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Ayuso Defends Partner Amidst €350,910 Tax Fraud Investigation

Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, defended her partner, Alberto González Amador, in a tense interview, despite his ongoing judicial investigation for allegedly defrauding €350,910 in taxes using false invoices between 2020 and 2021, a sum exceeding the €120,000 threshold for automatic referral ...

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Brother of Libyan Activist Abducted: Suspected Retaliation

Libyan activist Husam El Gomati reported the abduction of his brother, Mohamed, a petroleum engineer, from their Tajoura home on Monday, believing it to be retaliation for his activism exposing Libyan government corruption and officials' presence in Italy.

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Head of Spain's 2030 World Cup Bid Resigns Amid Ranking Scandal

María Tato, head of Spain's 2030 World Cup bid, resigned after altering stadium rankings to favor Anoeta over Vigo, following an EL MUNDO investigation and internal RFEF inquiry.

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Head of Spain's 2030 World Cup Bid Resigns Amid Host City Selection Scandal

Following a scandal involving the selection of host cities for the 2030 World Cup, María Tato, director of Spain's bid, resigned Wednesday. Last-minute changes to the evaluation criteria, revealed in leaked audios, favored San Sebastián over Vigo, despite Vigo initially having a higher score. The ch...

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Prison Governor Charged After Illegally Releasing Inmate and Accepting Bribe

A prison governor, Kerri Pegg, faces charges for misconduct after illegally releasing a drug-dealing inmate, Anthony Saunderson, and accepting a "£12,000 Mercedes car" as a gift; police found Saunderson's DNA at her home.

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Spanish Priest Sentenced for €366,000 Embezzlement

A Spanish priest, Antonio Casado, and his accomplice Miguela D., were sentenced for embezzling €366,027.65 from the Divino Salvador parish in Vejer de la Frontera between 2014 and 2018, via 167 bank transfers, with Casado receiving a 2.5-year prison sentence and Miguela D. a 2-year sentence.

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Huawei Bribery Scandal Exposes Systemic Threat to European Sovereignty

The Huawei bribery scandal, following the Qatargate affair, reveals systemic foreign influence within EU institutions, compromising European digital sovereignty and security by jeopardizing data integrity and potentially undermining democratic processes.

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Mexican Congress Protects Accused Politician Cuauhtémoc Blanco from Prosecution

The Mexican Congress voted against removing the immunity of Cuauhtémoc Blanco, a Morena party member and former governor accused of rape by his half-sister and facing multiple corruption charges, despite opposition from within Morena and accusations of ties to organized crime; the vote was largely s...

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M23 Gains in DRC: Systemic Issues Cripple Congolese Army

Despite a larger Congolese army and increased military spending, the M23 rebel group continues to conquer vast territories in eastern DRC due to systemic corruption, low troop morale, lack of training and equipment within the FARDC, and the support of Rwandan soldiers.

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Macedonian Parliament Postpones Session Amidst Kochani Fire Outrage

The Macedonian parliament postponed its session following a deadly nightclub fire in Kochani, sparking controversy due to perceived avoidance of accountability for widespread corruption and negligence, leaving citizens feeling abandoned by their elected officials.

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Greek Supreme Court Orders Disciplinary Probe into Release of Rhodes Corruption Suspects

Following an anonymous tip-off in June 2024, seven individuals accused of involvement in a Rhodes urban planning corruption ring were released by the investigating judge and prosecutor, despite the discovery of large sums of cash in a suspect's house, prompting the Supreme Court to launch an urgent ...

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Philippine Mayor Jailed: Massive Scam Exposes POGO Industry Corruption

In the Philippines, Bamban's beloved mayor, Alice Guo, is jailed on human trafficking and espionage charges following a police raid revealing a massive online scam operation she allegedly permitted, highlighting systemic issues within the POGO industry.

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