China detain investors for speaking to foreign media on Shandong financial scandal May 01, 2025 at 12:27AM

Last month, several investors among the almost 100,000 affected by an alleged 20 billion yuan (approximately USD 2.74 billion) financial fraud connected to the Jianghaihui Group in Shandong province spoke with international media outlets, including RFA, to help bring global attention to the scandal and encourage action, according to RFA.

UK counterterror police say they will investigate comments by Irish rap group Kneecap April 30, 2025 at 11:58PM

British police are investigating Irish hip-hop group Kneecap over controversial remarks made at concerts, including statements about UK politicians and support for banned organizations. The investigation follows criticism from lawmakers and the cancellation of several gigs. Despite apologizing to the families of murdered MPs, the band denies supporting Hamas or Hezbollah, accusing critics of censorship due to their stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

South African police rescue 44 Ethiopians from suspected traffickers April 30, 2025 at 11:09PM

South African police rescued 44 Ethiopian nationals, including 17 minors, from a house in Johannesburg's Sandton area, where they were held against their will. This incident follows a series of human-trafficking cases in South Africa, a common destination for undocumented migrants. Authorities were alerted by screams from the residence, leading to the discovery of the locked rooms.