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RNZ News
17 hours ago
- Business
- RNZ News
NZ pauses millions of dollars in funding for the Cook Islands
New Zealand has paused nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance to the Cook Islands for the upcoming financial year.
The South African
11-06-2025
- The South African
Man who set partner alight sentenced to 18 years
A man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of his partner. The 45-year-old Klaas Banyane doused his partner with petrol and set her alight at their residence in A Section, Botshabelo. The victim was rushed to Pelonomi Hospital with severe burn wounds to receive medical treatment, but succumbed to her injuries. When confronted by community patrollers, Banyane fled the scene. Investigations led the police to Verkeerdevlei, where they arrested him. The Botshabelo Magistrate's Court found Banyane guilty of murder and sentenced him to 18 years' imprisonment. Three South African Police Service (SAPS) members were arrested for escorting a vehicle trafficking dagga along the N4 Road near Matsulu T-junction on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. The members, who are aged between 32 and 49, were in full uniform and travelling in a Toyota Corolla carrying 107 bags loaded with dagga. The confiscated dagga is estimated to be worth millions of rands. The Matsulu SAPS received information about the suspects, prompting investigations. The SAPS arrested the suspects, who are now facing corruption charges that they were allegedly involved in. The three suspects are expected to appear at the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 12 June 2025. ALLEGED SEXUAL OFFENDER'S BAIL APPLICATION POSTPONED The bail application of a 50-year-old man who was arrested for alleged numerous sexual offences has been postponed to 19 June 2025. He faces multiple charges, including sexual exploitation, sexual grooming, facilitating the creation of child pornography and recruiting a child for financial rewards. According to the police, the suspect lured two boys, aged 15 and 16, by promising them gifts in exchange for sexually explicit videos and images. Speaking to The South African, Captain Loraine Earle explained that his application was postponed due to his income bracket. 'His bail application was postponed because his application for Legal Aid was rejected due to his income bracket. He has to seek and appoint his attorney now,' said Earle. The suspect was arrested in Brackenfell and made his first court appearance on 2 June 2025. The investigation is currently underway and additional charges will be added if applicable. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Buzz Feed
11-06-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
50 Things Literally Everyone Used To Have Inside Their Kitchen 30 Years Ago That I Can Guarantee NO ONE Has Anymore
A kitchen table that looked exactly like this: Or THIS exact table: A pair of saloon doors for absolutely no reason at all: The fridge that just refused to die: The bowl that basically did everything: The perfect tool for munchin' on some delicious corn: A set of this food coloring sitting in your pantry for about two decades: A set of plastic tools to make homemade popsicles: That one knife that always made a cameo around the holidays: This exact chair, probably tucked away in the corner: The portable dishwasher that always seemed to leak everywhere: This blender that seemed to last decades: This exact Crock-Pot: An entire shelf built literally just for a phone book: One of these conveniently located next to the fridge: A set of Revere Ware cookware that you probably got as a Christmas or wedding gift: A phone you'd have to come barreling down the stairs to answer in time: And a list of every single important phone number that was probably yellowing with age: The perfect device for popping (kinda dry) popcorn: This grill that made everything taste just a little bit better: A big glob of candy that's been stuck together for decades: These exact salt and pepper shakers: A set of these plastic cups that somehow made everything taste better: The finest, most elegant, most premium product known to mankind: These ancient glass relics: The go-to lemonade jug for a picnic or camping trip: A cup of the fanciest coffee known to humankind: This exact container, probably filled with Kool Aid: The goofiest of cups: These coffee-making tools: A kitchen with this strange kind of floor: A big fruit log in your freezer: This wooden bowl that was most likely used for a crisp, cool iceberg salad: A container that could only be opened with a knife or a spoon: These things that could class up any dish served on a paper plate: This dish that was perfect for any food: One set of these around the holidays: A sifter made out of metal: One of these in your freezer: A big metal container of Hawaiian Punch: One of these that you'd always step on: A big aluminium bag of popcorn: This sheet pan that has seen so many things: Or this juice container: The ultimate can-opener: Or this primitive popcorn maker: A set of the sweetest candy known to humankind: The sweetest kitchen container out there: One single band-aid in a drawer, specifically the ones that had red strings on them: And, of course, a plate with this delicacy on it:
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thief who targeted Jenson Button's wife is illegal migrant
