Allegations of aggressive and intimidating police conduct during a drug operation at Sydney's LGBTQIA+ venues on Oxford Street will be reviewed by the law enforcement watchdog. Patrons reported feeling humiliated and traumatized by the police presence and search tactics.
Australia's health watchdog, Ahpra, has adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, drawing praise from Jewish groups but criticism from the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, which fears it will stifle criticism of Israel's actions.
The UK's Bar Standards Board has suspended ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan over allegations of sexual misconduct. This follows a similar suspension by the ICC itself and comes amid Khan's pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
John Edwards, the UK's Information Commissioner, has resigned from his post due to inappropriate humour and poor judgment. His departure follows an investigation by the ICO and amid criticism from campaign groups over the watchdog's handling of data complaints.
John Edwards, the UK's Information Commissioner, has resigned from his post, citing poor judgment and inappropriate humor. His departure follows an ICO investigation and increased scrutiny over the watchdog's handling of data protection complaints.
President Lee Jae Myung called for a fundamental reform of the National Election Commission (NEC), suggesting a constitutional amendment if necessary, following serious flaws in its handling of recent local elections. He cited the NEC's independent status as a barrier to oversight and proposed changes to how its leadership is chosen. Lee also addressed ongoing protests and potential Cabinet reshuffles.
President Lee Jae Myung proposed a constitutional amendment to reform the National Election Commission (NEC) due to serious flaws in its handling of recent local elections, including insufficient ballot papers. He cited the NEC's independent status as a barrier to legal oversight.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is accused of being unfit to run a charity by the Charity Commission, which claims she "completely abdicated" her responsibilities as a trustee of her defunct Fashion for Relief project. Campbell is challenging a five-year ban, with her lawyers arguing she was a victim of fraud.
A national passenger survey reveals less than half of Great Britain's rail commuters believe their train fare offers value for money. CrossCountry passengers reported the lowest satisfaction, particularly regarding delay management, despite overall journey numbers reaching a record high.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has closed its investigation into Drax over concerns about misleading statements regarding its wood pellet sourcing. After a 10-month review, the FCA found no evidence to justify further action, though Drax previously paid £25m to a redress scheme over reporting failures.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has closed its investigation into Drax over concerns about the sourcing of wood pellets for its biomass power station. The FCA found no evidence to justify further action after reviewing thousands of pages.
South Korea's trade watchdog will impose antidumping tariffs of 4.93%-8.41% on Thai seamless copper pipes, citing damage to the domestic industry. Provisional duties have been in place since March.
Former Parramatta council CEO Gail Connolly conceded key points to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) during seven days of questioning. She admitted to undermining a hiring process and lying to the Lord Mayor, while denying other allegations of corruption related to the 'Pink Ladies' network.
South Korea's financial watchdog warned retail investors of potential losses due to extreme volatility in newly introduced single-stock leveraged ETFs. The underlying assets, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, are experiencing increased volatility driven by an AI rally, amplifying risks for these ETFs.
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) rejected corrective measures proposed by food delivery platforms Woowa Brothers (Baedal Minjok) and Coupang (Coupang Eats). The FTC deemed the proposals insufficient to address allegations of market dominance abuse against restaurants and consumers, opting against a consent decree.
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has formally cautioned a former healthcare worker at The London Clinic for deliberately misusing the Princess of Wales's private medical records and offering to disclose them for financial gain. The investigation followed a breach reported in March 2024.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has mandated Google to enhance transparency in its search rankings, requiring objective criteria, clearer complaint processes, and data portability for users. These measures aim to address Google's market dominance and benefit UK businesses and consumers.
Kee Wah Bakery in Hong Kong suffered a ransomware attack on its internal network, potentially exposing employee, customer, and business partner data. The privacy watchdog is investigating the risk of a data leak, while the bakery engages cybersecurity experts.
Armenia and the US will conduct joint military drills, Eagle Partner, in Armenia from June 17-25. The exercises are part of preparations for international peacekeeping missions.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Associated British Foods' (ABF) £75m acquisition of Hovis. The CMA concluded the deal poses no competition concerns, as Allied Bakeries (AB), ABF's bakery arm, would likely exit the UK market if the takeover failed.
Hong Kong's privacy watchdog has launched the Hong Kong International Data Privacy Academy to train privacy professionals and align with the city's goal of becoming an international talent hub. The academy will offer seminars, workshops, and expert dialogues, addressing AI and new technology challenges.
NSW police watchdog found an inadequate response after officers failed to exit their cars at a reported assault scene where Lindy Lucena was later found dead. While no misconduct was found, systemic issues and procedural delays contributed to the delayed response.
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog has charged Lau Mun-cheung, former head of the Chinese University Medical Centre's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, with fraud. He is accused of falsely claiming to have provided services to patients to obtain fees from the university.
KPMG has been hit with a three-month freeze on new federal government contracts in Australia due to a whistleblower scandal. The Greens have referred the company to the anti-corruption watchdog over allegations of misusing confidential client information.
