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Florida and Texas lead US execution surge

American states accelerate death penalty executions with Florida and Texas at the forefront, while Donald Trump advocates for expanded capital punishment.

Supreme Court halts Texas execution in SBS case

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

Australian businessman faces execution in China

Exclusive: Former actor turned health executive Karm Gilespie awaits execution in China after being convicted for smuggling 15kg of methamphetamine. Discover the mysterious circumstances and diplomatic efforts to save him.

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.

Tunisia upholds death penalty for Facebook post

A Tunisian appeals court has upheld a death sentence against a man for a Facebook post, raising serious concerns about digital rights and freedom of expression in the North African nation.

China sentences 11 to death in Myanmar fraud case

A Chinese court has sentenced eleven individuals to death for operating massive online scam networks from Myanmar, targeting thousands of victims in sophisticated financial fraud operations worth millions.

British Woman Murdered in Delhi Hotel

A 76-year-old British national has been discovered dead under suspicious circumstances in a hotel room in New Delhi, prompting a major investigation by Indian authorities.

Texas executes Geoffrey West for 1998 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.

Woman found dead on cross-shaped object in Austrian ravine

Austrian authorities are investigating the bizarre and tragic death of a woman discovered on a large, cross-shaped object in a remote ravine near the German border. The identity of the woman and the circumstances leading to her death remain a profound mys

Prosecutors drop death penalty in mafia murder case

Prosecutors abruptly drop death penalty against alleged mafia associate Luigi Mangione in high-profile Tampa murder case, citing lack of evidence. Former AG Pam Bondi and NY Mayor Eric Adams involved.

US Supreme Court Abolishes Death Penalty in Landmark Ruling

In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has abolished the death penalty, a move championed by lawyers for death row inmate Luigi Mangione. The ruling, citing 'cruel and unusual punishment,' marks a seismic shift in American justice.

Mystery of woman found dead on Scots beach

Police Scotland launch a public appeal to identify a woman found deceased on a Fife beach, releasing a detailed e-fit image in a bid to solve the heartbreaking mystery.

Family Annihilator Begs Judge for Death Penalty

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'.

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