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Pedro Sánchez's Wife Barred From Leaving Spain as Corruption Case Heads to Trial

A Spanish court has ordered Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, to surrender her passport and barred her from leaving the country.

International Business Times

Spanish PM’s former right-hand man jailed for 24 years for corruption

José Luis Ábalos found to have taken bribes on Covid-era public contracts in damaging blow to Pedro Sánchez

The Guardian - UK

Best proverb of the day: 'Heaven has a road, but no one travels it; Hell has...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on human nature, free will, suffering, corruption, enlightenment, righteousness, unchecked emotions, greed and ignorance

Best proverb of the day highlights a Chinese saying that explains how people often avoid the path of honesty while choosing actions that create suffering. The proverb talks about human nature, free will, greed, ignorance, corruption, righteousness and enlightenment. Its message remains useful because it reminds people that daily choices…

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Spain’s former transport minister jailed for 24 years in corruption case

This trial is one of several graft cases involving the entourage of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

The Independent UK

Anatomy of a fall: Keir Starmer, from election landslide to precipitous descent

Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeffrey Epstein, a…

France 24

Spain's Supreme Court jails former socialist minister for 24 years in COVID corruption case

A major blow to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced former socialist minister and close Sánchez ally José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison in a corruption case linked to COVID-19 mask contracts.

Euronews

NSW:'Loyalty, perhaps favouritism': probe into uni nepotism

A state's corruption watchdog is examining nepotism allegations at a university, including that jobs were handed to mates despite glaring conflicts of interest.

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'Loyalty, perhaps favouritism': probe into uni nepotism

A state's corruption watchdog is examining nepotism allegations at a university, including that jobs were handed to mates despite glaring conflicts of interest.

AAP

Can Africa survive the global aid squeeze? Yes, but it will take financial discipline

Africa faces declining aid, rising debt, climate pressure and a weakening global order. Official development assistance, the technical term for foreign aid, fell by 23.1% in 2025, the largest annual contraction on record. It’s projected to decline by a further 5.8% in 2026, before accounting for strain from the current…

The Conversation

Mayor accused of staging her kidnapping to cover up $2M embezzlement. Ironically, her party calls ‘combating corruption’ one of its primary pillars

Nápoles claims that the accusations are politically motivated.

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Wife of Spanish PM Pedro Pedro Sánchez has passport revoked as court orders corruption trial

The case is one of several corruption affairs that have embroiled the Socialist leader’s family and former allies, threatening to topple his minority coalition government.

Euronews

Spanish PM’s wife to stand trial on corruption charges and banned from leaving country

Begoña Gómez has also been banned from leaving the country as her husband, Pedro Sánchez, says the case is politically motivated

The Guardian - UK

Bengal broke free of its shackles, return of state's glory has begun: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared West Bengal has "broken free from its shackles" and is on a new development path, citing visible change and a "new freshness" post-elections. He highlighted accelerated border fencing and action against corruption. Modi also paid tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee's role during Partition and stressed…

The Economic Times

Spanish PM's wife ordered to stand corruption trial; barred from leaving country

A Spanish court has ordered Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to stand trial by jury on corruption-related charges and barred her from leaving Spain.

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Court bans Spanish PM's wife from leaving country

A Spanish court has ordered the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Begona Gomez, to stand trial by jury for corruption and banned her from leaving the country, according to a court order released Saturday. The court said "instructions shall be issued to all border posts and civilian and military…

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From ‘Maunmohan’ to ‘Maunendra’: Modi’s ‘strategic’ silence’ as Trump walks over India

In 2012, when he was still the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi mocked the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as “Maunmohan” Singh, accusing him of being silent on the issues of the day, including the serious corruption charges against the UPA government.

The Independent UK

Trump’s Iran deal, corruption trial and elections: Will Netanyahu survive his perfect storm?

The Israeli prime minister promised a historic victory over Iran, now many say he has been defeated

The Times of India

US DOJ probes Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's links to Wall Street banks: Report

The US Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as part of a broader probe into alleged money laundering and corruption.

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Graft probe into Spanish ex-PM Zapatero expanded to daughters and secretary, court says

The former premier defended his innocence during a three-hour hearing before Calama on Wednesday, becoming the first former or serving Spanish head of government to declare as a suspect in a corruption investigation.

The Economic Times

New BJP govt in West Bengal taking action against criminals, illegal foreigners; will end 'threat culture': Guv R N Ravi

West Bengal's new BJP government is taking firm action against anti-social elements and illegal foreigners. Governor R N Ravi stated the administration is committed to ending corruption syndicates and a 'threat culture'. The government prioritizes law and order, border security, and industrial growth. Transparent governance and zero tolerance for atrocities…

International Business Times UK

China's Fortune Teller Purge: Xi Targets Officials Who Seek Psychic Advice

Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign in China has evolved to target political loyalty and personal conduct, punishing nearly one million officials in 2025 for various offences.

Inverse

35 Years Later, One Mind-Blowing Star Trek Twist Remains Awesome

In 1991, the Season 4 finale of 'The Next Generation' was a bigger deal than you might remember.

The Economic Times

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power is weakening. Facing corruption charges and criticism over security lapses, he now confronts voters' judgment on his handling of recent conflicts and Israel's U.S. alliance. Despite opinion polls suggesting a loss, Netanyahu's political resilience remains a factor. His legacy is increasingly debated as the region's…

The Independent UK

Spain's former PM Zapatero faces questioning by judge in corruption probe

Spain’s former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is appearing before a judge to answer questions related to his alleged role in a government airline bailout and his possession of valuable jewelry discovered by a police raid

The Economic Times

RJD holds protests against Bihar govt's 'failed' policies, 'rising' crimes, inflation, unemployment

RJD workers demonstrated across Bihar on Wednesday. They protested against the NDA government's policies. Issues like deteriorating law and order, rising unemployment, and inflation were highlighted. Party activists demanded the Chief Minister's resignation. They also accused the government of corruption and alleged crimes against women were increasing.

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