A Missouri death row inmate's bizarre final meal request of 40 burgers from McDonald's precedes a stunning last-minute confession to two additional murders, sending shockwaves through the justice system.
Brian Dorsey, a Missouri death row inmate, requested an extravagant last meal of seafood and cheesecake before his execution, a choice that has ignited fury among the families of his victims.
Donald Trump calls for capital punishment for Iryna 'Ira' Zarutska, the Ukrainian nanny accused of murdering British executive Charlotte Sedgefield and her infant daughter in a horrific London case.
In a landmark decision, the House of Lords has voted to abolish the death penalty for the crimes of piracy and treason, formally ending capital punishment for all offences in the UK.
A court in India has sentenced a man to death for a murder sparked by a comment about the perpetrator's dark skin, a case that has shocked the nation and ignited a fierce debate about colourism and justice.
The UK government imposes a fresh wave of sanctions on Iran's Prosecutor General, Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, for his central role in the regime's brutal crackdown on protestors. This decisive move targets the regime's 'sham trials' and death sentences.
The Utah Supreme Court issues a dramatic last-minute stay for Ronnie Lee Gardner, pausing his execution by firing squad amid a fierce legal battle over his severe dementia and fitness for execution.
Curtis Windom, executed for the 1998 brutal murders of three people, made a simple last meal request of fried fish and lemonade. This article details his crimes and final hours.
A British-Australian academic and her partner are facing espionage charges in Iran after being detained for months without formal accusation. Their family breaks silence on the shocking secret court case.
The US state of Florida has carried out the execution of Curtis Windom for the 2013 murders of his ex-girlfriend and her new partner. Read the details of his final hours, the victims' families' statements, and the ongoing debate over capital punishment.
Former US President Donald Trump calls for capital punishment for violent offenders in Washington DC during rally, reigniting tough-on-crime debate ahead of elections.
An in-depth analysis of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), its vast economic empire, regional influence, and controversial designation as a terrorist organisation by Western powers.
Ivan Cantu was executed in Texas despite maintaining his innocence in the 2000 murders of his cousin and his cousin's fiancée. Read his final, heartbreaking words.
Disturbing footage emerges from Iran showing a convicted murderer publicly hanged from a construction crane in a brutal display of Sharia law, sparking international condemnation.
A historic legal shift makes England the final UK nation to outlaw corporal punishment, granting children equal protection under assault laws. Discover what this means for parents and guardians.
In a harrowing act of closure, a husband witnessed the execution of his wife's killer in Texas. The killer, Jedidiah Murphy, was put to death by lethal injection after a final meal and last words. This is the story of a decades-long wait for justice.
Byron Black, convicted of a triple murder in 1988, has been executed in Tennessee amid ongoing debates over his mental competency and the fairness of his trial.
A haunting look at the final statements of five child killers before facing lethal injection, exposing their remorse, defiance, and unsettling lack of regret.
A British couple has been detained in Iran under unclear circumstances, leaving their family deeply concerned for their wellbeing amid rising tensions.
Reform UK party leader Richard Tice has sparked debate by suggesting he would consider reinstating the death penalty for the most heinous crimes, while outlining the party's tough stance on law and order.
Tennessee has executed a Black man convicted of murder, reigniting debates over racial disparities in the US death penalty system. Critics argue the case highlights systemic bias.
Byron Black, convicted of a brutal triple homicide in 1988, has been executed in Tennessee despite claims of intellectual disability and racial bias in sentencing.
Edward Zakrzewski has been executed in Florida for the 1996 murder of his business partner, marking the state's latest use of capital punishment amid ongoing debates over the death penalty.
Florida is set to execute a man convicted of brutally killing his wife and two children, marking a grim milestone in the state's history of capital punishment.
Utah officials are searching for a firing squad to execute Ralph Menzies, a convicted murderer suffering from dementia, reigniting debates over capital punishment methods.
A British couple has been detained in Iran under mysterious circumstances, sparking fears of a repeat of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's harrowing experience. Authorities remain tight-lipped as families demand answers.
Human rights groups condemn Iran's escalating crackdown on dissent, including torture, executions, and the targeting of Kurdish activists like Rezgar Beigzadeh and Babamiri.
A chilling look into the lives of inmates on America's harshest death row, where prisoners face extreme isolation and brutal conditions.
A convicted killer's final statement claiming innocence sparks controversy as he faces lethal injection in Texas.
Michael Bell, convicted of a 1991 double murder, has been executed in Florida after 34 years on death row. The case, marked by legal battles and claims of racial bias, reignites debates over capital punishment.