An Algerian migrant who stole a suitcase containing £250,000 of jewellery and luxury items from Jenson Button's wife, Brittny, was in the UK illegally at the time and is due to be deported after serving his sentence. Mourad Aid, 41, snatched the Goyard carry-on on Feb 13 outside St Pancras International station in London, as the Formula One champion and his wife returned from a trip to Paris. The Algerian national was sentenced on Friday at Inner London Crown Court to two years and four months in prison for two separate offences, including the high-profile theft. He will be deported after serving his sentence, British Transport Police said. Aid took the Goyard carry-on bag while Jenson Button had his back turned, helping a chauffeur with luggage. At the time, Aid was also in breach of bail conditions that prohibited him from entering Kings Cross. The suitcase contained jewellery from the couple's wedding, family heirlooms intended for their daughter, and two Hermès Kelly handbags worth around £70,000, none of which have been recovered. Aid pleaded guilty to the theft on Feb 19 at Westminster magistrates' court. He also admitted to handling stolen goods relating to a separate incident involving a silver Rimowa suitcase stolen on Nov 24 2024. The Buttons have since said they have no plans to return to the UK following the ordeal. The case was first reported by MailOnline. Kate Blackwell KC said during sentencing: 'You are 41 years of age. A man who came to the UK in 2019 on a six-month tourist visa and when it expired you stayed here illegally. You have never applied for asylum, but you never applied for benefit,' she said, according to MailOnline. 'As far as the court is aware you have never held lawful employment. 'Whilst passing the shortest sentence I can that is commensurate with my public duty, the sentence will result in your automatic deportation once it is served. 'I give you full credit for pleading guilty at the first opportunity. 'You have no convictions in the UK so I treat you as a man of previous good character.' Richard Sedgwick, prosecuting, said Aid had told a 'succession of lies' after being arrested by plain-clothes officers in the Hatton Gardens district four days after the theft. Aid claimed during police interviews to have been attending a funeral in Algeria on the day of the theft. He later admitted to stealing the Goyard suitcase, but claimed to have gifted it to charity. Remarking on his initial denials, the judge said: 'You proceeded to continue these lies, continuing to attempt to deflect responsibility onto anyone else but yourself.' In a victim impact statement, reported by MailOnline, Ms Jenson said the ordeal had left her and her husband with 'no interest' in returning to the UK. She said: 'When we first started dating we would go to London, and it was such like a nice place to be, and now it just feels very kind of dark and scary. 'My husband and I we really have no interest going back to the UK and it's a shame, because, you know, we will have to go back for family and work. 'It just feels so unsafe and doesn't feel how it once was, and it's just unfortunate because that's where my children's grandmother and aunts live.' A Home Office spokesman said: 'Foreign nationals who commit crime should be in no doubt that we will do everything to make sure they are not free to roam Britain's streets, including removing them from the UK at the earliest possible opportunity. 'Since the election we've removed 4,436 foreign criminals, a 14 per cent increase on the same period 12 months prior.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
The Irish Sun
30-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Career criminal who swiped £250k from Jenson Button's wife is jailed after CCTV showed shocking heist
A CAREER criminal who swiped £250,000 from Jenson Button's wife has been jailed after the terrifying heist was caught on camera. Mourad Aid, 41, stole Brittny's carry-on, which contained lavish jewellery and designer handbags , from St Pancras station. 5 Jenson Button's wife was robbed at St Pancras station Credit: Getty 5 Mourad Aid stole a red suitcase containing £250k of goods Credit: British Transport Police 5 Brittny later said she did not want to return to the UK Footage showed Formula One driver Button stood with his back turned as he helped a chauffeur load his belongings into a vehicle. Aid was then filmed running through the busy station and past the British Library while wheeling the red suitcase. He has now been two years and four months after pleading guilty to theft at Westminster Magistrates' court. The Algerian national will be automatically deported once he has served his sentence, Read more news Brittny revealed the bag had more than £250,000 worth of items, including countless sentimental objects and antique The suitcase also contained two Kelly bags, which together are worth a whopping £70,000. Ex-Playboy model Brittny said she would normally not carry such sentimental items but was travelling for a Valentine's trip to Paris. Many of the stolen goods were listed online following the theft - although these were later tracked down. Most read in Motorsport Brittny, now an interior designer, says the experience left her "traumatised" and cast a dark cloud over their getaway. She also revealed the couple have "no interest" in flying back to the UK from California, where they currently live. The mum added: "It definitely was shocking that I just didn't think. "I'm normally pretty cautious when I'm out in public and travelling, but I just didn't think that there were gangs literally just waiting for people and watching." Aid was arrested by plain clothes officers on February 17 - four days after the couple were targeted. British Transport Police Detective Sergeant Marc Farmer said: "This was a brazen and opportunistic theft by a man who took advantage of the victim and her husband having their backs turned for a matter of seconds while loading up their car with luggage. "He was able to quickly swipe the suitcase without them even noticing, which hammers home just how sneaky these sorts of criminals really are and why it's so important to keep one eye on your belongings at all times. "While the incident wasn't captured on CCTV, we were still able to trace Aid through other investigative opportunities, and he was arrested by our plain clothes officers just days later." 5 The thief has been jailed for two years Credit: British Transport Police 5 Jenson and Brittny had returned from a trip Credit: brittny/Instagram
