Overview

• George Abaraonye was reported to have posted celebratory messages about Charlie Kirk’s shooting, then said he reacted impulsively, deleted the comments and offered condolences.
• The Oxford Union issued an unequivocal condemnation, said the reported views do not reflect its current leadership, and restated opposition to political violence.
• Calls for consequences intensified as MP Gregory Stafford sought an urgent disciplinary investigation and public figures urged resignation or expulsion, while Oxford University noted the Union’s independence.
• Under the Union’s constitution, a president‑elect is not automatically removed, with at least 150 member signatures needed to trigger a confidence vote.
• Some outlets noted uncertainty over the WhatsApp account’s attribution and that an Instagram account was made private, as the separate US investigation into Kirk’s assassination continues with authorities calling it political and previously releasing person‑of‑interest images and recovering a rifle.