Byron Black, convicted of murdering his girlfriend and her two daughters in 1988, has been executed by lethal injection in Tennessee despite claims of intellectual disability and racial bias in sentencing.
In an unprecedented turn of events, Tennessee officials halted the execution of Byron Black after detecting cardiac activity following lethal injection, sparking renewed debate about execution methods.
Kenneth Smith becomes first person executed by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, sparking intense debate about human rights and execution methods in America.
Heartbreaking new information surfaces about Dannielle Jones, the 47-year-old mother who vanished without trace after being dropped at a Melbourne hospital, as police reveal disturbing details about her final hours.
Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivers powerful dissent in Alabama execution case, warning of potential torture as conservative justices allow lethal injection to proceed.
Anthony Boyd becomes second inmate executed using nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, despite mounting international condemnation and ongoing legal challenges to the controversial method.
Decarlos Brown Jr. could face execution after federal indictment in the brutal kidnapping and murder of 25-year-old mother Sidniea Dubose, whose body was found in remote woodland.
Florida prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Iryna Zarutska, accused of murdering a two-year-old girl in a case that has shocked the nation with its brutality.
Richard Barry Randolph has been executed in Florida for the 1986 murder of Minnie Ruth McCollum, ending a 38-year legal battle that saw multiple appeals and stays of execution.
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in Britain, are demanding a formal pardon from the Ministry of Justice, claiming new evidence proves her case was mishandled.
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in the UK, are launching a fresh bid for a posthumous pardon, arguing her case was marred by injustice and deserves modern reconsideration.
A distressed mother was slapped with a £100 penalty while performing first aid on her choking daughter in a Manchester car park, sparking fury over lack of compassion in parking enforcement.
After more than a decade facing execution in Indonesia, British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has finally returned home to the UK in a dramatic turn of events that concludes one of Britain's most harrowing overseas detention cases.
A seemingly healthy 32-year-old mother from Surrey collapses and dies just two days after minor surgery, leaving her family devastated and searching for answers about this shocking medical tragedy.
South Carolina's corrections director Stephen Bryant steps down after investigation reveals he misled courts about execution drugs, throwing state's death penalty protocol into chaos.
Steven Bryant executed for 1994 murder of 24-year-old Tonya Woods, whose blood he kept in vial with 'catch me if you can' note
TikTok influencer 'Lip King' faces furious backlash after making cruel weight-related comments about his mother who died during Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, sparking debate about social media responsibility.
Richard Djerf's execution in Arizona using pure nitrogen gas sparks international controversy and renewed scrutiny of capital punishment methods in the United States.
An Australian national has been charged with murder in Bali after his girlfriend's body was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase, potentially facing execution under Indonesia's strict laws.
Australia's beloved Bluey has triggered an unprecedented coin collecting craze as the Royal Australian Mint releases limited edition 50-cent pieces featuring the Heeler family, causing queues and sell-outs across the country.
A Schenectady murder trial reveals disturbing evidence as prosecutors allege a mother stored her deceased baby in a riverside shed before disposing of the body.
Three Australian nationals could face firing squad execution in Bali after being charged with premeditated murder following a violent incident at a luxury villa. Indonesian prosecutors confirm capital punishment is being sought.
British national Charles Crawford executed in Mississippi for the brutal 1992 murders of two neighbours, marking a controversial end to decades of legal battles.
In a stunning upset that's shaking the wine world, Western Australia's Margaret River region has dethroned traditional favourites to produce the country's best Shiraz, according to prestigious international judging.
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.
A prominent international athlete remains detained in Bali, potentially facing execution after being accused of involvement in a major drug smuggling operation.
American states accelerate death penalty executions with Florida and Texas at the forefront, while Donald Trump advocates for expanded capital punishment.
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
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals why Australian travellers are queuing outside Middle Eastern airlines in Sydney's CBD amid growing safety concerns about domestic carriers and airport security.