Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to run in the upcoming elections, facing domestic criticism over his wartime leadership and a corruption trial. He stated his intent to win, following a controversial US-Iran deal to end the war.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was slapped by youths during a protest in Jaipur over alleged NEET paper leaks and unemployment. Police arrested five individuals, and CJP supporters accused BJP of orchestrating the attack. Dipke vowed to continue peaceful protests.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces a critical week as his wife, Begoña Gómez, and former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero are investigated for alleged influence peddling and corruption. Gómez faces charges including embezzlement and misappropriation of funds, while Zapatero is probed over a state airline bailout and potential tax fraud.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is navigating a critical week as his wife, Begoña Gómez, faces charges of embezzlement and influence peddling, while former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is investigated for alleged corruption related to an airline bailout. Sánchez's brother is also on trial, and other former aides face kickback accusations.
Un documento hallado por la Guardia Civil en el ordenador del exnúmero 2 del PSOE, Santos Cerdán, revela un plan de Leire Díez para exculpar a Pedro Sánchez y su familia de presuntas corruptelas, buscando la colaboración del excomisario Villarejo y presionando a la Fiscalía.
Dozens protested UFC fights on the White House lawn, calling it corrupt and a commercialization of federal land. The event, coinciding with Trump's birthday, sparked counter-programming focused on peace and democracy.
Hungary's anti-corruption watchdog, the HIA, has called for an investigation into senior officials in Viktor Orban's inner circle over allegations of missing EU funds totaling €3.5 billion. The HIA believes that inflated pricing on government contracts awarded to communications companies may be the source of the missing money, potentially damaging Orban's legacy.
Hungary's anti-corruption watchdog, the HIA, has called for an investigation into senior officials in Viktor Orban's inner circle over potentially inflated government contracts totaling €3.5 billion in missing EU funds. The allegations center on communications companies awarded €10 billion in contracts over four years, with the HIA suspecting a third of that amount may be due to overpricing and a risk of corruption. The watchdog is particularly interested in the Lounge group tied to Gyula Balasy, whose companies saw a dramatic rise in state contracts during Orban's tenure. The new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has pledged to tackle corruption and reacquire stolen state assets.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated India will not allow Indus river waters to reach "patrons of terror," reinforcing the nation's stance against Pakistan. He highlighted India's growing global role, defence production, and economic progress, while criticizing opposition parties and the previous UPA government.
Un homme de 60 ans a été mis en examen et placé en détention provisoire à Bastia pour corruption de mineur. Il a été piégé par un faux compte TikTok se faisant passer pour une fille de 10 ans, à qui il a envoyé une photo de ses parties intimes. Cette méthode de piégeage est controversée.
Three officials from Poland's Central Anticorruption Bureau (CBA) have been charged in connection with the illegal use of Pegasus spyware. The charges include abuse of power and falsifying documents related to the surveillance of a lawyer and a PR professional.
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested eight high-ranking immigration officials, including Deputy Minister Silmy Karim, for allegedly extorting over $8 million from foreigners seeking permits between 2022 and 2026. Nine visa agents were also detained.
TMC MP Kirti Azad accuses rebel leaders Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Ritabrata Banerjee of corruption, alleging bribery. He also claims BJP's 'Operation Lotus' is pressuring TMC MPs, including through intimidation and vandalism.
L'Amérique latine semble basculer à droite, avec des leaders comme Nayib Bukele au Salvador, Javier Milei en Argentine et Daniel Noboa en Équateur, qui mettent l'accent sur la lutte contre les gangs, la rupture avec l'État providence et la sécurité.
The United Firefighters Union and its secretary, Peter Marshall, failed in their court bid to remain anonymous while challenging the release of IBAC's Operation Richmond report, which investigates alleged corruption during labor negotiations under the Andrews government.
Le Monténégro a refoulé 87 Serbes, considérés comme des "gros bras", arrivés par un vol charter de Belgrade, portant des équipements de communication et des banderoles pro-Vucic, deux jours avant un sommet UE-Balkans avec Macron et Merz.
Le PDG de Bithumb, Lee Jae-won, est mis en examen à Séoul pour corruption. Il est soupçonné d'avoir versé des pots-de-vin à un député, Kim Byung-kee, en échange de faveurs parlementaires, notamment l'embauche du fils du député.
Singer Mon Laferte discusses her "Femme Fatale" persona, new albums, and embracing taboos. She contrasts her stage alter ego with her private life in Tepoztlán, Mexico, where she lives a normal life with her son.
Singer Mon Laferte discusses her "Femme Fatale" albums, embracing her alter ego, and her punk-inspired activism, including a protest at the Latin Grammys. She contrasts her public persona with her private life in Mexico.
A new CIS poll shows the PSOE party losing 4.9 points in voter intention in three weeks due to corruption cases involving ex-president Zapatero and party officials. Despite the drop, PSOE remains the most voted party.
New Taipei City, Taipei City, and Keelung City are establishing the "Keelung MRT Project Procurement Agency Procurement Integrity Platform" to ensure transparency and prevent corruption in the NT$69.689 billion project. The platform involves multiple government agencies and civil society organizations.
Following a deadly mining accident that killed 82 miners in Qinyuan county, China has launched a month-long nationwide workplace safety inspection. An official from the provincial emergency management department is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and law."
An investigation into corruption and office secrecy has been opened by the Rome prosecutor's office regarding the Strait of Messina Bridge project. Despite government efforts to expedite the process, several steps remain, and funding for 2026 has been significantly reduced.
Shanghai Vice Mayor Chen Yujian is under investigation for alleged serious violations of discipline and law. He is the third high-ranking official in Shanghai to fall in a political purge since the 20th National Congress of the CCP, with his downfall potentially linked to the 'Lianbi Finance' case involving over 12.5 billion yuan.
