[SunTzuWu]

...did not want to sign a petition supporting 'The Interview' film featuring the assassination of Kim Jong-un as they were afraid of the consequences.

The first sentence is the opposite of the headline.

[Right Brother]

The first sentence is the opposite of the headline

That's what I thought at first too. Actually, it doesn't conflict. Re-read it, and click the link.

[C19fan]

Unfortunately the Daily Mail has long headlines so I have to cut starting from the back to get the article posted.