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NZ Herald
42 minutes ago
- General
- NZ Herald
Letters: Argentinian pampas spread uncontrolled, Musical Theatre Gold review
Pampas grass inflorescences or common pampas (Cortaderia selloana). Argentinian pampas I refer to the uncontrolled spread of Argentinian pampas (Cortaderia spp.) throughout the Gisborne District. This plant was introduced to New Zealand in the early 1900s as a fodder crop for livestock. Since that time, it has spread to native forest, scenic reserves, farmland, private land,
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First Post
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Explained: The TV miniseries controversy that led to cancellation of Diego Maradona trial
A new trial of Diego Maradona's medical team and its negligence will begin now after Judge Julieta Makintach was accused of behaving like 'an actress.' read more One of the judges, Julieta Makintach, in Diego Maradona's trial has been accused of behaving like 'an actress'. Images: Reuters The trial of late football legend Diego Maradona's medical team due has been cancelled by an Argentinian court due to a TV miniseries controversy. The trial had already seen weeks of hearings and testimony from over 40 witnesses, but a TV series scandal involving Judge Julieta Makintach has led to its cancellation. A new trial will have to start from scratch, with three new judges, in a case already long delayed until Maradona's death in 2020, allegedly due to medical negligence. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Judge Makintach forced to step down over TV series controversy Judge Makintach was forced to step down from the case this week after it emerged she had been involved in a documentary miniseries about the case, potentially breaking a string of ethics rules. Her colleague, Judge Maximiliano Savarino, annulled the trial, saying Makintach's behaviour had 'caused prejudice' to proceedings that have already heard hours of painful, sometimes tearful, testimony from witnesses including Maradona's children. More from Football 'I am not calm. I am angry. I hate them!' the footballer's daughter Jana Maradona said outside the court. Maradona's ex-partner Veronica Ojeda described the events as 'outrageous'. But she added: 'If I have to do it (testify) a thousand times more, I will.' Gianinna and Dalma Maradona, daughters of late Argentine foorball legend Diego Maradona. Image: Reuters Maradona died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery. He was found to have died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema – a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs – two weeks after going under the knife. His seven-person medical team is on trial over the conditions of his home convalescence, described by prosecutors as grossly negligent. In a trial that kicked off on March 11, prosecutors alleged the former footballer was abandoned to his fate for a 'prolonged, agonising period' before his death. Daughter Gianinna Maradona told the court her father was kept in a 'dark, ugly and lonely' place, and that his carers were more interested in money than his welfare. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Makintach's unauthorised filming causes uproar Then the proceedings hit a hiccup, with Makintach coming under scrutiny over alleged unauthorised filming. She denied any wrongdoing, but after police raids and a week-long suspension of proceedings, evidence came to light that brought the 47-year-old judge's conduct into question. A trailer for a TV show dubbed 'Divine Justice' was played in court on May 27, showing Makintach stalking the halls of justice in high heels as grim details of the footballing hero's demise were relayed. The public prosecutor Patricio Ferrari accused Makintach of behaving 'like an actress and not a judge' after showing the trailer. The footage, which sparked an uproar, appeared to contain unauthorised recordings made inside the court, and showed Makintach being interviewed on camera. Estos son algunos de los videos del documental que estaba grabando la jueza del caso Maradona, Julieta Makintach @videmasi — elDiarioAR (@elDiarioAR) May 25, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She has been suspended from her duties and is being investigated by a judicial disciplinary body, accused of violating impartiality requirements, influence peddling and possibly even bribery. The prosecution, the complainants and most of the defence lawyers had asked for a new panel of judges to be appointed and the trial restarted. 'There was no other option than nullifying the trial,' said Vadim Mischanchuk, the lawyer for Maradona's psychiatrist, one of the accused. No date has been set for the new trial, but the prosecution has said it hopes for a restart this year. Any possible appeals against the May 29 ruling could delay the resumption of proceedings, for which judges will be chosen by an internal court lottery. Maradona's caregivers risk prison terms of between eight and 25 years if convicted of 'homicide with possible intent' – pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to his death. 'Maradona still not at peace,' said an Argentinian press headline this week. With agency inputs STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
TimesLIVE
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Nissan offers buyouts to US workers, halts global pay rises
Cutting the US workforce runs counter to President Donald Trump's aim of creating jobs and boosting domestic manufacturing through initiatives including a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. Nissan's operating profit margin in North America including the US, its biggest market, worsened in the business year ended March, even as it sold more cars than a year before. It offered buyouts to Canton workers after launching a job cut plan in November and has followed that with another round. Analysts attributed Nissan's troubles to factors including an ageing line-up, a lack of hybrid models in the US and excessive focus on increasing output under former top executive Carlos Ghosn, whose near two-decade year tenure ended in 2018. Separately, Nissan on Tuesday said it had paid ¥646m (R80.2m) in compensation to former CEO Makoto Uchida and three other executive officers who left their positions at the end of March. Nissan has yet to disclose a full list of production sites it plans to close. At home in Japan, Oppama and one other plant are under consideration, sources told Reuters this month. Nissan has said it will consolidate Mexican and Argentinian pick-up truck production into a single Mexican site, and Renault will buy its stake in their joint Indian business. It has also said it would close a Thai plant by June. On Wednesday, Bloomberg News reported Nissan is considering raising more than ¥1-trillion from debt and asset sales which would include a syndicated loan guaranteed by the UK government.
