Desi Bouterse, a dictator convicted of murder who twice ruled Suriname, has died at 79

Farah Naz recounts her emotional experience in court during the sentencing of her niece's murderer, Zara Aleena, emphasizing the profound loss her family endured and the absence of accountability when the killer chose not to attend. She supports proposed legislation requiring convicted offenders in England and Wales to attend their sentencing, believing it is crucial for justice and accountability, as well as a necessary moment for victims' families to confront the harm done. Naz argues...

TVNZ has implemented new rules for incoming RNZ staff and builders, including noise restrictions, off-limit interviews, and floor plans for their shared workspace in TVNZ's Victoria St headquarters. The collaboration will see key figures from both organizations, such as Simon Dallow and Melissa Stokes from TVNZ and Lisa Owen from RNZ, working in close proximity, with the building set to accommodate around 150 RNZ staff by late November. This merger comes amid discussions in the...

A major conservation charity linked to Prince Harry, African Parks, has acknowledged human rights abuses by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville after an independent review of allegations from the Baka community. Despite confirming the abuses, the charity has not disclosed the review's findings, which were conducted by Omnia Strategy LLP, and it faced criticism from Survival International for failing to publicly address the issue. African Parks has stated it has improved safeguarding measures and will conduct...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: A boy was abused by his foster father, who manipulated him under the pretext of a "check" before allowing computer use. The 63-year-old was sentenced to 13 months in jail after the victim, now 19, disclosed the abuse during a 2022 school counseling session, having realized its wrongfulness through sexual education classes. The prosecution condemned the accused for exploiting his role as a father figure for personal...

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White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 6:07 p.m. Roman time on May 8, 2025, signaling the election of a new Pope by the College of Cardinals during their fourth vote on the second day of conclave. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square, including international flags, celebrated the moment, awaiting the announcement of the new Pope's name, which will be declared by a cardinal with the phrase “Habemus Papam!” The new Pope will...