The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that COVID-19-focused for public access that had, temporarily, stalled executions for nine ...

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Iran executed more than twice as many people last year as it did in 2024, according to a new report by Amnesty International.

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Amnesty International released a report Monday stating that the number of executions globally hit its highest number since 1981. The group condemned use of the death penalty to create a climate of ...