The U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has announced plans to expand federal execution methods to include firing squads, electrocution and lethal gas, according to a 48-page memo released on April 24, 2026. This move aims to address ongoing difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs, which have hampered federal executions in recent years. … Read more
Belfast, Northern Ireland – In a somber moment for Belfast Zoo and the global conservation community, two Barbary lionesses, Thheiba and Fidda, have died at the age of 22. The pair represented the last remaining Barbary lionesses at the zoo, and their passing marks a significant loss for a species extinct in the wild. The … Read more
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The legal proceedings against former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have taken a dramatic turn, as prosecutors are now seeking the death penalty. This unprecedented move stems from allegations surrounding his attempt to impose martial law in December 2024, a decision that ignited a national political crisis. Understanding … Read more