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‘Gifts’ from a lover and ‘botched’ cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

Brig Rachel Matjeng oversaw a tender awarded in 2024 to controversial businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala An investigation into alleged police corruption in South Africa has had the nation captivated - much like the second season of a successful …

'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

An investigation into alleged police corruption in South Africa has had the nation captivated - much like the second season of a successful Netflix crime drama. What could be regarded as the first season of this real-life inquiry into allegations made by …

Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard says Israel will target Turkey, Egypt next

News Jewish-American Jonathan Pollard emphasized that 'the storm is coming' with the next war, 'probably against Turkey and Egypt,' after Israel finishes off Iran, Gaza and Hezbollah. (LifeSiteNews) — Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard …

Cairo’s Double Game: Egypt Arms a Sanctioned General While Playing Peacemaker

Egypt does not typically make headlines as a rogue actor, but that is changing. Cairo is arming a military commander that the US has sanctioned for war crimes, running drone strikes from its own soil against a rival faction, and sharing battlefield …

Gold Rush: Did CIA agent steal $40m in gold bars via work expenses?

Published On 28 May 202628 May 2026 A former senior Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official has been accused of criminal theft of public money after hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40m were found hidden in his home. David Rush, the former …

'Gifts' from lover, 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips SA

AI-GENERATED IMAGE An investigation into alleged police corruption in South Africa has had the nation captivated - much like the second season of a successful Netflix crime drama. What could be regarded as the first season of this real-life inquiry into …

USA Arrests Ex-CIA Official With $40m Gold, $2m Cash at Home

  The United States has arrested a former senior CIA official after a search found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home. FBI officers also seized $2 million in cash and around 35 luxury watches this month from the home of David Rush in the US state …

Looming Iran peace deal shows how Trump’s maximalist goals have shrunk

After the hubristic beginnings came the reality. The road travelled since the most momentous foreign policy decision of his presidency seems to have delivered Donald Trump to a sobering destination: that Iran has been the nemesis of several US presidents …

Austrian man jailed 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert

  A 21-year-old Austrian man has been convicted of plotting a jihadist attack at a concert by US singer Taylor Swift in Vienna in 2024.   The man, identified as Beran A., was arrested on August 7, 2024, following a tip-off from the Central Intelligence …

Chris Hedges: Gaza and Iran – the rise of the Global South

COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges The humiliating defeat of Israel and the United States in their war on Iran, along with the savagery of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, are ushering in a new world order. This order is one where voices of reason and stability …

Inside the twisted mind of Elon Musk’s favorite YouTuber

YouTuber Rudyard Lynch in a recent appearance on @DadSavesAmerica Over the last year, Elon Musk has developed a fascination with a 24-year-old podcaster and YouTuber from Pennsylvania who claimed he communicated “with God about what he believes the future …

The Strait of Hormuz: From Old CIA Documents to Early-Revolution Newspapers

Following the onset of Israeli and American attacks on Iran on February 28, the Islamic Republic decided to close the Strait of Hormuz. This action escalated into an international issue, and reopening it has since been a vital concern for many nations. Now …

US Senate confirms veteran naval officer Frank Garcia as top Africa envoy

Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026 The US Senate this week confirmed veteran naval officer Frank Garcia as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, ending a vacancy in Washington’s top Africa-focused diplomatic post that lasted more than a year …

Russia has the duty to militarily defend Cuba, By Owei Lakemfa

The United States (US) Department of Justice, on 20 May, charged former Cuban President Raul Castro Ruz, 94, and five others for their alleged roles in the 24 February, 1996 shootdown of two unarmed US civilian aircraft operated by Brothers to the Rescue ( …

Taken: Nigeria And The Children We Are Failing To Protect

In the 2008 Hollywood thriller, Taken, Liam Neeson played Bryan Mills, a retired CIA operative whose teenage daughter was abducted by traffickers while on vacation in Europe. The film became globally famous not only because of its suspense, but also …

The Ivy League Conferred 43 Honorary Degrees This Spring. Here’s Who Got Them

The eight Ivy League universities awarded a total of 43 honorary degrees at commencement ceremonies this spring. getty The bestowing of honorary degrees at college graduation ceremonies is a long-standing tradition at many American colleges and …

