Botched US execution: 45-minute ordeal left inmate in agony
Clayton Lockett's execution in Oklahoma took 43 minutes and was described as a 'bloody mess', sparking a national debate on lethal injection methods. Read the full investigation.
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Georgia death row execution suspended after final meal order
The execution of Stacey Humphreys for a 2003 double murder has been dramatically suspended by Georgia's parole board, just days after he requested a massive final feast. Read the latest on the legal battle.
Admiral Defends Strike Killing 11 on Suspected Drug Boat
Admiral Frank 'Mitch' Bradley testifies that a US strike killing 11 people on a suspected smuggling boat was legal, as all were on a military target list. Read the full investigation.
Martin Kemp's I'm A Celeb Trial Stuns Viewers
I'm A Celebrity fans were left in shock as Martin Kemp finally undertook a Bushtucker trial, despite Vogue Williams claiming he was secretly exempt. Discover the full story and viewer reactions.
Ireland pledges €100m aid during Zelensky Dublin visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Ireland for its 'generosity' during a historic Dublin visit, as the Irish Government announced €100 million in new non-lethal aid. Read the latest on the Ukraine-Ireland partnership.
Man arrested after rooftop standoff forces Sydney school lockdown
A tense police standoff in west Sydney ended with the arrest of a shirtless man armed with a metal pole on a shop roof. Telopea Public School was locked down during the incident. Read the full details.
Lethal Injection Goes Wrong: Killer Speaks After Drugs
Brian David Steckel spoke lucidly for minutes after his lethal injection, raising questions about the execution protocol. Witnesses reported convulsions and machine clicks.
SF Candidate Gee Wants Police to Carry Non-Lethal Weapons
Natalie Gee, candidate for San Francisco supervisor, faces police union backlash over proposals to disarm officers and dissolve their union. Read about the controversy.
Botched US execution took 43 agonising minutes
Clayton Lockett's botched lethal injection in Oklahoma took 43 minutes, covering the chamber in blood and sparking a national debate on execution methods. Read the full investigation.
Florida rapist executed for 1988 manager murder
Richard Barry Randolph executed for 1988 rape and murder of convenience store manager Minnie Ruth McCollum. The brutal crime occurred during attempted robbery.
Florida's 17th execution of 2025 set for lethal injection
Richard Barry Randolph faces lethal injection for the 1988 murder of his former boss, marking Florida's record 17th execution this year. Discover the details of the case and the state's unprecedented use of capital punishment.
Newsboy's Thursday Racing Tips: Nap at Newcastle
Get Newsboy's expert horseracing tips for Thursday's five UK meetings. His Nap, What What What, is fancied to win at Newcastle, with Lethal Nymph completing his Daily Double.
Inmate unconscious after execution reprieve
Oklahoma death row inmate Tremane Wood was found unconscious in his cell hours after his sentence was commuted. Read the full story of this dramatic turn of events.
Third US firing squad execution in South Carolina
Stephen Bryant executed by firing squad for 2004 triple murder. The 44-year-old becomes third person executed this way in South Carolina this year. Read the full details.
South Carolina Firing Squad Execution Scheduled
Stephen Bryant faces execution by firing squad in South Carolina for 2004 triple murder. Explore the controversial method's history and the details of the case.
Death Row Inmate Appeals to Governor for Life Sentence
Harold Wayne Nichols, on Tennessee's death row, petitions Governor Bill Lee for clemency weeks before his scheduled execution. His legal team cites his remorse and rehabilitation.
Texas executes killer Ramiro Gonzales for 2001 murder
Texas executes convicted killer Ramiro Gonzales for 2001 murder of Bridget Townsend after controversial last-minute appeals fail. His final statement expressed love and gratitude.
South Carolina executes Stephen Bryant after 11-year hiatus
Stephen Bryant has been executed by lethal injection in South Carolina for the 1994 murder of a convenience store clerk, marking the state's first execution in over a decade amid ongoing death penalty debates.
Mental Health Calls Need Medical Response, Not Police Force
Exclusive investigation reveals how sending armed police to mental health emergencies leads to preventable tragedies. Discover why experts demand medical-first response systems.
Erin Patterson appeals mushroom murder charges in fatal lunch case
Australian woman Erin Patterson fights triple murder charges after serving deadly mushroom lunch that killed three guests, as new legal battle unfolds in Victoria Supreme Court.
Tennessee execution halted after cardiac activity detected
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.
SC prison chief resigns over execution drug scandal
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.
Erin Patterson appeals murder charges in mushroom poisoning case
Erin Patterson launches appeal against murder charges in deadly mushroom lunch case that left three dead and a fourth fighting for life in regional Victoria.
Trump's deadly force cartel plan divides Republicans
Republican senators are divided over Donald Trump's controversial proposal to authorise lethal military force against Mexican drug cartels, raising constitutional and diplomatic concerns.
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.
Erin Patterson charged with murder in mushroom poisoning case
Australian mother Erin Patterson faces three murder charges after allegedly serving a deadly mushroom lunch that killed three guests, in a case that has captivated the nation with its disturbing details.
Death Row Horror: Botched Execution Leaves Inmate in Agony
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.
Death row survivor describes botched 22-minute execution
Kenneth Eugene Smith describes the horrific 22-minute botched execution where officials struggled to find a vein for lethal injection before abandoning the procedure.
Florida executes Victor Tony Jones for 1995 murder
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.
Death Row Inmate's Chilling Final Words: 'Let's Ride'
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.
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