‘Staggering’ Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty International

Of the 2,707 confirmed executions globally in 2025, 2,159 were in Iran. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Executions Surge in Iran Since Cease-Fire, Rights Groups Say

Many were detained during January’s mass protests, according to a rights group, amid concerns the authorities are trying to ...
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Amnesty reports record 2,707 executions worldwide in 2025, Iran accounts for majority

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Over 2,700 executions have been recorded across 17 countries in 2025, global rights monitor Amnesty ...

Iran steps up executions of prisoners under cover of war

Human rights experts note a "horrific escalation" of executions in Iran in recent months. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A U.S.-based human rights organization focused on Iran says more than 600 people have ...
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Two walkers rescued from hilltop in Peak District

The pair got stuck on Sunday on Parkhouse Hill, near the village of Earl Sterndale in Derbyshire.

Trump claims Iran halts execution of eight women protesters at his request: 'I very much appreciate it'

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran stopped the execution of eight women protesters following his appeal, terming ...

Iran to execute first woman prisoner linked to January protests as regime executions surge

Bita Hemmati and three others have been sentenced to death for 'collusion' and 'propaganda.' Advocates claim the charges are baseless, citing a secretive process and state-televised interrogations.