55 m. ago Councillor who said Charlie Kirk 'brought assassination upon himself' did not commit crime, police say despite complaints

Fiona Wild, who has been sat as an independent on Burnley Council in Lancashire since resigning from Labour last month, reacted to the murder with a post on Facebook that provoked outrage.

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2 h. ago Political violence expert reveals his biggest worry after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

The fatal shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk brought renewed attention to the climate of political violence in America

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3 h. ago Oxford Union condemns incoming president who celebrated Charlie Kirk's death with vile message

George Abaraonye reportedly said ‘Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f****** go’ after the activist’s murder

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5 h. ago Oxford Union condemns incoming president after he 'celebrated Charlie Kirk's death'

George Abaraonye reportedly said ‘Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f****** go’ after the activist’s murder

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5 h. ago New Charlie Kirk death footage shows moment shooter flees 600 metre sniper's nest

The FBI released new video at a Thursday evening press conference that shows the moments after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a speaking event at a university in Utah.

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5 h. ago Readers erupt as San Francisco outlet blasted for 'distasteful' move publishing college kids' group chats after Charlie Kirk death

A liberal San Francisco news outlet is being ripped to shreds for its 'distasteful' move to share college students' text message reactions to Charlie Kirk's assassination.

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7 h. ago Bearded man claiming to be protester cheering at Charlie Kirk's death explains his actions

David, a man who claimed to be the man cheering as Charlie Kirk was assassinated, took to social media to offer an explanation for his actions.

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7 h. ago Dave Portnoy reveals he was forced to ramp up his own security as he speaks out on Charlie Kirk murder

The Barstool Sports chief is one of many high-profile figures to have spoken out on the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, which has rocked America to its core this week.

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9 h. ago Utah officials share video of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect as governor pledges death penalty

Briefing follows release of four new images of suspect and reward offer of $100,000Hunt continues for suspect who fatally shot Charlie KirkHow the shooting unfolded – in maps, videos and imagesA UK offshoot of a US conservative group set up by Charlie Kirk is to hold a vigil in London after he was shot dead, reports the PA news agency.Turning Point UK has said its activists will gather on Friday evening by the Montgomery statue in Whitehall and called on others to “join us in remembering Charlie”.It’s absolutely shocking, we’re heartbroken over here in the UK.My thoughts this evening are with the loved ones of Charlie Kirk.It is heartbreaking that a young family has been robbed of a father and a husband.Political violence has no place in our societies.Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.An atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom.My condolences to his family, to his loved ones, and to the American conservative community. Continue...

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10 h. ago Now David Lammy comes under attack over Charlie Kirk's death: Deputy PM is accused of encouraging hatred after 'fuelling violent rhetoric against those on the Right'

The British arm of Charlie Kirk's campaign group accused Deputy PM David Lammy last night of 'fuelling violent rhetoric' against Right-wing figures.

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15 h. ago Oxford Union condemns incoming president’s comments about Charlie Kirk shooting

George Abaraonye posted several comments appearing to celebrate what happened in Utah.

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16 h. ago Andrew Cuomo walks bipartisan New York Fashion Week runway hours after Charlie Kirk's death

While Cuomo, hit the catwalk, his mayoral race opponents Mayor Eric Adams and State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani were noticeably missing after both RSVP'd no.

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17 h. ago Councillor resigns after claims Charlie Kirk 'brought assassination on himself'

Charlie Kirk's death has been the source of bi-partisan shock and anger, but one councillor in Burnley was met with outrage when she said the commentator had it coming

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18 h. ago Charlie Kirk's shooting death exposes security gaps at political events

Security experts are questioning the protection provided to Charlie Kirk at the Utah college where he was fatally shot

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18 h. ago Charlie Kirk was unconcerned about death threats and safety in days before shooting, friend says

High-profile conservative activist, 31, had recently employed a security detail

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19 h. ago Carolina Panthers fire employee for disgustingly mocking Charlie Kirk assassination in insensitive posts

Conservative activist and Trump ally Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, with his murder sending shockwaves across the world.

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20 h. ago Conspiracy theorists certain over wild Charlie Kirk 'hand signal' plot before death

Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck whilst attending a college in Utah on Wednesday, but now some X users are convinced he had a secret idea his eventual killing was going to happen

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22 h. ago Trump accused of using 'blatant AI' in Charlie Kirk address as 'glitch' spotted

Eagle-eyed social media users have suggested Donald Trump's video addressing the shooting and death of Charlie Kirk may have used AI after spotting a 'glitch'

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22 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson admits he's genuinely frightened to voice views after Charlie Kirk death

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has said he's scared to be a newspaper columnist after right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah yesterday

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24 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson says he’s ‘genuinely frightened’ to voice his views after Charlie Kirk’s death

Right-wing activist was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University

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