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.
Israel government corruption drops in public perception, Transparency International poll suggests
RSF condemns detention of Chinese reporters following corruption story
Purges, investigations in China’s PLA: Is Xi preparing for war or weakening the army? - opinion
Ukrainian investigators question key peace talk figure in corruption probe
Local media reported that Rustem Umerov was questioned as a witness by anti-corruption investigators, but authorities have not accused him of any wrongdoing.
Senior local authority official detained at Ben-Gurion Airport amid Histadrut corruption probe
Per reports, the official, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, is suspected of election-bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
Netanyahu on witness stand: There were coverage requests, but they were inconsequential
Netanyahu argued that while he focused on creating a more “diverse” media environment, he never refrained from routine conversations with journalists about coverage.
Netanyahu on witness stand: There were coverage requests, but they were inconsequential
Netanyahu questioned on Bezeq ties as bribery probe resumes in court.
Netanyahu trial: Court shortens Monday hearing as scheduling changes continue
The latest change follows several recent adjustments to the trial schedule.
Brazil's Bolsonaro detained over flight risk, damaged ankle monitor
Bolsonaro has been under house arrest for violating measures in a separate case involving allegations of courting US interference to aid in his criminal case.
UK PM Johnson oversaw 'chaotic' response to COVID which led to more deaths, inquiry finds
UK inquiry finds Boris Johnson’s delayed lockdown and chaotic leadership contributed to around an additional 23,000 COVID deaths.
Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder
The public safety secretary also said 20 people were arrested and another 20 "referred for administrative offenses."
Parashat Chayei Sarah: Politics, power, perils of ambition
Politics, the haftarah reminds us, is not inherently corrupt. It becomes corrupt when it forgets that leadership is service, not self-promotion.
Bank Mizrahi CEO gives testimony as part of Histadrut labor federation corruption probe
According to the report, police are examining suspicions that Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David and the owner of a major insurance company sought to install an associate on the board of Bank Yahav.
