Watchdog to probe charity co-founded by Prince Harry after chairwoman accused him of bullying

The move comes after survivors and relatives of victims of apartheid-era crimes launched a court case against Ramaphosa’s government.South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has initiated an inquiry to investigate whether previous ANC-led governments obstructed investigations into apartheid-era crimes, a demand from survivors and victims' families for decades. This decision follows a court case launched by 25 individuals claiming that successive governments failed to address unresolved crimes despite recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The...

SummaryAustralia's premier single-day touring festival, Spilt Milk, is set for 2025, with dates and locations announced: Ballarat on December 6, Perth on December 7, Canberra on December 13, and Gold Coast on December 14. The festival, which did not occur in 2024, previously featured headliners like Dom Dolla, Post Malone, and Flume, and anticipation is building for the upcoming lineup announcement. A spin-off event, Spilt Milk House Party, took place in November 2024, featuring performances...

The Israeli Beersheba District Court sentenced 72-year-old Moti Maman to ten years in prison for contacting Iranian agents and plotting to assassinate senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Maman, who visited Iran twice, was convicted on charges of contact with a foreign agent and unauthorized entry into an enemy state, receiving payments for missions on behalf of Iran. This case marks the first official conviction related to Iran-linked espionage in Israel, with Judge...

Federal prosecutors asserted that no government officials eavesdropped on a jail call between accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione and his attorney, despite defense claims of eavesdropping after a recording was provided to the Manhattan DA's office. A paralegal accidentally listened to part of the call but ceased once realizing it involved a lawyer. Mangione, who is charged with murdering CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty and faces potential death penalty charges. Full Article

The US and Ukraine have signed a minerals deal, granting the US access to rare earth minerals in exchange for support in ending the war with Russia. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the agreement, which establishes the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, with both countries contributing 50% of the financing. Bessent emphasized the commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Ukraine, asserting that no entity that aided Russia will...

SummaryFollowing the Liberal Party's victory in the Canadian election on April 29, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the White House soon, as announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. This visit aims to establish a new path forward for U.S.-Canada relations, which have been strained due to Trump's trade war and his ambitions for the 51st state. The election outcome has been interpreted as a rejection of Trump's policies, prompting both leaders...