Saudi Arabia executions hit record high in 2025
Saudi Arabia executed 356 people in 2025, a new annual record driven by its 'war on drugs'. The surge draws criticism amid the kingdom's modernisation push. Read the full analysis.
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Saudi Arabia executes 356 in 2025, a new record
Saudi Arabia's executions hit a record high in 2025, with 356 put to death. Most were for drug offences as part of a harsh crackdown, drawing global criticism. Read the full analysis.
Marijuana in Kindergarten Christmas Bags Leads to Arrest
A 26-year-old Alabama mother faces serious charges after police say she distributed candy bags containing marijuana at a kindergarten Christmas party. Read the full story.
Hogan's widow refutes Flair's drug death claims
Widow Sky Hogan disputes Ric Flair's allegation that WWE icon Hulk Hogan died from 'street drugs', stating he was under hospital care. The family seeks to set the record straight.
New penalty rule costs Man Utd in Palace clash
Manchester United became the first Premier League team affected by a new penalty rule change after Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta was allowed to retake his spot-kick. Discover the details behind this historic decision.
Doctors accused of medical negligence in daughter's death
A grieving husband reveals how his doctor in-laws allegedly supplied his wife with drugs without her oncologist's knowledge while she suffered from undiagnosed brain cancer. Read the shocking details.
Verbruggen Saves Penalty in Brighton's Dramatic Brentford Win
Bart Verbruggen's stoppage-time penalty save secured Brighton a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford in Fabian Hurzeler's 50th match. Read the full match report and reaction.
Peter Andre's Parenting Fear After Child Drug Death
Singer Peter Andre reveals his 'devastating' fear as a father of five following the suspected drug-related death of 11-year-old Olivia Curley. Read his urgent parenting warning.
Leah Betts' dad Paul dies after motor neurone disease fight
Paul Betts, father of ecstasy victim Leah Betts, has died 'broken-hearted' after a brave battle with motor neurone disease. Read the full story of his anti-drugs crusade.
British Grandma's 12-Year Bali Death Row Ordeal
Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother from Gloucestershire, continues her fight against death sentence in Bali after 12 years for drug trafficking. Her case highlights international legal battles and human rights concerns.
British grandmother dies in Bali prison drug case
A 65-year-old British grandmother has died in a Bali prison while serving a sentence for drug smuggling, raising serious concerns about foreign nationals in Indonesian jails.
Mother dies from black market weight-loss drugs
A mother-of-three died after using unregulated slimming injections purchased online, as experts warn of growing epidemic of dangerous counterfeit medications flooding the UK.
Teen dies after 'double dropping' ecstasy and ketamine
A teenage girl died after taking a dangerous combination of ecstasy pills and ketamine at a rave, with coroner warning about the lethal risks of 'double dropping'.
Pennsylvania police intercept massive LSD shipment from India
Law enforcement in Pennsylvania intercepts one of the largest LSD shipments in state history, with thousands of doses hidden in packages from India destined for 'Happy Valley'.
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.
Hamilton hit with double penalty after Mexico GP incident
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton faces a double grid penalty for the next race following his first-lap collision with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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.
Alabama conducts first US nitrogen gas execution
Kenneth Smith becomes first person executed by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, sparking intense debate about human rights and execution methods in America.
ICC investigates Duterte's drug war in Davao
The ICC escalates its probe into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial anti-drug campaign, examining alleged crimes against humanity during his tenure as Davao mayor.
Alabama man faces federal death penalty in murder case
Decarlos Brown Jr. could face execution after federal indictment in the brutal kidnapping and murder of 25-year-old mother Sidniea Dubose, whose body was found in remote woodland.
Florida seeks death penalty in child murder case
Florida prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Iryna Zarutska, accused of murdering a two-year-old girl in a case that has shocked the nation with its brutality.
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.
Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years
A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.
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.
Mike Trout Testifies in Teammate's Overdose Death Case
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout gives emotional testimony in wrongful death lawsuit surrounding teammate Tyler Skaggs' opioid overdose, revealing shocking details about clubhouse culture and prescription drug misuse in professional baseball.
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.
British grandmother freed from Indonesia death row after 12 years
After more than a decade facing execution in Indonesia, British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has finally returned home to the UK in a dramatic turn of events that concludes one of Britain's most harrowing overseas detention cases.
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.
Steven Bryant executed in South Carolina murder case
Steven Bryant executed for 1994 murder of 24-year-old Tonya Woods, whose blood he kept in vial with 'catch me if you can' note
Arizona's nitrogen execution reignites death penalty debate
Richard Djerf's execution in Arizona using pure nitrogen gas sparks international controversy and renewed scrutiny of capital punishment methods in the United States.
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