Corruption

Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties

Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland has been charged with gross corruption following an investigation into his alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the New York Times.

Thorbjorn Jagland speaks during a news conference after a Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Nicosia, Cyprus May 19, 2017.
 Knesset building illuminates in colors of US flag in honor of Trump's strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, June 22, 2025.

Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests

Police stand guard ahead of the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron at the University of Sichuan for a meeting with students in Chengdu, in southwestern China's Sichuan province on December 5, 2025.

RSF condemns detention of Chinese reporters following corruption story

Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia attends the second plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 8, 2025.

Purges, investigations in China’s PLA: Is Xi preparing for war or weakening the army? - opinion


Netanyahu testimony day two: Don’t accuse me when others said they acted on my behalf

PM argues that his wife, middleman tried to influence Walla on their own.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court during his testimony in the trial against him, December 10, 2024

What happened on day one of Netanyahu's testimony?

PM refutes claims he received illegal gifts • MKs decry "unjust proceedings" • Netanyahu criticizes Obama's policy on Iran

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana at the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 10, 2024.

All the key characters in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial - explainer

The defense is to open its case around four-and-a-half years after the prosecution opened its case and seven years after the investigations started.

 Cast of key characters in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial.

Defendant No.1: Netanyahu must show leadership by confronting allegations - editorial

Netanyahu’s trial risks diverting attention from these pressing matters, as evidenced by recent courtroom tensions and legal wrangling that have dominated headlines.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses nation at press conference, December 9, 2024.

Cleaning up corruption, here too Israelis await Netanyahu’s opportunity - opinion

It’s about planning for a brighter future for Israel, starting with faith in Israel’s democracy. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give a speech ahead of a cabinet meeting on December 3, 2024

Israel feels like it's falling apart - to move forward, accountability must be taken - opinion

For Israel to move forward, it must confront challenges head-on. Accountability is not optional - it is a prerequisite for progress.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu steps outside his office in the Knesset last month. This coming week, Israelis will witness something unprecedented – a sitting prime minister will take the stand in a corruption trial where he faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

IPS chief suspected of warning police cmdr. of ongoing covert investigation

Yaakobi is under investigation for fraud and obstruction of justice.

 Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on November 20, 2024.

Knesset advances bill giving near-total criminal immunity to Israeli lawmakers

The attorney general’s office wrote in a legal opinion in November that the bill proposal “gives almost decisive weight to the freedom of action of Knesset members."

The Knesset plenum on July 24, 2024.

Police question Netanyahu's spokesperson concerning classified document leak

This is just part of a slew of investigations launched into the Prime Minister's Office in the last few weeks.

 Yonatan Urich, adviser of Leader of the Opposition and head of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference of Leader of the Opposition and head of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

What Eric Adams’ Jewish supporters and critics are saying after his indictment

Adams has declared his innocence and remained defiant after news broke that he had been indicted for crimes including bribery and fraud.

 New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks to Jewish college students at City Hall, Sept. 23, 2024.