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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Brazil's Bolsonaro takes stand, rejects coup charges
Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday denied involvement in an alleged coup plot as he took the stand for the first time in his high-stakes trial. The 70-year-old is answering questions from lawyers and judges on his alleged role in a "criminal organization" that plotted to wrest power from leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who narrowly beat Bolsonaro at the ballot box in 2022. The plot only failed, the charge sheet says, for a lack of military backing. Bolsonaro, a former army captain who governed Brazil from 2019 to 2022, was the sixth of eight accused to take the stand for in-person questioning that started on Monday. "That's not the case, Your Honor," he replied when asked by Judge Alexandre de Moraes -- an arch political foe -- about "the truthfulness" of the accusations against him. Bolsonaro and his co-accused risk prison sentences of up to 40 years. On Monday, his former right-hand man Mauro Cid -- a co-defendant who has turned state's witness -- told the court Bolsonaro had "received and read" a draft decree for the declaration of a state of emergency. He then "edited" the document, which would have paved the way for measures to "redo the election" and also envisaged the imprisonment of top personalities including Moraes, said Cid. Cid also testified he had received cash in a wine crate from Bolsonaro's former running mate and defense minister Walter Braga Netto. The money, say investigators, was to be used to finance an operation by special troops to kill Lula, his vice president Geraldo Alckmin and Moraes. Apart from Cid, the other co-defendants are four ex-ministers and the former heads of Brazil's navy and intelligence agency. Most who have taken the stand so far have rejected the bulk of the accusations in the charge sheet. Two former army commanders have claimed Bolsonaro hosted a meeting where the declaration of a state of emergency was discussed as a means of overturning Lula's election victory. - 'My conscience is clear' - Bolsonaro, who is still hoping to make a comeback in 2026 presidential elections despite being barred from running in a separate court ruling, denies all charges. "They have nothing to convict me, my conscience is clear," the former leader told reporters Monday. Almir Garnier, who was Navy commander under Bolsonaro, denied the former president had discussed the declaration of a state of emergency with military officials. "I did not see any document; no document was presented," Garnier testified. He also denied offering Bolsonaro Navy troops. Although he has the right to remain silent, the former president previously told reporters he plans to respond "without any problem" to questions from the court. "It's an excellent idea to speak openly about the coup. I will be very happy to have the opportunity to clarify what happened," he said last week. "It's the moment of truth." The Supreme Court headquarters in Brasilia was one of the targets of rioting supporters known as "Bolsonaristas" -- who raided government buildings in January 2023 as they urged the military to oust Lula. Bolsonaro was abroad at the time of this last-gasp effort to keep him in power after the alleged coup planning fizzled. The trial is the first for an attempted coup under a democratic regime in Brazil. jss/app/mlr/bgs
France 24
10-06-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Brazil's Bolsonaro takes stand, rejects coup charges
The 70-year-old is answering questions from lawyers and judges on his alleged role in a "criminal organization" that plotted to wrest power from leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who narrowly beat Bolsonaro at the ballot box in 2022. The plot only failed, the charge sheet says, for a lack of military backing. Bolsonaro, a former army captain who governed Brazil from 2019 to 2022, was the sixth of eight accused to take the stand for in-person questioning that started on Monday. "That's not the case, Your Honor," he replied when asked by Judge Alexandre de Moraes -- an arch political foe -- about "the truthfulness" of the accusations against him. Bolsonaro and his co-accused risk prison sentences of up to 40 years. On Monday, his former right-hand man Mauro Cid -- a co-defendant who has turned state's witness -- told the court Bolsonaro had "received and read" a draft decree for the declaration of a state of emergency. He then "edited" the document, which would have paved the way for measures to "redo the election" and also envisaged the imprisonment of top personalities including Moraes, said Cid. Cid also testified he had received cash in a wine crate from Bolsonaro's former running mate and defense minister Walter Braga Netto. The money, say investigators, was to be used to finance an operation by special troops to kill Lula, his vice president Geraldo Alckmin and Moraes. Apart from Cid, the other co-defendants are four ex-ministers and the former heads of Brazil's navy and intelligence agency. Most who have taken the stand so far have rejected the bulk of the accusations in the charge sheet. Two former army commanders have claimed Bolsonaro hosted a meeting where the declaration of a state of emergency was discussed as a means of overturning Lula's election victory. 