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The execution of Edward Zakrzewski is the ninth death sentence carried out in the state this year, a new recordA Florida man convicted of killing his wife and two children in 1994 became the ninth person to be put to death on Thursday in Florida this year, marking a state record for a single-year execution total since the restoration of the death penalty in the US decades ago.Edward Zakrzewski was pronounced dead at 6.12pm local time following a three-drug injection at Florida state prison near Starke. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/31/florida-execution-edward-zakrzewski Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2025-07-31

Prime minister tells 7.30 that Palestine must first make a ‘contribution’ to creating two states; Alex Greenwich backs Harbour Bridge march. Follow the latest news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe independent NSW MP Alex Greenwich supports the pro-Palestine protest planned for Sydney Harbour Bridge, saying it “would send a powerful global message”.The march could still go ahead if the court sides with police, but protesters face being arrested under anti-protest laws.Having successfully lobbied the previous Coalition government to allow a march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of LGBTQ equality during Sydney WorldPride,

Crowds of hungry people waiting for humanitarian aid at Zikim crossing shot at by Israeli soldiersAt least 91 people have been killed and 600 wounded while waiting for aid in Gaza over the last 24 hours, as the US envoy, Steve Witkoff, visits Israel for ceasefire discussions and to inspect food distribution.On Wednesday night, crowds of hungry people had gathered at the Zikim crossing with Israel, waiting for trucks loaded with humanitarian aid to enter the besieged strip when they were shot. Al-Saraya field hospital said it had received more than 100 dead and wounded after the shooting, while the

Martial arts fighter loses attempt to overturn jury’s order that he compensates Nikita HandConor McGregor has lost his attempt to overturn a jury’s order that he compensates a woman who accused him of raping her, with Ireland’s court of appeal rejecting the appeal in its entirety.The plaintiff, Nikita Hand, alleged that the martial arts fighter sexually assaulted her on 9 December 2018. A jury last year ordered McGregor to pay her nearly €250,000 (£216,000) in damages. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/31/irish-court-rejects-conor-mcgregor-appeal-sexual-assault-case Author : Reuters Publish date : 2025-07-31 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.