South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon
Prosecutors say Yoon, who was impeached over a failed 2024 martial law declaration, threatened ‘constitutional order’.
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Iran executes six fighters accused of ties to Israel: State media
Kurdish fighter Saman Mohammadi was also hanged for killing a Muslim leader, the Mizan News Agency reports.
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Kabila sentenced to death: What it means for DRC and what’s next
President Felix Tshisekedi’s government accuses the former leader of allying with the M23 rebel group.
Iran hangs ‘one of the most important’ spies for Israel in latest execution
Iran’s Mizan news agency reports that Bahman Choobiasl was accused of meeting officials from Israel’s Mossad agency.
Iran executes man it says spied for Israel, activists say false confession
Iranian judiciary’s news outlet Mizan reports that Babak Shahbazi relayed sensitive information about security.
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Charlie Kirk shooting: Tyler Robinson’s messages and charges against him
Utah prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty for Robinson.
North Korea executes people for sharing foreign films and TV: UN report
Mass surveillance tech has enabled world’s most restrictive state to exert ‘control in all parts of life’, report says.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson, 22: All we know
Utah Governor Spencer Cox and FBI Director Kash Patel reveal details of the alleged gunman at a briefing.
Donald Trump promises death penalty for murder cases in Washington, DC
The Republican leader had pledged to ‘restore’ the death penalty upon returning to the White House for a second term.
Tennessee executes Byron Black despite concerns about his defibrillator
Black’s US lawyers raised concerns that his heart implant could shock him back to life, leading to undue suffering.
US court says man with defibrillator can be executed despite concerns
Tennessee’s Supreme Court says Byron Black’s execution can proceed over worries a medical device may prolong his death.
