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Justice System: Fraud, Corruption, and ICE Arrests
The Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud, while the Spanish PM's wife, Begoña Gómez, is charged with corruption. In the US, a former Brazilian spy chief is arrested by ICE, and Minnesota investigates an ICE arrest as kidnapping.
Cultural Events and Funding: Arts Boost, Stadium Shortage, and Hall of Fame
£130M in arts funding is boosted for cultural venues in England. South Korea faces a stadium shortage for K-Pop concerts, and Oasis and other British artists are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Thousands of rare concert recordings added to Internet Archive.
Sports News: Rugby Team Shelters, Peaty's Return, WNBA Draft, AFL Tribunal
The Australian Wallaroos rugby team is forced to shelter in a US hotel due to a tornado. Adam Peaty discusses his return to swimming, and Australian players are drafted into the WNBA. AFL's Zak Butters faces a tribunal hearing. AFL's conflict of interest gamble fails.
Economic Indicators: Bond Sales, Natural Gas Prices, and Interbank Rate
Hong Kong Dollar bond sales surge amid haven demand, while European natural gas prices decline amid low Asian trading. The Singapore interbank rate nears a 4-year low amid haven demand. Strong demand at Japan's 20-Year Bond Sale.
Australia's Economic Challenges: Trade-offs, Investment Reviews, and Feedlot Sales
Australia faces difficult trade-offs in its renewable energy transition, while its sovereign wealth fund reviews investment roles. The country's largest cattle feedlot is also on the market amidst a beef surge, indicating shifts in the agricultural sector.