Saudi Arabia executions hit record high in 2025
Saudi Arabia executed 356 people in 2025, a new annual record driven by its 'war on drugs'. The surge draws criticism amid the kingdom's modernisation push. Read the full analysis.
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2025 Review: Royals, Reunions & Remembering Legends
From the King's health to Andrew's exile and an Oasis comeback, 2025 delivered unforgettable headlines. Explore the year's defining moments in UK news.
Brian Reade's 2025 Review: Winners, Losers & Trump
Columnist Brian Reade delivers his verdict on a tumultuous 2025, from Donald Trump's global impact to UK political shifts and unforgettable cultural moments.
Can You Remember 2025's Headlines? Take the PA Quiz
How well do you recall the major stories of 2025? Test your knowledge of politics, royalty, and showbiz with the Press Association's interactive year-end news quiz.
Top 15 Books of 2025: The Year's Must-Reads
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
New penalty rule costs Man Utd in Palace clash
Manchester United became the first Premier League team affected by a new penalty rule change after Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta was allowed to retake his spot-kick. Discover the details behind this historic decision.
Verbruggen Saves Penalty in Brighton's Dramatic Brentford Win
Bart Verbruggen's stoppage-time penalty save secured Brighton a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford in Fabian Hurzeler's 50th match. Read the full match report and reaction.
Third US firing squad execution in South Carolina
Stephen Bryant executed by firing squad for 2004 triple murder. The 44-year-old becomes third person executed this way in South Carolina this year. Read the full details.
South Carolina Killer Executed by Firing Squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, executed by firing squad for 2004 triple murder spree. Read the full details of his crimes and controversial execution method.
South Carolina Firing Squad Execution for Stephen Bryant
Stephen Bryant faces execution by firing squad in South Carolina for three 2004 murders. His final hope is gubernatorial clemency. Read the full story.
South Carolina Firing Squad Execution Scheduled
Stephen Bryant faces execution by firing squad in South Carolina for 2004 triple murder. Explore the controversial method's history and the details of the case.
Florida executes Bryan Frederick Jennings for 1999 murder
Florida executes Bryan Frederick Jennings for the 1999 murder of James 'J.D.' Day. The execution proceeded despite last-minute appeals and international scrutiny.
Mangione laptop delay in CEO murder case
Accused killer Luigi Mangione still lacks a court-ordered laptop 100+ days on, creating a time crunch before his critical hearing. Read the latest on the case.
Governor Stitt Spares Inmate Minutes Before Execution
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt commuted Tremane Wood's death sentence to life without parole just before his scheduled lethal injection for a 2002 murder. Read the full story.
Former Marine faces execution for 1979 child murder
Bryan Jennings, former Marine, scheduled for lethal injection for 1979 murder of Rebecca Kunash. Florida governor Ron DeSantis sets execution record. Read the full story.
Oklahoma man makes final plea to avoid execution
Tremane Wood faces execution despite brother's murder confession and flawed legal representation. Will Oklahoma's governor grant clemency in this controversial capital punishment case?
Stephen Bryant execution set for Friday by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, will be executed by firing squad on November 14 after the South Carolina Supreme Court rejected his final appeal. Read the full details of his 2004 crime spree.
130,000 pages of evidence in US lawmaker killing
US prosecutors disclose 130,000 pages of evidence in the political assassination case of a Minnesota lawmaker. The defence struggles with the volume as a death penalty decision looms.
Starmer rejects death penalty referendum call
Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed a proposal for a referendum on the death penalty for foreign criminals, stating it 'is not the answer'. Read the full story.
Texas executes killer Ramiro Gonzales for 2001 murder
Texas executes convicted killer Ramiro Gonzales for 2001 murder of Bridget Townsend after controversial last-minute appeals fail. His final statement expressed love and gratitude.
South Carolina executes Stephen Bryant after 11-year hiatus
Stephen Bryant has been executed by lethal injection in South Carolina for the 1994 murder of a convenience store clerk, marking the state's first execution in over a decade amid ongoing death penalty debates.
British gran's 13-year death row fight in Bali
Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother from Gloucestershire, continues her desperate battle against the death sentence in Indonesia 13 years after being convicted of drug trafficking.
Oklahoma Governor Faces Backlash Over Execution Decision
Republican Governor Kevin Stitt under fire after allowing execution of Julius Jones despite widespread protests and celebrity interventions in controversial capital punishment case.
British man faces death penalty in India after 6 years
Jagtar Singh Johal's family demands Prime Minister's intervention as Scottish man remains imprisoned in India for six years without trial on controversial charges.
2025 UK Bank Holidays: Six Key Dates Revealed
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Florida death penalty now requires only 8-4 jury vote
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a radical change to Florida's death penalty system, allowing capital punishment with just 8-4 jury recommendations, sparking immediate legal challenges and human rights concerns.
India's Supreme Court Overturns Nithari Murder Death Sentences
In a landmark ruling, India's Supreme Court has acquitted two men previously sentenced to death for the horrific Nithari killings that shook the nation, citing critical lapses in police investigation.
South Carolina executes inmate by firing squad
Stephen Bryant becomes first prisoner executed by firing squad in South Carolina since 2011, marking controversial return to method state calls 'most humane'
Mother faces death penalty in Oklahoma child murder case
Tifany Adams stands accused of the brutal murders of her two young children in an Oklahoma case that has shocked the nation and could result in capital punishment.
Australians face death penalty in Bali drug crackdown
Exclusive: Australian travellers to Bali receive stark warnings as Indonesia strengthens death penalty enforcement for drug crimes, with multiple foreigners currently on death row.
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