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Wives and children offered new identities to try to stop gangsters recruiting down the generationsChildren and young adults raised in mafia families will be given a chance to break away from organised crime under new legislation in Italy that aims to stop the inter-generational recruitment of gangsters.In an unprecedented effort to sever the family chain, the Italian state will offer children aged under 25 and other close relatives of mafia bosses a chance to start over: a new home in another city, a new school and, if necessary, a new identity. Continue reading...

• France’s National Assembly is preparing to give final approval to a bill that would allow adults suffering from incurable illnesses to access lethal medication. • The legislation aims to provide a legal framework for assisted dying, ensuring patients with terminal conditions have a regulated way to end their suffering. • This move follows similar legislative discussions in England and Wales, where proposals suggest allowing those with fewer than six months to live to apply for assisted death.

Musk distributed money to three people before the 2025 election, which he claimed was critical to Trump’s agendaBillionaire Elon Musk likely violated Wisconsin law when he gave out $1m checks to voters in the 2025 state supreme court election, a bipartisan elections panel has found.Musk distributed the money before the vote, which he claimed was critical to Donald Trump’s agenda and “the future of civilization”. Continue reading...

Extradition request for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers sparks concerns that US government is conflating humanitarian aid with terrorismThe arrest in Ibiza and US justice department extradition request for a wealthy American donor to lefwing causes in connection with alleged material support for Hamas is sending ripples through leftwing circles in Spain and being closely monitored in the US for potential “chilling effects” on support for Palestine.Spanish authorities detained James “Fergie” Chambers Friday and are now holding him without bail in Madrid. A hearing is scheduled on whether he can be released on bail for Thursday. Continue reading...

• The KOSPI index plummeted nearly 9% on the 13th, falling below the 7,000 mark in a session dubbed "Another Black Monday." • The crash was primarily driven by a massive sell-off in semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, with the latter recording its biggest drop in history. • Market volatility is attributed to fears of a semiconductor "peak-out" due to slowing AI investment and escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

• The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released proposed rules in May to modify the US Code of Federal Regulations regarding federal financial assistance and grants. • These changes would undermine the long-standing scientific peer review process by codifying the ability of political appointees to oversee and influence award decisions. • The shift is viewed as a strategic effort to obstruct scientific work through administrative burdens, described as "death by a thousand cuts" for researchers.

One manager expects takings to treble during England’s semi-final with Argentina on Wednesday; while national sales are up 10%The beleaguered pub sector is getting a boost from England’s World Cup run, with some landlords reporting roaring sales as anticipation builds for a bumper night on Wednesday for the semi-final clash with Argentina.Lisa Mayall, the manager of the British Oak in Kingswinford near Dudley in the West Midlands, was jubilant after England’s 2-1 win against Norway on Saturday night and brisk takings at the pub’s till. She expects hundreds more customers for the team’s next game at 8pm BST. Continue reading...