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After Kirk killing, political leaders pull back from public appearances

Worries were already rising after acts of political violence have started piling up. Now, that unease has reached new levels.

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Badenoch accuses Starmer of lying over what he knew when about Mandelson emails

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Badenoch accuses Starmer of lying over what he knew when about Mandelson emails

Anti-immigration group and counter-protesters in Falkirk standoff

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Anti-immigration group and counter-protesters in Falkirk standoff

US woman held by Taliban alongside British couple warns of health concerns

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US woman held by Taliban alongside British couple warns of health concerns

White House closes week mourning Charlie Kirk, remembering 9/11 terrorist attacks in NY

White House closes week mourning Charlie Kirk, remembering 9/11 terrorist attacks in NY

Could Peter Mandelson be removed from the House of Lords over Epstein ties?

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Could Peter Mandelson be removed from the House of Lords over Epstein ties?

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Kash Patel's false start on Charlie Kirk killer draws scrutiny, but FBI nabbed suspect in the end

Kash Patel's false start on Charlie Kirk killer draws scrutiny, but FBI nabbed suspect in the end

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Row erupts over £500k donation to Labour amid fears betting taxes will be hiked

Row erupts over £500k donation to Labour amid fears betting taxes will be hiked

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More than 1,000 police on the streets for Tommy Robinson rally in London

More than 1,000 police on the streets for Tommy Robinson rally in London

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Labour’s Thatcher-lite ‘street-fighter’ tasked with saving Keir Starmer

Labour’s Thatcher-lite ‘street-fighter’ tasked with saving Keir Starmer

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People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

about 3 hours ago

The California redistricting measure cites Texas, highlighting the partisan stakes

The California redistricting measure cites Texas, highlighting the partisan stakes

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Charlie Kirk London vigil: Hundreds pay respects to MAGA influencer as speakers call for ‘war on evil’

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Charlie Kirk London vigil: Hundreds pay respects to MAGA influencer as speakers call for ‘war on evil’

about 4 hours ago

Officials were aware of Mandelson emails to Epstein before Starmer defended him

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Officials were aware of Mandelson emails to Epstein before Starmer defended him

about 4 hours ago

Following Kirk’s assassination, lawmakers react to lethal political climate: 'Violent words precede violent actions'

Following Kirk’s assassination, lawmakers react to lethal political climate: 'Violent words precede violent actions'

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California legislature passes bill prohibiting law enforcement from wearing face masks to shield identities

California legislature passes bill prohibiting law enforcement from wearing face masks to shield identities

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Ipsos poll: With MPs returning, Carney government has decade-high approval

Ipsos poll: With MPs returning, Carney government has decade-high approval

about 5 hours ago

No 10 frantic over Trump visit as Mandelson scandal leaves Team Starmer flailing

No 10 frantic over Trump visit as Mandelson scandal leaves Team Starmer flailing

about 5 hours ago

Starmer made ‘terrible security error’ with Mandelson, warns ex-MI6 field officer

Starmer made ‘terrible security error’ with Mandelson, warns ex-MI6 field officer

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Have Your say: What should Starmer's priority be for the rest of 2025?

Have Your say: What should Starmer's priority be for the rest of 2025?

about 6 hours ago

Hundreds attend Charlie Kirk vigil in London as speakers call for ‘war on evil’

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Hundreds attend Charlie Kirk vigil in London as speakers call for ‘war on evil’

about 8 hours ago

Scots living with drug use help launch magazine to challenge 'overwhelming stigma'

Scots living with drug use help launch magazine to challenge 'overwhelming stigma'

about 8 hours ago

Starmer needs to get a grip now as MPs left 'despondent' after Lord Mandelson firing

Starmer needs to get a grip now as MPs left 'despondent' after Lord Mandelson firing

about 8 hours ago

Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands

Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands

about 8 hours ago

Connecticut GOP accuses Democratic school board chairman of celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder

Connecticut GOP accuses Democratic school board chairman of celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder

about 11 hours ago

Democratic donors reluctant to give to Biden's presidential library: report

Democratic donors reluctant to give to Biden's presidential library: report

about 11 hours ago

Erika Kirk delivers moving tribute to husband, Charlie: 'I will never let your legacy die'

Erika Kirk delivers moving tribute to husband, Charlie: 'I will never let your legacy die'

about 11 hours ago

Roadwork Britain: How a decision from Boris Johnson is still delaying your commute

Roadwork Britain: How a decision from Boris Johnson is still delaying your commute

about 12 hours ago

How the Italian anthem 'Bella Ciao' is connected to Charlie Kirk's killing

How the Italian anthem 'Bella Ciao' is connected to Charlie Kirk's killing

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Starmer under pressure from MPs after Mandelson scandal

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Starmer under pressure from MPs after Mandelson scandal

about 13 hours ago

Judge allows ICE to continue courthouse arrests in New York City following legal challenge

Judge allows ICE to continue courthouse arrests in New York City following legal challenge

about 13 hours ago

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Ammo engravings reveal Kirk assassination motive

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Ammo engravings reveal Kirk assassination motive

about 13 hours ago

Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?

Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?

about 13 hours ago

Florida will target teachers for any 'vile behavior' related to Charlie Kirk assassination

Florida will target teachers for any 'vile behavior' related to Charlie Kirk assassination

about 14 hours ago

Fox News Poll: Despite dip in approval, congressional Republicans still outperform Democrats

Fox News Poll: Despite dip in approval, congressional Republicans still outperform Democrats

about 14 hours ago

Fox News Poll: Capitalism remains more popular than socialism, yet majorities support taxing the wealthy

Fox News Poll: Capitalism remains more popular than socialism, yet majorities support taxing the wealthy

about 14 hours ago

Charlie Kirk’s strong stance on death penalty resurfaces after Utah assassination

Charlie Kirk’s strong stance on death penalty resurfaces after Utah assassination

about 14 hours ago

Karine Jean-Pierre says Biden health talking points were tightly controlled at senior level

Karine Jean-Pierre says Biden health talking points were tightly controlled at senior level

about 14 hours ago

Utah governor, known for 'disagreeing better,' calls for calm after Kirk shooting

Utah governor, known for 'disagreeing better,' calls for calm after Kirk shooting

about 15 hours ago

Flashlight, rifle, backpacks: prosecutors outline Ryan Routh’s alleged sniper setup

Flashlight, rifle, backpacks: prosecutors outline Ryan Routh’s alleged sniper setup

about 16 hours ago

White House torches media after killer’s mother admits son should’ve been jailed before Zarutska murder

White House torches media after killer’s mother admits son should’ve been jailed before Zarutska murder

about 16 hours ago

America’s new stealth B-21 Raider takes next step with second bomber’s first flight

America’s new stealth B-21 Raider takes next step with second bomber’s first flight

about 16 hours ago

Top university administrator calls Charlie Kirk assassination 'fair' due to stance on guns: 'No prayers'

Top university administrator calls Charlie Kirk assassination 'fair' due to stance on guns: 'No prayers'

about 16 hours ago

Eyewitness describes moment Charlie Kirk was assassinated: 'We knew immediately'

Eyewitness describes moment Charlie Kirk was assassinated: 'We knew immediately'

about 16 hours ago

Trump eyes federal takeover of blue city with highest violent crime rate in US: 'Deeply troubled'

Trump eyes federal takeover of blue city with highest violent crime rate in US: 'Deeply troubled'

about 16 hours ago

'This is on all of us': Lawmakers take hard look at how political rhetoric played role in Kirk's assassination

'This is on all of us': Lawmakers take hard look at how political rhetoric played role in Kirk's assassination

about 16 hours ago

Trump-backed congressional map passes Senate in crucial Midwestern state: 'Commonsense values'

Trump-backed congressional map passes Senate in crucial Midwestern state: 'Commonsense values'

about 16 hours ago

Missouri passes Trump-backed redistricting plan to help the GOP in the midterms

Missouri passes Trump-backed redistricting plan to help the GOP in the midterms

about 17 hours ago

Former host Travis Dhanraj launches human rights complaint against CBC, accusing it of ‘performative diversity’

Former host Travis Dhanraj launches human rights complaint against CBC, accusing it of ‘performative diversity’

about 17 hours ago

UK to join Nato’s Eastern Sentry operation after Russian drone incursion

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UK to join Nato’s Eastern Sentry operation after Russian drone incursion

about 18 hours ago

Secret Service employee who celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination put on immediate leave

Secret Service employee who celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination put on immediate leave

about 18 hours ago

Memphis rep torches 'Trump Show 2.0' with National Guard, says DC isn't safer after last crackdown

Memphis rep torches 'Trump Show 2.0' with National Guard, says DC isn't safer after last crackdown

about 18 hours ago

Social media erupts over 'Squad' Dem's interview after Charlie Kirk assassination: 'Needs to resign'

Social media erupts over 'Squad' Dem's interview after Charlie Kirk assassination: 'Needs to resign'

about 18 hours ago

Charlie Kirk murder spurs first-in-the-nation state political violence hate crime legislation

Charlie Kirk murder spurs first-in-the-nation state political violence hate crime legislation

about 18 hours ago

Starmer ‘could be gone by May’ unless Budget is a success, senior MP fears

Starmer ‘could be gone by May’ unless Budget is a success, senior MP fears

about 18 hours ago

Man charged with arson after major fire at MP's constituency office

Man charged with arson after major fire at MP's constituency office

about 18 hours ago

Yvette Cooper defends Keir Starmer as Labour anger grows over Peter Mandelson row

Yvette Cooper defends Keir Starmer as Labour anger grows over Peter Mandelson row

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Epstein paid for Mandelson's travel in 2003, documents show

Epstein paid for Mandelson's travel in 2003, documents show

about 18 hours ago

33 hours: A timeline of Charlie Kirk's shooting and the search for a suspect

33 hours: A timeline of Charlie Kirk's shooting and the search for a suspect

about 18 hours ago

Carson Jerema: Mark Carney, the misguided economist, goes to the polls

Carson Jerema: Mark Carney, the misguided economist, goes to the polls

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Parti Québécois leader says he'll recognize Alberta independence as premier

Parti Québécois leader says he'll recognize Alberta independence as premier

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