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.
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.
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.
Notorious TikTok influencer Bacari-Bronze O'Garro, known as Mizzy, sentenced to prison after campaign of harassment and home invasions disguised as 'pranks' terrorised London residents.
NFL star Travis Kelce faces mounting pressure as ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole's viral videos spark rumours of being the inspiration behind Taylor Swift's latest lyrics, creating relationship strain in the spotlight.
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.
Kenneth Eugene Smith describes the horrific 22-minute botched execution where officials struggled to find a vein for lethal injection before abandoning the procedure.
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.
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.
Comedian Michael Ward, better known as The Mad As Hell Kraken, shares his definitive list of the internet's most hilarious content that will leave you in stitches.
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.
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 carries out lethal injection execution of Victor Tony Jones for 1995 murder, marking state's second execution this year amid ongoing death penalty debates.
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.
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.
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.
Professional jockey Stefano Cherchi has lost his appeal against a hefty 10-month ban from racing, imposed after he shared racially offensive videos in a social media group. The British Horseracing Authority condemns the 'abhorrent' content.
A tribute to the late, groundbreaking music video director Diane Martel, exploring her most iconic works from controversial hits to pop classics that defined an era.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shocking investigation reveals Afghan migrants fabricating brutal torture videos to support UK asylum claims while enjoying holidays abroad, exploiting British taxpayer-funded hotels and legal aid.
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'.
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.
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.
Comedians Will Bartolo and Rae Colquhoun-Fairweather curate their ultimate list of the most side-splitting, unforgettable moments in internet history. Discover what viral gems made the cut.
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.
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.
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.