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How did Christa Pike survive execution attempt - and what happens next?
The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections.
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say
The prisoner received two doses of pentobarbital last Wednesday as authorities tried to put her to death Christa Pike, a Tennessee prisoner who survived the state’s attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said on Tuesday. “Against all odds, Christa Pike is…
The GuardianWorld
Christa Pike’s lawyers hold press conference after she regains consciousness in hospital – latest updates
Tennessee prisoner awake and speaking after surviving state’s attempt to execute her last Wednesday Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say Christa Pike’s lawyers are holding a press conference today after revealing last night that their client was “conscious and speaking…
The GuardianSports
Police occupy Djibouti FA headquarters amid attempt to oust Fifa council member
Group of clubs wants FA president Souleiman Waberi out Waberi has faced mounting opposition for weeks Attempts to oust Souleiman Waberi as the president of the Djibouti football federation (FDF) reached a dramatic climax on Monday as police occupied the federation’s headquarters after a group of club presidents called…
The GuardianWorld
George Galloway contests London byelection without setting foot in UK
Veteran leftwinger has been ‘in exile in the east’ in Russia and not been to Holborn and St Pancras constituency since campaign began George Galloway has been elected seven times to parliament, but his attempt to succeed for an eighth this week, in the London seat formerly held by Keir Starmer, is undoubtedly his most…
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South West Water owner taps investors to fix infrastructure after sewage spills
Pennon slashes dividend and launches £550m cash call ‘to drive improved outcomes for customers and communities’ The owner of embattled South West Water has slashed its dividend and launched a cash call to investors as it attempts to fund infrastructure investment, days after it was hit by a record £7.9m fine for…
WiredTechnology
‘The Social Reckoning’ Already Feels Irrelevant
Aaron Sorkin’s sequel to The Social Network attempts to shame a ruling class that has proved itself shameless.
NPRWorld
'We could all hear her breathing': Witnessing the failed execution of Christa Pike
Catherine Sweeney was in the witness room when Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30. An attempted execution in May had also failed. Here's what Sweeney saw and heard.
The GuardianWorld
Buckingham Palace says it will not fund Andrew’s legal action against police
Former Duke of York is attempting to quash search warrants that led to his arrest in February Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been warned not to use the king’s private money to fund his legal action against Thames Valley police. The former Duke of York is attempting to quash search warrants that led to his arrest, with…
Al JazeeraHealth
Christa Pike is awake after surviving execution: What happens now?
Tennessee death row inmate survives execution attempt, sparking legal and medical concerns.
The GuardianBusiness
US supreme court hears big oil’s bid to block climate damage lawsuits
How the court will lean is unclear amid Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil’s attempt to stop lawsuits at state level The US supreme court began its new nine-month term hearing arguments on Monday in a major case in which big oil companies attempted to strike a fatal blow against lawsuits that seek to hold them accountable…
The GuardianCulture
Bel review – a tearful, heartbreaking tribute to a spellbinding singer
Beldina Odenyo was on the verge of stardom when she took her own life in 2021. In this beautiful documentary, her grief-stricken sister Leah attempts to finish her album – and her journey will make you cry again and again In 2021, the Kenyan-Scottish singer-songwriter Beldina Odenyo was on the brink of major stardom…
The VergeTechnology
Apple TV’s great year continues with Small Prophets
Apple TV has had a really great run in 2026 - and a cozy new addition is helping expand its lineup even more. As the streaming service has attempted to grow in order to better compete with the likes of Disney and Netflix, it has steadily broadened the range of its series. This year has […]
BBC SportSports
USA will be 'underdogs' in 2027 Ryder Cup - Furyk
United States Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk says his team will be "underdogs" when they attempt to end more than 30 years of pain on European soil in next year's edition at Adare Manor.
Al JazeeraWorld
Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of treason and espionage
August Hanning's former chief of staff was also arrested on suspicion of 'aiding and abetting attempted treason'.
CNBCBusiness
Paramount's hard-fought takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery closes Tuesday. Here's how we got here
Paramount has faced competing bids and an antitrust hurdle since its earliest attempts to take over WBD. Here's a timeline of key events.
The New York TimesPolitics
Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.
ESPNSports
Five scenes from LeBron's first Sixers training camp: meetings, group chats and 'the vision'
From on-court schemes to a private team dinner to an attempt at divine intervention, here's what happened in LeBron's first camp with the 76ers.
The GuardianSports
Let’s stop doubting Thomas Tuchel: England are impressive and Euro 2028 is the target | Barney Ronay
Coming third in the World Cup was really not a disaster, and Saturday’s rout of Croatia and building the team around Jude Bellingham are good signs Move fast and fix things. It has been a fine week so far for Thomas Tuchel as he attempts the cyclical task of soldering together not just an England team, but a way of…
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How widely used is the death penalty in the US?
The death penalty is back in the news after Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee - but how widely used is it in the US?
