A British serial killer, Robert Mawdsley, holds the world record for spending the most time in solitary confinement, having been locked up for nearly 50 years. Mawdsley, now 70, has spent 45 years alone in a glass prison cell in West Yorkshire after slaying three inmates. He was first imprisoned in 1974 for the murder … Read more
Beijing, China. The former vice chairman of China’s banking regulator has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting bribes. The court’s decision comes as part of a wide-ranging anti-corruption campaign in the country. This sentencing highlights the Chinese government’s efforts to crack down on corruption within its financial industry. The ex-vice chairman … Read more
Jerusalem, Israel – Haaretz.com, the online English edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, provides readers with breaking news, analyses, and opinions about Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World. The website covers a wide range of topics including news, life and culture, editorials, and Hebrew content from TheMarker. Readers can access insightful articles and … Read more