More powers for corruption watchdog over secret calls People who obtain illegally recorded conversations discussing potential crimes will be protected if they share tapes with police or a corruption watchdog. AAP · Oct 19, 2025
George Santos Walks Free: Trump's Controversial Commutation Triggers Mixed Reactions on X X users were divided when President Donald Trump commuted the prison term of disgraced former Republican congressman George Santos, allowing his immediate release. International Business Times UK · Oct 18, 2025
Chinese Communist Party expels nine top generals in anti-corruption crackdown Military leaders removed over suspicion of corruption include No 2 general The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025
Peru To Impose State Of Emergency In Capital After Wave Of Violence Peru's new government said Thursday that a state of emergency will be declared in the capital Lima, after weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organized crime. International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025
‘Failures and Grift’: Gina Hinojosa Wants to Stop Greg Abbott from Making History The five-term Austin state representative will wage an underdog campaign to deny the powerful Texas governor an unprecedented fourth term—and the chance to further entrench his “corruption.” Texas Observer · Oct 16, 2025
Neurodiverse collective wins award for ‘creative audacity’ at London film festival The BFI and Chanel film-maker awards were won by a docufiction film, a queer BDSM biker romance and a film about police corruption in India The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025
Queensland’s 10-cent container refund scheme referred to crime and corruption commission Parliamentary inquiry into Containers for Change recycling program reveals allegations of bullying and conflicts of interest The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2025
Madagascar army seizes power after president Rajoelina flees country Madagascar’s army has taken control of the country after parliament voted to remove President Andry Rajoelina, a former disc jockey who led the island nation twice since 2009. He fled the country following weeks of youth-led protests over corruption, poor governance and shortages of water and electricity. Radio France Internationale · Oct 15, 2025
‘She died because of the flood’: Filipinos rise up as outrage over corruption scandal grows Allegations related to flood control projects have sparked widespread anger and protests in the Philippines The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2025
Lehrmann's fight for personal diaries seized in raid Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims his handwritten personal diaries were seized during a raid on his home. AAP · Oct 15, 2025
Housing approval plan risks environment, corruption Attempts to speed up housing approvals will come under scrutiny amid calls for greater oversight and the exclusion of mines and renewable projects. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Revealed: Met Police sacked over 180 disgraced officers last year as Sir Mark Rowley battles to clean up force Met Commissioner vowed to be ‘relentless’ during ‘biggest corruption clear-out in British policing history’ Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
Ex-premier in pay up call for political misinformation Former ministers and the nation's top integrity officials are calling for lobbying reform in a bid to stamp out misconduct and corruption. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Young people around the world are leading protests against their governments The spate of public demonstrations against unemployment, corruption and low quality of life around the world is striking because of who is leading them. Young people have used social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to spread information and arrange their demonstrations. The Conversation · Oct 14, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Oct 14, 2025 Morocco Gen Z protesters call for 'peaceful sit-ins' to demand reforms The movement behind nationwide protests sweeping Morocco, the GenZ 212 youth collective, has called for "peaceful sit-ins" to push its demands for reforms on education, health care and to tackle corruption and a cost of living crisis.
AAP · Oct 14, 2025 'Grey corruption', ministerial staff conduct unpunished A former ombudsman is calling for greater accountability of ministerial staffers who engage in misconduct but aren't covered by independent oversight.
International Business Times · Oct 14, 2025 After Uprising, Nepal's Gen Z Rush To Register To Vote In Nepal's capital, young would-be voters line up enthusiastically to register for the first elections since deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government, the worst unrest in decades.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025 Madagascar president says he fled country in fear for his life Andry Rajoelina does not announce resignation in speech broadcast on social media after military rebellion
AAP · Oct 13, 2025 National watchdog defends no robodebt public hearings The national anti-corruption commission is investigating six public officials tied to the illegal robodebt scheme that resulted in several suicides.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2025 Unease at slow pace of change in Nepal one month on from gen Z protests Promised crackdown on corruption is not happening fast enough for many who saw government toppled within a day of protests
International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025 Peru Ousts President Blamed For Failing To Stem Crime Lawmakers in Peru removed president Dina Boluarte from office just after midnight on Friday, ending a stint in office plagued by protests, corruption probes and rampant crime.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025 Japan’s ruling coalition splits in major blow to would-be first female prime minister Japan’s Komeito party says it is ending 26 years of alliance with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption
AAP · Oct 10, 2025 Transport kickback accused's evidence 'hard to believe' A man at the centre of a corruption probe denies being arrogant about an alleged kickback scheme, claiming "not every single thing" he did was improper.
International Business Times · Oct 9, 2025 Nepal's Youth Vow To Keep Up Pressure, One Month After Unrest Nepalis lit candles outside the fire-damaged parliament on Thursday, marking one month since anti-corruption protests toppled the government, with fresh vows to keep up pressure ahead of elections.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 8, 2025 Deadline looms for Rajoelina as Madagascar unrest grows over shortages Mass protests in Madagascar over power cuts, water shortages and alleged corruption have put President Andry Rajoelina under growing pressure, with a youth-led movement giving him until Wednesday night to meet its demands or face a nationwide strike.