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Pope Leo XIV lands in Angola, says it is 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump

After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV's 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation.

Euronews

Philippine president says key suspect in flood defence corruption scandal arrested in Prague

The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV slams 'tyrants' ransacking world on high-security visit to Cameroon

On arrival in the country on Wednesday, the pope appealed to Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses.

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Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war

Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon’s leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit.

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Corruption inquiry interrupted as ex-police chief gets tissue stuck on his head

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Ex-police chief gets tissue stuck on forehead during corruption inquiry

An inquiry into alleged corruption in South Africa was interrupted after a police chief accidentally got tissue stuck to his forehead.

The Independent UK

Hungary’s voters shunned Orbán – but it may be too early to celebrate end of Europe’s far right

Leaders of Poland and Germany hail Péter Magyar’s majority as a turning of the tide – but analysts say there were other reasons for defeat of prime minister

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New Hungarian PM's campaign silence on gay rights worries activists

In his winning campaign, Peter Magyar focused on corruption, the cost of living and Hungary’s place in Europe – but stayed silent on LGBTQI+ rights, which were chipped away under former prime minister Viktor Orban. For Tamas Dombos, a Budapest-based gay rights activist, Magyar’s caution is both understandable and unsettling.

Radio France Internationale

Wife of Spanish prime minister charged with corruption

The decision comes two years after an investigation was opened into Begona Gomez

The Independent UK

Spanish prime minister’s wife charged with corruption

Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, and two others charged after investigation triggered by group with far-right links

The Guardian - UK

He exposed corruption and walked across Hungary. Now Péter Magyar has defeated a powerful state machine

The landslide victory of Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party in Hungary’s parliamentary election represents much more than a routine change of government. It marks the fall of an “electoral autocracy”, a regime that used elections to shroud and legitimise a system designed to keep the ruling Fidesz party and its leader,…

The Conversation

‘Now I’m hopeful’: Hungarians welcome the morning after 16 years of Orbán rule

Excitement and disbelief mix on the streets of Budapest after record turnout drives opposition’s landslide victory

The Guardian - UK

Zebras, wealth and power: Hungary’s election tests Orbán’s grip on power

Corruption scandals and a surging opposition have turned the vote into the biggest test yet for the long-serving populist leader

The Guardian - UK

Former Russian deputy defense minister is sentenced to 19 years for corruption

A Russian military court sentenced former Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov to 19 years in prison Friday for embezzling funds from Patriot Park, a Moscow military theme park showcasing Soviet and Russian weaponry

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Peruvians go to polls hoping to break cycle of instability

Crime and corruption top voter concerns in highly unpredictable election with 35 candidates for president

Reason

FBI Goes After Whistleblower Who Helped Unmask the 'Fort Bragg Cartel'

The feds have arrested an Army staffer who spoke to a journalist for a book about special operations. The journalist says it's retaliation for exposing corruption.

The Conversation

What a Chinese crackdown on corruption meant for Beijing’s high-end restaurant market

Corruption crackdowns are bad for businesses that thrive on their proximity to political power centers. In fact, they can change the physical layout of an entire industry.

Fortune

Why a proposed merger to create Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate fell apart

Sunway’s $2.77 billion bid for IJM collapses after failing to secure enough shares, amid valuation disputes, political pressure, and corruption probes.

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Twin corruption trials cast a shadow over Spain’s main parties ahead of key elections

With former ministers and party heavyweights being dragged into court, the country is once again confronting the unresolved legacy of political graft and shady backroom deals

Radio France Internationale

As corruption allegations close out campaign, what to expect in Hungary’s election

Hungary’s parliamentary election on 12 April is shaping up to be the biggest test yet of Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power. For the first time in more than a decade, the prime minister faces a challenger who might turn the tables: Peter Magyar.

The Guardian - AU

‘I will not yield’: Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure

The opposition Taiwan People’s party stands by founder Ko Wen-je despite sentence, alleging prosecutors were pressured by ruling DPP party

The Conversation

What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war?

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now into its second month. Despite spectacular early successes, the resilience of Iran’s government and military has meant the US and Israel have lost the strategic initiative. This means they are being more reactive than proactive in determining the outcome…

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‘So gross and corrupt’: Marjorie Taylor Greene just blasted Donald Trump for selling a pardon for $1 million

There’s no other word for it except corruption.

Fortune

The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy

Southeast Asia’s only nuclear plant never got used after allegations of corruption. The region is trying again, 50 years later, amid a new oil shock.

Latin Times

New Audio Reveals Former Mexican Official Took Bribes From Jalisco Cartel To Allow They Control Prisons

Mendoza's alleged corruption network dates back years. In 2009, he was arrested during an operation that led to the detention of 11 mayors, 16 high-ranking officials, and a judge over alleged ties to La Familia Michoacana.

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