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Washington Post
3 hours ago
- Washington Post
What's the best budget airline in Europe? We tried 3.
Nothing puts the size of Europe into perspective for an American like traveling around the continent by plane (even if we'd rather get around by train). What do you mean you can fly over nine countries in a couple of hours? Take one of Europe's many budget airlines, and it might even cost you less than a cab to the airport.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Hutch gangster James ‘Mago' Gately lying low on ‘best behaviour' in Dublin after CAB Coolock home seizure & driving ban
HUTCH gangster James 'Mago' Gately is on his 'best behaviour' and lying low — after returning to his old haunt following the seizure of his home. The 38-year-old is back in 6 James Gately is back in Dublin's north inner city Credit: Padraig O'Reilly Freelance 6 Gately is currently banned from driving as he was convicted of Drug Driving in Donegal last year, so is seen zooming around on a bike Credit: Padraig O'Reilly Freelance 6 CAB took over his home in April Credit: cab The former top target for the Locals who have spotted him say he has been living out in the open as he appears to be enjoying life back where he grew up. Sources explained that he has not come on the radar of However, he and his associates are always kept under watch. One told us: 'Obviously James Gately is well known to gardai but he has been keeping a low profile. 'He has been on his best behaviour in public, and he has not come to the attention in the area. 'But clearly he is someone who has been associated with Gately recently found himself in hot water once more following the seizure of his They found that its stairs, kitchen, internal doors, architraves and other fittings were stripped. In an affidavit, Gately told the DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY But Judge Alexander Owens said the home should now be sold as soon as possible. Once that is done, it should be assessed what the damage had caused to the value of the home and the judge would then make a decision on what should be done. However, his partner Charlene Lam — who the High Court had heard claims that Mago had split with her — will get €11,000 back for legitimate The couple were tackled by the bureau in a long running case, with Mr Justice Owens declaring that they had spent their 'exotic lifestyle' in airport terminals and on luxury cruises in trips funded by criminal He said that their house was 'overwhelmingly' the proceeds of crime, while they were also stripped of a 132 VW Globetrotting thug Gately first bought the house in 2013 for €125,000. It was then upgraded and renovated for a cost of up to €440,000 with a large two-story extension at the back — with the judge describing it as a 'very high standard' renovation. ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS In submissions to the High Court, CAB said that Gately is a leading member of the They said the gang was involved in armed robberies and the importation of Gately was the subject of two assassination attempts by mob boss CAB also submitted to the High Court he was involved in a number of armed robberies himself. It alleged that he was linked to a number of murders, including that of Aidan Byrne and Eamon 'The Don' Dunne in 2010 along with the killing of David Byrne at the Gately was never convicted of any of these offences. 6 Gately's partner Charlene Lamb will get €11,000 back for legitimate mortgage payments on the family home Credit: Padraig O'Reilly Freelance 6 The Criminal Assets Bureau also stripped them of a 132 VW Golf and a plush €4,400 Rolex watch 6 Gately was the subject of two assassination attempts by mob boss Daniel Kinahan's organisation
The Citizen
02-06-2025
- The Citizen
‘No proper investigation was done': Defence frustrated over missing evidence in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The defence sharply criticised the lack of vehicle tracking data. Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya (L) and Bongani Ntanzi in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial at Pretoria High Court on 17 July 2023. Picture: Gallo Images/Phill Magakoe As the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumed on Monday at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, the defence expressed frustration over missing vehicle tracking data critical to the case. The defence team has been seeking automatic vehicle locator (AVL) data related to the arrests of accused number one, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, and accused number two, Bongani Ntanzi, in 2020. Both men allege they were assaulted and coerced into confessing about their involvement in the former Bafana Bafana captain and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper's murder while in police custody during stops made in multiple vehicles. Meyiwa was fatally shot on 26 October 2014 at the family home of his then-girlfriend and singer Kelly Khumalo. Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: State unable to retrieve key records Prosecutor George Baloyi informed the court that the state had received an affidavit from an official at the City of Ekurhuleni, who reported an inability to recover the AVL data. The vehicles in question—a white Audi A3, white BMW 125i, white Nissan NP300, and white Isuzu double cab—were assigned to a SWAT team of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) during May, June, and July 2020. No vehicle movement data could be retrieved for this period. 'He says that he conducted a thorough search within the city's fleet tracking system or that the current tracking system was only implemented after 2020. 'He states, furthermore, that there's no historical AVL data that was migrated from the previous tracking platform into the current system,' Baloyi said. The affidavit cited several reasons for this gap in data. ALSO READ: Will Senzo Meyiwa murder trial finally end in 2025? Among them was a 'supplier lock-in' – a contractual dispute between the Ekurhuleni Municipality and the previous service provider that prevented access to old AVL data during a system transition. Additionally, Baloyi told the court that the Toyota Hilux, driven by the now-deceased Sergeant Steven Mabena, also lacked tracking records. The vehicle's log sheet was also unavailable. 'The vehicle log sheet for the month of June 2020 was searched and could not be traced from the storage, and the person who may have been in a better position to assist in this matter is now deceased. 'Furthermore, the said motor vehicle was involved in an accident on 23 September 2022, where Sergeant Mabena lost his life, and was sold as scrap as a result of the accident.' Watch the trial below: The Volkswagen (VW) Polo Golf driven by Constable Sizwe Zungu, who previously testified he 'partied' with all five accused at a Vosloorus hostel just hours before Meyiwa's death, was also without AVL tracking data. An affidavit from a police fleet manager in the Ekurhuleni district confirmed that logbook records for the vehicle could not be found. 'He says he went into the storeroom, he checked, but unfortunately he couldn't find any record or log books of this vehicle.' The AVL records of the Toyota Fortuner that transported Ntanzi to North West have already been presented to the defence and submitted to the court. Defence decries lack of evidence Advocate Charles Mnisi, representing Sibiya, sharply criticised the lack of vehicle tracking data, stating that it is crucial to his client's defence. 'It is just not enough for somebody to pen an affidavit and say I am unable to get the information here and, therefore, the story must end. No, it does not work like that,' he said. 'They must go deep because these AVL records are central to a just decision in this matter as it relates to the accused's case, without which the accused would not have a fair trial.' READ MORE: Senzo Meyiwa trial: Cop says NPA did not refuse to issue arrest warrant for Kelly Khumalo Mnisi insisted the AVL data for Zungu's VW Polo Golf must be produced, arguing that relying on log books alone was unreliable. 'We are not looking for log books because there is a propensity of information being falsified in log books, and I'm saying this with due respect. 'That happens a lot, so that will not give a clear picture of the destinations, directions and places that this motor vehicle went to on the alleged dates,' he said, adding that 'even in the police, things go missing'. Defence demands witness testimony in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Mnisi further questioned how no tracking data could be found despite prior statements from Brigadier Bongani Gininda, the lead investigator, indicating that all vehicles were equipped with tracking technology. 'It is not only surprising, but it confirms our view that we held all along that we could not have actually expected our prosecutors to become our redeemers and saviours at the same time. 'This is exactly what is happening, and I pray that it does not come to that. There's no proper investigation that was done here.' He urged the court to summon those who submitted affidavits to testify in court. 'The people who penned these affidavits should either come to court here to give their explanation, be cross-examined or be assisted on how to conduct this investigation rather than to simply accept on the face of it.' The defence lawyer added that the Toyota Hilux vehicle, which was involved in an accident, was 'neither here nor there'. 'Unless the state wants us to believe the accident also took away the records that are stored in their system, which would be very unintelligent.' NOW READ: 'That is the law': Judge intervenes as lawyers squabble in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
CTV News
20-05-2025
- CTV News
Car vs. motorcycle, non-life-threatening injuries
London police investigating after a crash between a motorcycle and a cab in London, Ont. on May 18, 2025. (Kait Mortensen/CTV News London)
