Tag #Political Corruption

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Spanish Mayor Sentenced for Sexual Harassment of Councilwoman

A. a local government delegate in El Pinar (Granada), accused her mayor, Francisco Titos, of sexual harassment and assault in November 2023; Titos was sentenced to two years in prison in December 2024 for his actions, including repeated sexual advances and physical assault; A. received little to no ...

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Gender Equality
cbsnews.com
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Madigan Racketeering Trial Nears End

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant Michael McClain are on trial for racketeering conspiracy, accused of bribery and using political power for personal gain; closing arguments begin Wednesday, with a verdict expected early next week.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Prime Minister's Proposal for Presidential Term Limits Faces Criticism

The Greek Prime Minister proposed a single six-year term for the President, a move criticized for its lack of justification given the President's limited powers, potentially increasing political conflict and overlooking the significantly more powerful Prime Minister's office.

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52% Bias Score

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zeit.de
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German Green Party Files Complaint Over False Accusations Against Bundestag Member

Following false accusations of harassment against Green Party member Stefan Gelbhaar, which were later retracted by RBB, the party filed a criminal complaint against district politician Shirin Kreße, who allegedly made the false statements under a false name, and an unknown person. Kreße subsequentl...

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56% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Maugean Skate Extinction Parallels ALP's Political Decline Amidst Corporate Influence

Fewer than 120 Maugean skate rays face extinction in Tasmania due to pollution from salmon farms, mirroring the Australian Labor Party's (ALP) declining electoral support, potentially its lowest since 1934, attributed to its perceived subservience to corporate interests.

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68% Bias Score

Life Below Water
theguardian.com
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Privatized Firefighting Exposes Wealth Disparity in LA Wildfires

Amidst California wildfires, wealthy Los Angeles residents hire private firefighting services, leaving less-affluent areas vulnerable, exposing historical parallels to pre-20th century private fire brigades, and highlighting future inequities in access to essential services.

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60% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
theglobeandmail.com
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Hogue Report: Strengthening Canada's Election Security Against Foreign Interference

Justice Marie-Josée Hogue's final report on foreign interference in Canadian elections, released today, addresses allegations of politician involvement and proposes measures to protect elections from disinformation and hostile actors, with expected legislative changes.

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44% Bias Score

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corriere.it
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Italy Faces Billions in Liabilities from Failing Public Companies

Thousands of Italian public companies are in liquidation or facing insolvency, leaving millions in unpaid debts; the government faces potential massive liabilities from European Court of Human Rights rulings.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Spanish Judge Orders Further Investigation into Hiring of Prime Minister's Brother

A Spanish judge is investigating the hiring of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's brother, David Sánchez, at the Diputación de Badajoz, ordering further investigation into emails exchanged with colleagues before their employment and citing four new witnesses for testimony on February 7th.

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36% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Glasgow Gangland: Vigilante Justice and Political Corruption

Glasgow Gangland", a vigilante thriller directed by and starring Nathan Shepka, follows a nightclub bouncer who rescues a teenage girl from sex traffickers connected to a politician, exposing a network of crime and corruption in Glasgow's underworld.

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
elpais.com
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One Hundred Years of Solitude": A Faithful but Limited Adaptation

Netflix's adaptation of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" portrays fraudulent elections in Macondo, mirroring Venezuelan political realities, while faithfully depicting the novel's blend of realism and magical realism, receiving mixed reviews for its adherence to the original text.

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48% Bias Score

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foxnews.com
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Biden Pardons Son, Sparking Controversy and Claims of Political Interference

President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, covering potential offenses from 2014 to 2024, prompting criticism from House Oversight Chairman James Comer who deemed the Special Counsel's report incomplete due to the pardon, while two IRS whistleblowers allege political interference in the investi...

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