HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

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Reason · 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…

France 24 · Oct 22

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.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

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.

We Got This Covered · Oct 20

Students Challenge Vucic Rule: anti-corruption movement forces early polls; Pegasus fears grow

Serbia is gearing up for early parliamentary elections on October 25, which might alter the political scene significantly. Sparked by a catastrophic railway disaster in 2024, a student-led anti-corruption protest movement has gained momentum. Amid rising tensions, fears of government surveillance and the intimidation of political critics abound. With uncertainty…

The Times of India · Oct 19

'Our Land, Our Albania': Supreme Court Burns as Anger Over Jared Kushner-Linked Resort Fuels Revolt

Demonstrators set fire to Albania's Supreme Court during escalating protests in Tirana, which began over a controversial coastal resort and have broadened into opposition to Edi Rama's government.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Bangladesh ex-air chief arrested in Qatar over corruption charges, investigators trace alleged wealth to Canada, Dubai

Bangladesh’s former Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan has been arrested in Qatar following corruption allegations involving unexplained assets worth over Tk 3.28 crore and suspicious bank transactions totalling Tk 27.63 crore. The probe also involves his wife, alleged offshore wealth and properties linked to their children in three countries.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Lula supporters spell out his name in Rio waters before Brazil runoff

Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro clash in a tense debate over public spending, corruption and ties to the US, as polls show a tight 51–49 race.

Euronews · Oct 19

Lula and Bolsonaro trade insults in TV debate ahead of weekend presidential runoff

Corruption is a top concern for many Brazilian voters ahead of the weekend runoff vote but experts say its greatest impact may not be on which candidates voters choose, but on whether they decide to sit out of the election altogether.

Euronews · Oct 19

Ghost in the Cell review – Indonesian prison-slasher-satire contains the most unhinged punch-up in decades

Director Joko Anwar uses horror for social commentary as he skewers corruption and hypocrisy with likable silliness and raucous energy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19