The Guardian view on the death penalty: Christa Pike’s execution was botched, but cruelty is inherent | Editorial

Three-quarters of nations have rightly abolished capital punishment in law or practice, but killing by the state has surged in the US What is the kindest way to kill? That’s the question being asked once more following Tennessee’s failed attempts…
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Published4 h ago (Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:14:43 GMT)
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