 'Get to Heaven'

In a bizarre new fundraising push, Donald Trump asks supporters for £11 donations to help him 'get to heaven,' citing his survival of an assassination attempt as divine intervention.

International Business Times UK

West Virginia woman arrested in alleged Trump assassination plot; sheriff says she recruit people on social media

A West Virginia woman, Morgan Morrow, faces charges for allegedly attempting to recruit individuals to assassinate President Donald Trump. Authorities apprehended Morrow after discovering a TikTok post where she seemingly solicited a sniper. She reportedly admitted to posting the message, citing personal reasons for her animosity towards the President.

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“So uncomfortable”: Candace Owens claims to have internal TPUSA Zoom call after Charlie Kirk’s death

Candace Owens claims she possesses an internal Zoom call involving Turning Point USA leadership held days after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. She alleges employees were encouraged to grieve but later faced loyalty questioning, unexpected terminations, and concerns about monitoring. Owens says she received a cease and desist letter, while TPUSA has…

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Kyle Gass says Tenacious D will return as he and Jack Black ‘hashed it out’ after Trump shooting joke

Gass made a controversial joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a 2024 concert

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Tenacious D star Kyle Gass 'felt terrible' after backlash over Donald Trump shooting joke

Tenacious D guitarist Kyle Gass has opened up on the fallout to his on-stage joke about an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Erika Kirk Photo Before Charlie’s Assassination Has Fans Calling Out Her Makeup Transformation

Some believe Erika Kirk may be using her appearance to improve her public image following her husband’s assassination last September.

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Hitman's getting cross-progression as IOI limbers up for that co-op mode it announced last year

But you won't be able to import your Hitman 2 progress anymore. So, sorry to the one guy who hasn't done that yet.

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20 Memes That Reflect Erika Kirk’s Public Image 4 Months After Charlie’s Assassination

From accusations that she used Charlie’s assassination for personal gain to memes mocking her appearance, these 20 social media posts reflect Erika’s public image.

International Business Times UK

Erika Kirk's Resurfaced Photo With Rifle Fuels Rumours She's Involved in Charlie's Assassination

Resurfaced photos of Erika Kirk with a rifle have sparked online conspiracy theories alleging her involvement in husband Charlie Kirk's September 2025 assassination in Utah.

International Business Times UK

Erika Kirk's Sniper Photo Resurfaces After Military Movie Role Sparks Concerns

A decade-old photograph of Erika Kirk holding a rifle has resurfaced alongside clips from an unreleased film that sparked online debate and unverified claims about her past roles amid heightened political scrutiny.

Euronews

Gaza air strike by Israel kills Hamas commander and four others

An Israeli air strike in Gaza killed five, including a commander of Hamas' Al Qassam Brigades. Hamas called it an assassination, accusing Israel of escalating tensions.

International Business Times UK

Erika Kirk Warns Critics 'Accusations Don't Define You' After Intense Parenting Row

Erika Kirk hits back at critics questioning her parenting after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, declaring that 'accusations don't define you' in a defiant post.

The Independent UK

Iran state TV broadcasts Trump threat with picture of Butler assassination attempt: ‘This time it won’t miss’

The broadcaster shared the threatening sign being carried at a funeral for security forces killed in the widespread anti-regime protests in Iran

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