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Global Executions Reach Highest Level Since 1981, Amnesty Reports

Iran's surge to at least 2,159 shows how a few governments now use executions to enforce control.

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Florida Supreme Court Lets Frank Walls’ Execution Proceed as Federal Appeal Targets Lethal-Injection Practices

Two More U.S. Executions Lift 2025 Total to 33

Florida Executes Michael Bell in 26th U.S. Execution of 2025

Global Executions Reach Highest Level in a Decade, Amnesty Reports

Louisiana Executes Jessie Hoffman Using Nitrogen Gas in Landmark Case

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Federal Death Penalty Policies

Idaho to Retry Execution of Inmate After Botched Attempt

US to Execute 5 Inmates in One Week, Most in Over 20 Years