Milei Appoints New Cabinet Chief to Improve Congress Relations
Argentine President Javier Milei announced on Friday that his former spokesman, Manuel Adorni, will become his new Cabinet chief. This change comes as the libertarian leader aims to strengthen ties with Congress following a decisive midterm election victory last Sunday. Adorni replaces Guillermo Francos, who resigned via social media.
Turkish Betting Scandal Leads to Multiple Arrests
Turkish prosecutors have issued detention warrants for 21 individuals, including 17 referees and a top soccer club president, in connection with a betting scandal. Early-morning raids across Istanbul and 11 other provinces resulted in the detention of at least 18 suspects, according to the Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office.
- Referees may face charges of “abuse of office” and “influencing the outcome of a match.”
- The scandal emerged after the Turkish Football Federation suspended 149 referees last week.
- A government agency discovered that 371 out of 571 active referees had accounts with betting companies, raising serious integrity concerns.
Acropolis Temple Scaffolding Removed During Restoration Transition
Residents and visitors in Athens recently enjoyed an unobstructed view of the marble temple atop the Acropolis as scaffolding was temporarily removed during a transition phase of the ongoing restoration work.
Pope Leo XIV Reflects on First Six Months of Papacy
Pope Leo XIV has adjusted to his role at the six-month mark following his unexpected election in May and a steep learning curve over the summer.
"Pope Leo XIV is getting used to being pope at the six-month mark, following his shock election in May and sharp learning curve over the summer."
Author’s note: Recent political and sports developments reveal significant shifts in leadership and integrity efforts across Argentina, Turkey, Greece, and the Vatican.