The US has initiated a trade probe into Germany's drug pricing policies, suspecting systematic underpayment for innovative medicines. Washington claims US patients bear a disproportionate R&D cost burden and warns of potential trade measures, including tariffs, if no resolution is reached.
Once hailed as a dotcom pioneer, Julie Meyer faces allegations of fraud and mismanagement across multiple failed ventures. Investors and former staff claim millions were lost, citing unpaid wages, debts, and misappropriated funds, leading to a trail of controversy from London to Malta.
England captain Ben Stokes may return for the third Test against New Zealand as optimism grows within the team, pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. He's been included in Durham's squad for a County Championship match.
England captain Ben Stokes may return for the third Test vs. New Zealand as optimism grows within the team. He faces an investigation for allegedly breaching team curfew and visiting a nightclub. Stokes has been included in Durham's squad for a County Championship match.
US Senators are proposing to withhold Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel funds until the Pentagon releases overdue reports on civilian harm investigations, including a deadly strike on an Iranian school and strikes near Venezuela.
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was sentenced to 3 years in prison for leaking intelligence agency personnel lists to form an illegal election investigation team during the 12.3 emergency martial law. He was also previously sentenced to 30 years for rebellion and foreign exchange violations.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is investigating Oxevision, a camera and sensor system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts to monitor patients in their bedrooms, over data protection concerns. Patients describe it as 'creepy' and 'spying,' while a bereaved mother claims it contributed to her daughter's paranoia before suicide. Oxehealth (now LIO) states the technology enhances safety and frees up staff time.
Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have arrested Sher Shah, the main suspect in the murder of a Sikh caretaker couple inside a gurdwara in Mardan district. The motive remains unclear, and no links to banned organizations have been found.
Malaysian police arrested 58 individuals and seized over half a million ringgit (US$124,000) in illicit proceeds during a World Cup gambling crackdown. The operation, involving multiple agencies, targets illegal football betting from June 11 to July 19, with 52 raids conducted and 42 websites/apps flagged.
Malaysian police arrested 58 individuals and confiscated over MYR 500,000 (USD 124,000) in illicit funds during a crackdown on illegal World Cup gambling. The operation, involving multiple agencies, targeted betting websites and platforms.
The US has launched a Section 301 investigation into Germany concerning alleged underpayment for innovative pharmaceuticals, potentially impacting US commerce. Germany's proposed healthcare reforms and fast-tracking of legislation to reduce drug spending are key concerns.
An 85-year-old woman died after a Hong Kong surgeon operated on her stomach instead of her colon. An investigation found "confirmation bias" led to the error, prompting calls for the surgeon's dismissal.
The special prosecutor's team investigating remaining suspicions after the 3rd special prosecutor has summoned former Prosecutor General Lee Won-seok for questioning regarding the 'Kim Keon-hee investigation cover-up' allegations. Lee is suspected of being involved in the decision to drop charges against Kim in the Deutsch Motors stock manipulation and Dior bag bribery cases.
Brazilian federal police conducted raids targeting Senator Jaques Wagner, a key ally of President Lula da Silva, as part of a corruption investigation linked to the defunct Banco Master. The probe, which also involves former business partners and touches upon alleged links to the Bolsonaro family, could impact the upcoming presidential election.
Côte d’Ivoire striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged match-fixing, has received authorization to travel to Canada for his team's World Cup match against Germany. The French league alerted authorities after an unusual amount of bets were placed on Wahi receiving a yellow card in a May game.
Ben Stokes may return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand next week, as an investigation into a nightclub incident progresses. Stokes and Gus Atkinson broke curfew, and while unavailable for the second Test, a path for their return is reportedly clearing.
An Indian national, Navjot Singh (20), has been charged with the murder of Gurbhej Singh (26) in Southall, west London. Singh also faces charges for wounding another man and possessing a knife. He was remanded in custody and will appear at the Old Bailey on June 22.
Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas has had the party whip suspended pending the outcome of a police investigation. Thomas was reportedly arrested by Gloucestershire police on Wednesday night. His party membership is also understood to have been suspended.
Revelations about middlemen agencies exploiting creators on OnlyFans, taking 50% of earnings and pressuring women into explicit content, have prompted calls for parliamentary inquiry. The platform, valued at £3bn, faces scrutiny over its business practices and potential links to sex trafficking.
Kochi police are investigating after workers at Cochin Shipyard discovered a message reading "I Love Pakistan" etched inside a vessel undergoing maintenance. The writing, found on an internal wall about 10 days ago, prompted a complaint from the shipyard, a sensitive naval facility.
Three Amazon employees who advocated for data center regulation in Seattle are now under internal investigation, facing claims they spoke for the company without approval. They allege retaliation for expressing personal political beliefs and have filed a complaint with Seattle's Office for Civil Rights.
Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi will miss the World Cup match against Germany in Toronto due to not obtaining travel authorization. This comes after Wahi was linked to a sports corruption investigation involving unusual betting patterns in a recent Ligue 1 match.
England captain Ben Stokes included in Durham's squad for County Championship match after being cleared to play domestic cricket following a nightclub incident investigation. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson also cleared.
An inquiry into Muckamore Abbey hospital in Northern Ireland revealed widespread abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, including physical harm, over-medication, and systematic bullying. The report made 106 recommendations to prevent recurrence.
