Labour MP Tulip Siddiq says corruption verdict against her ‘flawed and farcical’ Tulip Siddiq said ‘I refuse to be distracted by the dirty politics of Bangladesh’. Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
What is at stake if Benjamin Netanyahu is granted a pardon in his corruption trial ANALYSIS: Netanyahu’s request for a pardon has set alarm bells off among his critics, explains Michelle Burgis-Kasthala The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
British former MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to prison in Bangladesh corruption trial In January, Siddiq resigned as a government minister following pressure because of her ties to her aunt. Euronews · Dec 1, 2025
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh prison sentence is ‘Kafka-esque nightmare’ Dhaka court finds Siddiq guilty of corruptly influencing her aunt – the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina – to help her mother acquire a piece of land in suburbs of Bangladeshi capital The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Tulip Siddiq hits out at 'flawed and farcical' corruption verdict as she gets jail sentence in Bangladesh Hampstead and Highgate MP pictured outside her north London home on Monday morning - hours after jail sentence handed out nearly 5,000 miles away Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption A court in Bangladesh’s capital sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years for corruption involving a government land project The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
What charges does Benjamin Netanyahu face, and what’s at stake if he is granted a pardon? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a pardon in his long-running corruption trial – a move that has set off alarm bells among his critics that he’s trying to circumvent the rule of law. The Conversation · Dec 1, 2025
Zelensky heads to France as Ukrainian mission hammers out peace plan with US Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will return to France for the second time in two weeks on Monday, as he navigates the most challenging political and military situation since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Zelensky's talks with French President Emmanuel Macron come as the United States pushes its plan to… Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2025
Thousands rally in Madrid to demand snap election over corruption allegations Pressure grows on Pedro Sánchez amid series of claims involving his family, party and administration The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025
Israel : Netanyahu asks president to grant him pardon from corruption charges Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a formal pardon request in his long-running corruption cases to the Israeli president. Herzog says he will ‘sincerely consider the request”. No apology or admission of guilt from PM. Opposition says it would harm rule of law. Euronews · Nov 30, 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon in corruption case Request is submitted weeks after Donald Trump called on Isaac Herzog to pardon Israeli prime minister The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025
Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators and officials implicated in a corruption scandal that has buffeted the Asian democracy The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025
Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025
Who is Andrii Yermak? Zelensky’s right-hand man who resigned after police raid in corruption probe Zelensky’s chief of staff has been integral to peace talks with the US The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Ukraine’s corruption scandal is disastrous for Zelensky – Putin will love it ANALYSIS: Zelensky’s lost his chief of staff amid a €100m corruption scandal that the Kremlin will exploit – this is a disaster to Kyiv but also a sign that its system works, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Euronews · Nov 28, 2025 Zelenskyy pledges wholesale changes and office shakeup as his 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.
Axios · Nov 28, 2025 Zelensky's chief of staff resigns amid corruption probe Yermak was the most powerful political figure in Ukraine after Zelensky.
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025 Zelensky’s chief of staff raided by anti-corruption units as investigation into corruption scandal continues The raid comes amid a major probe into a $100 million energy sector corruption scandal
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Zelensky’s right hand man quits after home and offices raided by police in corruption probe The Ukrainian president’s ‘right-hand man’ Yermak says he’s fully cooperating as the probe continues
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025 Ukraine corruption scandal threatens Zelenskyy’s special relationship with top aide Police raid at the home of Kyiv’s main peace negotiator is causing shock waves across Ukraine’s political scene
Euronews · Nov 28, 2025 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”?
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Anti-corruption units raid home and offices of Zelenskyy's chief of staff Ukrainian anti-corruption units have raided the home and office of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andrii Yermak
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025 Zelenskyy chief of staff resigns after raid on his home by Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies – as it happened ‘I want there to be no rumours and speculation,’ Zelenskyy says as Andriy Yermak resigns
Euronews · Nov 28, 2025 Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Yermak resigns after Ukraine anti-corruption investigators raid NABU is probing a corruption scandal involving Ukraine's nuclear power company, with searches at President Zelenskyy's aide Yermak's premises.
AAP · Nov 27, 2025 Loopholes closed for would-be councillors after scandal A scandal surrounding false statements by a candidate then elected mayor have prompted a move to close loopholes and discover the truth about aspiring leaders.