US EditionCharlie Kirk Killing Sparks Wild Misinformation
The assassination of Charlie Kirk during a university event has triggered widespread conspiracy theories and misinformation online, despite no confirmed evidence supporting these claims, authorities say.
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The murder of Charlie Kirk has sparked strong emotions and sparked a heated debate between opponents on social media. Utah's governor is now warning the public about bots that are spreading misinformation and inciting violence in the wake of the shooting. "The aim seems to be to incite division and hatred between different groups," says SVT's US correspondent Sofia Yohannes.
The shocking crime brings the American president to a critical crossroads, as polarization intensifies and the first conspiracy theories emerge.
Ushna Shah faces backlash after offering her condolences on Charlie Kirk’s killing
Pakistani actress Ushna Shah has publicly expressed sorrow following the death of Charlie Kirk, the American political commentator who was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking to students on a university campus in Utah. Kirk, 31, was known for his conservative views and leadership of Turning Point USA. He is survived by his wife and two young children. On Instagram , Shah described the killing as “heartbreaking,” acknowledging the …
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