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Capital punishment: Which countries use the death penalty?
Israeli parliament has approved legislation to reestablish the death penalty for Palestinians. Although the number of countries carrying out executions is declining, the total number of executions is on the rise.
An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law
The new law, introduced by Israel's far-right government, was passed in parliament on Monday night. It imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks.
US reopens embassy in Venezuela after seizing Nicolas Maduro
The State Department said it had formally reopened its embassy in Caracas after seven years. The US seized President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid in January and has since reestablished diplomatic ties.
Israel: Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians
Israeli lawmakers have voted in favor of reinstating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis. The law, pushed by the far-right, is expected to be challenged in Israel's Supreme Court.
What we’re looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026 and how to put your best application forward
Here's what we're looking for in your Startup Battlefield 200 application and how to make sure your application reflects it.
Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about ‘fake compliance’
Shortly after Delve's founder published a lengthy denial of allegations, while promising changes, the accuser came forward with more alleged details.
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Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Anthropic’s Claude popularity with paying consumers is skyrocketing
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Vietnam’s gig workers slammed by rising fuel costs amid fallout of Iran war
Diesel prices have more than doubled in the Southeast Asian nation amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
Hollywood studios reach a tentative agreement with writers union
The Writers Guild of America went on strike for months in 2023 in a dispute with Hollywood studios. This year the union announced a new four-year contract after just a few weeks of negotiations.
Driver faces impaired driving charges after Lao New Year incident
A driver in Louisiana US, was charged with impaired driving after plowing into a crowd, injuring at least 15.
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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir details plans for Palestinian ‘death row’
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir excitedly outlined plans to establish a “death row” for Palestinians.
Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran
US political scientist John Mearsheimer argues Israel, not Iran, is the Middle East country that is ‘highly aggressive’.
Trump offers no concrete plan as Strait of Hormuz closure shocks Europe
Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.
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Staley praises Close: Happy for 'quality people'
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley spoke glowingly of UCLA coach Cori Close after the Gamecocks' loss to the Bruins in the NCAA championship game Sunday.
A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors
The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.
Staley makes show of pregame hug with Close
Dawn Staley made sure the crowd acknowledged her pregame handshake with Cori Close before South Carolina and UCLA met in the women's final, an apparent dig at Geno Auriemma
Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use
AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service.