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British singer Morrissey canceled upcoming U.S. shows in Massachusetts and Connecticut due to credible assassination threats, amid a backdrop of political violence and recent threats against him, leading to concerns for safety.
British singer Morrissey canceled two New England concerts due to a credible threat against his life, following an online threat linked to an earlier Canadian performance, amid heightened security concerns after a recent shooting incident at a college event.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte allegedly threatened President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with assassination if she were killed, prompting a national security investigation. The threat, reportedly linked to a political dispute over her chief-of-staff's detention, has led to heightened security measures for Marcos. Duterte's comments come amid tensions following the collapse of her political alliance with Marcos and ongoing investigations into her and her father's controversial policies.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte publicly threatened to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and the House Speaker assassinated if she is killed, sparking a national security concern. Duterte later claimed her remarks were not a real threat but an expression of concern over her own safety. The threat follows a political fallout between Duterte and Marcos, exacerbated by the detention of Duterte's chief of staff. The Presidential Security Command has increased security for Marcos, while the military calls for calm amid the political tensions.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has sparked controversy by stating she would have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated if she were killed, leading to heightened security measures. Despite the dramatic nature of her comments, political analysts believe her support base remains intact. This incident highlights a growing rift between two powerful political families in the Philippines, with Duterte's remarks following her resignation from Marcos' cabinet and ongoing tensions over various political issues.
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has publicly threatened to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated if she is killed, escalating tensions between two powerful political families. Duterte's remarks, made during a press conference, prompted Marcos's office to take immediate action, referring the threat to the presidential security command. This incident highlights a growing rift between Duterte and Marcos, who were once political allies, and comes amid ongoing disputes over foreign policy and the legacy of Duterte's father's war on drugs. The situation unfolds as the country prepares for mid-term elections in May.
US Capitol Police are investigating an audio recording in which pro-Trump political operative Roger Stone allegedly discusses assassinating two prominent House Democrats in the weeks before the 2020 election. CNN has not obtained a copy of the recording.
Oscar "Bladerunner" Pistorius, the former Olympic athlete convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been warned of potential assassination threats from the underworld as he is set to be released on parole. He will reside in a heavily secured compound owned by his uncle in Pretoria. Pistorius's parole conditions include restrictions on profiting from the case, media interviews, alcohol consumption, and require him to attend anger management training. The Department of Correctional Services has kept his transportation details confidential due to security concerns.
Newly released F.B.I. documents reveal an assassination threat against Queen Elizabeth II before her visit to the United States in 1983, as well as other security concerns linked to the Irish Republican Army. The plot to kill the queen was shared with a San Francisco Police Department officer, who frequented an Irish pub called the Dovre Club, which the F.B.I. described as a gathering place for sympathizers of the Irish Republican Army. The documents also outline security concerns about some of the queen’s other visits to the United States.