An Icac inquiry into alleged illegal donations for 'branch stacking' in the NSW Liberal Party hears evidence of potential law breaches, with key figures accused of discussing evidence to avoid detection.
Former rugby league player Luke Bateman alleged to a parliamentary inquiry that gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol, leading to a $1 million gambling addiction. He detailed VIP managers offering illicit drugs and personalized betting inducements, urging the Albanese government to implement tougher gambling advertising limits.
Hong Kong's first "new style Legco dialogue" with Chief Executive John Lee focused on enhancing communication. Lawmakers proposed revamping the 1823 public inquiry hotline with AI, mirroring Beijing's 12345 model, and transforming post offices into resident service centers to improve public services and accountability.
Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane is under increasing pressure as the ICAC's Operation Rosny inquiry, investigating alleged corruption linked to the Liberal party, implicates two of her shadow ministers. Former shadow attorney-general Damien Tudehope and shadow industry minister Eleni Petinos face scrutiny, with the inquiry's timing proving challenging for the opposition.
A former ASIO agent, "Marcus," rejected for a previous visa, has reapplied to return to Australia to testify at the Bondi royal commission and assist NSW Police with their terror attack inquiry, citing security concerns and legal protections.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke stated his US education was funded by a Boston University scholarship and a loan, responding to RTI activist Amit Tiwari's questions about his father's finances. Tiwari also filed complaints regarding CJP's legal status, a Rs 1 crore pledge from Kapil Sibal, and an inquiry into Dipke's father's assets.
Jon Boutcher, a senior police officer, disbanded the Special Demonstration Squad (SDS) after concluding the undercover unit conducted unjustified surveillance, was badly run, and caused "incalculable harm" to the public, the spycops public inquiry heard.
Surat-based RTI activist Amit Tiwari has filed complaints with the ECI, CBIC, and Maharashtra government, seeking an investigation into the finances of Bhagwanrao Dipke, father of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, and questioning the CJP's legal status and a Rs 1 crore fund.
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll expressed willingness to appear before a royal commission into construction sector corruption, an inquiry he announced. However, he dismissed the opposition's proposed terms of reference and witness list as a "stunt," stating he's working with the chief commissioner.
During a Queensland CFMEU inquiry, Commissioner Stuart Wood KC strongly rebuked police for allowing "mob rule" during union disputes on a Brisbane infrastructure project. The inquiry also forensically cross-examined Geoffrey Watson SC on his report alleging union violence stemmed "from the top," while political fallout from a related Victorian probe escalated.
A 16-year-old girl's body was exhumed in Aligarh, India, 52 days after her burial, following a complaint by Dularay Khan alleging suspicious circumstances surrounding her sudden death and subsequent threats for pursuing the matter. Police have launched a detailed investigation.
Surat-based RTI activist Amit Tiwari sought probes into CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's father's finances for funding education abroad and the legal defence fund pledged by Kapil Sibal for CJP protesters, questioning its registration and GST applicability.
Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor is under pressure to clarify his involvement with the hard-right Reformers faction of the NSW Liberals, following allegations of potential financial donations raised during the Operation Rosny corruption inquiry. Despite denying payments, his colleagues and the Labor treasurer are demanding a more comprehensive explanation.
Muskan Balhara, wife of international kabaddi player Sheelu Balhara, allegedly died by suicide at her Rohtak residence. An investigation is underway, with family members alleging harassment and a forensic team collecting evidence. The couple married in December 2023 and have a nine-month-old son.
Austin FC's youth academy is under investigation by Austin police and the FBI for alleged sexual abuse among academy players, with multiple families reporting incidents and the club cooperating with authorities.
Experts at a public inquiry warn Australia's proposed Aukus nuclear submarine fleet will generate tonnes of weapons-usable uranium-235, posing significant proliferation risks and long-term radioactive waste management challenges, potentially weakening global non-proliferation efforts.
A South African court has temporarily halted a parliamentary inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa's potential impeachment over the 'Farmgate' scandal. The Western Cape high court's ruling grants Ramaphosa time to challenge an independent panel's findings, which had suggested he might have a case to answer regarding cash stolen from his private farm.
Shadow education minister Julian Leeser urged Australian universities to audit courses on the Jewish community, Israel, and Palestine for balance, citing concerns about antisemitism post-October 7. He also recommended legislating the IHRA antisemitism definition and removing antisemitic materials.
Activist Amit Bhatnagar ended his 18-day hunger strike in Madhya Pradesh, protesting alleged irregularities in rehabilitation and compensation for families displaced by the Ken-Betwa river-linking project. His fast concluded after his mother's persuasion and the administration's decision to conduct a fresh survey and joint inquiry into the complaints.
Mumbai Police launched an inquiry after a viral video allegedly showed police driver Pawan Sangle threatening student protesters with fabricated drug cases and jail if they continued agitating. Sangle has been removed from his posting at Sion police station pending inquiry.
A complaint has been filed with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) by Congress member Virender Vashist, seeking an independent inquiry into alleged police brutality against students protesting the NEET-UG exam paper leak on July 20 in New Delhi, including misconduct by male police personnel against female students.
Former Met Commissioner Paul Condon admitted at the spycops inquiry that undercover surveillance of Stephen Lawrence's family in the 1990s was institutionally racist. He apologized for the "horrendous" abuses by the Special Demonstration Squad, citing systemic failure to supervise the unit.
A UK parliamentary group has launched an inquiry into banking barriers faced by crypto businesses and consumers, citing concerns over investment, competition, and economic growth. The inquiry follows a survey revealing widespread transaction blocks and a 'hostile' banking environment, ahead of new FCA crypto regulations.
A cross-party group of UK lawmakers has initiated a parliamentary inquiry into the banking challenges faced by the country's crypto industry. The probe aims to understand why firms struggle with bank accounts and why banks restrict crypto-related payments, assessing if these barriers undermine the UK's goal to be a digital assets leader.
