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The Madras High Court affirmed a death sentence for a man convicted of sexual assault against three girl children. Justices N. Anand Venkatesh and K.K. Ramakrishnan argued that a life sentence would devalue the victims' experiences and embolden perpetrators.

Sheikh Hasina, ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, pledged to return to the country this year despite a death sentence issued in absentia, which she called 'illegal, unconstitutional and politically motivated'. She stated she would overcome obstacles to return home, having fled to India after a student-led uprising ousted her government in August 2024.

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, killing one of them, has pleaded not guilty to new charges that could make him eligible for a possible death sentence.

Four individuals were sentenced to death for killing worshippers at a Catholic church in Nigeria. A fifth man was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to release eight female prisoners, including the first woman sentenced to be hanged for her role in anti-regime protests. The plea highlights concerns over Iran's treatment of political dissidents and potential human rights violations.