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.
Luigi Mangione, a Missouri inmate sentenced to death for a 2005 double murder, has died of natural causes in prison, circumventing his scheduled execution.
Former US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage by sharing a video that appears to advocate for the execution of drug smugglers, drawing criticism from human rights groups and political opponents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The US state of Florida has carried out the execution of Curtis Windom for the 2013 murders of his ex-girlfriend and her new partner. Read the details of his final hours, the victims' families' statements, and the ongoing debate over capital punishment.
Former US President Donald Trump calls for capital punishment for violent offenders in Washington DC during rally, reigniting tough-on-crime debate ahead of elections.
In a dramatic escalation of his 'America First' agenda, former President Donald Trump has pledged to introduce severe penalties, including potential loss of citizenship and jail time, for anyone who desecrates the American flag. The controversial proposal
Ivan Cantu was executed in Texas despite maintaining his innocence in the 2000 murders of his cousin and his cousin's fiancée. Read his final, heartbreaking words.
Disturbing footage emerges from Iran showing a convicted murderer publicly hanged from a construction crane in a brutal display of Sharia law, sparking international condemnation.
A historic legal shift makes England the final UK nation to outlaw corporal punishment, granting children equal protection under assault laws. Discover what this means for parents and guardians.
Exclusive polling for the Mail reveals a historic shift in British attitudes, with a majority now believing it is unacceptable to smack a child, fuelling fresh calls for an outright ban in England and Northern Ireland.
In an unprecedented legal case, a Louisiana paedophile has voluntarily agreed to undergo physical castration as part of his plea deal for raping a young girl, marking a severe and controversial sentence.
Exclusive polling reveals a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with overwhelming majority support for a ban on smacking in England, aligning with other UK nations.
Ministers are under mounting pressure to outlaw the physical punishment of children in England, closing a legal loophole that dates back to the Victorian era. Campaigners argue the current law is outdated and puts children at risk.
Louisiana passes America's first law mandating surgical castration for certain child sex offenders, sparking a fierce national debate on punishment, rehabilitation, and ethics.
In a harrowing act of closure, a husband witnessed the execution of his wife's killer in Texas. The killer, Jedidiah Murphy, was put to death by lethal injection after a final meal and last words. This is the story of a decades-long wait for justice.