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German court begins trial of 'White Tiger' online predator

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Slovenian ministers resign after fatal nightclub beating sparks furore

Slovenian ministers resigned after a fatal beating by a young Roma man, leading PM Golob to warn against ethnic hatred and promise strict measures to curb similar incidents.

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Sean Penn says he’s ‘not surprised’ by Charlie Kirk shooting

The celebrated actor plays a US military officer with white supremacy on the brain in Paul Thomas Anderson’s new movie, ‘One Battle After Another’.

USA

Exclusive: In Orem, Utahns still reel from Charlie Kirk's killing

One week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a local university, people of Utah professed unity in their conversations with Euronews. Yet undercurrents of violence and a commitment to guns remained.

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What do we know about Charlie Kirk's funeral?

The 31-year-old right-wing campaigner was killed while speaking at a university debating event in Utah on 10 September.

USA

US cancels visas for people 'celebrating' Charlie Kirk's death

"America will not host foreigners who celebrate the death of our fellow citizens," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote in a post on X.

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Controversial Brit punk-rappers' gig axed over Charlie Kirk statements

Punk rap duo Bob Vylan have had their next gig cancelled after frontman Bobby Vylan made controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's death on stage. The frontman has denied claims he celebrated the shooting of the ring-wing activist.

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'Fix You'? Backlash against Coldplay over band's Charlie Kirk tribute

“They just lost a lifelong Coldplay fan.” Fans are questioning whether the band's comments regarding Charlie Kirk were appropriate, with some calling out the band for mentioning someone who held hard-right views on immigration, gun control and the transgender community.

USA

Who is Tyler Robinson, the man arrested over Charlie Kirk's murder?

Details about Tyler Robinson, conservative activist Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, have begun to emerge.

USA

Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson 'expressed opposition to his views'

Utah Governor Spencer Cox revealed that the 22-year-old suspect, Tyler Robinson, openly expressed opposition to Charlie Kirk’s views, after having grown “more political” in recent years.

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MAGA blames ‘South Park’ for Charlie Kirk death – episode pulled

Some social media users are making connections between the satirical show's August 6 episode and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The South Park episode has been removed from cable re-reruns following the shooting, but it is still available to stream on Paramount+.

USA

Man stands trial for plotting to assassinate Trump while playing golf

Florida prosecutors have said Routh methodically plotted to kill Trump for weeks before aiming a rifle through the shrubbery as he played golf at his West Palm Beach country club in September of last year.

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FBI shares photo of person of interest as hunt for Kirk killer ongoing

The suspect who remains unidentified is believed to be of university age and to have acted alone. The FBI believes the assailant jumped off the roof of a building after assassinating Kirk, and fled into a nearby neighbourhood.