Tens of thousands march in New Zealand Maori rights protest

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department over allegations related to a loan for her Virginia property. FHFA Director William Pulte claims that James misrepresented her principal residence status, suggesting potential violations of criminal laws, including fraud, to secure favorable loan terms. In response, James' office emphasized her commitment to protecting New Yorkers and stated she would not be intimidated, highlighting her ongoing legal...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTThe former vice president of the Law Society Chia Boon Teck resigned after he was heavily criticised for his comments about a rape victim.Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards speak to Mark Yeo, director at Fortress Law Corporation and Sugidha Nithiananthan, director of advocacy and research...

SummaryLebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that Hezbollah does not seek war with Israel and aims to centralize all weapons under state control by the end of 2025, emphasizing ongoing dialogue with Hezbollah. He rejected integrating Hezbollah into the military but noted that individual members could join the Lebanese Armed Forces, while also asserting the need to avoid sectarian tensions. Aoun confirmed that the Lebanese army operates freely in Hezbollah areas and acknowledged U.S. pressure for...

Critics are once again voicing their opposition to the provincial government’s plan to construct a luxury spa on the former Ontario Place site. The backlash is fueled by allegations that the company selected to manage the multi-billion-dollar project misrepresented itself and overstated its experience to secure the contract. As demolition work continues on the site, concerns regarding transparency and the qualifications of the involved parties have intensified among stakeholders. Full Article

The Consumers Price Index inflation rate increased 2.5% in the 12 months to March 2025, according to Stats NZ. This rise follows a 2.2% annual increase in December 2024 and slightly exceeds economists' forecasts, with a 0.9% increase in the first quarter of 2025. The annual inflation rate remains within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s target band of 1 to 3% for the third consecutive quarter, a significant change from the period between June...

South African police successfully rescued American pastor Joshua Sullivan, who was abducted during a sermon at Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell, as kidnappings in the country have surged over the past decade. During a high-intensity shootout, three suspects were killed, and Sullivan, unharmed, was found in the vehicle used by the attackers. His mother announced his rescue on Facebook, expressing gratitude for the support and prayers, while police statistics indicate a significant rise in kidnappings...