The world hit a 44-year high in executions
Governments around the world executed more people in 2025 than at any point since 1981.
Iran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimism
Iranian media are reporting that a deal may not be reached amid disagreements on some key issues.
US lawyers say man on death row could be executed with expired lethal drugs
Execution method has long raised questions about cruel and unusual punishment and botched executions.
Heavy sandstorm hits Iraq as hospitals battle respiratory issues
A powerful dust storm has swept across Iraq, including Najaf and Baghdad.
Israel approves law on death penalty for October 7 detainees
Israel approves law on death penalty for October 7 detainees
Israel pushes for hangings and ‘show trials’ for ‘October 7 detainees’
Israel advances legislation to try October 7 detainees in military courts, raising fears of show trials and executions.
Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four children at nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum sentenced for fatal stabbing of four children aged between one and three years old.