Worst World Cup ever? That's a high bar It's a grotesque festival of consumerism and corruption, with echoes of the 1936 Olympics — and it's here Salon · Jun 11
Kerala HC orders independent re-evaluation of Sabarimala ghee sale The Kerala High Court has ordered a fresh probe into alleged fund misappropriation by Travancore Devaswom Board employees. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the initial report, finding it minimized the loss to the Board. A senior officer will now re-evaluate the case to determine if corruption charges apply. The Economic Times · Jun 11
How to unlock Oblation: Bloodline secret Exotic mission and get Cull’s Shadow in Destiny 2 It's not tied to any quest. Dot Esports · Jun 10
Hungary submits revised EU recovery plan as MEPs demand transparency over €16.4bn in frozen funds Hungary has submitted its revised Recovery and Resilience Plan to unlock billions of frozen EU funds, but MEPs are keen to make sure the post-Orbán disbursement can be properly scrutinised. Euronews · Jun 10
People's Party submits complaint over chat leak The main opposition People's Party has petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate allegations that a senior Interior Ministry official used a Line chat group to instruct subordinates to support candidates from the Bhumjaithai Party during the Feb 8 election campaign. Bangkok Post · Jun 9
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray hits out at TMC after resignation, cites RG Kar case, corruption concerns as 'turning point' Former Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party. He stated his decision was guided by inner conscience and a series of incidents. Ray cited major governance failures and scandals as reasons for his exit. He also alleged widespread corruption within the party.… The Economic Times · Jun 9
Former prosecutor faces bribery investigation A former director-general-level prosecutor has been formally accused of offering a bribe and falsely invoking the names of senior police officers to interfere with a high-profile corruption case in Chiang Mai. Bangkok Post · Jun 8
‘Not Only’—Real Madrid President Eyes Unprecedented Sanctions Against Barcelona Florentino Pérez is determined to keep the pressure on his rivals after winning re-election. Sports Illustrated · Jun 8
CBI files FIR in Rs 397-crore transformer 'scam' in Tamil Nadu The CBI has filed a case concerning a Rs 397 crore scam in Tamil Nadu. This involves the procurement of transformers between 2021 and 2023. Officials and private individuals are named in the FIR. The agency is investigating alleged corruption and losses to the government exchequer. The Economic Times · Jun 8
Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's resignation Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepted the resignation of TMC member Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. His seat from West Bengal is now vacant. Ray stated he resigned in principle from the party due to rampant corruption. This development follows a rebellion within the party's legislature wing in West Bengal. The… The Economic Times · Jun 8
'Deeply Corrupt': Military Veteran Files Suit to Stop Trump's White House UFC Fight A veteran and political organiser filed a lawsuit to stop Trump's White House UFC event, alleging corruption and misuse of national monuments for private gain. International Business Times UK · Jun 7
Meet Dhiman Chakma: IAS officer suspended in Rs 10 lakh bribery case, now reinstated by Odisha govt Odisha has reinstated 2021-batch IAS officer Dhiman Chakma. He was arrested in June 2025 for allegedly accepting a bribe. Chakma now serves as Deputy Secretary in the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. This decision follows his suspension and subsequent bail. The reinstatement has generated significant discussion online. The corruption case… The Economic Times · Jun 7
How the Talarico-Paxton race could play out Talarico links the affordability crisis with corruption, while Paxton frames the Democrat as out of touch. Axios · Jun 7
Tamil Nadu: Over 300 AIADMK members join TVK, extend support to ruling party Over 300 AIADMK members, including former ministers and MLAs, joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) citing inability to serve the public under AIADMK leadership. Senior leaders expressed belief in Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's ideals and commitment to a corruption-free Tamil Nadu, anticipating further defections. The Economic Times · Jun 6
Bangkok Post · Jun 6 BMA corruption claims spice up governor campaign The election campaign for Bangkok governor heated up on Saturday after Economic Party leader Kris Potranan alleged systemic corruption within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
France 24 · Jun 6 Pope Leo visits Spain to highlight migration, meet victims of sexual abuse by clergy Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on Saturday for a seven-day trip focused in part on migration, including a visit to the Canary Islands where he will honour thousands of migrants who died trying to reach Europe. Leo is also scheduled to meet with victims of sex abuse by Catholic…
The Conversation · Jun 5 Pedro Sánchez: how a string of corruption allegations could make Spain’s Socialist party a threat to its own coalition In recent months, corruption allegations have increasingly surrounded figures close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, from his wife and brother to former senior officials of his party and even former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.
Salon · Jun 5 Dems call Don Jr.-linked deal corruption Democrats want answers after the White House initiated a $620M loan to a firm tied to Donald Trump Jr.
AAP · Jun 5 FED:University head stands aside over corruption probe The chancellor of University of Wollongong will stand aside from his position as a corruption watchdog investigates potential conflicts of interest.
AAP · Jun 5 University head stands aside over corruption probe The chancellor of University of Wollongong will stand aside from his position as a corruption watchdog investigates potential conflicts of interest.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5 Divine intervention: why Pope Leo visit could be a godsend for Pedro Sánchez Pontiff’s resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegations
The Conversation · Jun 4 Climate finance for Mauritius needs good management: report finds gaps Mauritius is a small African island where natural disasters like floods, cyclones and other extreme weather events have become frequent and intense. They are expected regularly.
Bored Panda · Jun 4 56 Truly Captivating Local Newspaper Headlines That Are So Ridiculous (New Pics) What’s worthy of the front page? A government corruption scandal? An unexpected ending to a much-anticipated sports match? Or the daily horoscope? A little bit of each, perhaps. But sometimes all it takes is one very irritated person to steal the headlines. The Facebook group ‘Angry People in Local Newspapers’…
The Economic Times · Jun 4 'Political hack with zero integrity: Congress pushes for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation The Congress party has accused the Modi government of pushing a political agenda with the CBSE's three-language formula. They claim the move disrupts academic calendars and student futures. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is called a "political hack" who must resign. This follows recent controversies surrounding the CBSE's on-screen marking system…
AAP · Jun 4 QLD:Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco A review has uncovered a $400 million hole in a state police budget with funds meant for frontline diverted elsewhere, triggering a corruption watchdog probe.