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The $31 million dept contract being sent to the anti-corruption commission

Investigations into the bungled program have taken another turn.

The Canberra Times

Botswana’s new president: who is Duma Boko and what does he stand for?

The electoral defeat delivered to the Botswana Democratic Party led by Mokgweetsi Masisi was met with incredulity in neighbouring states. Not many expected the party that had run the country comfortably since independence in 1966 to be so roundly defeated in national elections on 30 October 2024. Of the 61…

The Conversation

Democratic Candidate Andy Kim Becomes First-Ever Korean-American Elected to US Senate

Andy Kim, a Democrat, will be taking over the seat of former Sen. Bob Menendez, who resigned this summer after being convicted of federal corruption charges.

International Business Times

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Serbia police tear gas protesters over deadly canopy collapse

Critics of Serbia’s populist government have attributed the disaster to corruption

The Independent UK

‘Even the worst possible scenario is not actually all that bad.’ Alexei Navalny’s memoir is a testament to resisting authoritarianism

No one who watched Alexei Navalny’s meteoric trajectory, from civic activist to opposition leader to the world’s most famous political prisoner, could avoid the question: how will this extraordinary saga end? Was Navalny destined to become Russia’s Nelson Mandela, a redemptive leader who guided his people from oppression to the…

The Conversation

Inquiry into public servant's $300k payment after raid

A government agency has launched an internal investigation after its Parliament House offices were raided by the federal corruption watchdog.

AAP

'Fat Leonard' To Be Sentenced In U.S. Military Scandal

'Fat Leonard' bribery scandal: Leonard Glenn Francis faces sentencing for Navy corruption after dramatic escape and recapture.

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Climate summit in Azerbaijan criticised over fossil fuel influence

UN climate summits are at risk of “undue corporate influence" and "fossil fuel industry capture”, two corruption watchdogs warned, as oil and gas producer Azerbaijan prepares to host the Cop29 in November.

Radio France Internationale

Robodebt report and flight favours show simply declaring a conflict of interest is not enough

Two events this week demonstrate the only thing worse than having no guard against corruption is having one that only does it in name

The Guardian - AU

Kenya Swears In New Deputy President Amid Political Turmoil

Kenya's new deputy president, Kindiki Kithure, sworn in following predecessor's impeachment on corruption charges. Internal divisions within ruling party a...

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams set to return to court as his lawyers seek to get bribery charge tossed

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to return to court as he seeks to fend off federal corruption charges while battling for his political future

The Independent UK

School zone dispute prompts top cop corruption referral

One of Victoria's top cops has been referred to the state's anti-corruption commission following an alleged road rage incident outside a school.

AAP

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder

Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son, who fled to Britain to seek asylum from what he describes as a campaign of persecution, says the city-state has become much more repressive and that corruption has worsened in the decade since his father died

The Independent UK

No, Robert Jenrick, former colonies do not owe a ‘debt of gratitude’ for Britain’s legacy of brutality and exploitation

As a historian, the UK conservative party leadership candidate should know that the only debt owed is one of accountability and reparation

The Guardian - UK

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Malaysia's High Court Orders Najib Razak To Enter Defense

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak faces trial for corruption in 1MDB scandal. Court orders defense entry, alleging siphoning of funds into person...

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Sri Lanka to probe ‘corruption’ in handling of 2021 cargo ship disaster

Move follows allegations of money laundering, delay tactics and mismanagement in dealing with aftermath of disaster.

The Independent UK

Malaysian court orders Najib to enter defense in his 2nd graft trial linked to 1MDB scandal

Malaysia's High Court has ordered imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak to enter a defense in his second corruption trial over the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB state investment fund

The Conversation

In failing to probe Robodebt, Australia’s anti-corruption body fell at the first hurdle. It now has a second chance

The inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has released her long-awaited report on the failure of the commission to investigate the Robodebt scandal.

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I used to conserve artworks. Now I am in prison for taking climate action

What’s the point of preserving masterpieces for a future being destroyed by fossil fuel companies? says Margaret Reid, Just Stop Oil activist and former museum professional

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Why do so few public officials get jailed for misconduct in office?

Laws against misconduct in public office are some of the oldest laws in our legal system. They rarely result in consequences.

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Supreme Court Allows Enforcement Of Federal Anti-Doping Law

Supreme Court allows enforcement of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act in response to thoroughbred fatalities and corruption scandals in the horse racing...

The Independent UK

Japan election results plunge country into political crisis as ruling coalition loses majority

Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba called the snap election to try and secure a strong mandate from the public after a damaging corruption scandal – but Monday morning’s results have done the opposite

AAP

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.

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New York City Poll Shows Decline In Democratic Support

Vice-President Harris faces low poll numbers in NYC as Trump plans rally. Mayor Adams under scrutiny for corruption charges. NYC voters prioritize economy,...

The Independent UK

Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't end

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support for his weeks-old government, faces its toughest challenge in decades in Sunday’s parliamentary election

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