Israel has become the first country to vote in favour of capital punishment in the 21st century. Far-right ministers held champagne celebrations after Israel’s parliament approved a death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of “lethal” attacks. The United Nations, Europe and human rights groups have condemned the law, but the United States has not. What … Read more
Judge rules out capital punishment, but 27-year-old still faces federal stalking charges and state-level murder charges. Published On 30 Jan 202630 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A New York judge has dismissed murder and weapons charges against Luigi Mangione, meaning that prosecutors can no longer seek the death penalty … Read more
US president has pushed other countries to crack down on manufacturing and exportation of fentanyl. United States President Donald Trump has said that China may start sentencing people to death for involvement in the manufacture or distribution of fentanyl, whose trafficking Trump has sought harsh measures to counteract. Speaking as he signed anti-drug legislation on … Read more
Ruben Neves scores winning penalty kick as Portugal defeat Spain 5-3 in a shootout to win football’s Nations League title. Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears as Portugal picked up their second Nations League title by beating holders Spain 5-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in the final. Ronaldo’s 138th international goal took the … Read more
Federal prosecutors in the US will not seek the death sentence for Joaquin Guzman Lopez if he is found guilty at trial, court documents show. Federal prosecutors in the United States said they will not seek the death penalty for the son of Mexican drug lord “El Chapo” if he is found guilty of multiple drug … Read more
By Meryl Sebastian BBC News, Kochi 28 December 2023, 10:48 GMT Updated 35 minutes ago Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Neither Qatar nor India have revealed the specific charges against the men A court in Qatar has commuted the death sentences of eight former Indian naval officers, India’s foreign ministry has said. A ministry … Read more