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Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
A gunman shot Jim Copenhaver twice while also killing another man and grazing Trump's ear with a bullet.
September 25, 2026Armed Ohio man arrested for attempted attack on Democratic candidate for governor
The candidate, Amy Acton, was not hurt, but her team said several others were injured as the man tried to "lunge" at her.
September 7, 2026FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to kill lawmakers.
August 20, 2026Greek 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, 2026US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt - Reuters
US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt Reuters
May 5, 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, 2026'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting
Correspondent Tom Bateman was in the dining room at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump and other officials when gunshots were heard.
April 28, 2026'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that suspected Trump gunman was neighbour
People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.
April 28, 2026Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance
BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
April 28, 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, 2026Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
April 27, 2026Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.
April 27, 2026Washington hotel shooting raises questions about Trump security
The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.
April 26, 2026Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack 'pretty sick guy' whose views alarmed relatives - Reuters
Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack 'pretty sick guy' whose views alarmed relatives Reuters
April 26, 2026Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint
Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.
April 26, 2026