Corruption
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
The name of Fabrice Aidan, a middle-ranking French diplomat who was seconded to the United Nations from 2006 to 2013 and later worked at the bank, appeared in more than 200 documents.
Police knowingly used faulty evidence in convicting Omar Benguit - BBC
Lessons from Israel’s decline in the Global Corruption Index - opinion
Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties
Netanyahu’s trial hearing shortened due to ‘security developments’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial was abruptly halted in Jerusalem as Hamas sent more hostage remains to Israel, prompting a high-level security meeting.
Netanyahu's attorneys request release from representation as court expands testimony schedule
The attorneys argued that the expanded schedule would hinder their ability to provide effective representation.
Palestinians caught between corrupt leaders, Israeli settlements as hope for statehood crumbles
Many Palestinians say their dreams of statehood are disappearing between a corrupt Palestinian Authority and Israeli settlements.
Holy war: How Russia recruited Orthodox priests to sway Moldova's voters
Moldova’s Orthodox clergy, after all-expenses-paid pilgrimages to Russia, spread anti-Western messages online, influencing the country’s pivotal elections with Russian backing.
Former French president Sarkozy handed 5-year jail term in stunning downfall
Nicholas Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy over efforts by close aides to procure funds for his 2007 presidential bid from Libya during the rule of late dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
The rabbinical courts: Sick system at the heart of society - opinion
The courts are staffed by judges who rule on momentous matters within a system that lacks proper training, transparency, and oversight.
May Golan's mother completes interrogation process after returning to Lahav 433
Golan’s mother is allegedly connected to the current investigation into fund deviations towards the Haeer Haivrit (The Hebrew City). Her daughter, May Golan, initially smuggled her out on Thursday.
May Golan storms Lahav 433, takes off with her mother during interrogation
The Israeli Police is now looking into the possibility of arresting Golan over this incident, even if she still has immunity as a member of the Knesset, according to Israeli media.
Bribe-proof official: Albania appoints first AI minister to tackle corruption
Prime Minister Edi Rama said the AI official will manage and award all public tenders in which the government contracts private companies for various projects.
Netanyahu trial to end early after PM receives sealed envelope
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial resumes amid US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit, and the IDF's invasion into Gaza City.
