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Controversial Escape of Illegal Miner Leader Roils South African Politics
South Africa's political landscape is roiled by a controversy surrounding the escape of a suspected leader of 1,907 illegal miners rescued from a mine, with a prominent politician calling for their execution.
Controversial Escape of Illegal Miner Leader Roils South African Politics
South Africa's political landscape is roiled by a controversy surrounding the escape of a suspected leader of 1,907 illegal miners rescued from a mine, with a prominent politician calling for their execution.
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60% Bias Score
€200 Million Hydrocarbon VAT Fraud Leads to Arrests, Seizure of Luxury Goods
Spanish authorities arrested businessman Claudio Rivas and Víctor de Aldama in October for their alleged involvement in a €200 million VAT fraud scheme in the hydrocarbon sector, seizing nearly €24,000 in cash and luxury watches from Rivas; the investigation links them to former Minister José Luis Á...
€200 Million Hydrocarbon VAT Fraud Leads to Arrests, Seizure of Luxury Goods
Spanish authorities arrested businessman Claudio Rivas and Víctor de Aldama in October for their alleged involvement in a €200 million VAT fraud scheme in the hydrocarbon sector, seizing nearly €24,000 in cash and luxury watches from Rivas; the investigation links them to former Minister José Luis Á...
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52% Bias Score
Veteran Diplomat Beaten to Death: Lenient Sentence Sparks Outrage
73-year-old veteran Russian diplomat Alexander Nikolaev was beaten to death on June 17, 2023, in the Tver region by Alexander Konopeлько, a local influential figure; the initial murder charge was reduced to involuntary manslaughter, resulting in a lenient one-year sentence for Konopeлько.
Veteran Diplomat Beaten to Death: Lenient Sentence Sparks Outrage
73-year-old veteran Russian diplomat Alexander Nikolaev was beaten to death on June 17, 2023, in the Tver region by Alexander Konopeлько, a local influential figure; the initial murder charge was reduced to involuntary manslaughter, resulting in a lenient one-year sentence for Konopeлько.
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60% Bias Score
Former MEP Maria Arena Charged in Qatargate Scandal
Former European Parliament member Maria Arena faces charges of belonging to a criminal organization in the ongoing Qatargate scandal, following reports in La Libre newspaper and a statement by a Belgian federal prosecutor to Euronews; the case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering ...
Former MEP Maria Arena Charged in Qatargate Scandal
Former European Parliament member Maria Arena faces charges of belonging to a criminal organization in the ongoing Qatargate scandal, following reports in La Libre newspaper and a statement by a Belgian federal prosecutor to Euronews; the case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering ...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Attorney General Investigated for Leaked Email
A Supreme Court judge is investigating Spain's Attorney General for allegedly leaking an email where Alberto González Amador's lawyer admitted to tax fraud and proposed a plea bargain; the information reached several media outlets, including EL PAÍS, 31 hours before the Attorney General's request.
Spanish Attorney General Investigated for Leaked Email
A Supreme Court judge is investigating Spain's Attorney General for allegedly leaking an email where Alberto González Amador's lawyer admitted to tax fraud and proposed a plea bargain; the information reached several media outlets, including EL PAÍS, 31 hours before the Attorney General's request.
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52% Bias Score
Oakland Mayor, Partner, and Businessmen Indicted on Bribery Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and businessmen Andy and David Duong were indicted on Friday for bribery, conspiracy, and fraud, allegedly funneling city business for personal gain, including a $75,000 attack mailer and a $300,000 no-show job.
Oakland Mayor, Partner, and Businessmen Indicted on Bribery Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and businessmen Andy and David Duong were indicted on Friday for bribery, conspiracy, and fraud, allegedly funneling city business for personal gain, including a $75,000 attack mailer and a $300,000 no-show job.
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52% Bias Score
Karachi Affair: Appeals Court Acquits Balladur's Campaign Manager, Others Convicted
The Paris appeals court acquitted Nicolas Bazire in the Karachi affair's financial aspect on January 21, 2025, overturning a prior conviction linking arms deal commissions to Edouard Balladur's 1995 presidential campaign; however, five others were convicted, with Ziad Takieddine receiving a five-yea...
Karachi Affair: Appeals Court Acquits Balladur's Campaign Manager, Others Convicted
The Paris appeals court acquitted Nicolas Bazire in the Karachi affair's financial aspect on January 21, 2025, overturning a prior conviction linking arms deal commissions to Edouard Balladur's 1995 presidential campaign; however, five others were convicted, with Ziad Takieddine receiving a five-yea...
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32% Bias Score
Turkey: 100 Million TL Embezzlement from Bankrupt Insurance Company Results in Arrests
Eleven individuals were arrested in a three-province operation in Turkey for allegedly embezzling 100 million TL from a bankrupt insurance company, with five suspects jailed and six released under judicial control.
Turkey: 100 Million TL Embezzlement from Bankrupt Insurance Company Results in Arrests
Eleven individuals were arrested in a three-province operation in Turkey for allegedly embezzling 100 million TL from a bankrupt insurance company, with five suspects jailed and six released under judicial control.
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48% Bias Score
Armenian Anti-Corruption Body Head Position Remains Vacant
Rafael Yeritsyan, an National Security Service employee, failed to become head of Armenia's anti-corruption body due to unexplained discrepancies in his wealth declarations, leaving the position vacant since November 2023.
Armenian Anti-Corruption Body Head Position Remains Vacant
Rafael Yeritsyan, an National Security Service employee, failed to become head of Armenia's anti-corruption body due to unexplained discrepancies in his wealth declarations, leaving the position vacant since November 2023.
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48% Bias Score
Seized Funds from Corruption Case to Electrify Rural Nigeria
The United States is returning almost $53 million seized from Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Nigerian oil minister accused of corruption, to Nigeria; the funds will be used to electrify rural areas, where only 26% of the population has access to power.
Seized Funds from Corruption Case to Electrify Rural Nigeria
The United States is returning almost $53 million seized from Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Nigerian oil minister accused of corruption, to Nigeria; the funds will be used to electrify rural areas, where only 26% of the population has access to power.
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48% Bias Score
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and a fine of 1 million Pakistan rupees ($5794) for corruption, accusing him of accepting land from a businessman in exchange for laundered money; his wife received a similar sentence.
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and a fine of 1 million Pakistan rupees ($5794) for corruption, accusing him of accepting land from a businessman in exchange for laundered money; his wife received a similar sentence.
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48% Bias Score
Menendez Seeks Pardon from Trump After Biden Rejection
Former Senator Bob Menendez, convicted in July 2023 on federal corruption charges and facing a potential 15-year prison sentence, is seeking a pardon from President-elect Trump after concluding President Biden is unlikely to grant one.
Menendez Seeks Pardon from Trump After Biden Rejection
Former Senator Bob Menendez, convicted in July 2023 on federal corruption charges and facing a potential 15-year prison sentence, is seeking a pardon from President-elect Trump after concluding President Biden is unlikely to grant one.
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36% Bias Score
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