'My conscience is clear' Bolsonaro, who is still hoping to make a comeback in 2026 presidential elections despite being barred from running in a separate court ruling, denies all charges. "They have nothing to convict me, my conscience is clear," the former leader told reporters Monday. Almir Garnier, who was Navy commander under Bolsonaro, denied the former president had discussed the declaration of a state of emergency with military officials. "I did not see any document; no document was presented," Garnier testified. He also denied offering Bolsonaro Navy troops. Although he has the right to remain silent, the former president previously told reporters he plans to respond "without any problem" to questions from the court. "It's an excellent idea to speak openly about the coup. I will be very happy to have the opportunity to clarify what happened," he said last week. "It's the moment of truth." The Supreme Court headquarters in Brasilia was one of the targets of rioting supporters known as "Bolsonaristas" -- who raided government buildings in January 2023 as they urged the military to oust Lula. Bolsonaro was abroad at the time of this last-gasp effort to keep him in power after the alleged coup planning fizzled. The trial is the first for an attempted coup under a democratic regime in Brazil. © 2025 AFP
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
CID 2: Is Dr Salunkhe aka Narendra Gupta leaving the show after the major twists? Netizens slam makers 'You destroyed a good character'
CID has captured hearts ever since its inception. The show has received an incredible reception from the audience. It is the most popular TV series. It started in 1998 and ran well till 2018. However, when the show took off the air in 2018, the crowd was astonished and disappointed. People never wanted their favourite show to end. Shivaji Satam, Hrishikesh Pandey, Dayanand Shetty, Janvi Chheda, Shraddha Musale, Aditya Srivastava, Narendra Gupta, and others inspired us all to adore CID. The show's characters are iconic and meaningful to all of its viewers. Even today, people still love this show. People are embracing the new season and its storylines. We have our classic characters back. This season has been filled with twists and turns. Shivaji Satam, also known as ACP Pradyuman, was found to have died as a result of Barboza. The entire squad was split, and we saw Parth Samthaan enter as ACP Ayushmaan. With his entry, we saw him say that there was a 'Gaddar' on the team that assisted Barboza. There were numerous plot twists in the latter two episodes. ACP Pradyuman was reunited with him, and the full story of Barboza was disclosed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo We also watched Barboza's plot backfire, although he was not arrested. ACP Pradyuman reunited with his squad and complimented Ayushmaan for managing the team properly while he was absent. Inspector Shreya returned to the show, and we witnessed an emotional reunion with Daya. Ayushmaan soon questioned ACP Pradyuman who was the team's 'Gaddar'. He then disclosed that Dr. Salunkhe was the traitor. He also admitted to abandoning the CID team since they constantly took credit for solving the case away from him. Dr. Salunkhe was then arrested, and Narendra Gupta's time on the show came to an end. However, fans are dissatisfied with this narrative for Dr. Salunkhe, who has played a significant role in the show. They are dissatisfied with the absurd explanation presented for Dr. Salunkhe's betrayal. One of the users on X wrote, "What you have done #CID2 team? Why do you make the villain Dr. salunkhe? This is impossible to believe, isse acche Dr Gargi hi bana dete gaddar! Dr salunke acche dr k sath sath fun loving bhi thi. You destroyed a good character! #CIDreturns #CID" Another one penned, "Dr. Salunkhe & traitor? The most shocking & highly unacceptable thing I saw in CID was that this man gave his 27 years to Cid, log forensic unki vajah se jante hai & he is a traitor. I really hope it's the plan, bcoz we can't accept this. He is an OG team member of Cid @Narendragupt #cid #cid2" A user also wrote, "Dr Salunkhe ko kaise traitor bana diya? usne to DNA report check karke bola ki ye ACP Pradyuman hai, achha hota ACP Ayushman ko traitor banata,wo to ACP Pradyuman ke tasbir ko ag lagata tha, uske coin pe ek taraf eye gang tha aur dusri aur ACP." A fan slammed the makers, 'Are the makers of this show for real?? Dr. Salunkhe? Really? lol, the reason is so silly though and why everyone is so casual as if he's some random guy getting the tag of a traitor? Something is fishy, it's definitely a plan. I'm not gonna believe this pls.'
