Tata Steel warns its exports are at risk under UK-US trade pact

Traffic to and from Auckland Airport is heavily congested due to a car fire on the Southwestern Motorway. A witness reported that the vehicle, a classic model Land Rover, emitted dark grey smoke and flames were seen engulfing its bonnet, with fire rising from underneath the engine and around the wheel wells. The incident occurred just after the Massey Rd interchange on State Highway 20, causing significant delays for motorists in the area. Full Article

An investigation into the unsuccessful R1.4-billion Ackerley equity deal has recommended that SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer and head of legal Chantal du Pisani face disciplinary action. However, SARU has received additional legal advice suggesting that they should not be held accountable for the deal's failure. This situation raises questions about the implications of the investigation's findings and the legal counsel's guidance on the matter. Full Article

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the escalating feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, which has implications for both. Tensions flared after Musk criticized Trump's budget and tax bill, leading to public exchanges on social media where Trump threatened to withdraw government contracts from Musk, and Musk implied Trump is linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The fallout from their conflict could significantly impact Musk’s business, as seen with Tesla's stock dropping, and raise scrutiny over his...

Muhammed Asif Hafeez, a seemingly respectable businessman and polo ambassador, was revealed to be a major drug trafficker, orchestrating a global drug empire while informing on rivals to eliminate competition. Extradited to the U.S. in 2023, he pled guilty and was sentenced to 16 years in prison for conspiring to import significant quantities of drugs. Despite his criminal activities, Hafeez maintained a facade of legitimacy through various businesses and connections to elite social circles, including...

A Seattle man, Earl Enderson Riley IV, has been charged with multiple burglaries targeting high-profile athletes, including Seattle Mariners players Luis Castillo and Julio Rodriguez, from whom he allegedly stole over $200,000 in valuables. Prosecutors claim Riley led a string of burglaries that began in February, with thefts involving luxury items and an attempted burglary at Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez's home. Currently held on $1 million bail, Riley faces additional charges in a separate...

YouTuber Jasbir Singh has been remanded for two days by a Mohali court on charges of espionage for Pakistan, following his arrest by Punjab Police's State Special Operations Cell (SSOC). Singh, a resident of Mehlan village, faces scrutiny for his alleged links to a spy network, including connections to arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra and a dismissed Pakistani official. Despite the police seeking a seven-day extension for further investigation, the court only granted a two-day remand,...