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Europe News

Who is Federica Mogherini, detained in anti-fraud operation?

The Italian politician is detained after a raid at the College of Europe, an institution she has guided since 2020 following a high-profile in Rome and Brussels. Mogherini is well known in diplomatic circles and is extremely well connected.

02/12/2025

Ukraine

Zelenskyy pledges wholesale changes as chief of staff resigns

The Ukrainian president said he wanted to "avoid rumours and speculation" as his chief of staff Andriy Yermak resigned after an anti-corruption raid on his home and office.

28/11/2025

Ukraine

Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff?

Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs searched the premises linked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff on Friday morning. Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s most trusted ally and Ukraine’s “number two”?

28/11/2025

United Kingdom

PM Starmer says Andrew should testify in US investigation into Epstein

Keir Starmer refused to specifically comment on former Prince Andrew’s case but suggested that the disgraced royal should testify, as a matter of “principle”, before US Congress who continue to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assault incidents.

24/11/2025

Ukraine

Pompeo joins board of Ukraine's Fire Point amid anti-graft probe

The former US Secretary of State has been announced as a member of the advisory board of Ukraine’s defence company Fire Point amid an anti-corruption investigation that is allegedly probing the Flamingo missile producer and its possible links to a large-scale corruption scheme.

17/11/2025

Ukraine

Operation ‘Midas’: What we know so far about Ukraine anti-graft probe

Ukraine’s ongoing anti-corruption investigation can turn into the biggest political scandal since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion as Kyiv is rushing to reassure the people and Ukraine’s western partners that the fight against corruption remains its biggest commitment.

15/11/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine anti-corruption probe: Kyiv to audit all state-owned companies

Kyiv has launched an audit of all state-owned companies amid the anti-corruption investigation around the energy company Energoatom. "Eradicating corruption is a matter of honour and dignity”, the prime minister said announcing the decision.

13/11/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine's justice and energy ministers resign amid corruption probe

Earlier on Wednesday, the Ukrainian president called for the two ministers to leave office amid a major investigation into alleged corruption in the energy sector, calling it a "matter of trust".

12/11/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdog probes major energy sector scheme

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau is reportedly investigating a large-scale corruption scheme in the country’s energy sector, involving the state nuclear power operator, Energoatom. A 15-month investigation and 1,000 hours of wiretapping resulted in 70 raids, according to the agency.

11/11/2025

USA

World chess body probes ex-world champion after US grandmaster's death

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) says it is investigating Vladimir Kramnik over his cheating accusations against Daniel Naroditsky, who died recently at the age of 29.

23/10/2025

USA

Trump critic and former adviser John Bolton criminally indicted

The case, the third against a Trump adversary in the last month, will also unfold against the backdrop of concerns that the Justice Department is pursuing the president’s political enemies while at the same time sparing his allies from scrutiny.

17/10/2025

World News

Libya announces probe after rocket hits near UN mission in Janzour

Security forces found a vehicle carrying two other rockets of the same type, as well as the rockets’ launcher, the government said.

22/08/2025

Europe News

Temu joins EU's growing list of online platforms under investigation

The list of online platforms under investigation for potential breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chinese site Temu. In total, 14 proceedings have been opened against 10 platforms, targeting issues from product safety to protection of minors.

31/07/2025

Culture news

Police drop Glastonbury criminal probe into Belfast rap group Kneecap

Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury.

18/07/2025

India

Fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, report reveals

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed.

12/07/2025

Europe News

Former Bulgarian PM Petkov resigns as MP over corruption probe

Three people have been detained in the investigation, including the deputy mayor of Sofia, Vassil Terziev.

25/06/2025

Europe News

Government investigator calls on Sweden to halt international adoption

A complete ban on international adoptions to Sweden has been proposed by a government-appointed commission on Monday following its inquiry, which found widespread abuses and fraud.

02/06/2025

Culture news

Why is Trump calling for ‘major investigation’ into Bruce Springsteen?

Another day, another bizarre and headline-hogging outburst from the US president... This time, he's calling for a "major investigation" into musicians who supported Kamala Harris - and has started a childish back and forth between him and Bruce Springsteen. Here's everything you need to know.

20/05/2025

Netherlands

ICC's Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends

ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave until sexual misconduct probe ends

16/05/2025

Republic of North Macedonia

Protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire

Thirteen people have been arrested in the corruption probe into the fire, which killed 59 and injured dozens of others in the town of Kočani.

25/03/2025