Trump reintroduced execution by firing squad on same day Pope Leo called for death penalty’s abolishment

April 24, 2026 · The Independent

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Vitor Pereira says Forest followed his plea to play ‘Champions League’ football
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Spain heads to World Cup with its image battered by cases of racism, sexism and xenophobia
First came the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior
University to create memorial for people whose remains were stolen and dumped in a well
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