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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.

British couple losing hope in Iran prison

Exclusive: A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges reveal their fading hope as diplomatic efforts stall and prison conditions worsen in shocking new testimony.

Iranian women defy compulsory hijab in street protests

Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.

Hamilton hit with Mexico GP grid penalty

Lewis Hamilton faces a devastating grid penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix after Mercedes were found to have breached F1 parc fermé regulations, forcing the seven-time champion to start from the back of the grid.

Tennessee executes Byron Black after 33 years

Byron Black, convicted of murdering his girlfriend and her two daughters in 1988, has been executed by lethal injection in Tennessee despite claims of intellectual disability and racial bias in sentencing.

Florida executes 76-year-old for 1986 murder

Richard Barry Randolph has been executed in Florida for the 1986 murder of Minnie Ruth McCollum, ending a 38-year legal battle that saw multiple appeals and stays of execution.

Ruth Ellis grandchildren demand posthumous pardon

The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in Britain, are demanding a formal pardon from the Ministry of Justice, claiming new evidence proves her case was mishandled.

Ruth Ellis's family seeks posthumous pardon

The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in the UK, are launching a fresh bid for a posthumous pardon, arguing her case was marred by injustice and deserves modern reconsideration.

Australian faces death penalty in Bali murder case

An Australian national has been charged with murder in Bali after his girlfriend's body was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase, potentially facing execution under Indonesia's strict laws.

Australians face death penalty in Bali murder case

Three Australian nationals could face firing squad execution in Bali after being charged with premeditated murder following a violent incident at a luxury villa. Indonesian prosecutors confirm capital punishment is being sought.

Florida executes Samuel Smithers for 1996 murder

The state of Florida has carried out the execution of Deacon Samuel Smithers for the brutal 1996 murder of escort Angela Crowley. Discover the chilling details of his final hours and the victim's family's long-awaited justice.

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

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