WorldPingAl Jazeera
Lebanon passes long-sought amnesty law, a day after death penalty repeal
The legislation will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon's parliament speaker.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
France 24
Lebanon becomes first Middle Eastern country to abolish death penalty
Lebanon becomes first Middle Eastern country to abolish death penalty — full report at France 24.
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Al Jazeera
Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?
Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingTimes of India
'I couldn't': Lionel Messi's first post since his father's death
Lionel Messi has broken his silence following the death of his father Jorge, sharing an emotional tribute that reveals the depth of his grief.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingABC News
Lebanon passes a controversial general amnesty law
Lebanon's parliament has passed a controversial general amnesty law, following the abolition of the death penalty…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
Al Jazeera
Argentina star Messi not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death
Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement from football.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
CBS News
Baby rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia as death toll rises
Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News