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NYC Mayor Adams Faces Bribery Charges, Lawyer's Fees Soar

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is accused of accepting bribes from Turkish officials and businesses, including travel and lodging, during and before his 2021 election campaign; his lawyer charges $3,000/hour.

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Bribery Arrests Exacerbate Vologda Governor's Political Crisis

Russian authorities arrested Vologda region's Deputy Governor Denis Alexeyev and Moscow representative Kirill Bocharov for allegedly taking a $1.1 million bribe from a timber company; this event is linked to a wider conflict between Governor Georgy Filimonov and Severstal, with over 20,000 people pe...

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Trump Intervenes in Musk's DOGE Mass Firing Initiative

President Trump intervened after internal disagreements arose concerning Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) mass federal employee firing initiative; newly appointed Trump cabinet officials defied Musk's order, leading to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issuing guidance...

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Melbourne Water Faces Corruption Allegations After Sewer Collapse Discovery

UAM Tec, a surveying firm working on Melbourne's $206 million Hobsons Bay Main drain repair project, discovered hundreds of collapsed bricks in a sewer carrying 191 million liters of sewage daily and was subsequently dismissed from the project, leading to a legal dispute and a corruption complaint.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Luceño Denies Knowledge of Commission in Madrid City Council Mask Deal

Alberto Luceño, business partner of Luis Medina, testified in court that he did not know the amount he would receive for managing the sale of medical supplies to the Madrid City Council at the beginning of the pandemic; the council purchased medical supplies at inflated prices, with the accused rece...

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36% Bias Score

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Sheinbaum Faces Accusations of Ties to "El Mayo" Zambada's Lawyers

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and her Morena party are facing accusations of ties to lawyers representing drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, after photos emerged showing her with them. The opposition PAN party alleges hypocrisy, pointing to a past award given to one of the lawyers by a PAN me...

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48% Bias Score

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Mass Resignations Expose Swiss Defense Crisis Amidst Corruption Scandal

Amidst Europe's greatest security crisis since WWII, Switzerland faces a mass exodus from its top defense and security posts following a corruption scandal at Ruag, prompting calls for a parliamentary inquiry and revealing critical military capability gaps, while simultaneously increasing military s...

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Tax Fraud Allegations Against Boyfriend of Madrid President

A Madrid tax inspector will testify against Alberto González Amador, boyfriend of Madrid's president, for allegedly using 15 false invoices totaling €1.7 million to avoid paying €350,000 in taxes, triggering a larger political controversy.

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48% Bias Score

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Pertamina Fuel Procurement Scandal: Allegations of Corruption and Price Manipulation

An investigation into Pertamina reveals alleged manipulation in the procurement of RON 90 and RON 92 fuels between 2018-2023, leading to higher costs for the state and potential consumer deception; Pertamina denies fuel adulteration but admits to irregularities in fuel imports.

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40% Bias Score

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New Jersey Judge Dismisses Racketeering Charges Against George Norcross

A New Jersey judge dismissed racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George Norcross on Wednesday, ruling that alleged threats to a developer did not constitute extortion or criminal coercion. The state attorney general plans to appeal.

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Porsche's Secret Salzburg Tunnel Sparks Outrage

Wolfgang Porsche is building a 500-meter private car tunnel to his Salzburg villa, a project approved in February 2024 by the then-mayor, causing controversy due to its cost, secrecy, and potential conflict of interest.

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56% Bias Score

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Public Backlash Forces Valencia President to Change Public Appearance Strategy

President Carlos Mazón of Valencia is facing widespread public backlash, including protests and insults, forcing him to shift his public appearances from Valencia to Madrid due to the strong negative reaction from citizens.

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40% Bias Score

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