Thursday, July 8 2021 - a podcast by TRT World

Ex-South African president begins stint in prison, and England reach their first major tournament final in 55 years

*) Ex-South African president begins stint in prison

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has turned himself in to begin serving a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court.

In a historic ruling, the country’s Constitutional Court last week handed down the sentence after Zuma snubbed anti-graft investigators.

His first application to halt his arrest was heard on Tuesday with the judgement reserved until Friday, while another plea with the Constitutional Court to reconsider and rescind its jail order will be heard next Monday.

*) Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated, interim PM takes over

Gunmen have assassinated Haiti’s president and wounded his wife at their home.

The interim prime minister declared a state of emergency before taking charge of the country.

The killing comes amid deepening political and economic instability and a spike in gang violence.

*) Taliban, Kabul wrangle for control of Badghis province

Fighting between Afghan forces and the Taliban over control of Badghis province's capital city rages on.

Govt troops retook control of police headquarters and other key facilities as they cleared the city.

The militants have been advancing for weeks, in an offensive that has accelerated after the US and NATO pulled out from the country.

*) Trump announces anti-censorship lawsuit against tech giants

Former US president Donald Trump has unveiled a lawsuit against tech giants Facebook, Twitter and Google.

Trump was banned from Facebook and Twitter after his repeated false claims of 2020 election fraud fuelled the violent January 6 Capitol siege.

He is being joined in the suit by the America First Policy Institute who have invited thousands of citizens "de-platformed" from social media sites.

And finally ...

*) England survive Denmark scare to reach Euro 2020 final

England will play in their first major tournament final in 55 years after beating Denmark 2-1 in the Euro 2020 semifinals.

The defeat ends Denmark's fairytale run to the semis, the furthest they’ve been at a tournament since winning in 1992.

England will face a dominant and highly focused Italy on Sunday.

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