An Indian court sentenced former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison for raping a former colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal in a decade-old case.
Edward Kuperman, a Yale graduate with a deep interest in China, faced public accusations of being a spy within two months of working as a live-streamer in Dunhuang, despite initial praise from Chinese state media.
Donavan McKinney wins Democratic primary in Michigan's 13th Congressional District with 51.9% of the vote, defeating incumbent Shri Thanedar despite $2M in crypto industry-backed PAC spending, highlighting industry's political influence.
Le chef Jean Imbert, accusé de violences par six ex-compagnes, a été placé sous statut de témoin assisté après 48 heures de garde à vue. Les accusations incluent contrôle coercitif, morsures, et séquestration.
Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday has resigned with immediate effect following intense public scrutiny and the announcement of new university investigations into his qualifications and career claims.
University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has resigned following the launch of a university probe into academic misconduct, plagiarism allegations, and disputed personal achievements. Arday denied wrongdoing and alleged the scrutiny was racially motivated.
Après l'arrivée massive de migrants à Ceuta, le chef de la diplomatie ukrainienne Andrii Sybiha accuse la Russie de propager des contenus anti-immigration. La Commission européenne juge cependant prématuré d'établir un lien direct.
Argentine President Javier Milei claims an 'anti-Argentina campaign' criticizing the national football team was financed by the US Democratic party and the governments of Brazil and Mexico. Analysts suggest this narrative distracts from his plummeting popularity and austerity measures, while social media researchers found no evidence of a large-scale coordinated operation.
Le président argentin Javier Milei a réitéré ses accusations de "voleur" et "corrompu" contre son homologue brésilien Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, aggravant une crise diplomatique. Ces propos, déjà tenus lors d'un meeting pro-Bolsonaro, ont conduit Brasilia à rappeler son ambassadeur.
The Western Australian government faces accusations of "pork barrelling" for making multiple funding announcements in the Secret Harbour by-election electorate. The Premier defends the actions as highlighting existing investments, while critics question the timing and Labor candidate Georgia Tree's claims of securing funds.
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.
Trump Media and Technology Group launched Truth API, a subscription service offering real-time access to Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 monthly. Critics, including Democratic senators, accuse Donald Trump, the company's largest shareholder, of market manipulation and using his office for personal benefit, prompting calls for an SEC investigation.
Le parquet de Quimper a ouvert une enquête préliminaire contre Quentin Le Gaillard, maire de Concarneau, suite à une main courante l'accusant de violences sexuelles. L'élu LR dément ces "accusations invraisemblables" et annonce porter plainte pour "dénonciation calomnieuse".
Annisa Rahmadani's rejection from Bali's expat-run Entourage running club went viral, sparking national debate over foreign influence and discrimination. Indonesian authorities banned the Dutch organisers, highlighting local frustrations with digital nomads and cultural clashes on the island.
FIFA's plan to sell a minority stake in World Cup operations for $4.2 billion sparks outrage, with critics calling the $40 million offer to each supporting association 'pure bribery'
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul, refusing to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing potential self-incrimination. This move followed years of accusations by Paul that Fauci lied about the pandemic, which Fauci termed 'preposterous'. Meanwhile, the U.S. Postal Service faces scrutiny over its ability to deliver mail ballots on time ahead of the midterms.
Russia issues international wanted notice for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, accusing him of complicity in terrorism by failing to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups, which allegedly contributed to attacks killing civilians.
Johnny Depp stages a comeback with a surprise Comic-Con appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge, ahead of his new film, sparking mixed reactions amid past abuse allegations.
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Assembly of States Parties voted to dismiss Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. 82 out of 125 member states supported his removal. The decision comes as the US seeks to undermine the ICC, and Venezuela announces its withdrawal citing geographical bias.
Tadej Pogacar, 27, is nearing a record-equalling fifth Tour de France win, leading to accusations from figures like Peter Sagan that his dominance makes cycling boring, echoing past criticisms of Indurain and Froome.
Elon Musk defended against racism accusations in an Economist interview, citing his half-Indian partner and a son named after an Indian physicist. Critics argue his public statements amplify far-right narratives on race, immigration, and "Western civilization" threats, despite academic research refuting his claims.
Donald Trump accused Canada of "poisoning" US air with wildfire smoke, threatening sanctions and tariffs, prompting incredulity from scientists. Experts assert the fires are a symptom of the climate crisis, exacerbated by policies Trump supported, not a lack of Canadian management.
The EU Council has added Russian investment company AFK Sistema and its first vice president, Felix Yevtushenkov, to its sanctions lists. The EU cites Sistema's significant income generation for the Russian government and Yevtushenkov's affiliation with his already sanctioned father.
Grayscale a déposé un formulaire S-1 auprès de la SEC pour un ETF spot Worldcoin (WLD) visant le Nasdaq. Le prospectus révèle que les 100 principales adresses détiennent environ 90 % des WLD en circulation, un détail gênant pour le token cofondé par Sam Altman.
