Indiana executes mentally ill inmate amid human rights concerns
Human rights organisations condemn the execution of Michael Dale Smith in Indiana, raising serious questions about mental health and capital punishment in America's justice system.
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Australian businessman faces execution in China
Exclusive: Former actor turned health executive Karm Gilespie awaits execution in China after being convicted for smuggling 15kg of methamphetamine. Discover the mysterious circumstances and diplomatic efforts to save him.
South Carolina Court Allows Lethal Injection Executions
In a groundbreaking decision, South Carolina's highest court has authorised the state to proceed with lethal injection executions, dismissing claims of 'torturous' suffering in a ruling that could restart the state's capital punishment programme.
Texas execution challenged over psychopathy test validity
A controversial psychopathy assessment becomes the centre of a legal battle as Texas prepares to execute Scott Panetti, raising urgent questions about mental health and capital punishment.
Death Row Horror: Botched Execution Leaves Inmate in Agony
Shocking details emerge as a death row inmate survives botched lethal injection procedure, raising serious questions about execution methods and human rights in the US justice system.
Kenneth Noye denies witness execution allegations
Infamous criminal Kenneth Noye faces fresh allegations of executing a key witness in his road rage murder trial, as shocking new claims emerge about the 1996 M25 killing.
Death row survivor describes botched 22-minute execution
Kenneth Eugene Smith describes the horrific 22-minute botched execution where officials struggled to find a vein for lethal injection before abandoning the procedure.
Iran to move capital from Tehran due to water crisis
Iran's president has announced an urgent plan to move the country's capital from Tehran, citing severe water shortages and environmental threats that make the city increasingly uninhabitable.
Female Death Row Inmate Faces Execution After 30 Years
Christina Pike, Tennessee's longest-serving female death row prisoner, could finally face execution after three decades for the brutal 1992 murder of a teenage acquaintance. New developments suggest her time may be running out.
Female death row inmate faces execution after 28 years
Christa Pike, convicted of a brutal 1995 murder, could become the first woman executed in Tennessee since 1820 as court sets February 2025 date in shocking campus killing case.
Florida executes Victor Jones after 32 years on death row
Victor Jones, convicted of the brutal 1992 murder of 34-year-old Teresa McVay, has been executed by lethal injection in Florida. The victim's daughter watched as justice was finally served after 32 years.
Death Row Killer's Final Two Words Before Execution
Convicted murderer Ivan Cantu maintained his innocence until his final breath in Texas execution chamber, claiming 'I'm innocent' as his last words before lethal injection
Florida executes Victor Tony Jones for 1995 murder
Florida carries out lethal injection execution of Victor Tony Jones for 1995 murder, marking state's second execution this year amid ongoing death penalty debates.
Secret Spy Plot Against Mary Queen of Scots Revealed
Declassified papers expose Sir Francis Walsingham's elaborate espionage operation that led to the Scottish monarch's execution, uncovering one of history's most dramatic royal betrayals.
Ruth Ellis: The Tragic Family History Behind the Headlines
Newly unearthed documents reveal the heartbreaking family history of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain, exposing decades of tragedy that preceded the infamous murder.
Texas executes Geoffrey West for 1998 murder
Geoffrey West has been executed in Texas for the 1998 murder of Margaret Berry. His final appeal to the Supreme Court was denied, marking the state's third execution this year.
British couple freed from Afghanistan feared execution
A British couple detained in Afghanistan for months describe their harrowing ordeal, revealing they genuinely feared execution by the Taliban regime before their unexpected release.
Marie Antoinette's Guillotine Displayed at V&A Museum
A new exhibition at London's V&A Museum unveils the original 1793 guillotine blade that ended Marie Antoinette's life, offering a poignant and visceral insight into the French Revolution's most infamous execution.
Trump's Video Suggests Executing Drug Smugglers
Former US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage by sharing a video that appears to advocate for the execution of drug smugglers, drawing criticism from human rights groups and political opponents.
UN Council Fails to Halt Snapback Iran Nuclear Sanctions
The UN Security Council fails to prevent the automatic reimposition of crippling nuclear sanctions on Iran, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and escalating global tensions over Tehran's atomic programme.
UN Sanctions Iran Over Nuclear Programme Escalation
The United Nations imposes new sanctions on Iran after a nuclear watchdog report confirms Tehran's rapid escalation of its atomic programme, breaching the 2015 nuclear deal.
Tech tycoon in bizarre 'deer execution' feud at RAF base
Millionaire tech pioneer Mike Lynch, awaiting US extradition, accuses local estate of a 'deer execution' on his disused RAF base property. The bizarre dispute unveils a high-stakes countryside conflict.
UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran
The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.
Family Annihilator Begs Judge for Death Penalty
Exclusive: Chilling court confession of triple murderer Christopher Scarver, who butchered his own family in a fit of rage, as he begs the state for execution, claiming prison is a 'torturous existence'.
Death Row Inmate's Chilling Final Words: 'Let's Ride'
An Alabama death row inmate uttered the haunting phrase 'Let's ride' moments before a 'botched' lethal injection that took over an hour to complete, sparking renewed outrage over capital punishment in the US.
Florida executes inmate David Pittman amid lethal injection row
The US state of Florida has carried out the execution of David Pittman for the 2003 murder of his 23-year-old neighbour. The controversial case saw his final meal request denied as he became the ninth inmate put to death this year.
South Carolina executes Steven Bixby for double murder
Steven Bixby has been executed by lethal injection in South Carolina for the 2003 murders of a sheriff's deputy and a state official, marking the state's first execution since 2011.
Taliban carries out public executions in Afghanistan
The Taliban has publicly executed two men and flogged 14 others in northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, marking a severe return to Sharia law punishments and raising major human rights concerns.
US suspect faces firing squad for capital murder charge
Tyler Robinson, a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, could face the death penalty by firing squad in a shocking capital murder case that has drawn international attention.
ISIS Jailer's Chilling Confession on James Foley
In a chilling prison interview, convicted ISIS terrorist Alexanda Kotey reveals he prayed with American journalist James Foley before his brutal execution, claiming Foley found 'some solace in God' in his final moments.
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