Assassination

Russian army's artillery chief assassinated near Moscow in car bombing, second in one day - report

Russian independent media site Agentstvo reported that this is the first instance in which the Kremlin refused to acknowledge the victim’s identity in the assassination of a Russian army official.

Damir Davidov.
sraeli security forces inspect the scene where a car exploded on the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, June 4, 2026.

Thursday's Ayalon car bomb victim identified, estranged husband suspected of murder, detained

Then-defense minister Ariel Sharon (R) meets with IDF soldiers after a battle with Palestinian gunmen at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, June 7, 1982.

On This Day: Palestinian terrorists attempt assassinating Israeli ambassador, prompting Lebanon War

Fighters of the Ansar Allah al-Awfiya (Loyal Supporters of God) Shiite group parade with their weapons on June 16, 2015 in the southern Iraqi city of Basra during celebrations.

Iraq at a crossroads over militias, as senior commander is killed in car bombing - analysis


New Zealand mosque gunman appeals conviction, says guilty plea was irrational

He is serving a life sentence in prison without parole - the first time a New Zealand court imposed a sentence requiring a person to spend the rest of their life in prison.

Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, listens as Crown prosecutor Mark Zarifeh delivers his submission during Tarrant's sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 27, 2020.

If Iran tries to kill me, country gets 'blown up,' US President Donald Trump declares

"Anything ever happens, the whole country is going to get blown up,” Trump said and added, "I would absolutely hit them so hard. But I have very firm instructions.”

 US President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet in the situation room during US strikes on Iran, June 22, 2025.

Candace Owens pushes theory Charlie Kirk was 'time traveller' who went to 'X-Men school'

In a recent episode of her podcast, Candace Owens said Charlie Kirk told her he was a “time traveler” who was sent to “X-Men school,” and alleged he was monitored since childhood.

Candace Owens (L), Charlie Kirk over illustrative photo of wormhole.

Anti-Hamas militia leader announces killing of senior Hamas police officer in southern Gaza

Housam al-Astal, leader of the Gazan "Counterterrorism Service," claimed responsibility for killing a Hamas police chief, warning those working with the group of imminent death.

Mourners perform funeral prayers for senior Hamas police officer Mahmoud al-Astal, who was killed on Monday, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, January 12, 2026.

Judge grants release of redacted transcript of Charlie Kirk case hearing

Tyler Robinson is charged with seven criminal counts, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice for disposing of evidence, and witness tampering for asking his roommate to delete texts.

HONORING CHARLIE KIRK in the state that was site of his Sept. 10 assassination, in Logan, Utah, Sept. 30.

Israel examining possibility Iran involved in murder of nuclear scientist in US - report

This is an assessment that has not yet been verified and is not supported at this stage by official findings from the investigative authorities in the United States. 

Nuno Loureiro

Jack the Ripper identified as Jewish barber Aaron Kosminski, historian claims

A historian says new DNA analysis confirms longtime suspect Aaron Kosminski - but experts warn the evidence remains far from definitive.

Jack the Ripper

Display of Netanyahu's severed head 'incites public to murder PM', Likud says in official complaint

The complaint further criticized Israel Police, noting that officers were present at the scene, but did not intervene when the display was presented.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025

Mossad chief Barnea bridges Doha divide after Israel's assassination attempt in Qatar - analysis

Israel’s spy chief has used his extensive skill set to rebuild the Mossad's working relationship with Qatar following the attempted assassination of Hamas officials in Doha.

Mossad Director David Barnea seen over a backdrop of Qatari flags and the Mossad emblem (illustrative)

Hezbollah killed Lebanese figures threatening to expose 2020 Beirut port blast plans, IDF reveals

The four individuals allegedly assassinated were customs department officers and journalists who pointed to Hezbollah's connection with the deadly explosion.

A view of damaged buildings after massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, August 5, 2020