Turkey's opposition urges peaceful protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest despite bans

Liam Lawson will start 13th in the Spanish Grand Prix after being eliminated in the second qualifying session, falling just 0.152 seconds short of reaching Q3. Despite the disappointing result, Lawson's last lap was his fastest of the weekend, indicating progress as he prepares for the race. This qualifying outcome is a setback compared to his recent performance in Monaco, where he qualified ninth and finished eighth, leaving him feeling disappointed. Full Article

The former head of Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development, Matilda Matozi Gasela, is barred from accessing her pension fund of approximately R3.3 million pending the resolution of legal proceedings related to her alleged involvement in the mismanagement of the controversial 2018 Enviro Mobi tender. This legal situation highlights the ongoing scrutiny over the handling of government tenders and the accountability of public officials. Gasela's case underscores the potential repercussions of mismanagement within public sector contracts....

Iran has significantly increased its production of highly enriched uranium, with a UN report indicating a stockpile of 408.6 kg enriched to 60%, heightening concerns over its nuclear program. Despite receiving US proposals for a potential nuclear deal, Iran rejected the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) report as politically motivated and accused Israel of providing misleading information. The IAEA expressed serious concern over Iran's enriched uranium levels, which exceed the limits set by the 2015...

The EU has expressed strong regret over President Trump's announcement to double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%, a move that jeopardizes ongoing trade negotiations. Trump claims this increase will bolster the local steel industry and is part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on imports from countries like China. The European Commission warns that this decision undermines efforts for a negotiated solution and indicates readiness to implement countermeasures, raising...

Capricorn Clark, a former assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs, testified in his sex trafficking trial that Combs sought revenge on Kid Cudi in December 2011 after discovering Cudi was dating his girlfriend, Cassie. Clark alleged that Combs, armed with a gun, ordered her to accompany him to Cudi's home, where they broke in but found him absent, leading to violent actions later connected to Combs. Combs faces multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, while...

SummaryAustralian cyclist Chris Harper achieved his first individual grand tour victory by winning the 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a challenging climb from Verres to Sestriere, finishing 1 minute 49 seconds ahead of the pack. Meanwhile, his former teammate Simon Yates made a stunning performance to overtake the race leader Isaac del Toro, securing the pink jersey with a significant time advantage. Harper expressed joy in both his victory and Yates's success, highlighting the...