UNCOVERED: 21 - The Untold Story

Labor promised to do something serious about corruption. Now they’ve got a second chance

The Nacc head’s appearance before a Senate inquiry illustrated why public confidence in the agency is in the toilet – and what now needs to be done

The Guardian - AU · May 29

Republicans Shrug at Trump's Outrageous Corruption

Any self-styled advocate for limited government should be furious about Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund, but few Republicans are willing to denounce it.

Reason · May 29

EU to unlock €16 billion for Hungary as Magyar pushes ahead with post-Orban reforms

The European Union will unlock more than €16 billion in frozen funds for Hungary, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday, praising what she described as "long overdue reforms" by newly elected Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The EU had frozen the funds while the country was under the leadership…

France 24 · May 29

Corruption watchdog resignation chance for a 'reset'

The attorney-general has flagged changes could be on the cards for the National Anti-Corruption Commission after the early departure of its chief.

AAP · May 28

Hungary is on a 'very clear and steadfast' path to restore rule of law, EU justice commissioner says

The comments by the EU’s justice commissioner, Michael McGrath, come ahead of talks between Peter Magyar and Ursula von der Leyen aimed at securing the release of €17 billion in EU funds that were frozen due to concerns over corruption and shortcomings in the rule of law.

Euronews · May 28

Five arrests as Portuguese police investigate alleged corruption within Socialist Party

Officers are investigating potential crimes of "malfeasance and economic participation in business, involving the awarding of various contracts by municipal councils and parish councils".

Euronews · May 28

West Bengal: TMC MP Sougata Roy faces protests, eggs thrown at his car

Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy faced protests outside a police station in West Bengal. Demonstrators shouted slogans and hurled eggs at his vehicle. Roy alleged BJP involvement, calling the protest politically motivated. The BJP denied involvement, stating locals were expressing anger over alleged corruption during TMC rule. Police intervened to…

The Economic Times · May 28

Russia looks to forced mobilisation after losing 500,000 soldiers in Ukraine

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 28, 2026: Papers discuss whether Russia could potentially invade Europe. But first, Spanish front pages cover the latest developments in the political corruption scandal that has hit the Socialist Party. Elsewhere, US President Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool continues to make…

France 24 · May 28

‘Zero tolerance policy’ for corruption, EU justice commissioner McGrath tells Euronews

Exclusive: With corruption in Hungary and Spain squarely thrust into the limelight, the EU’s justice chief Michael McGrath spoke to Euronews about fraud across the European Union – warning that without reforms, grafting festers and “takes from valuable public resources”.

Euronews · May 28

Why Was Parashurama So Furious All The Time?

Whenever people hear the name Parashurama, one image instantly appears a furious warrior carrying a deadly axe, feared even by mighty kings. Unlike other sages known for calmness and peace, Parashurama’s personality was filled with intense anger and unstoppable rage. But was he truly angry by nature? Or was there…

MyLifeXP · May 28