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Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty, First Middle East Country to Do So

Lebanon’s parliament voted to end capital punishment, marking a historic shift in the region’s legal landscape.

Aug 12, 2026, 6:00 PM France 24 English

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Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty, First in Middle East to Do So

Lebanon’s parliament votes to end capital punishment, joining nearly three-quarters of countries worldwide that have abolished the death penalty in law or practice.

Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 12:24 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Lebanon's Parliament Votes to Abolish Death Penalty, First in Middle East

Lebanon moves to formally end capital punishment, while the UN raises concerns over rising executions in Iran.

BBC World | Aug 12, 2026, 9:10 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Atef Najib Sentenced to Death Alongside Bashar al-Assad in Damascus Court

Former Syrian security official Atef Najib receives death penalty for crimes against humanity during Syria’s civil war.

Al Jazeera | Aug 11, 2026, 10:53 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Israel Resumes Military Strikes on Southern Lebanon Amid US-Backed Peace Talks in Rome

Lebanon reports one death in Israeli strikes, which Israel says respond to Hezbollah ceasefire violations during ongoing US-mediated negotiations.

BBC World | Aug 5, 2026, 5:28 PM 2 sources Balanced or center source mix Compare

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UN Rights Chief Alarms Over Surge in Executions and Death Sentences in Iran

Since March 2026, Iran has seen a sharp rise in executions amid protests and a US-Israeli bombing campaign, with the UN urging an immediate halt and abolition of the death penalty.

UN News | Aug 5, 2026, 5:12 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Exiled Former PM Sheikh Hasina Plans Return to Bangladesh Despite Death Penalty

Sheikh Hasina, ousted amid a 2024 student uprising and sentenced to death, announces plans to return from exile in India, calling for the lifting of the ban on her Awami League party.

ABC Australia News | Aug 5, 2026, 3:52 PM 2 sources Source mix awaiting review Compare

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Trump Demands Iran Make Deal or Surrender Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

US President Donald Trump insists the US blockade on Iran will persist until Iran agrees to a deal or surrenders, amid Iran's negotiations with Oman over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 3, 2026, 5:02 PM 2 sources Source mix awaiting review Compare

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Former Defense Expert in Bryan Kohberger Case Calls for Death Penalty, Cites Missed Evidence

A digital forensics expert hired by Bryan Kohberger’s defense argues investigators overlooked key smartphone data, supporting a death penalty sentence despite Kohberger's guilty plea.

Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 4:06 PM 1 source Single-source report

Bryan Kohberger Wins New Trial After Seeking to Withdraw Guilty Plea in University of Idaho Murders

Convicted killer Bryan Kohberger has filed a petition claiming he was misled into pleading guilty, prompting a judge to grant him new court-appointed counsel and opening the possibility of a new trial and death penalty sentence.

Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 12:44 PM 1 source Single-source report

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UN Reports Rising Civilian Death Toll in Middle East Amid Calls to End Fighting

Violence escalates in Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank, and Iran with significant civilian casualties, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to demand an immediate halt to hostilities.

UN News | Jul 31, 2026, 8:42 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Gold Coast Man Detained in Syria Faces Murder Charge Amid Family's Frustration Over Government Response

Patrick Stevenson, accused of killing another Australian in Syria, has been held for nearly seven months as his family criticizes the Australian government's limited diplomatic efforts.

ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 12:12 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Department of Justice Seeks First Use of Alien Terrorist Removal Court in Decades

The Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996 but never used until now, faces scrutiny as the Department of Justice files a case against an unnamed suspected terrorist.

The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 3:08 PM 1 source Single-source report

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China Charges Alleged Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi with Intentional Injury

Chen Zhi, extradited from Cambodia, faces new charges that could result in the death penalty amid allegations of running a vast online scam network.

CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 11:39 AM 2 sources Source mix awaiting review Compare

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Vance Boelter Sentenced to Life for Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers and Spouses

Boelter received two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years in prison as part of a plea deal that spared him the death penalty.

Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 6:58 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Sadiq Khan Appointed to House of Lords in Final UK PM Honours List

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer names 26 new life peers, including London Mayor Sadiq Khan, ahead of leadership transition.

Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 12:15 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Louisiana Man Charged with Murder in Death of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson

Clarence A. Frazier Jr. faces life imprisonment or the death penalty after allegedly killing a deputy U.S. marshal during an arrest warrant service in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 3:19 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Deported Illegal Alien Indicted in Sister-in-Law's Murder

Shahidul Islam, who allegedly killed his sister-in-law in Lake County, Florida, fled to a sanctuary city after re-entering the U.S. following deportation.

Fox News Latest | Jul 11, 2026, 9:45 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Court to Hear Evidence in Murder Case of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

Utah prosecutors present evidence against Tyler James Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, as a judge decides on proceeding to trial and potential death penalty.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 6, 2026, 10:37 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Five Humanitarian Workers Killed in South Sudan Aid Convoy Attack Amid Rising Ebola Cases in DRC and Uganda

An aid convoy in Jonglei State, South Sudan, was ambushed, killing five humanitarian workers and injuring others, while Ebola outbreaks threaten livelihoods in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

UN News | Jun 30, 2026, 9:46 PM 1 source Single-source report

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