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Ukraine suspends justice Minister over corruption probe in energy sector

Ukraine’s Justice Minister, German Galushchenko, has been suspended from his duties amid a major corruption investigation into the nation’s energy sector, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko announced Wednesday on X. Anti-corruption bodies said Monday that......

Algerian Red Crescent whistleblowers face harsh consequences for exposing corruption

Two former officials of the Algerian Red Crescent, Yacine Benchattah and Hadjer Zitouni, have reignited debate in Algeria over the protection of whistleblowers and human rights. The pair, who were convicted in 2024 for allegedly spreading false information, claim they were subjected to......

Argentina opens new corruption trial against former President Cristina Kirchner

Former Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returned to court on Thursday to face a new corruption trial, adding to a series of legal challenges that have marked the decline of one of Argentina’s most powerful political figures of the past two decades. The 72-year-old ex-leader,......

The Caso Koldo corruption scandal and its impact on Spain's government

The Caso Koldo, also known as the Ábalos Case, is a major ongoing corruption investigation that has deeply shaken Spain’s political scene since early 2024. The case centers on former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos......

Spanish prime minister defends government amid corruption scandal

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced a combative Senate session on Thursday as he responded to allegations tied to a major corruption investigation that has shaken his minority left-wing government. The controversy centers on claims of illicit kickbacks from public contracts for medical......

Spain: New request for jury trial against the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez

A Spanish judge has once again requested that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, be sent before a popular jury, this time in connection with additional cases of alleged corruption and influence peddling. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, who has been leading the investigation......

Argentina’s president Milei targeted with projectiles but unharmed

Argentine President Javier Milei was attacked with stones and bottles on Wednesday during a political tour in the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Security forces swiftly evacuated him from the scene, and he was reported unharmed, according to the presidential spokesperson. The incident occurred while Milei......

Spanish prime minister’s wife to stand trial over alleged misuse of public funds

Spanish judge Juan Carlos Peinado, in charge of the investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has closed his inquiry and requested that the case be brought before a popular jury. The decision, revealed Wednesday in a judicial document seen by AFP, is......

At least 72 dead in violent protests in Nepal, Government confirms

At least 72 people have died this week during violent demonstrations against corruption in Nepal, the new interim government reported on Sunday, raising the previous casualty count. The newly appointed Chief Secretary of the provisional government, Eaknarayan Aryal, stated in an official communiqué......