Semyon Skrepezki, an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in Poland. The ammunition used matches that from previous assassinations. Polish PM Donald Tusk suggested a Russian orchestration, calling it 'state terrorism' and noting the suspect used a Georgian passport.
A man was arrested in India's Korea district for allegedly assaulting his wife, shaving her head, and forcing her to drink urine. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, was reported after videos surfaced online. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The DOJ is using a thwarted plot to assassinate Donald Trump during a UFC event as a "compelling need" to build a fortified ballroom on White House grounds. Prosecutors argue the "drone-proof" structure with "sniper nests" is vital for national security, despite legal challenges and rising costs.
Polish PM Donald Tusk stated the killing of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky in Poland suggests political assassination, potentially ordered by Russia. Two Belarusian citizens were initially detained but released due to lack of evidence. Skrepetsky, known for critical art of Russian officials, refused state protection.
A new film explores the life of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, who was instrumental in its independence and state-building but remains largely unknown. The film highlights his diplomatic skill, dedication to Greece, and the controversies surrounding his autocratic leanings and assassination.
Marilyn Manson torna con "Exit Wound", primo singolo del suo nuovo album "One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2", in uscita il 14 agosto 2026. L'album, prodotto da Tyler Bates, è una prosecuzione del capitolo 2024 e include 9 tracce. L'artista descrive il progetto come autobiografico e trasformativo.
The UN reports that gang violence in Haiti has resulted in at least 2,300 deaths and 99 kidnappings this year. UN human rights chief Volker Türk urged authorities to address impunity and called for the Gang Suppression Force to operate within international human rights law.
Iran is commemorating a 12-day war with Israel as US and Iranian officials near a peace deal. Despite ongoing negotiations and potential sabotage, Tehran hosts events for fallen commanders, while the government claims a stronger position after surviving recent conflicts and controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq's National Security Service announced it foiled an assassination plot targeting its chief, Abdul Karim Al-Basri, allegedly orchestrated by a cell linked to Jamal Mustafa, former President Saddam Hussein's son-in-law. The announcement coincides with the 12th anniversary of ISIS's rise, prompting speculation about political motivations. Separately, the agency reported killing two major drug traffickers in Maysan province.
Former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino and Tucker Carlson are engaged in a public dispute over claims regarding the investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Carlson alleged on a podcast that Bongino stated Trump shut down the probe, a claim Bongino vehemently denies, calling it "delusional" and presenting text messages he says contradict Carlson's narrative.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court to the political assassinations of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the non-fatal shootings of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court to charges including the political assassinations of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. He also admitted to the nonfatal shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. The plea agreement means prosecutors will not seek the death penalty.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court to charges including the political assassinations of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. He also admitted to nonfatal shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, in exchange for prosecutors not seeking the death penalty.
Ukraine's police chief accused Russia of recruiting young Ukrainian women via Telegram to assassinate Ukrainian soldiers, citing a foiled attempt involving a 17-year-old. Meanwhile, Germany sees an opportunity in defense manufacturing after a joint fighter jet project with France ended.
A foreign national detained by Russia's FSB has admitted to contacting Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) from Spain to offer his services for the assassination of a Russian military officer. The FSB stated it had prevented the planned terrorist attack.
Russia's FSB arrested a foreign national, born in 1990, accused of being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence to assassinate a Russian military officer in Moscow. The suspect confessed to receiving a silenced pistol and reconnaissance instructions.
FSB foils an assassination attempt on a Russian Ministry of Defense employee, reportedly orchestrated by Ukrainian special services. A saboteur, recruited in the EU, was apprehended with a silenced pistol and ammunition.
The FSB announced the thwarting of a terrorist act against a Russian Ministry of Defense serviceman, planned by Ukrainian special services. A foreign national detained in the Moscow region confessed to being recruited by the SBU in an EU country to carry out the assassination.
Ukraine's police chief accuses Russia of recruiting young Ukrainian women via messaging apps to assassinate Ukrainian military personnel. Six contract killings were planned this year, with one thwarted after a 17-year-old was arrested.
The CFTC proposed new rules to ban prediction markets on outcomes tied to war or assassination, including foreign leader ousters. It also targets certain sports prop bets. The proposal enters a 45-day public comment period.
Colonel Damir Davydov, head of Russia's artillery and missile ammunition supply directorate, was killed in a car bombing near Moscow. The incident, attributed to Ukrainian intelligence by some Russian officials, is the latest in a series of assassinations targeting Russian military figures.
US President Donald Trump was booed at the NBA Finals in New York's Madison Square Garden, where his attendance prompted ultra-tight security, disrupting fan activities and drawing criticism from locals and lawmakers.
A parade in Brampton, Canada, featured a float depicting the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, sparking concerns over glorification of extremism and its impact on Canada-India relations.
JD Vance reveals in his memoir that his wife, Usha, decided to have a fourth child after consoling Erika Kirk, widow of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who regretted having only two children.
