Vance Boelter, 58, pleads guilty to murdering Minnesota Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, while impersonating a police officer, in exchange for no death penalty and a maximum of two consecutive life terms plus 40 years.
Donald Trump's administration prioritizes AI growth over regulation, evidenced by executive orders and discussions of government stakes in AI firms. Meanwhile, Anthropic advocates for a pause in AI development while pursuing an IPO, raising questions about its safety-first posture.
Mozambique is experiencing a surge in political violence, with opposition figures, particularly from the ANAMOLA party, being targeted and killed. Critics accuse the ruling FRELIMO party and state security forces of complicity, while the government claims isolated incidents are being handled by the judiciary.
Mozambique is experiencing a surge in political violence targeting opposition figures, particularly members of the ANAMOLA party. Two ANAMOLA members were recently shot and killed, fueling accusations that the government is complicit in suppressing dissent and creating a "criminal state."
A 48-year-old Queensland man was arrested by the Joint Counter Terrorism Team for allegedly encouraging violence against political institutions via posts on an encrypted social media site. He faces charges of using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence.
A 48-year-old Queensland man, Alexander Kent Wadsworth, has been arrested and charged with encouraging politically motivated violence online. The Joint Counter Terrorism Team alleges he posted concerning content on an encrypted social media site, prompting the investigation.
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
US authorities have charged Cole Allen, a 32-year-old from California, with attempted murder of a protected official, weapons violations, and unlawful entry in what they describe as the third alleged assassination attempt on President Trump. The incident occurred at the WHCA dinner security perimeter. The case has sparked a political firestorm, with Trump allies blaming Democrats and liberal media for normalizing political violence, while critics point to Trump's own history of encouraging violence. Trump has called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired over jokes made about Melania.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of California was arraigned Monday on charges of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner. Experts who analyzed the defendant's alleged writings and social media say his views were centrist to moderate left, not radical, raising concerns about rising nihilism and defeatism that could drive political violence from unexpected corners.
A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night marked the third time Donald Trump has been directly targeted, following the Butler, Pennsylvania rally attack and a Palm Beach golf resort attempt in 2024. The incident at the Washington hotel resulted in chaos and panic, with several prominent figures affected including Congressman Steve Scalise and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., both previously connected to political violence. Trump initially called for unity but later blamed Democrats in a CBS interview. The episode has intensified debate over presidential security and Trump's push to construct a ballroom at the White House.
In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner was overshadowed by the specter of political violence, with attendees including victims of shootings and their families. The incident has reignited debates on security protocols and accelerated the push for a controversial White House ballroom project.
The latest attack on US President Donald Trump has once again thrust his country's long history of political violence into the spotlight.
The latest attack on US President Donald Trump has once again thrust his country's long history of political violence into the spotlight.
The latest attack on US President Donald Trump has once again thrust his country's long history of political violence into the spotlight.
Details from the life of US President Donald Trump's would-be assassin paint a picture of a high achiever who took an abrupt turn towards political violence.
Details from the life of US President Donald Trump's would-be assassin paint a picture of a high achiever who took an abrupt turn towards political violence.
A bombing on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia's southern Cauca region has killed 20 people and injured 36, including minors. President Gustavo Petro blamed the attack on rebels linked to dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), calling them terrorists and drug traffickers. The attack created a 200-metre crater and marks the most brutal violence against civilians in the region in decades, occurring one month before the May 31 presidential election.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday condemned political violence as a grave threat to democracy following a shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington. Lee said such violence undermines democracy and can never be justified, expressing deep shock while relieved that President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and other attendees were safe. He offered sympathies to the American people and stated the South Korean government firmly opposes all forms of violence and extremism that erode democratic values and the rule of law.
A Secret Service agent was shot Saturday night at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where President Trump headlined an event attended by VP Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, Pentagon chief Hegseth, and other top officials. The suspect, armed with a shotgun and other weapons, managed to get just a floor above the ballroom where cabinet members, lawmakers and celebrities were dining. Hundreds of agents from multiple law enforcement agencies were tasked with security. The incident comes less than two years after two assassination attempts against Trump during the 2024 presidential campaign.
