The Taliban has issued a sweeping new directive for Afghanistan's universities, enforcing complete gender segregation, banning co-education, and prohibiting subjects deemed 'against Islamic principles'. This move drastically rolls back two decades of educ
A UK school faces backlash after a student was allegedly placed in isolation for wearing the wrong skirt, sparking a heated debate on uniform policies and student rights.
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.
A devastating blast at Gaza's Al-Ahli Anglican Hospital sparks international outrage. Israel and Palestinian officials trade blame, with the IDF pointing to a failed Islamic Jihad rocket, as the death toll mounts.
Chilling photographs from Alexei Navalny's Arctic penal colony reveal the brutal conditions inside his 'punishment cell' just moments before his death, as his widow presents new evidence alleging he was poisoned.
Iranian authorities have launched a severe crackdown after a video surfaced showing boys and girls dancing together alongside an unveiled woman at a Tehran amusement park, sparking international condemnation.
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.
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to death for the brutal murders of a young girl and her mother, marking a rare federal capital punishment case in a state without the death penalty.
The US Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Richard Bixby, upholding his death sentence for the 2015 murders of his parents. The decision ends a lengthy legal battle centred on mental health arguments.
German authorities have foiled a potential terror plot, arresting two Afghan nationals with alleged links to the Islamic State's Khorasan branch. The suspects are accused of planning attacks on European landmarks.
In a chilling prison interview, convicted ISIS terrorist Alexanda Kotey reveals he prayed with American journalist James Foley before his brutal execution, claiming Foley found 'some solace in God' in his final moments.
Arab and Islamic leaders convene in Doha for an emergency summit, issuing a unified call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and condemning Israel's military actions as war crimes.
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.
In a landmark ruling, the United Nations has officially recognised the persecution of the Yazidi people by Islamic State as a crime of genocide, marking a pivotal moment for survivors seeking justice.
The Australian government has officially relisted Hamas and Hezbollah under its counter-terrorism sanctions regime, reinforcing its stance against extremist groups in the Middle East. The decision, announced by Home Affairs Minister Brendon O'Connor, sign
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.
A man on the UK's terrorism watchlist was discovered working at an independent Islamic school in the Midlands, prompting a serious investigation into safeguarding failures and national security protocols.
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.
Exclusive reports emerge from Texas of self-appointed 'Sharia patrols' attempting to enforce Islamic law by intimidating residents and demanding businesses stop selling alcohol and pork, raising serious concerns over religious coercion and public safety.
A grim secret has been unearthed in the Iranian city of Abadan, where a car park was found to be hiding a mass grave believed to contain victims of the Islamic Republic's brutal crackdown on dissent.
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.
Explosive new details emerge about the covert US operation that eliminated Mohammed Emwazi, the infamous ISIS executioner known as 'Jihadi John', in a 2015 drone strike in Raqqa.
Exclusive investigation reveals how brutal paramilitary-style attacks continue to terrorise communities, with victims too afraid to seek medical or police assistance due to deep-seated fear and stigma.
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.
A devastating suicide bombing in northeast Nigeria's Maiduguri has claimed 18 lives, marking a grim resurgence of Boko Haram violence in the region where the insurgency began.
West Midlands Police launch investigation after a Birmingham Islamic centre was defaced with a St George's Cross and offensive graffiti, in an incident condemned by community leaders.
The young British daughter of ISIS terrorist El Shafee Elsheikh, a member of the notorious 'Beatles' cell, has been killed in a Syrian drone strike. This development raises profound questions about the legacy of foreign fighters and the innocent lives cau
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.