New details about Shinzo Abe’s accused killer

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3 years ago

July 12, 2022

Reports suggest the mother of the man accused of assassinating Shinzo Abe is a member of a South Korean-funded religious group

Known as the Unification Church, the suspect has previously cited this religious sect as a motive for his fatal shooting of the former PM.

The church confirmed his mother attends meetings about once a month.

The 41-year-old suspect has told investigators he initially intended to target the organisation’s leader, and had also intended to kill Abe.

He claims Abe promoted the church in Japan, and his mother made a “huge donation” to the church more than 20 years ago, crippling the family’s finances.

Police have confirmed the individual held a grudge against a specific organisation, but are yet to name it.

Violence broke out in The Hague

Violence erupts in The Hague as police clash with anti-migration protesters, leading to arrests and injuries ahead of elections.

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September 22, 2025

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Violence erupts in The Hague as police clash with anti-migration protesters, leading to arrests and injuries ahead of elections.

Violence broke out in The Hague as Dutch police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of anti migration demonstrators. The protest, organised by a right wing activist just weeks before a national election, turned chaotic with thirty people arrested and two officers injured.

Protesters waved Dutch flags and far right symbols while clashing with authorities, throwing rocks and bottles. A police car was set alight, a highway was blocked, and the headquarters of the centre left D66 party was vandalised, with its leader condemning the destruction as an attack on democracy.

Far right leader Geert Wilders, who currently leads in opinion polls, condemned the violence despite being invited to attend.

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Elon Musk was seen at State Farm Stadium

Elon Musk attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial, joining Trump and VIPs at a major political event in Arizona.

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September 22, 2025

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Elon Musk attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial, joining Trump and VIPs at a major political event in Arizona.

Elon Musk was seen among tens of thousands of mourners at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where a memorial service was held for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The stadium, filled with attendees wearing red, white, and blue, became the stage for one of the largest political memorials in recent history.

Musk joined a high-profile guest list that included President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and media figures such as Tucker Carlson. His presence underscored the mix of politics, culture, and celebrity that surrounded the event.

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Snipers rev up crowds at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service

Thousands gathered for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, blending remembrance with spectacle amid heavy security and Secret Service snipers.

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September 22, 2025

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Thousands gathered for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, blending remembrance with spectacle amid heavy security and Secret Service snipers.

At Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Phoenix, thousands of supporters gathered for an event that blended solemn remembrance with political spectacle. The security presence was immense, resembling the scale of a state funeral or even a major sporting event.

From the rooftops, Secret Service snipers became an unexpected part of the performance, drawing loud cheers from mourners below. Their presence highlighted the extraordinary security measures put in place for the controversial conservative activist.

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