Brazilians head to the polls to vote in tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff election Victory for Bolsonaro would mark a rightward pivot for Latin America's largest economy and most populous country The Independent UK · 1h ago
Serbians Head To Polls To Determine The Political Future Of Longstanding Leader Aleksandar Vučić Former Serbian President Vučić is running for prime minister in Sunday's parliamentary elections. His main challengers come from the student-led movement which emerged to oppose perceived corruption and neglect by the Vučić administration. International Business Times · 1h ago
Donald Trump hears a question from a reporter in Florida. Then he brings up Jeffrey Epstein: ‘All Democrats involved’ He was asked about corruption concerns We Got This Covered · 5h ago
US midterms 2026: Obama urges voters to 'flip that circuit breaker', attacks Trump over 'grifting' and Iran war Former US President Barack Obama criticised Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, accused his administration of corruption and mocked its White House renovations during campaign rallies in Ohio and Michigan on Saturday, as Democrats seek to gain ground in the November 3 midterm elections. The Times of India · 5h ago
Protests engulf Europe as people take to streets in France, Albania, Italy, Spain, Portugal Thousands of people protested across Europe over the weekend, demanding action against rising living costs and government corruption. Demonstrations were reported in France, Italy, Albania, Spain, and Portugal, with varying degrees of violence. Clashes between protesters and police resulted in numerous arrests and injuries in several countries. Many demonstrators called… The Times of India · 9h ago
Watch: Protesters launch fireworks at police as fiery clashes take place in Albania Protests in Tirana escalated into clashes as demonstrators faced off with riot police during an anti-government rally. Protesters expressed their anger over alleged government corruption, unemployment, and education issues. The demonstrations also targeted government buildings and banks, leading to significant unrest in the city. The student-led protests represented a wider… The Times of India · 10h ago
Kojagari: The Night Lakshmi Walks and Asks Who Is Awake The full moon of Ashwin is the brightest of the year, and the tradition attached to it is stranger than most festival customs admit. On Kojagari Purnima, the instruction is simply to stay awake. But the reason the texts give is not discipline or austerity, it is that Lakshmi is… Times Life · 14h ago
Protests sweep across Europe, in photos Protests over a range of issues are taking place in cities across Europe, from Milan and Madrid to Lisbon and Tirana. Demonstrators are taking to the streets over pensions, housing, education, corruption and opposition to war, reflecting a diverse mix of grievances across the continent. The Independent UK · 22h ago
Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’ The Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from Musk The Guardian - US · Oct 24
Corruption is Becoming an Increasingly Relevant Issue For Voters. Over 1 in 3 Chose is as the Top One. 36 percent of voters said that government corruption was the most important issue in the election. The cost of food and groceries came in second at 34 percent. International Business Times · Oct 23
Could a Libertarian Swing the Texas Senate Race? Libertarian Senate candidate Ted Brown discusses Ken Paxton's corruption scandals, James Talarico's economic policies, and why Texas isn't as free as Republicans claim. Reason · Oct 23
The Man Who Saved the Internet Plus: How to be more secure in an age of AI hacking, more Trump administration corruption allegations, Virginia Democrat indicted for marijuana scheme, and more... Reason · Oct 23
Student-led movement seeks to unseat ruling party in Serbian election Serbia's student-led protest movement is mounting its biggest challenge yet to former president Aleksandar Vucic, as voters prepare to elect a new parliament on Sunday after nearly two years of demonstrations against alleged corruption. Radio France Internationale · Oct 23
How five Boeing 777s linked Madagascar's power elite to Iran Mamy Ravatomanga, a former influential entrepreneur in Madagascar, is under scrutiny due to serious corruption charges surfacing during his trial. He faces allegations of money laundering and influence peddling tied to the irregular registration of Boeing 777 aircraft, suspected to be misregistered for transit to Iran. His lawyers challenge the… The Economic Times · Oct 23
The Economic Times · Oct 23 IMA urges review of 'Suryaa’ promo, says 'movie glorifies violence, generalises graft in medical field' The Indian Medical Association has raised concerns about the promotional video of the film 'Suryaa - Ant Se Aarambh Tak'. They believe it portrays corruption within the medical profession and depicts violence against healthcare professionals in an inappropriate manner. The IMA has requested an investigation into the film's content and…
Times Life · Oct 23 Why Dana Ranked Above Almost Every Virtue in the Ancient Texts The Mahabharata's Anushasana Parva opens a long discourse on dana not with a hymn to the generous heart but with a question about hierarchy: of all the paths to dharma, which stands highest? The answer, returned more than once across the text, is dana, not prayer, not austerity, not learning.…
International Business Times · Oct 22 Young Voters Appear To Be Turning On Trump And Republicans in General: Poll A new poll has Democrats with a 37-point margin among young people.
Reason · Oct 22 The Swamp King Plus: The internet nearly crashed, the White House keeps threatening media outlets for doing their jobs, and more...
France 24 · Oct 22 Europe's wave of anger: How far will youth-led protests go? Youth-driven protests have been popping up all over Europe: in Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania, Serbia and Greece. The spark here in France was deteriorating conditions in high schools and universities, particularly for students from underprivileged backgrounds. Meanwhile, wages aren't keeping up with inflation. The housing crisis is front and…
International Business Times UK · Oct 21 Prosecutor Investigating Trump's $500M Tower Project Was Targeted With Spyware, Researchers Find Serbian prosecutor Rade Bajić received an Apple spyware warning after working on a corruption probe linked to Jared Kushner's proposed Belgrade tower; infection is unconfirmed.
The Independent UK · Oct 21 Hungarian police arrest Orbán-era central bank governor on suspicion of fraud and abuse Hungarian police have taken former Central Bank governor György Matolcsy into custody
The Independent UK · Oct 21 Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and power abuses
The Economic Times · Oct 21 Albanian police clash with anti-government protesters for an 8th day Protests in Tirana escalated as police employed tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators seeking reform. Students are demanding lower tuition fees, enhanced state investment in education, and government accountability regarding corruption. Protests have erupted across several European countries due to rising living costs and housing concerns among citizens. Prime…
Salon · Oct 20 Trump FBI purge saved Graham from probe Hawaiian naval firm filled South Carolina politicians’ campaign coffers and won federal contracts in the state
We Got This Covered · Oct 20 New poll finds 2 in 3 Americans believe Donald Trump is enriching himself. And it includes a rising number of Republican-leaning voters Corruption is a focal issue now, it seems.