Unveiling of Charlie Kirk statue sparks chaos in Times Square

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The unveiling of a statue honouring Charlie Kirk in Times Square has sparked clashes between supporters and protesters.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:24:27 UTC.

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