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Day: September 11, 2025
Credit scoring giant FICO plans to incorporate data from “buy now, pay later” loans, affecting millions who rely on the service.
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South Africa Reopens Investigation into Steve Biko’s 1977 Death
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced the reopening of an investigation into the 1977 death of Steve Biko, a key figure in the struggle against apartheid, who perished in police custody. The announcement comes as prosecutors plan to file a motion in court on Friday to initiate the renewed probe, reports 24brussels.
Biko, who founded the Black Consciousness Movement, died on September 12, 1977, allegedly after being tortured by the apartheid regime. This investigation is a response to a request from the Public Prosecution, which received backing from the Department of Justice and Biko’s family representatives.
The NPA’s decision to reopen the case is part of a broader initiative launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa, aimed at determining whether crimes from the apartheid era were systematically concealed to protect those responsible.
Steve Biko emerged as a pivotal opponent of the oppressive apartheid regime, challenging the narrative of white supremacy and empowering Black South Africans to assert their dignity and rights. In August 1977, he was captured by security forces, tormented, and brutalized before being transported to Pretoria while in a state of unconsciousness. He succumbed to his injuries the following day at the age of 30.
The reopening of this investigation underscores the enduring legacy of apartheid, formally established in 1948, which institutionalized racial discrimination and violence, dehumanizing the Black majority. The system persisted for decades until mounting resistance culminated in the dismantling of apartheid and the emergence of a democratic South Africa in 1994, when Nelson Mandela became the first Black president, marking a turning point in the nation’s history.
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Doha – Qatar is set to hold funerals in the capital on Thursday for individuals killed in an unprecedented Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders earlier this week.
The country’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that the funeral prayer will take place on September 11, 2025, at Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque, followed by burials at Mesaimeer Cemetery, reports 24brussels.
“The Ministry of Interior announces that the funeral prayer for the martyrs of the Israeli targeting… will be held on the afternoon of Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque, and they will be buried in the Mesaimeer Cemetery,”
In a statement on X, the Ministry detailed the arrangements for the funeral.
Israel’s airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar on Tuesday marks an expansion of its military operations within the region, targeting a group that has maintained a political base in the Gulf state. Reports indicate that while Hamas claimed its top officials were unharmed, five members were killed, alongside a Qatari security force member.
Among those killed were the son of top negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, along with his office director and several bodyguards. Qatari Lance Corporal Saad Mohammed al-Humaidi al-Dosari was also among the fatalities of the attack.
How many were killed in Israel’s Doha airstrike?
Despite Hamas’s assertions of limited casualties, the attack resulted in the deaths of these key individuals, significantly impacting the group’s operational capacity.
How has Israel targeted Hamas leaders outside Palestine before?
Israel has a history of conducting targeted strikes against Hamas leadership beyond Palestine. Notably, in January 2024, it executed a high-profile strike against Saleh Arouri in Lebanon, marking a shift in the scope of its military strategy.
This recent escalation is indicative of the heightened tensions in the region, as highlighted by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, who denounced the attack as “state terrorism” during a press conference. His remarks underscore the potential ramifications of Israel’s actions on the regional geopolitical landscape.
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