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Florida executes Samuel Smithers for 1996 murder

The state of Florida has carried out the execution of Deacon Samuel Smithers for the brutal 1996 murder of escort Angela Crowley. Discover the chilling details of his final hours and the victim's family's long-awaited justice.

TikTok threat against Farage lands man in jail

Fayaz Khan receives 28-month sentence after posting chilling TikTok video threatening to kill former UKIP leader Nigel Farage in what judge calls 'calculated act of intimidation'.

Migrant who threatened Farage on TikTok jailed

An Afghan migrant who posted a chilling TikTok death threat against Nigel Farage has been sentenced to prison as court exposes his extensive criminal record spanning multiple offences across the UK.

Florida and Texas lead US execution surge

American states accelerate death penalty executions with Florida and Texas at the forefront, while Donald Trump advocates for expanded capital punishment.

Supreme Court halts Texas execution in SBS case

The US Supreme Court has granted a last-minute stay of execution for Robert Roberson, a Texas man convicted of killing his daughter based on disputed Shaken Baby Syndrome evidence. The case highlights growing scientific debate about the controversial diag

Minor detained over Utah high school bomb threat

A juvenile suspect has been apprehended following a bomb threat that forced the evacuation of a Utah high school, with authorities confirming the threat originated from social media platforms.

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.

Bomb Threat at LA City Hall: Brian Williams Evacuated

Los Angeles City Hall was evacuated after a chilling bomb threat, with former NBC anchor Brian Williams among Mayor Karen Bass's staff forced to flee. The incident raises serious security concerns for public officials.

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.

Paris on highest alert amid major terrorism fears

French authorities launch massive security sweep across Paris following threats to prominent locations including the Louvre and railway stations, raising the national terror alert to its highest level.

Tunisia upholds death penalty for Facebook post

A Tunisian appeals court has upheld a death sentence against a man for a Facebook post, raising serious concerns about digital rights and freedom of expression in the North African nation.

Man jailed for death threat against Justice Kavanaugh

A California resident has been sentenced to prison after sending what authorities describe as a 'graphic death threat' to Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, raising fresh concerns about judicial security in politically charged times.

Oktoberfest evacuated after bomb threat - police investigation

Germany's world-famous Oktoberfest was thrown into chaos as police evacuated the Theresienwiese festival grounds following a serious bomb threat. Thousands of revellers were safely removed as authorities launched a major security operation.

China sentences 11 to death in Myanmar fraud case

A Chinese court has sentenced eleven individuals to death for operating massive online scam networks from Myanmar, targeting thousands of victims in sophisticated financial fraud operations worth millions.

Ex-MI5 Boss: UK Must Prepare for War in 5 Years

Former MI5 director general Lord Evans delivers chilling assessment that Britain faces high probability of significant state-on-state conflict by end of decade, urging urgent defence spending increases.

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.

Prosecutors drop death penalty in mafia murder case

Prosecutors abruptly drop death penalty against alleged mafia associate Luigi Mangione in high-profile Tampa murder case, citing lack of evidence. Former AG Pam Bondi and NY Mayor Eric Adams involved.

US Supreme Court Abolishes Death Penalty in Landmark Ruling

In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has abolished the death penalty, a move championed by lawyers for death row inmate Luigi Mangione. The ruling, citing 'cruel and unusual punishment,' marks a seismic shift in American justice.

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