Freeman Mbowe, chairman of Tanzania's Chadema party, has been found guilty of incitement following his detention last April. The court acquitted him of the more serious treason charge, but the verdict solidifies concerns regarding political freedoms and judicial independence in Tanzania.
The United States has warned shipping companies face sanctions if they pay Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US naval blockade on Iranian ports continues to disrupt global trade and humanitarian aid deliveries. This comes as ceasefire talks between the US and Iran remain stalled following the US-Israel strikes that initiated the conflict in February.
California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has enacted new regulations permitting police to issue citations directly to manufacturers of autonomous vehicles (AVs) for traffic infringements, effective 1 July. This development follows numerous instances of AVs violating traffic laws and obstructing emergency services.
