10 h. ago US rocked by political violence as murders and plots grip the nation

Five cases tied to political violence are playing out this week

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24 h. ago From Utah to New York, key developments in cases of US political violence

Political violence has rocked the U.S. multiple times in recent months, culminating with the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university

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27 h. ago Ealing murder: Mother in 'toxic relationship' stabbed to death by husband

Police hope tragic case will make others suffering domestic violence reach out for help

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6 d. ago Sister of murdered MP Jo Cox condemns ‘dreadful’ violence after Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot

Kim Leadbeater was among a raft of public figures to speak out after the murder of political activist Kirk at a university event

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6 d. ago Sister of murdered MP Jo Cox condemns ‘dreadful’ violence after Trump ally shot

British political figures called for tolerance after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the US.

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2 w. ago Family of TikTok influencer murdered in Mexico amid suspected cartel violence

Esmeralda Ferrer Garibay, 32, her husband Roberto Carlos Gil Licea, 36, their 13-year-old son Gael Santiago, and seven-year-old daughter Regina were found dead in a pickup truck in Mexico

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3 w. ago California man killed his wife so she couldn’t testify against him in domestic violence case, prosecutors say

The case was the first ‘no body homicide case’ to be filed in Shasta County in California, say prosecutors

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3 w. ago US woman jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of Birmingham man

Aimee Betro, 45, was found guilty of conspiracy to murder earlier this month after a two-week trialAn American “hitwoman” who attempted to murder a Birmingham business owner before going on the run in Armenia has been jailed for 30 years at Birmingham crown court.Earlier this month, Aimee Betro, 45, from Wisconsin was found guilty of conspiracy to murder, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and an offence relating to the importation of ammunition into the UK, after a two-week trial. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Kid Rock hits back with lewd insult after Newsom mocks him with Trump

The California governor’s press office has started parodying Trump’s online posting style

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4 w. ago 'Scots cops will die' Police union chief issues stark warning after spate of murder bids

A summer of violence has seen three attempted murders on serving officers attending call-outs over a matter of weeks.

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