Business Upturn
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
The Eminence in Shadow Season 3: Everything we know so far
The Eminence in Shadow has captivated anime fans worldwide with its unique blend of isekai, dark fantasy, and comedy. After the thrilling conclusion of Season 2 in December 2023, anticipation for The Eminence in Shadow Season 3 is at an all-time high. Fans are eager to follow Cid Kagenou and his Shadow Garden as they navigate new adventures, magical threats, and unexpected twists. While official details remain scarce, here's everything we know so far about The Eminence in Shadow Season 3. Is The Eminence in Shadow Season 3 Confirmed? As of June 2025, The Eminence in Shadow Season 3 has not been officially greenlit by Studio Nexus or Kadokawa. However, the series' massive popularity, coupled with ample source material from Daisuke Aizawa's light novel series, makes a third season highly likely. A recent post on X from @AnimeTsumi on April 29, 2025, claimed a production decision for Season 3 has been made, but this remains unverified by official sources. Fans should rely on announcements from Studio Nexus or Kadokawa for confirmation. Instead of a third season, an anime film titled The Eminence in Shadow: Lost Echoes was announced in December 2023, following the Season 2 finale. This film is expected to bridge the gap between Season 2 and a potential Season 3, adapting the latter half of light novel volume 4. With the light novel series ongoing (six volumes published as of May 2024), there's plenty of material for future seasons. Predicted Release Date for Season 3 Without official confirmation, predicting the release date for The Eminence in Shadow Season 3 is speculative. However, based on the production timeline of previous seasons, we can make educated guesses. Season 1 aired from October 2022 to February 2023, and Season 2 followed from October to December 2023, a roughly seven-month gap. If Season 3 follows a similar schedule after the Lost Echoes movie, a release in late 2025 or early 2026 is plausible. What Will The Eminence in Shadow Season 3 Be About? The Eminence in Shadow follows Cid Kagenou, a young man reincarnated into a magical world where he poses as an unremarkable noble by day while secretly leading Shadow Garden, a powerful organization fighting a real cult he initially believed was fictional. Season 2 ended with a major cliffhanger: Cid's return to modern-day Japan, hinting at the 'Return to the Earth Arc' from the light novels. The Lost Echoes movie is expected to adapt the second half of light novel volume 4, covering the conclusion of the Oriana Arc and possibly the Japan Arc, where Cid and Shadow Garden face supernatural threats in a post-apocalyptic Japan. If Season 3 is greenlit, it will likely adapt volume 5, focusing on: Cid's Adventures in Japan: Cid navigates modern Japan with his magical abilities, confronting new enemies and supernatural dangers in an urban setting. His return shocks those who knew him before his 'death.' Shadow Garden's Growth: The series will likely explore the evolving roles of Shadow Garden members, including Alpha, Beta, and the Seven Shadows, as they tackle new challenges. The Black Rose's Secrets: The artifact's teleportation abilities, introduced in Season 2, may lead to new realms or alternate realities, expanding the series' world-building. Rose's Ascension: Volume 5 may depict Rose Oriana's rise to the throne of the Oriana Kingdom and her continued alliance with Shadow Garden.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
He changed laws and inspired youth. Now, this Miami Lakes grad is Harvard-bound
Former Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid still remembers the first time he met Maurits Acosta. He was a seventh grader with a pitch to prevent street flooding in the wake of Tropical Storm Eta. Cid told him to put it in writing. A week later, it landed in his inbox. Acosta organized support, presented before the town council, and defended the proposal at multiple hearings. It passed — modifying a 17-year-old ordinance which, according to Cid, has benefited dozens if not hundreds of households since its revision. 'Nobody questioned it until a seventh-grader said, 'We can do better,'' Cid said. 'That's civic leadership.' That same kid just graduated Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School on Tuesday and is now Boston-bound. He was accepted at Yale University, but he decided he wants to head to Harvard, a testament to the dedication of a student who made it his mission to show others the importance of being civically engaged. He's the pride of a community that just got out of his way and let him lead — even giving him an office inside his high school as a command center for his many projects and initiatives. At 18, Acosta's resumé is staggering: he served a one-year term as student advisor to the School Board of Miami-Dade County, served in multiple public service roles for the Town of Miami Lakes, and in 2022 launched a nonprofit, Virtuem Populo, dedicated to promoting civic engagement among youth across Florida. He was the 2025 Miami Herald Silver Knight recipient in Social Science. His alma mater, Miami Lakes Middle School, even named an award after him. ('He's a legend here,' said Miami Lakes Middle social studies teacher Lisa Deyarza, who helped Acosta organize the anti-flooding ordinance initiative.) Acosta worked on dozens of local initiatives and advised the mayor himself. Cid said Acosta's journey 'deserves a movie at some point,' and also offers a blueprint: Start in the classroom, expand to the school, then the community, county, and eventually the country. Born and raised in the Netherlands by his Cuban-born parents, Acosta moved to the U.S. at age 9. In the years since, he's woven himself into the civic fabric of Miami Lakes, driven by a blend of pride in his heritage and democratic idealism. A visit to Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School with Acosta quickly becomes a walk through his legacy. Ashwan Lawson, a security guard, greets him at the front desk with a laugh and a nickname: 'Marco Rubio!' The school has benefited from Acosta's ambition. Social studies teacher Rukayat Adebisi, who heads HML's legal studies program, first heard from Acosta in summer 2021 — weeks before he'd even started freshman year. Over the phone, he pitched her a vision: build the school its first-ever courtroom, a feature other schools had but HML lacked. 