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Latest news: Death Penalty Policies
Trump says military execution will not be livestreamed
The execution by of a former US army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 at a military base in Texas will not be livestreamed, President Donald Trump says.
Oct 15, 2026
US executions go on, after botched lethal injection
A man has been executed by lethal injection in Texas, amid questions following the survival of death row inmate Christa Pike, who's now regained consciousness.
Oct 08, 2026
Tennessee woman in medical care after failed execution
Christa Pike is still alive and in hospital, a day after she survived Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her for the 1995 murder of a 19-year-old classmate.
Oct 02, 2026
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US state halts executions after woman survives attempt
Tennessee officials have been unable to put a woman to death after administering two doses of a lethal drug, prompting a pause on executions for the year.
Oct 01, 2026
Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria
Lawyers for a Gold Coast man facing a possible death penalty in Syria are seeking to ensure his rights are protected as federal authorities provide assistance.
Jul 30, 2026
S.Korea's ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison over his botched imposition of martial law in 2024.
Feb 19, 2026
Malaysian drug mule gets stay of execution in Singapore
A Singapore court has granted a stay of execution to a Malaysian poet just hours before he was set to be hanged for drug trafficking
Feb 19, 2025
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Bali Nine return reshines light on ending death penalty
The execution of two Australians for drug smuggling in Indonesia has refocused a spotlight on how the nation co-operates with countries using the death penalty.
Dec 20, 2024
Australian's health 'top priority' after death sentence
The health and welfare of Yang Hengjun remain a top priority for Australian officials after the writer received a suspended death sentence in China.
Feb 15, 2024
Australia's despair at writer's death sentence in China
The prime minister has expressed dismay and despair after a Chinese-Australian writer was handed a suspended death sentence.
Feb 06, 2024
Alabama 'proves' nitrogen asphyxiation execution
Kenneth Smith writhed and shook as he died from nitrogen asphyxiation, the first death row inmate to undergo the controversial new execution method.
Jan 26, 2024
Iran honour killing escapee gets chance at refugee visa
An Iranian woman who escaped an honour killing has been granted the chance of a safe haven visa review a decade after seeking asylum in Australia by boat.
Aug 11, 2023
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