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Pakistan's ex-leader Imran Khan given 14 years in jail for corruption

The 72-year-old, who has been imprisoned since 2023, says the latest ruling is politically motivated and that he will appeal the decision.

Europe News

Serbia's student strikes demand accountability from government

University classes have been suspended for weeks with students demanding accountability for the collapse of a concrete canopy at Novi Sad railway station in November that killed 15 people.

USA

Donald Trump to serve no jail time after hush money sentencing

The president-elect will still be inaugurated on 20 January, when he will become the US's first commander-in-chief to carry a felony conviction.

Hungary

US sanctions Hungarian top official Antal Rogán over corruption claims

Rogán, a top figure in Viktor Orbán's government, is accused of being behind schemes manipulating Hungary's economy.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s former PM Najib Razak wins appeal for house arrest bid

The Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 in favour of Razak’s request to have his case for house arrest reviewed, citing a letter from a Pahang state palace official.

World News

Opposition and pro-Yoon protests continue in Seoul after failed arrest

While crowds of protesters gathered to demand Yoon's arrest on Saturday, another demonstration was held by around 1,000 supporters of the impeached president in front of his residence in Seoul.

World News

Sara Netanyahu suspected of political harassment, AG orders probe

It’s the latest in a long line of legal troubles for the Netanyahus with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of cases alleging he exchanged favours with powerful media moguls and wealthy associates.

Israel

Netanyahu appears in court for first time in corruption trial

The Israeli prime minister says his appearance in court jeopardises his country’s national security at a critical time.

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Protests rock Albanian capital, calling for PM’s resignation

Opposition lawmakers and supporters brought Albania’s capital, Tirana, to a standstill on Tuesday, blocking major roads and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government.

USA

Judge further delays Trump hush money sentencing

The president elect's 34 criminal convictions were handed down in the summer, but they did not derail his campaign for re-election.

Hungary

EU fraud investigation opened into Hungarian nursery

The EU's anti-fraud unit opened an investigation into a Hungarian nursery that cost almost €2 million, but has only 12 places available.

Europe News

Croatia's PM fires health minister arrested in corruption probe

EU prosecutors are investigating eight individuals and two companies in Croatia over alleged bribery, abuse of authority and money laundering.

Europe News

Ukrainian prosecutor general resigns amid draft-dodging scandal

Kostin's resignation followed allegations that nearly 50 prosecutors in the western Khmelnytskyi region of Ukraine had acquired false disability certificates.

Europe News

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta arrested on corruption charges

Meta says he has full faith in his complete innocence following his arrest by the Special Prosecutors for Corruption (SPAK).

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which European country is the most corrupt?

The results vary depending on the metric being used and whether you’re looking at the European Union or Europe as a whole.

Europe News

Strasbourg court upholds bribery conviction against Romanian ex-MEP

Former Deputy Prime Minister Adrian Severin was convicted of trading in influence after a 2011 media sting led to allegations he’d accepted money to table amendments to EU banking laws.

Moldova

Moldova accuses Russia of bribing voters ahead of EU referendum

National police chief Viorel Cernautanu revealed that over 130,000 Moldovans were bribed by a Russian network to promote pro-Kremlin candidates, raising concerns about malign influence.

Business

Leaked report shows half of EIB staff fear whistleblowing reprisals

Staff at the Luxembourg-based EIB are hesitant to report incidents of bullying, harassment or fraud - FT.

Europe News

EU prosecutors probe former EIB chief for corruption, misappropriation

The criminal allegations are ‘absurd and unfounded,’ said Werner Hoyer, who stepped down at the end of 2023.

World News

Piqué to be probed over Saudi Arabia deal for Spanish Super Cup

Former Spain and Barcelona player Gerard Piqué is to be investigated over the Spanish football federation's deal to take the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.