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Forbidden Stories founder on continuing the work of silenced journalists

French journalist Laurent Richard founded Forbidden Stories in 2017 with a simple mission: to continue the work of journalists who have been assassinated or otherwise silenced. That same year, Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb. The organisation worked to continue her investigations and identify her…

France 24

What happens when the media becomes corruption’s accomplice?

An Austrian investigation has highlighted how interaction between the media and political players can deteriorate into corruption and abuse.

Crikey

Israel election: Exit polls put Netanyahu on brink of comeback with right-wing allies

Israel’s longest-serving premier is on trial on corruption charges, which he denies

The Independent UK

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Ecuador's attorney general detains seven in Petroecuador corruption probe

Ecuador's attorney general has detained seven people, including former officials, as part of an investigation into suspected corruption in state oil company Petroecuador, it said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Operation Aloft update as woman latest to be arrested in corruption probe

Investigation into building and development contracts in Liverpool has resulted in multiple arrests linked to Liverpool City Council

Liverpool Echo

Israeli election: 'A fifth referendum on Netanyahu'

Despite being on trial for corruption charges, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is hoping to make a comeback as Israelis vote in their five election in less than four years. The conservative leader was ousted just 16 months ago by a diverse coalition that united against him but ultimately…

France 24

Israeli Election Hopefuls: A Look at the Main Contenders

Israel's election on Tuesday, the country's fifth since 2019, largely pits familiar faces against one another in a tight race. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, now the opposition leader, is hoping to return to power and replace his main rival, interim Prime Minister Yair Lapid. The election is once again…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Neymar trial concludes after Spain prosecutors drop charges

Neymar’s trial concluded on Monday with the company that accused him of fraud and corruption reducing the prison sentence it sought for the player’s alleged involvement in irregularities related to his transfer from Santos to Barcelona in 2013.

France 24

Lula's third term: From prison to power, can he unite a divided Brazil?

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, better known as Lula, has thanked the people of Brazil for his election victory. It marks a miraculous political comeback for the man who was elected president twice before being sent to prison over a corruption scandal, then released and allowed to stand again. Lula…

France 24

Fighting corruption is fighting fascism

For Trump and allies, says CREW head, the purpose of government "is to attack their enemies and help their friends"

Salon

'Quite possible' Bolsonaro won't accept results of Brazil's presidential election

It was a nail-biting race, but in the end Brazil's former – and now future – left-wing president came out on top. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a highly polarised presidential run-off. The win marks an incredible comeback for Lula, who after spending…

France 24

Netanyahu Pushes Comeback Bid in Tight Israeli Election Race

Israelis vote for the fifth time in four years on Tuesday in an election in which former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comeback bid may depend on a far-right party whose leaders call for those deemed disloyal to Israel to be expelled. Voter exasperation at the deadlock may hurt turnout but…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brazil president Lula's five years under Bolsonaro - from prison time to resurrection

New leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was serving a 12-year corruption sentence, but was freed in 2019 after a supreme court ruling which infuriated followers of the far-right Jair Bolsonaro

Daily Mirror

Lula narrowly wins Brazil’s presidency in stunning comeback

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won election as Brazil’s president in a dramatic comeback for the left-wing politician who was languishing in a jail cell just three years ago on corruption charges.

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National anti-corruption commission could reveal defence secrets — but at a cost

Defence acquisition occurs on a scale far greater and more complex than the usual anti-corruption commission fare.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudani Kicks Off Duties as Iraq PM with Fight Against Corruption

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani kicked off on Friday his duties after his government earned the parliament’s vote of confidence on Thursday. A majority of the 253 lawmakers present voted to appoint 21 ministers, with two posts — the Construction and Housing Ministry and the Environment Ministry — remaining…

AFP

Bolsonaro, Lula on the attack in final debate for Brazil vote

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva repeatedly slammed each other as liars in a final debate Friday night that touched on the economy, corruption and foreign policy only two days before Brazil's run-off elections.

Reuters

Ecuador Energy Minister Xavier Vera resigns amid corruption investigation

Ecuador's energy minister Xavier Vera resigned on Friday amid an investigation into accusations he arranged jobs at state oil company Petroecuador in exchange for bribes.

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Los Angeles Times

LA bribery trial spotlights City Hall corruption in run-up to election

LOS ANGELES — When billionaire Chinese developer Wei Huang burst into the U.S. real estate market 12 years ago, he did it with a bang, buying a downtown L.A. lot where he set out to build a 77-story skyscraper. It was supposed to be the tallest on the West Coast.

The Independent UK

Neymar: Fraud and corruption charges dropped against PSG star

Prosecutors had sought a two-year prison term for Neymar and the payment of a €10million fine

Bangkok Post

Spanish prosecutors drop charges against Neymar

BARCELONA: Prosecutors in Spain on Friday dropped corruption and fraud charges against football star Neymar and others accused in a trial over the Brazilian's 2013 move from Santos to Barcelona.

AFP

Spain prosecutors drop charges against Neymar and others

Barcelona (AFP) - Prosecutors in Spain on Friday dropped corruption and fraud charges against football star Neymar and others accused in a trial over the Brazilian's 2013 move from Santos to Barcelona.

AFP

Spain prosecutors drop charges against Neymar, others

Barcelona (AFP) - Prosecutors in Spain dropped corruption and fraud charges on Friday against football star Neymar and others accused in a trial over the Brazilian's 2013 move from Santos to Barcelona.

ABC News

Tasmanian MP under investigation by corruption watchdog over alleged conflict of interest

Tasmania's corruption watchdog says it is investigating a member of parliament who is alleged to have failed to disclose a conflict of interest while making policy and expenditure decisions.

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ICAC makes rare public statement, reveals Gladys report will be delayed

The commissioner brought in to oversee the corruption watchdog’s probe into ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian will continue as a consultant.

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