An appellate court upheld acquittals for former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon and former Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Hong-hee over an alleged cover-up of the 2020 murder of a South Korean fisheries official by North Korea. The court ruled their actions did not constitute drafting false public documents.
An appellate court upheld acquittals for former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon and former Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Hong-hee over an alleged cover-up of the 2020 murder of a South Korean fisheries official by North Korea. The court found they did not draft false public documents.
President Lee Jae-myung has ordered the cabinet to thoroughly investigate the death of a female firefighter, including allegations of forced drinking and the suppression of a family's request for an internal investigation. The probe will be conducted by the Office for Government Policy Coordination, not the Fire Department.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te criticized China for not acknowledging the Tiananmen Square Massacre. He urged China to face its history and begin dialogue. China does not commemorate the 1989 events, while commemorations are held in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has killed at least 82 people. The death toll surged dramatically after President Xi Jinping ordered a thorough investigation, raising suspicions of an initial cover-up by local authorities regarding the number of people underground.
New Mexico is investigating Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch for alleged abuse and potential cover-ups. A Truth Commission, led by Rep. Andrea Romero, is examining systemic issues and seeking justice for survivors, with a report due July 31.
Ministers are accused of a cover-up after admitting to withholding information on Peter Mandelson's appointment as Washington ambassador from a parliamentary committee. MPs criticize the delay in publishing documents, fearing it's to avoid pre-election scrutiny.
Navnidhi Sharma, father of Twisha Sharma found dead at her in-laws', demands a fresh post-mortem at AIIMS-Delhi, alleging a cover-up and rejecting drug claims. He accuses his son-in-law of being a drug addict and criticizes anticipatory bail for the mother-in-law.
Indian police are increasingly encountering murder suspects who allegedly draw inspiration from crime thrillers for their cover-ups. Recent cases across multiple states reveal accused individuals attempting to hide bodies, destroy evidence, and mislead investigations using tactics seemingly borrowed from popular films and series, highlighting a disturbing trend.
Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...
Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...
Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chiefIOC recommends lifting of ban on Belarusians competingRussia’s return to international sport has been delayed following allegations that its head of anti-doping was involved in covering up drug test results at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.While the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday that athletes from Belarus should now be free to compete under their own flag and anthem, it admitted it still had “concern” over Russia. Continue reading...
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Candace Owens shared alleged messages from Charlie Kirk claiming he feared for his life before his death. In the texts, Kirk spoke about being “wiped out” and said, “Anyway, I am not sure if I will live to see the end of this revolution.” Owens expressed regret for dismissing his concerns and hinted at a possible cover-up, though she provided no verified evidence to support the claim.
No 10 deploys full weight to block parliamentary inquiry bid as MPs warn PM running out of political capitalKeir Starmer has seen off a major Labour rebellion over a bid to force a parliamentary investigation into his appointment of Peter Mandelson, but many of his own MPs warned he was running out of political capital.After Downing Street deployed its full weight to force Labour MPs to block a referral to the privileges committee over the scandal, some angrily accused Starmer of leaving them facing accusations of a “cover-up”. Continue reading...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer survived an opposition attempt to refer him to the privileges committee over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, after the government deployed whips to secure Labour MP support. The vote, tabled by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, failed 335 to 223. Badenoch accused Starmer of appointing Mandelson before security vetting was complete and forcing MPs to exonerate him before facts were tested. The controversy stems from revelations that Foreign Office officials overruled UK Security Vetting's recommendation to deny Mandelson clearance.
A Japanese firefighter sergeant faced suspension for forcing colleagues to play handmade board games during duty hours for six months. What he called team-building was deemed coercive, especially after reports of pressure. The incident, involving falsified logs and a cover-up attempt, highlights workplace power dynamics and blurred boundaries, leading to disciplinary action for multiple personnel.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle earlier confirmed that MPs will decide whether to let inquiry into Keir Starmer’s statements over Peter Mandelson proceedDowning Street has said that the UK is “in a good position” to handle the global supply problems caused by the Iran war not being resolved.Speaking at the morning lobby briefing, the PM’s spokesperson said:We remain focused on a long-term, permanent solution to the crisis. As a result of the forward-planning, the government undertook over the past few months, the UK is in a good position.We’re ramping up planning for all different potential impacts on the UK economy and consumers, and that means focusing on a live monitoring of stock levels and what plans are in place for addressing supply chain disruption.Even Boris Johnson didn’t block his MPs voting for scrutiny. Labour MPs must be given a free vote on any motion to refer Starmer to the privileges committee, not forced into being accomplices to a cover-up.If Keir Starmer has misled the House and the public, he must be held to the same standard that we should expect of any prime minister. Continue reading...
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has confirmed MPs will debate a Tory motion tomorrow calling for the privileges committee to investigate whether Keir Starmer misled parliament about the Peter Mandelson vetting process. Former PM Gordon Brown has urged Labour MPs to support Starmer, with the government working to defeat the motion backed by a three-line whip. The debate follows publication of a cabinet office memo stating appropriate processes were followed in Mandelson's appointment. Meanwhile, progress is reported in the Birmingham bin strike, with a settlement now within sight.
Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle has confirmed MPs will debate and vote tomorrow on Kemi Badenoch's motion to refer Keir Starmer to the privileges committee over claims the PM misled parliament about Peter Mandelson's appointment as Washington ambassador. Hoyle received letters from various MPs including the opposition leader and, after taking advice, decided to let MPs decide. Badenoch claims the case against Starmer is 'overwhelming' and that he appointed a 'national security risk.' Downing Street called it a 'desperate political stunt' the week before local elections.
Kemi Badenoch urges Labour MPs to support an inquiry into Keir Starmer's conduct, while John Swinney states the SNP will hold an independence referendum vote if they win the Holyrood election.
Meeting could coincide with possible Commons debate on claims he lied to MPs about Mandelson’s vettingDowning Street has said that the UK is “in a good position” to handle the global supply problems caused by the Iran war not being resolved.Speaking at the morning lobby briefing, the PM’s spokesperson said:We remain focused on a long-term, permanent solution to the crisis. As a result of the forward-planning, the government undertook over the past few months, the UK is in a good position.We’re ramping up planning for all different potential impacts on the UK economy and consumers, and that means focusing on a live monitoring of stock levels and what plans are in place for addressing supply chain disruption.Even Boris Johnson didn’t block his MPs voting for scrutiny. Labour MPs must be given a free vote on any motion to refer Starmer to the privileges committee, not forced into being accomplices to a cover-up.If Keir Starmer has misled the House and the public, he must be held to the same standard that we should expect of any prime minister. Continue reading...
A video projection protest displayed on the Washington Hilton Hotel featured archival footage of Trump with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, criticizing Trump's handling of the Epstein files. The protest occurred a day before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with the message accusing Trump of a cover-up and noting that hundreds of pages of Epstein documents have been redacted.
Olly Robbins, sacked as Foreign Office's top civil servant last week, confirmed that senior officials debated whether to withhold Peter Mandelson's sensitive vetting documents from parliament. Robbins told the Intelligence and Security Committee that officials in multiple departments discussed whether the document revealing UK Security Vetting's advice against granting Mandelson clearance should be shared with parliament. The admission raises questions about whether Chief Secretary Darren Jones misled the public when he denied the Guardian's report. Lord Beamish, chair of the ISC, said any attempt to withhold documents was viewed dimly.
