High levels of microplastics and plastic contamination were discovered in a Turkish waterway near an Adana recycling hub supplied with British waste, raising agricultural and food safety concerns.
South Korea's main opposition People Power Party (PPP) criticizes a passed bill removing the prosecution's direct investigation authority, warning it may weaken victim protection and potentially aid President Lee Jae Myung in pending trials.
NSW opposition upper house leader Damien Tudehope admitted to leaking a confidential parliamentary inquiry draft report to a conservative Liberal faction member during an Icac corruption watchdog hearing.
President Lee Jae Myung defended a bill ending prosecutors’ direct investigation authority, calling it a step toward judicial normalization, and warned of heat wave risks while urging protective measures for vulnerable workers.
President Lee Jae Myung defended a law ending prosecutors' direct investigations, calling it the start of judicial normalization, and said he will sign it despite opposition calls to veto it.
The New England Revolution condemned antisemitic and discriminatory chants directed at Israeli striker Dor Turgeman by CF Montréal fans during an MLS match. Both clubs and MLS are investigating the incident.
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches after BBC Panorama and Times investigation into sexual misconduct allegations; London Stadium recommended he not attend due to fan unrest risk; Sullivan denies allegations and remains largest shareholder; club expects him to defy request; BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Tony Livesey left after allegations linking him to Sullivan.
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party abolished prosecutors’ supplementary investigative powers via a Criminal Procedure Act amendment, despite 61% public support for retention and warnings that victims may face delayed justice.
Former FBI supervisory special agent Patrick Steven Yaroch is charged with stealing nearly $1M in cryptocurrency from FBI counterintelligence wallets and seeking ChatGPT advice on investing and relocating overseas.
Colombian prosecutors are investigating a video showing a subcontractor handing $19,000 in cash to a China Harbour Engineering Company manager in Bogotá, allegedly to secure payment for metro work. The consortium denies wrongdoing, claiming the money was a retention payment.
Balaji Srinivasan's Network School in Malaysia's Forest City was shut down due to licensing irregularities and scrutiny over residents' nationalities, including a claim of Israeli citizens. Founder Balaji Srinivasan denied wrongdoing and quickly announced a new campus in Kazakhstan.
USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy received an eight-year ban from all cricket forms for breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code during the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament, involving match-fixing attempts and obstruction of investigation.
Mississippi officials, led by Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell, issued a warning against a fraudulent toxicology report circulating online regarding Nolan Wells' death. They urge the public to rely only on verified information as the high-profile investigation continues, citing concerns about misinformation spread by AI and social media.
A worker in his 50s died after being hit by a truck at the United Wambo Open Cut mine in Upper Hunter, Australia. Mining operations were suspended, and an investigation is underway, prompting condolences from Glencore, Peabody, the Mining and Energy Union, and local officials.
Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice, is under investigation by parliament's standards watchdog for a potential undeclared interest related to a debate on UK democracy and Israeli influence. This adds to ongoing scrutiny of Reform UK, including probes into leader Nigel Farage and party funding.
The Conservative Party, led by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, proposes making facial recognition and geo-tagging follow-ups mandatory for police investigating crimes, alongside tackling stolen goods sales. This 'Take Back Our Streets' plan, backed by 10,000 extra officers, aims to ensure all evidence is pursued.
Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice, is under investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog for allegedly failing to declare an interest related to a trip to Israel funded by a pro-Israel lobbying group. This follows a separate police inquiry into payments to Reform UK by a company controlled by Tice, and an investigation into party leader Nigel Farage.
A Guardian investigation found that the Trump administration quietly attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in US immigrant detention to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding. At least three detainees were confirmed subjected to these procedures, which human rights groups widely consider torture, with others breaking their strikes as procedures loomed.
Lisa Brinkworth, journaliste britannique, saisit la CEDH pour faire condamner la France suite au classement pour prescription de sa plainte contre Gérald Marie, ex-directeur d'Elite, qu'elle accuse d'agression sexuelle et de liens avec Jeffrey Epstein. Elle espère de nouvelles investigations.
South Australia's nurses' union has reported Royal Adelaide Hospital to SafeWork SA, demanding an investigation into "corridor care" for patients awaiting beds, citing safety concerns. The state government defends the practice as per a coronial recommendation, while the opposition calls for its end following a patient's death in a corridor.
Military authorities and police are investigating the death of a Marine noncommissioned officer found with an apparent gunshot wound at an off-base housing unit in Pohang, South Korea. No signs of foul play were found, but the origin of the firearm and ammunition is under investigation.
South Korea's top police investigator, Hong Seok-ki, pledged to enhance initial investigations following a bill abolishing the prosecution's direct and supplementary powers. He emphasized cooperation and improved completeness, dismissing concerns about indiscriminate requests.
A worker in his 50s died after being hit by a truck at the United Wambo Open Cut mine in Upper Hunter, Australia. The incident led to the suspension of mining operations and prompted condolences from Glencore, the Mining and Energy Union, and local officials.
Three fast-moving wildfires in eastern Washington, including the Autumn Lane Fire, have destroyed hundreds of structures and forced 60,000 evacuations in Spokane County. While no deaths are reported, over 10,000 residents remain without power as emergency crews battle blazes across the state amid severe fire season conditions.
