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Politics / 7 weeks ago
Coups and coups attempts in Europe since 1945
Europe has long prided itself on political stability, especially when compared with other parts of the world. Since 1945, many nations across the continent have weathered revolutions, wars, social upheavals, but few outright coups or military takeovers. A map shows just how rare they have been: most European countries are shaded green (zero coups since 1945), with only a handful in brighter tones, indicating one, two or more attempts. The starkest outlier, Turkey, registers 11, more than any other European country on the map.
Politics / 8 weeks ago
Political violence escalates across the U.S. in 2025, spark national security fears
2025 has brought a disturbing rise in politically motivated attacks in the US — many involving fatalities — which signals a shift from isolated acts to a troubling national trend. The most shocking event of the year so far came in September when conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. The attack, carried out from a rooftop, is widely regarded as a political assassination and has provoked nationwide debate about the safety of public figures and the volatility of public discourse.