'He's telling me all his plans and I kept thinking, 'who is this kid telling me what we're about to do?'' Adebisi said. 'But I listened. I was like, 'Okay, we'll see where this goes.'' Once enrolled, Acosta successfully rallied a team of students to lobby the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board and other entities, securing funding for the project along with a renovation of the school's planetarium. On Friday, four years later, the school is cutting the ribbon on its new courtroom. 'He's not a talker; he's a doer,' said Adebisi, who also serves on Virtuem Populo's board of directors. 'I think he challenges his peers to be better versions of themselves. I think that's his legacy.' Acosta's other feats at HML include starting a foodie club and launching the school's first-ever alumni association, which had its kickoff event earlier this month with over 100 in attendance, according to Acosta. 'Not to toot my own horn — but I feel like a lot of the work I've done, I've been able to bring up others with me,' Acosta said. By senior year, Acosta had three internship periods built into his schedule — time used for civic meetings, community events, and duties from his school board advisory role. Inside his office, which is nestled within the school's front office, walls are adorned with memorabilia: a proclamation from Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, framed photos with U.S. Senator Rick Scott and President Joe Biden and a Harvard tumbler beside a business cardholder. Among the keepsakes is a class assignment from a fellow Miami Lakes Middle School alum, declaring her dream: to become 'the next Maurits.' Acosta says his free time is limited — 'not a lot, but just enough.' He recently picked up golf ('not great at it,' he admits), and plans a summer trip to Nicaragua to meet the family of his girlfriend, Melany Alvarez, who's heading to Florida State University to study sociology. She preceded him as student body president and captained the dance team at HML. Are they HML's power couple? 'I think so, yeah. A little bit,' Acosta said. Acosta, who leaves for Boston in August, is unsure about where exactly his career path is headed. He's still considering whether he wants to study law or government at Harvard, but he said he's sure of one thing: 'I want to live a life dedicated to public service.' Asked about whether his name would one day appear on a Florida ballot, Acosta said 'maybe.' 'I definitely envision myself one day coming back to Miami and serving this community that's opened its doors to me and my family,' he said. Acosta's passion for public service is rooted, in part, by a sense of responsibility stemming from his family's experiences living in Cuba. Although his parents, Sergio and Anet, left Cuba decades ago, Acosta still has family in the country. His parents met in the Netherlands in the late 1990s, when his father was working as a radio journalist and producer. When his employer, Radio Netherlands, faced federal funding cuts, the family made the decision to move to U.S. The hardest part of emigrating was convincing the then 9-year-old Maurits, his father said, but the move ultimately 'went well for all of us, but especially for him.' 'I think the Phenomenon Maurits Acosta will continue to grow and expand.' Sergio Acosta said. 'I wait for it with curiosity. After all, he's only 18 years old.' He's already primed the next generation of Miami-Dade changemakers. At Virtuem Populo, the executive director-elect is Clint John Jr., a bespectacled, bowtie-wearing eighth grader got involved two years ago after cold-messaging Acosta. Within months, he was assistant deputy director. 'He saw something in me that I didn't see myself,' John said. 'To bring me into the organization — that right there was a changemaker for me.' Just like he brought John into the fold, Acosta has spent much of high school pushing his peers to take themselves seriously and take action. His message has been consistent: don't wait for permission — do the work. That spirit was on full display Tuesday night, when Acosta delivered his valedictorian speech at Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School's graduation ceremony. Speaking to an audience of hundreds at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center at FIU, told his peers that they had 'proved to the world that greatness doesn't require privilege, only purpose.' 'We are students who speak Spanish in the hallway and dream of a better tomorrow,' Acosta said. 'We are the children of field workers, teachers, mechanics, nurses, undocumented laborers and silent heroes. And somehow, despite everything, we made it.' Do you know an unsung hero in South Florida? Nominate them in the form below. If you can't see the form, click here to fill it out.
