News of the day: Iran to execute first woman over anti-regime protests, Leafs GM search, and more

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Catch up on the stories we’re following today

Published Apr 15, 2026 • 1 minute read

Bita Hemmati is the first woman to be sentenced to death in Iran over anti-regime protests earlier this year.

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