Tag #Political Scandal

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UK Minister's Blog Posts Contradict Claims of Distance from Aunt, Ex-Bangladeshi PM

Sky News revealed blog posts by UK minister Tulip Siddiq, showing her campaigning with her aunt, deposed Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, in 2009, contradicting Siddiq's claims; The Times also found Siddiq's Labour Party flyers in her aunt's Dhaka palace, further fueling corruption allegations against ...

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Ayuso Accuses Sánchez of Five-Year Attack Campaign

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, directly accuses Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of a five-year campaign of attacks against her, citing the leak of her partner's confidential data currently under investigation by the Supreme Court and implicating the Attorney General. Ayuso lin...

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Madrid Official Admits Email Leak in Tax Fraud Case

Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, chief of staff to Madrid's regional president, testified in the Supreme Court about leaking an email related to a tax fraud case involving Ayuso's boyfriend, admitting to one leak but denying knowledge of another, contradicting his narrative and sparking a political conflict.

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German Green Party MP Defies Calls to Withdraw Candidacy Amidst Harassment Accusations

German Green Party MP Stefan Gelbhaar is facing multiple accusations of sexual harassment but will continue his campaign for the Bundestag in Berlin-Pankow, requesting a postponement of the upcoming election meeting; his lawyer calls the accusations fabricated.

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SPD Accuses CDU Politician of Spreading Misinformation About Scholz-Putin Meeting

Leading members of Germany's SPD accused CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter of spreading false information about a planned Scholz-Putin meeting before the snap Bundestag elections on October 4th, 2024, prompting calls for retraction and apology, and raising concerns about his position on the intell...

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Elbit Systems Deal Sparks Danish Political Scandal

Denmark's $250 million purchase of Israeli artillery and rocket launchers from Elbit Systems, initiated in January 2023, is embroiled in controversy, triggering a political scandal, including a defense minister's resignation and ongoing investigations over concerns of GPS vulnerabilities and potenti...

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Bolaños-Rodríguez Feud Exposes Deep Political Divisions in Spain

Spanish Minister Félix Bolaños and Madrid Community President's Chief of Staff Miguel Ángel Rodríguez engaged in a public feud, with Bolaños accusing Ayuso of an extravagant lifestyle funded by her partner's alleged embezzlement, while Rodríguez dismissed the accusations.

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Fox News Allegedly Leaked Town Hall Questions to Trump's Team

A forthcoming book alleges that Fox News gave President Trump's team questions for a January 2024 town hall in advance, prompting an internal investigation and raising serious ethical concerns about the network's relationship with the former president.

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Bangladesh Investigates Treasury Minister's Family Finances

Bangladesh's anti-money laundering agency requested financial records from banks related to Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, her family, and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following embezzlement allegations made by a political opponent who fled the country amidst protests; Siddiq denies the cla...

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Musk Accusations Ignite UK Political Crisis

Elon Musk's accusations of complicity in child sexual exploitation against UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have ignited a major political firestorm, involving the Reform party and exposing deep divisions over a pre-existing child abuse scandal and calls for a public inquiry.

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Kentucky Judge Shot Dead in Chambers by Former Bailiff

Kentucky District Judge Kevin Mullins was shot and killed in his chambers on September 19 by his former bailiff and then-sheriff, Shawn "Mickey" Stines, who pleaded not guilty to murder but admitted to the shooting; the incident followed allegations of sexual misconduct involving Stines's deputy and...

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Mazón Deflects Criticism over Lunch Controversy by Questioning Other Politicians' Expenses

Valencian President Carlos Mazón faced criticism for attending a lunch during a storm, initially claiming it was for work but later stating it was a PP event; he now suggests submitting the bill to the Court of Auditors while questioning the transparency of other politicians' expenses.

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