Rachel Morgan News Editor 
Aranui has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for the manslaughter of 46-year-old businessman Andy Winitana. The High Court at Napier issued the sentence following a fatal assault in Ahuriri where a single punch caused a catastrophic brain injury. The defendant, who is Mongrel Mob-aligned, pleaded guilty to the charge. Why … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indonesian Parliament on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so, and proposed a “Ganga-Mahakam Vision” to deepen bilateral ties. During his state visit, Modi and President Prabowo Subianto oversaw the signing of multiple agreements across sectors including defense, space, and critical minerals, signaling an expansion of … Read more
Wellington District Commander Penelope Gifford has dismissed allegations made by former councillor Ray Chung regarding police conduct during a search operation in Karori. Inspector Dean Silvester previously alleged in a text message that Chung spread misinformation and engaged in inappropriate contact with emergency services and the missing person’s family, claims which Chung has labeled “far-fetched.” … Read more
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces political backlash this week as major opposition parties decline to participate in a contest he has initiated. Critics, including political figures and media outlets, have characterized the move as a “gimmick” and a “fake contest” designed to ensure the leader stands largely uncontested. Political Reaction to the Reform UK … Read more
Bankers concerned about potential money laundering reported a £5m gift given to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage by cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne to the National Crime Agency (NCA), according to reports. The disclosure regarding the suspicious activity report (SAR) filed on May 16, 2024, adds pressure to Farage, who is already facing a parliamentary standards … Read more
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed a $34 billion state budget into law on Tuesday, marking the first time the state has enacted a comprehensive spending plan in over 1,000 days. The legislation, which follows roughly a year of negotiations between Republican legislative leaders, includes a 3% raise for all state employees and a reduction … Read more
Guo Zhong Chen, 57, of Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a July 2024 arson attack in Longford that caused over €3m in damage. Judge Kenneth Connolly handed down a 14-year headline sentence at Longford Circuit Court, which was mitigated to ten years and six months with the final … Read more
Tyler Robinson, 23, appeared in a Provo, Utah, court on July 7, 2026, for a preliminary hearing regarding the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, presenting surveillance footage and DNA evidence to establish that Robinson shot Kirk from a rooftop at Utah Valley University. Surveillance and the ‘Sniper … Read more
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EFF leader Julius Malema became the focus of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 7 July 2026, as evidence emerged regarding an alleged conspiracy to oust the then Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI), Dr. Setlhomamaru Dintwe. Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC presented messages allegedly linking Malema to the plot through Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan … Read more
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and NHG Health have issued urgent warnings regarding fake online advertisements featuring individuals impersonating healthcare staff to promote medical products. Both institutions confirmed in separate Facebook posts on July 6 and July 7 that the individuals depicted in these videos are not their employees, representatives, or affiliates. SGH maintains that it … Read more