Andy Burnham, the likely next UK prime minister, is reportedly planning to appoint James Purnell as his chief of staff. The appointment is said to be at an advanced stage, with Purnell, a former minister under Tony Blair, expected to take the role if Burnham becomes leader on July 17.
Former Spanish Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos was sentenced to 24 years in prison for rigging public contracts during the Covid pandemic. The ruling increases pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, with opposition demanding his resignation.
The US Justice Department has dropped a $1.8 billion compensation fund plan, criticized as a "slush fund" for Trump allies. Acting AG Todd Blanche announced the decision, a setback for a divisive initiative that faced opposition from Democrats, legal experts, and Republicans.
Donald Trump is reportedly reconsidering a $1.776 billion fund for political allies, established to compensate victims of 'political weaponization' with taxpayer money. The fund has faced significant backlash from both Democrats and Republicans due to concerns of corruption and lack of oversight.
Senate Republicans are meeting to discuss a $1.776 billion settlement fund established to compensate Donald Trump's allies, which has stalled immigration funding legislation. The fund, linked to a lawsuit against the IRS, faces GOP opposition and a temporary court halt, with Trump reportedly reconsidering its future.
Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been summoned to testify in an investigation into a €53 million emergency loan granted to the airline Plus Ultra. The probe adds pressure on current PM Pedro Sanchez.
The Trump administration announced a $1.7 billion fund to compensate political allies allegedly prosecuted unfairly under Biden. This is part of a deal to drop Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns. Critics call it 'corruption' and a 'slush fund'.
The Philippine Supreme Court has given President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 10 days to respond to an urgent petition filed by political allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte, demanding Marcos disclose his state of health. The petition asks the court to force Marcos and his top officials to inform the public about any serious illness and also requests Marcos undergo a hair follicle drug test with results made public. The petitioners cite a constitutional provision requiring public disclosure of the president's health in case of serious illness.
