Indonesian authorities seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine and 1.5 million illegal cigarettes from a Tanzanian-flagged vessel near Bengkalis. Ten Myanmar nationals were arrested in the operation, which follows a series of recent maritime drug seizures in the region.
South Korean prosecutors sought the death penalty for Kim So-young, who is accused of killing two men and injuring four others by spiking their drinks with benzodiazepine between December 2025 and February.
Bangladesh links PM Tarique Rahman's potential India visit to the extradition of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, convicted of crimes against humanity and currently in India.
Tyler Robinson's defense argues he should be spared the death penalty for killing Charlie Kirk, claiming he only targeted Kirk and didn't endanger others, as required for aggravated murder in Utah.
France and Iran engaged in a diplomatic war of words after Paris criticized Tehran over a surge in executions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused France of hypocrisy and backing Israel, following a joint statement by 32 nations condemning Iran's actions.
Three men convicted of murder in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma are scheduled for execution on Thursday, marking a rare triple execution day that highlights a broader surge in US capital punishment driven by state actions and federal support.
Tyler Robinson's lawyers argued in a court filing that he shouldn't face the death penalty for killing Charlie Kirk because his bullet traveled above the crowd and no one else was in danger.
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment with hard labour. The measure now goes to the cabinet and President Joseph Aoun for final approval.
Lebanon has become the first Middle Eastern country to abolish the death penalty, replacing capital punishment with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour following a parliamentary vote.
Sheikh Hasina said she plans to return to Bangladesh in December even though she faces a death sentence over the 2024 crackdown. Her remarks, made from exile in India, drew sharp criticism from Dhaka.
Ousted former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia and living in exile in India, is set to make a virtual public appearance in New Delhi, prompting a media ban in Bangladesh and renewed extradition tensions.
A Malaysian pilot, identified as MS, was arrested at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport after flying from Kuala Lumpur, found with over 70,000 ecstasy pills and meth. He tested positive for drugs and could face the death penalty under Indonesia's strict anti-drug laws. Malaysia Airlines is conducting an internal review.
Bryan Kohberger is trying to withdraw his guilty plea in the Idaho student murders case, saying it was based on false promises and misinformation. The family of Kaylee Goncalves condemned the move and said the victims are being overshadowed.
Prosecutors began presenting their case against Tyler Robinson in a Utah courtroom, seeking to prove sufficient evidence for him to face trial and the death penalty for the fatal shooting of far-right commentator Charlie Kirk. The five-day hearing started Monday with testimony from a former police officer.
Charlie Kirk's widow and parents will attend a preliminary hearing in Utah this week where prosecutors will argue for the death penalty against the man accused of his murder. Defendant Tyler Robinson, 23, faces aggravated murder charges for the September 10 shooting.
A preliminary hearing starts Monday in Utah for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors will present evidence, including an alleged confession, to convince a judge to proceed to trial and seek the death penalty.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed dismay at the rising global number of executions, warning against renewed debate on the death penalty and calling it a fight for human dignity. He noted that last year saw the highest execution level since 1981, with 2,707 people executed in 17 countries.
Mayank Lohar, 21, was brutally murdered on a local train in Virar after an altercation. His family, friends, and neighbours gathered for his funeral, demanding the death penalty for the accused. The incident has prompted a security audit and calls for action against the accused's family.
Prosecutors in the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, were held in contempt of court by Judge Tony Graf for comments about Robinson's guilt. Graf denied the defense's request to remove the death penalty as a sanction, stating juror screening could resolve the issue.
The father of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, seeking the death penalty for those accused of his son's murder. Police revealed the accused, Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, allegedly killed Agarwal over a wig and family reputation, rather than eloping.
British TikTok influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, faces the death penalty by firing squad in Dubai after being charged with the premeditated murder of her boyfriend. She claims self-defense during an alleged violent attack, while her mother expresses deep concern for her welfare.
Fifty years after Gregg v. Georgia reinstated the death penalty, a Marshall Project analysis reveals its dysfunction. Fewer than 20% of death sentences result in execution, with cases often dragging on for decades. Racial disparities persist, and outcomes remain arbitrary, leading to calls for abolition.
A Utah judge will decide if prosecutors improperly commented on evidence in the murder case of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing activist Charlie Kirk. Defense argues comments about a bullet fragment could bias jurors and seeks to prevent the death penalty.
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