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How Trump's Unprecedented First Month of Rapid-Fire Executive Orders Stacks Up Against His Campaign Promises

As of February 20, Trump has signed a total of 73 orders, 68 of which have been published and gone into effect.

Latin Times · Feb 21, 2025

Iran executed 975 people in 2024 in ‘horrifying escalation’ of death penalty, damning report says

At least 31 women and one child among those executed

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

Iran Executed 975 People In 'Horrifying' 2024 Escalation: Rights Groups

Iran executed at least 975 people last year in a "horrifying escalation" of its use of capital punishment, two human rights groups said on Thursday.

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025

British Couple on Trip Around the World Facing Death Penalty After Being Charged With Espionage in Iran

Iranian forces arrested and detained a British couple traveling through the country in December for allegedly spying on behalf of "hostile and Western countries."

Latin Times · Feb 18, 2025

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Prosecution demands capital punishment for Sajjan Kumar

Additional Public Prosecutor Manish Rawat said the convict deserved to be awarded the death penalty. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 18, 2025

Supporters Raise Over £241,900 for Alleged CEO Killer Luigi Mangione as Trial Nears

Supporters have raised over $300,000 for Luigi Mangione's legal defense in his upcoming murder trial, which his team is expected to accept.

International Business Times UK · Feb 13, 2025

Florida Lawmakers Want To Impose Death Penalty On Undocumented Immigrants Convicted Of Capital Crimes

The initiative is part of a broader immigration package resulting from an agreement between state GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis

Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025

He wanted his father’s killer to be executed. Until his wish was granted

Does the death penalty – ‘a life for a life’ – really help victims’ families achieve closure? A new documentary finds out

The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2025

Louisiana seeks to resume executions imminently after a 15-year pause

Louisiana will seek to resume carrying out death sentences in the coming months after a 15-year pause, this time using nitrogen gas as the execution method

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Alabama seeks to join states that allow the death penalty for child rape

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that would allow child rapists to be sentenced to death

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025