Trump labels PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations and Brazil fears intervention

Friday, May 29th 2026 - 23:32 UTC Lula da Silva accused Flávio Bolsonaro, his most likely rival in October's presidential elections, of having “betrayed the homeland by going to the United States to ask for an intervention in Brazil” Brazil's …

‘The intelligent age is replacing our cognitive capabilities with AI’: WEF founder Klaus Schwab

The intelligent age is replacing our cognitive capabilities with AI, and universities should prioritize teaching students how to capably use technology over teaching actual knowledge, according to WEF founder Klaus Schwab. Livestreaming today at the …

Reptilians, Bugs, and... Norwegians? CIA Vet Now Claims US Has a Secret Alien Collection

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Some years back, I spent three weeks in South Africa, auditing a pharmaceutical company in Johannesburg. (This is relevant, I promise.) The …

Senator Daphne Campbell Leads Community-Wide Caravan to Stop Violence and Raise Awareness Across Miami-Dade County

NORTH MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community leaders, residents, bicyclists, motorists, faith-based organizations, and advocates from across Miami-Dade County are invited to participate in "A Caravan to Stop …

<p>On <b><u>Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15am ET</u></b>, the Committee on House Administration will hold a hearing ...

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15am ET, the Committee on House Administration will hold a hearing titled, “Oversight of the Architect of the Capitol: Addressing Past Lessons, Present Projects, and Future Challenges.” The hearing will be held in room 1310 …

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Hearing Entitled: Oversight of Prudential Regulators

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Hearing Entitled: “Converging Criminal Enterprises: Chinese Money Laundering Networks and Cartel Financing in the U.S. ...

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Hearing Entitled: Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery

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Field Hearing Entitled: “Examining the Structure of the Federal Reserve System”

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Hearing Entitled: “Future of Payments: Promoting Innovation and Fair Markets”

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Hearing Entitled: “From Wall Street to Main Street: The Future of How America Invests”

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Q-CTRL Defines the Path to Quantum Battlefield Information Dominance for Core Military Problems in Promising New Outlook

AI-powered infrastructure software is key to unlocking the potential of quantum computers, enabling impact for military operations in 2027. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Q-CTRL, the global leader in quantum …

American Heritage Partners Proudly Sponsors American Revolutionary War Memorial Dedication in Beaverton

American Heritage Partners (AHP) was honored to serve as a key sponsor for the American Revolutionary War Memorial at Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park. BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Heritage Partners ( …

Ahmad Welcomes Mayor’s Housing Plan, Calls for Focus on Seniors, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, Climate Resilience

Retired firefighter & Assembly candidate says Block by Block gets much right; leaves gaps on healthcare, aging in place, & lower Manhattan’s coastal resilience NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Furhan Ahmad …

Texas Cattle Rancher Turned Vegan Invites President Trump to Her Farmed Animal Sanctuary

Texas Cattle Rancher Turned Vegan Invites President Trump to Her Texas Farmed Animal Sanctuary AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A political dust-up over dietary choices in the Lone Star State has inspired a formal …

Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Joins WEDO Board of Advisors

The entrepreneur, philanthropist and House of Vanderbilt founder joins Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) as it expands its global mission NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, …

Air Force Veteran Releases Timely Booklet on Faith, Liberty, and America’s Founding Principles

As America nears its 250th anniversary, Tony Snodgrass’ God and America calls for renewed understanding of God-given rights, responsibility, ordered liberty. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As America prepares to …

May 29, 2026 Traffic Advisory

People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders to purchase …

California Latino Groups and Leaders Overwhelmingly Endorse Anna Caballero for State Treasurer

Latino Leaders Cite Caballero’s Record Fighting for Working Families and Plan to Use the Treasurer’s Office to Stop California Taxpayer Dollars from Funding ICE SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Latino groups and …

Drunk Driving Accidents Remain a Leading Cause of Serious Traffic Injuries

Traffic safety agencies continue to report serious injuries and fatalities linked to impaired driving accidents across the United States. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal Claim Assistant is highlighting …

American History in a Nutshell Series Marks Measure Publishing's Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary

Three titles will go on sale June 2, 2026: US Presidents’ Decisions of Consequence, Quotes of Consequence, Successes and Failures NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Measure Publishing LLC today announced the …