CairoScene
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Husa & Zeyada Release Indie Electronica Single ‘Got It Bad'
The track is accompanied by a remix from Argentinian house maestros Hernan Cattaneo and Mercurio. May 30, 2025 Egyptian electronic duo Husa & Zeyada has recently released a new single, 'Got It Bad', a stirring indie electronica cut that peels back the layers of emotional struggle. The track, released under their newly-launched label Soundscool along with a remix by Argentinian maestros Hernan Cattaneo and Mercurio, might be the duo's most vulnerable offering to date. Zeyada's raw lyrics and ghostly vocals ebb and flow between her partner's sparse, stripped-down instrumentations in a delicate balance of tension and release, one that captures the complexity of letting go without ever tipping into melodrama. Hernan Cattaneo and Mercurio's remix of 'Got It Bad' flips the track's minimalist production into dreamy progressive textures with slow-burning melodic builds that are spacious and trippy.
Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Straits Times
After 2 months, 40 witnesses, Diego Maradona trial scrapped
Diego Maradona's daughters Gianina Maradona (left) and Dalma Maradona attend the trial for their father's death, in Buenos Aires. PHOTO: EPA-EFE SAN ISIDRO – After weeks of hearings and testimony from over 40 witnesses, an Argentinian court on May 29 nullified the trial of late football legend Diego Maradona's medical team due to a scandal over a TV miniseries. A new trial will have to start from scratch, with three new judges, in a case already long delayed into Maradona's death in 2020, allegedly due to medical negligence. Judge Julieta Makintach was forced to step down from the case this week after it emerged she had been involved in a documentary miniseries about the case, potentially breaking a string of ethics rules. Her colleague, Judge Maximiliano Savarino, annulled the trial, saying Makintach's behaviour had 'caused prejudice' to proceedings that have already heard hours of painful, sometimes tearful, testimony from witnesses including Maradona's children. 'I am not calm. I am angry. I hate them!' the footballer's daughter Jana Maradona said outside the court. Maradona's ex-partner Veronica Ojeda described the events as 'outrageous'. But she added: 'If I have to do it (testify) a thousand times more, I will.' Maradona died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery. He was found to have died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema – a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs – two weeks after going under the knife. His seven-person medical team is on trial over the conditions of his home convalescence, described by prosecutors as grossly negligent. In a trial that kicked off on March 11, prosecutors alleged the former footballer was abandoned to his fate for a 'prolonged, agonising period' before his death. Daughter Gianinna Maradona told the court her father was kept in a 'dark, ugly and lonely' place, and that his carers were more interested in money than his welfare. Then the proceedings hit a hiccup, with Makintach coming under scrutiny over alleged unauthorised filming. She denied any wrongdoing, but after police raids and a week-long suspension of proceedings, evidence came to light that brought the 47-year-old judge's conduct into question. A trailer for a TV show dubbed 'Divine Justice' was played in court on May 27, showing Makintach stalking the halls of justice in high heels as grim details of the footballing hero's demise were relayed. The footage, which sparked an uproar, appeared to contain unauthorised recordings made inside the court, and showed Makintach being interviewed on camera. She has been suspended from her duties and is being investigated by a judicial disciplinary body, accused of violating impartiality requirements, influence peddling and possibly even bribery. The prosecution, the complainants and most of the defence lawyers had asked for a new panel of judges to be appointed and the trial restarted. 'There was no other option than nullifying the trial,' said Vadim Mischanchuk, the lawyer for Maradona's psychiatrist, one of the accused. No date has been set for the new trial, but the prosecution has said it hopes for a restart this year. Any possible appeals against the May 29 ruling could delay the resumption of proceedings, for which judges will be chosen by an internal court lottery. Maradona's caregivers risk prison terms of between eight and 25 years if convicted of 'homicide with possible intent' – pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to his death. 'Maradona still not at peace,' said an Argentinian press headline this week. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
