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Australian democracy is usually peaceful. But there’s a homegrown history of political violence

Like other features of our public landscape, both good and bad, political violence has a history in Australia – one from which we may learn

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21

'Let's Shoot Trump Honestly': Secret Service Arrests Kansas Man Over Alleged Assassination Plot

Jaden J. Read, 24, faces a federal charge over alleged Facebook threats against Donald Trump before a Kansas rally. Prosecutors have not established plans or preparations for an attack

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Australian democracy is usually peaceful. But there’s a homegrown history with political violence that bears on the future

The attack on Independent MP Helen Haines in Wangaratta has shocked a nation whose politics is normally peaceful even by the standards of mature democracies. A hardworking, decent parliamentarian with a strong moral compass and a gift for achieving consensus, Haines seems an especially unlikely figure to attract the kind…

The Conversation · Oct 20

In Phoenix, young ultra-conservatives look to carry on Charlie Kirk’s legacy

More than a year after the assassination of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk in September 2025, young activists from the organisation he co-founded, Turning Point USA, are working tirelessly to honour his legacy by rallying the youth vote ahead of the US midterm elections.

France 24 · Oct 14

Europe Grapples With 'Hybrid Warfare' While Rebuilding Its Defense Capabilities

Russia is targeting western nations with arson, bombings, assassination plots, and cyber-attacks.

Reason · Oct 12

‘Khamenei’s killing was a mistake’: Israeli opposition leader

The leader of Israel’s Democratic Party, Yair Golan, has described the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran as a “mistake”, saying it did not serve Israel’s interests.

The Times of India · Oct 10

Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killing

Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has offered legal assistance to a group of Colombian military veterans who were arrested over the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Alito Hints That The Dobbs Leaker Knew A Member of the Majority Would Be Subject To Assassination

This strongly suggests Alito does not think a conservative leaked to "lock in" the votes.

Reason · Oct 5

From Football Leaks to 'Assassination Attempt'? Rui Pinto Was Allegedly Assaulted Under Witness Protection

An unverified X post claims Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto escaped an assassination attempt. Authorities have confirmed that no such incident occurred, while his protected status is due to end soon.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Miami Is Doing What Haiti Couldn't: Putting the Last Alleged Moïse Assassination Plotter on Trial

Five years after Jovenel Moïse's murder, Miami federal court is trying the alleged mastermind — doing what Haiti's broken judiciary never could.

Latin Times · Sep 30