Iran executes man for rape amid soaring execution rates
Iran publicly executes convicted rapist as execution numbers dramatically increase, with women facing unprecedented rates under Khamenei's regime. Read the shocking statistics.
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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.
Florida man executed for 1988 rape and murder
Richard Barry Randolph is set for lethal injection for the 1988 rape and murder of his former manager, marking Florida's 17th execution this year. Read the full details.
Iran's Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding in Tehran
Tehran faces unprecedented drought with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures from mass prayers to cloud seeding as Iran confronts a potential water catastrophe.
Girl dies after teacher's sit-up punishment in India
A 12-year-old girl in India has died after a teacher allegedly forced her to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment for being late, reigniting the debate on corporal punishment in schools.
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.
Girl dies after brutal school punishment for lateness
A 12-year-old girl in India died after a teacher forced her to do 100 sit-ups while wearing her schoolbag for being late. Outrage grows as community demands justice.
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 for Stephen Bryant
Stephen Bryant faces execution by firing squad in South Carolina for three 2004 murders. His final hope is gubernatorial clemency. Read the full story.
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.
Child killer Bryan Jennings executed on Florida death row
Bryan Frederick Jennings has been executed for the 1979 abduction, rape and murder of six-year-old Rebecca Kunash. The death row inmate's execution marks Florida's 16th this year.
Florida executes Bryan Frederick Jennings for 1999 murder
Florida executes Bryan Frederick Jennings for the 1999 murder of James 'J.D.' Day. The execution proceeded despite last-minute appeals and international scrutiny.
Florida executes former Marine for 1979 child murder
Bryan Frederick Jennings, 66, faces lethal injection for the 1979 murder of Rebecca Kunash. This marks Florida's 16th execution under Governor DeSantis. Read the full story.
Tremane Wood Granted Clemency in Oklahoma Death Row Case
Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board recommends clemency for death row inmate Tremane Wood, commuting his sentence to life without parole. Discover the case details and what this means for criminal justice reform.
Governor Stitt Spares Inmate Minutes Before Execution
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt commuted Tremane Wood's death sentence to life without parole just before his scheduled lethal injection for a 2002 murder. Read the full story.
Britons in Iran begin hunger strike in 'cry for help'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex have started a hunger strike in Tehran's Evin Prison after feeling 'let down' by the UK government. Their family pleads for action.
Oklahoma man makes final plea to avoid execution
Tremane Wood faces execution despite brother's murder confession and flawed legal representation. Will Oklahoma's governor grant clemency in this controversial capital punishment case?
Stephen Bryant execution set for Friday by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, will be executed by firing squad on November 14 after the South Carolina Supreme Court rejected his final appeal. Read the full details of his 2004 crime spree.
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.
Death Row Gran Lindsay Sandiford's Final Plea
British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford continues her desperate battle against execution in Indonesia as she marks another birthday on death row. The 67-year-old from Gloucestershire faces firing squad for drug smuggling charges.
British grandmother faces firing squad in Bali drug case
Lindsay Sandiford, the British pensioner sentenced to death in Bali for drug trafficking, makes desperate final appeal as Indonesian authorities prepare executions.
Oklahoma Governor Faces Backlash Over Execution Decision
Republican Governor Kevin Stitt under fire after allowing execution of Julius Jones despite widespread protests and celebrity interventions in controversial capital punishment case.
Iran child bride faces execution unless £80k paid
A teenage child bride in Iran faces imminent execution unless her family can raise £80,000 in 'blood money' after she killed her abusive husband in self-defence. The shocking case has drawn international condemnation.
Florida death penalty now requires only 8-4 jury vote
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a radical change to Florida's death penalty system, allowing capital punishment with just 8-4 jury recommendations, sparking immediate legal challenges and human rights concerns.
Death Row's Final Meals: Chilling Last Requests Revealed
An exclusive investigation reveals the haunting final meal requests of death row inmates, from simple fast food to extravagant feasts, offering a grim glimpse into their last moments.
British inmate Stephen Bryant executed in Missouri
Exclusive details emerge about the final moments of British prisoner Stephen Bryant, executed in Missouri for the brutal 1998 murder of a young woman. Read the haunting account of his last meal and final statement.
South Carolina executes inmate by firing squad
Stephen Bryant becomes first prisoner executed by firing squad in South Carolina since 2011, marking controversial return to method state calls 'most humane'
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