Porsche CEO says Volkswagen ties 'should play a role' amid U.S. tariff threat

SummaryBoy racers are planning a gathering in Levin this long weekend, marking a year since a previous event turned violent with over 200 attendees clashing with police. Authorities are gearing up for a strong response with a focus on proactive enforcement and a zero-tolerance stance, as expressed by Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden, who is confident in the police's preparedness. This anticipation contrasts with the attitude of last year's event organizer, who publicly dismissed threats of...

Documents obtained by amaBhungane indicate that former public works and infrastructure minister Sihle Zikalala and advocate Kwazi Mshengu, then-chair of the Independent Development Trust (IDT), engaged in efforts to protect the parastatal's chief executive from investigations related to a R45-million lease scandal. Their actions suggest a concerted effort to obstruct scrutiny of the IDT amid allegations of financial misconduct. This situation raises significant concerns regarding accountability and transparency within government institutions. Full Article

Russian military figure Zaur Aleksandrovich Gurtsiev, known for his role in the bombardment of Mariupol, was killed by a suicide bomber in Stavropol, alongside Nikita Penkov, who reportedly carried the explosive device. The incident, which involved a homemade bomb, is under criminal investigation, with authorities considering the possibility of a terrorist attack. Gurtsiev, a recipient of various honors for his military service, was appointed by Vladimir Putin as First Deputy Head of Stavropol in 2024...

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has filed a motion to remove District Attorney Jason Williams from the investigation into a jailbreak that occurred two weeks ago, claiming his actions are politically motivated and biased. The ongoing probe, which Williams initiated due to alleged operational failures leading to the escape of ten inmates, is under scrutiny as Hutson faces criticism for her department's delayed investigative response. The situation escalates amid a manhunt for two remaining escapees...

SummaryGaza is facing forced starvation, according to a top UN official, Tom Fletcher, who spoke to the BBC. He emphasized the global responsibility to increase aid efforts in Gaza and to take action to prevent genocide. In response, Israel has accused Hamas of stealing food aid and claimed that the UN has not cooperated with their military-organized aid distribution efforts. Full Article

SpaceX's Starship program encountered another setback when its Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket exploded during the ninth test flight, marking the third failure in succession. The uncrewed mission from Texas aimed to develop a 400-foot-tall rocket system for transporting cargo and people to orbit, the Moon, and Mars, but ended with a booster detonation and a critical fuel leak causing the Starship's explosion during reentry. Despite the challenges, CEO Elon Musk expressed optimism on...