Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison

Summary Under scrutiny for the State's handling of an extradition ruling that permitted Ace Magashule's former PA, Moroadi Cholota, to evade justice, prosecutions chief Shamila Batohi has announced her intention to pursue the extradition of the Gupta brothers once more. This decision comes amid growing criticism regarding the effectiveness of the legal processes surrounding high-profile cases. Batohi's renewed efforts reflect a commitment to addressing perceived failures in the extradition system and ensuring accountability for those...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: A police officer is under investigation after allegedly leaving the scene of a traffic accident involving his police vehicle and a cyclist on June 6. The 30-year-old officer from the Special Operations Command returned to the scene upon being informed by Traffic Police, while the injured 41-year-old cyclist was hospitalized. The officer is being investigated for driving without due consideration and has been removed from driving duties.Source:...

Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to conceal his creation of a "third-force" to counter Palestinian resistance have been exposed, leading to significant backlash and international condemnation. This clandestine group, led by criminal Yasser Abu Shabab, has been implicated in violent acts, including looting humanitarian aid, while operating under Israeli military protection. Netanyahu justified this controversial strategy by claiming it aimed to save IDF soldiers, but it has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and raised parallels to South...

US President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on steel to 50% while permitting Japan's Nippon to acquire the US Steel Corporation, aiming to revitalize American steel manufacturing. In a discussion featuring FT senior trade writer Alan Beattie and industrial reporter Zehra Munir, they explore the feasibility of Trump's trade policies fulfilling his promise to boost domestic jobs. The podcast also highlights the implications of these tariffs and the partnership with Nippon for Pennsylvania workers. Full...

SummaryIn response to Rahul Gandhi's allegations of election rigging in Maharashtra, BJP leader Amit Malviya accused him of attempting to undermine public trust in institutions, likening his tactics to those of George Soros. Malviya criticized Gandhi for not raising similar concerns when Congress won elections in Telangana and Karnataka, suggesting that his goal is to create chaos rather than clarity. The Election Commission dismissed Congress's claims as baseless, stating they create unnecessary doubts among the...

Marcos Lopez, a suspended Florida sheriff, was granted a $1 million bond after being arrested on charges of racketeering and conspiracy related to a substantial illegal gambling operation in Central Florida, which generated over $21.6 million. Prosecutors allege that Lopez, who allegedly received $600,000 to $700,000 from the enterprise, used his position to facilitate and protect the operation, leading to an "extreme breach of public trust." He is currently in custody, with his next court...