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Greek politician's mother dies of wounds after arson attack
Three separate attacks involving petrol bombs and other improvised devices took place in Thessaloniki in the early hours of Wednesday.
July 1, 2026Police seal off key roads in Nairobi as Kenyans march to remember protest victims
Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.
June 25, 2026FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says
US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.
June 16, 2026Mexico investigates murder of mayor of town in Oaxaca state - Reuters
Mexico investigates murder of mayor of town in Oaxaca state Reuters
June 13, 2026Police investigate '8647' written in grass on US national mall
"Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of". Some US officials claim the numbers are meant to encourage violence against Trump, the 47th president.
June 11, 2026Man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker and husband pleads guilty
The guilty plea comes after the US Attorney's Office said it would not seek the death penalty in the case.
June 11, 2026Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
May 3, 2026US political violence generates a familiar cycle - this time it's in overdrive
In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.
April 28, 2026Politician brothers convicted in Brazil for ordering murder of prominent councillor
Marielle Franco's murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil.
February 25, 2026France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist's death - Reuters
France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist's death Reuters
February 22, 2026Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
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Greek politician's mother dies of wounds after arson attack
The mother of a politician from Greece's ruling New Democracy party has died of injuries sustained in one of a series of suspected arson attacks targeting party officials. Vagia Nestora, 72, suffered
Police seal off key roads in Nairobi as Kenyans march to remember protest victims
Major roads leading to the capital have been barricaded, disrupting the movement of motorists Police in Kenya have sealed off key roads leading into central Nairobi ahead of planned nationwide protes
FBI arrests 5 in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
Law enforcement officials disrupted a plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House over the weekend, according to court papers unsealed Tuesday that say the conspirators
Mexican authorities investigate homicide of mayor in Oaxaca state
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities announced Saturday that they are investigating the homicide of a mayor in San Miguel Amatitlan, Oaxaca, in the country’s latest case of political violence. Joel
Trump Deploys National Guard Over Giant Mystery Message on National Mall
A mystery message seemingly aimed at President Donald Trump has quietly appeared on the National Mall, triggering an investigation by authorities. The numbers “8647” have been plastered across the gr
Man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker and husband pleads guilty
A man charged with the targeted killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in what prosecutors described as an act of political violence has pleaded guilty, avoiding a potential death penalty un
Politician brothers convicted in Brazil for ordering murder of prominent councillor
Brazil's Supreme Court has voted to convict two politicians of ordering the murder of the prominent Rio de Janeiro councillor and activist, Marielle Franco. Brothers Domingos Inácio Brazão and João F
France to summon US ambassador over comments on slain far-right activist
France will summon the US ambassador to Paris over comments made by the Trump administration about the killing of a French far-right activist blamed on the hard left, the foreign minister said Sunday.
France to summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner over comments on far-right activist’s death
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France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist’s death
Official US social media accounts posted about rise of ‘violent radical leftism’ after killing of Quentin Deranque The French foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, has said he will summon Charles Kushn
Over 3,000 people march in France in honour of far-right activist
Around 3,200 people took part in a demonstration led by far-right groups on Saturday, following the death of a nationalist activist who was beaten in the French city of Lyon. French President Emmanue