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Bulletin world briefing: Iran ‘recruiting children for defence’ and Israel’s new death penalty law

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today

The Independent UK

‘Discriminatory’ Israeli death penalty law would be war crime, says UN rights chief

Volker Türk says bill, which applies to Palestinians convicted of terror charges but not Jewish extremists, must be repealed

The Guardian - UK

US supreme court appears skeptical of jury process in racial bias death row case

Case involves a former prosecutor removing nearly all Black jurors in a 2006 capital murder trial, raising legal questions

The Guardian - US

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The Independent UK

New Israeli death penalty law is ‘cruel’ and discriminates against Palestinians, say human rights groups

Activists say the law will have a disproportionate impact on West Bank Palestinians

The Independent UK

Horror and fear in West Bank as Israel approves hanging Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets across the embattled Palestinian territories after Israel's parliament passing a law mandating the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of nationalistic murder

The Independent UK

Israel's Knesset Passes Controversial Death Penalty Law for Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, approved a contentious law on Monday night making death by hanging the default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly terrorist attacks, a move championed by far-right ministers that critics condemned as discriminatory and a violation of international norms.

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First Thing: Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai port

The attack came hours after Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy plants and oil wells unless it opened the strait of Hormuz. Plus, Israel to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

The Guardian - UK

Israel Death Penalty Law Triggers Global Outrage as Palestinians Face Execution Under New Knesset Vote

Israel approves death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, drawing criticism from human rights groups and global powers

International Business Times UK

Australia condemns Israel's new death penalty laws

Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended a newly passed law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of terror attacks drawing a sharp rebuke.

AAP

Newsletter: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion

Also in this newsletter: Euronews exclusively previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty, passed by the Knesset on Monday.

Euronews

No death penalty for ex-nanny accused of kidnapping

A former nanny accused of kidnapping people for a feared dictatorial regime before moving to Australia would not face the death penalty if extradited.

AAP

'US respects Israel's right': Netanyahu govt approves death penalty for Palestinian attackers

Israel's parliament has approved a controversial law allowing the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly terror attacks, alongside a crucial national budget. Prime Minister Netanyahu backed the bill, which critics argue creates unequal legal tracks. This dual move comes amid ongoing regional conflict and rising violence in the West Bank.

The Times of India

Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks

The bill would make the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank found guilty of intentionally carrying out deadly attacks deemed "acts of terrorism" by an Israeli military court.

Euronews

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The Conversation

New Israeli law could mean death penalty by default for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, this week passed legislation that would vastly expand capital punishment in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The Independent UK

Israeli parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

Israel’s Parliament has passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

The Guardian - UK

Israel passes law to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European countries and rights groups

International Business Times UK

Hugo Holland Faces Judge Race Scrutiny Over False Filings And Comparing A Black Teen To A Dog

Hugo Holland, a prosecutor with a history of controversies, is leading the race for a judicial position in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, despite past scandals involving racial bias and evidence suppression.

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The Guardian - UK

Israel’s death penalty bill for Palestinian prisoners moves to final vote

Legislation initiated by far-right Otzma Yehudit party drew mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups as it moved through the Knesset

International Business Times UK

Trump Faces Backlash After Suggesting Iran War Reporters Could Face Death Penalty For 'Treason'

Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting treason charges for journalists reporting on the Iran war, raising concerns about press freedom and constitutional rights.

The Independent UK

Trump demands death penalty charges over media’s coverage of Iran War in mid-Oscars rant

President’s latest criticism of the media comes as his FCC chairman threatens to revoke broadcasters’ license for their coverage of the Iran war

International Business Times UK

Channel Yonko's Insanity Plea Rejected by Jury in Hotel Balcony Baby Murder Trial

Channel Yonko was found guilty of killing a child under 10 and sentenced to life without parole, after prosecutors opted not to seek the death penalty

International Business Times UK

Alabama Governor Grants Mercy to Murder Convict Who Waited 33 Years for Execution

Just days before his execution, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey spared 75-year-old Sunny Burton, raising questions about the crime, his conviction, and the broader legal impact.

Budget and the Bees

The Silent Blacklist: Why a Single Chargeback Could Ban You From Amazon and Apple Forever

You probably think of a chargeback as a consumer safety net. Maybe a package never arrived, or you spotted a digital subscription you did not authorize. In your mind, you are just exercising your right to protect your hard-earned money. However, the trillion-dollar giants like Amazon and Apple view this…

The Guardian - US

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man set to be executed

Republican Kay Ivey called execution unfair since Charles ‘Sonny’ Burton, who will serve life in prison, didn’t fire fatal shot

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