A senior figure in the Chinese underworld has been shot dead along with a companion in a mafia-style execution in Rome, in what police suspect is a spillover from a long-running turf war within Italy’s Chinese criminal networks, police said. Zhang Dayong, 53, also known as “Asheng,” was found dead on Monday alongside his partner Gong Xiaoqing, 38, outside their home in the eastern Roman neighbourhood of Pigneto, they said. Investigators said the dead man worked for Naizhong Zhang, who is on trial in Florence following an investigation into accusations he coordinated illegal operations across Italy, France, Germany, and Spain.…
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Peru’s former president, Ollanta Humala, has been found guilty of money laundering and sentenced to 15 years in prison. A court in the capital, Lima, said he had accepted illegal funds from the Venezuelan president at the time, Hugo Chávez, and from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht to bankroll his election campaigns in 2006 and 2011. Humala’s lawyer said he would appeal against the conviction. His wife, Nadine Heredia, was also found guilty of money laundering and sentenced to 15 years in prison. However, she has been granted safe passage to Brazil after seeking asylum in the Brazilian embassy. Humala’s…
Donald Trump’s administration is accusing New York Attorney General Letitia James of mortgage fraud, and has made a criminal referral to the the justice department seeking federal prosecution. Officials with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) allege James falsified bank and property records to receive better loan agreements, an administration official told the BBC. James won a civil case against Trump in 2023 that accused him of overvaluing his properties in order to take out loans with favourable terms. He is currently appealing against the judgment. No charges have been filed against James. Her office has accused the Trump administration…
A US judge has said he could hold the Trump administration in contempt of court for “wilful disregard” of an order to halt the departure of deportation flights carrying more than 200 people to El Salvador last month. The administration had invoked a 227-year-old law meant to protect the US during wartime to carry out the mass deportation. “The Court does not reach such conclusion lightly or hastily; indeed, it has given Defendants ample opportunity to rectify or explain their actions. None of their responses has been satisfactory,” federal judge James Boasberg wrote. In a statement, the White House said…
Spotify experienced a widespread outage Wednesday — with tens of thousands of users reporting problems with the popular music and audio streamer. But the platform said it was back up and running hours later. “All clear — thanks for your patience,” Spotify wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, just after noon E.T. The company pointed to its support account, @SpotifyCares, for users who might need further assistance. Earlier in the day, many Spotify users said that they were having difficulty loading both the app and desktop site, playing or hearing songs and using its search…
Experiencing a car accident in Fresno, California, can be overwhelming, often leaving victims to deal with physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. Understanding how a car accident lawyer can assist you is crucial during such challenging times. These legal professionals specialize in handling accident claims, ensuring victims receive the compensation they deserve. While no one anticipates such a situation, having an experienced lawyer by you can maximize your compensation and secure the support you need during this difficult time. Recognizing the Structure of Law Dealing with the law after an accident is not easy. Many laws and regulations are in play…
Thе Indian Prеmiеr Lеaguе (IPL) has always bееn a spеctaclе of powеr-hitting. From thrilling last-ball finishеs to rеcord-shattеring innings, this lеaguе has providеd crickеt fans with some of thе most unforgеttablе momеnts in T20 history. But among all thе high-voltagе action, onе thing that truly еxcitеs еvеry crickеt lovеr is thе shееr brutality of a six that soars out of thе stadium. A six is not just about powеr—it’s about prеcision, timing, and thе audacity to sеnd thе ball into orbit. Ovеr thе yеars, IPL has witnеssеd somе of thе most monstrous hits, with thе world’s fiеrcеst hittеrs smashing dеlivеriеs…
An autopsy conducted on the body of journalist Silas Apollo at the City Mortuary has revealed he succumbed to injuries caused by blunt force trauma to the head and broken ribs. Apollo died in a road accident along Kiambu Road, Nairobi. The autopsy also confirmed significant internal bleeding as the cause of death. The exercise was conducted at the City Mortuary in the presence of his family and colleagues. Apollo, who was working with the Nairobi Law Monthly at the time of his death, was struck by a speeding motorcycle on the night of Wednesday, April 9. A car ran…
The theft of public assets is a development problem of the greatest magnitude. It is not only amiss but also unethical to argue that stolen public assets invested in the country by corrupt individuals benefit the public; for instance, stealing funds for medicine and medical supplies in hospitals and investing the same in construction of private property. Public assets are to be expended for public good. The true cost of corruption far exceeds the value of assets stolen. Corruption leads to the degradation and distrust of public institutions. Corruption of social service delivery mechanisms, such as those for basic health…
A government-led investigation into Mediheal Hospital and Fertility Centre in Eldoret unearthed serious gaps in the facility’s kidney transplant program, raising fresh concerns on possible organ trafficking involving foreign nationals. This comes after a detailed fact-finding mission by a multidisciplinary team appointed by the Ministry of Health, following an alert from the global Transplantation Society. The Society’s letter, dated July 20, 2023, flagged a suspicious spike in kidney transplants involving Israeli nationals in Kenya, suggesting the existence of an international syndicate bypassing local health regulations. The team – composed of transplant specialists, ethicists, officials from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and…
Rapper and musician Lil Nas X has revealed he is suffering from a sudden partial paralysis of the face. Posting to Instagram from hospital, the star told his 10.4 million followers that he has “lost control” of the right-hand side of his face. “This is me doing a full smile right now, by the way,” he said in a video, as he unsuccessfully tried to grin. “Bro, I can’t even laugh right.” In a follow-up post, Lil Nas X reassured fans that he was “OK” and asked them to “stop being sad”. “Shake ur ass for me instead!” he joked.…
Jude Bellingham believes the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal on Wednesday is “a night made for Real Madrid”. The reigning European champions are aiming to overturn a 3-0 deficit from last week’s first leg in which they were well beaten at Emirates Stadium. But Madrid midfielder Bellingham is confident his side can turn the tie around at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (20:00 BST) and add another chapter to the club’s illustrious European history. “I’ve heard it a million times since last week, I’ve seen a million videos – it’s really motivating stuff,” the England international told a…
Former President Barack Obama is applauding Harvard University’s decision to refuse the White House’s demands that it change its policies or lose federal money, in his first social media post to criticise the Trump administration since at least Inauguration Day. President Donald Trump is freezing more than $2bn (£1.5bn) in federal funds for Harvard because it would not make changes to its hiring, admissions and teaching practices that his administration said were key to fighting antisemitism on campus. Obama, a Harvard alum, described the freeze as “unlawful and ham-handed”. He called on other institutions to follow Harvard’s lead in not…
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration officially launched public participation forums on the Draft National Government Village Administration Policy and the Draft National Government Coordination (Administrative Units) Regulations, 2025. The forums commenced Tuesday April 15 in Nairobi, with simultaneous sessions scheduled across the country. Presiding over the Nairobi forum at Pangani Girls High School, the Nairobi Regional Commissioner, Katee Mwanza delivered remarks on behalf of the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo. In his speech, the PS underscored the significance of these forums, noting that governance is a shared responsibility that must be grounded…
Ghana has banned all foreigners from trading in its local gold market as part of efforts to boost national revenue and streamline the country’s mining sector. It follows the enactment of a new law earlier this month that grants exclusive authority of gold mining to a new state body, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). “All foreigners are hereby notified to exit the local gold trading market not later than 30th April, 2025,” said GoldBod spokesperson Prince Kwame Minkah in a statement. Ghana is Africa’s largest gold producer and the sixth largest in the world, but it is struggling to address…