Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The Kuruman Regional Court sentenced 73-year-old Nkagisang “Moepadikhi” Setha to 20 years of direct imprisonment for the rape of three children, aged five to seven. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Setha lured the victims from a street to his home with sweets in June 2022 before locking the door and assaulting them. Details … Read more
President Donald J. Trump’s 16-day Great American State Fair on the National Mall, intended to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, has been marred by low attendance, a structural stage collapse during rehearsals, and reports of internal frustration. The event, which opened June 25, 2026, faces criticism over planning and scheduling during a severe heatwave. Attendance … Read more
Febrie Adriansyah, a senior Indonesian anti-corruption prosecutor, resigned from his position as deputy attorney general for special crimes on July 11 following a police investigation into allegations of bribery, money laundering, and corruption. Authorities conducting raids across Jakarta, South Tangerang, and Bogor discovered cash and gold bullion valued at approximately Rp540 billion, or RM140 million. … Read more
Tenants at 1187 Anderson Avenue in the Highbridge section of the Bronx are protesting a severe infestation of rats, cockroaches, and bedbugs. According to residents, the living conditions are deplorable, leading some to stop paying rent and others to discard clothing and furniture. Tenants Report Unbearable Pest Infestations at 1187 Anderson Avenue Residents of the … Read more
Angela Graham, a community leader in Drum, Co Monaghan, reports that Border Protestants have returned to a state of cautious silence following a wave of sectarian abuse last year. The backlash targeted the Drum Accordion Band and local woman Heather Humphreys after media focus shifted to the Orange Order connections of Humphreys’ husband, Eric. Sectarian … Read more
President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence with a Saturday night speech in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2026. The event, characterized by a blend of patriotic appeals and partisan rhetoric, was delayed by thunderstorms and extreme heat that forced thousands to evacuate the National Mall. The celebration of the American semiquincentennial … Read more
The Los Angeles Police Department is letting its contract with Flock Safety, a provider of vehicle and license plate surveillance cameras, expire this Saturday. According to LAPD officials, the decision stems from serious concerns regarding civil liberties, privacy, and the security of collected data. Civil Liberties Concerns Drive LAPD Decision LAPD Chief Information Officer Dean … Read more
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi launched the “KP Open Wifi” initiative on Friday, July 11, 2026, to provide free internet access at public facilities. The community-driven project aims to expand digital governance and modern service access, starting with government hospitals and transport hubs in Peshawar. Deployment Costs and Initial Infrastructure Officials stated the project’s … Read more
No provided sources confirm that a bipartisan housing bill has automatically become law after a refusal by President Donald Trump to sign it. Available records from the White House and Wikipedia detail his administration’s policies, legal challenges, and legislative actions, but contain no mention of such a housing bill. The provided documentation contains no evidence … Read more
Nyanga police have opened an inquest after EPWP workers discovered the body of a newborn baby wrapped in a plastic bag on Friday morning, July 10, 2026. The body was found at approximately 9 a.m. near the corner of New Eisleben Road and Miller Street in Cape Town, according to Western Cape police spokeswoman Constable … Read more