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Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked.

AAP

‘Not just about social media’: Nepali students on protests back home

As peaceful anti-corruption protests in Nepal spiraled into deadly violence, the army has stepped in to restore order. From Delhi, Nepali students are anxiously watching events unfold back home.

Newslaundry

Albania puts AI-created ‘minister’ in charge of public procurement

Edi Rama, PM, says digital assistant Diella will make Albania ‘a country where public tenders are 100% free of corruption’

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Nepal’s Gen Z want a Hindu nation. Or do they?

Days after the unrest in Nepal, mainly led by Gen Z, over a social media ban and alleged corruption and nepotism among political elites, front-page stories of Hindi newspapers reported what had unfolded from various angles.

Newslaundry

Why does Nepal’s crisis matter to South Asia – and the world?

China, India and Pakistan will all be watching the events in Nepal closely, say experts.

Al Jazeera

‘This is our revolution. It’s our turn now’: Nepal’s ‘gen Z protesters’ speak out against corruption

Young Nepalis led a mass protest in Kathmandu on Monday and have paid for it with bullet wounds or their lives

The Guardian - UK

What Drove Gen Z Nepal’s Deadly Uprising? How a Social Media Ban Sparked Change

Nepal’s Gen Z protests turned deadly after a social media ban. Learn how youth outrage set parliament ablaze and forced political change.

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New Orleans mayor to appear in court on corruption charges tied to alleged affair

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is set to make her first appearance in federal court to face conspiracy, fraud and obstruction charges tied to what prosecutors have described as a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard as the two traveled, wined and dined together on taxpayers’…

The Independent UK

Nepali PM Oli resigns amid protests: Why are ‘nepo kids’ angering youth?

Nepali PM resigns amid anticorruption protests that escalated on Monday, killing 19 demonstrators.

Al Jazeera

2 Philippine senators implicated in flood control corruption inquiry but deny allegations

Two Philippine senators have been implicated in a massive corruption scandal involving flood-control projects

The Independent UK

Behind Nepal’s deadly protests over social media ban lies anger over corruption and nepotism

Nepal’s government has faced violent protests over a ban on popular social media platforms, leading to police use of deadly force and the resignation of the prime minister

The Independent UK

Paris court sets January appeal date that could decide Le Pen’s political future

A Paris court has set January 2026 for Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial over a corruption conviction, a decision that could make or break her hopes of running in the 2027 presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

Major Social Media Sites Back Online In Nepal After Deadly Protests

Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in protests demanding that the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption.

International Business Times

Corruption, social media ban, and 19 deaths: How student movement turned into Nepal’s turning point

A rally organised by young Nepalis across the country against corruption, impunity and restrictions on freedom of expression on Monday turned into one of the deadliest days in the country's recent history.

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The Guardian - UK

Thaksin Shinawatra jailed by Thailand supreme court for one year in major blow to former prime minister

Case centred on claims that he had not properly served a sentence for corruption and abuse of power, which was handed down in 2023

Benzinga

Facebook, Instagram, YouTube And Other Social Media Platforms Restored In Nepal As Government Reverses Ban Amid Deadly Protests (UPDATED)

Editor's Note: The story has been revised to include the latest developments.

International Business Times UK

Gen Z Protest in Nepal: What's Happening and Why Does The Govt. Want a Social Media Ban?

Gen Z in Nepal is protesting a social media ban imposed by the government after platforms failed to register. What began as a digital rights protest has grown into a broader movement against corruption.

Euronews

Nepal lifts social media ban following deadly protests

“Stop the ban on social media, stop corruption not social media,” the crowds outside parliament chanted.

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Al Jazeera

At least 19 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption

A Kathmandu District Administration Office spokesperson says police used water cannon, batons and rubber bullets.

International Business Times

At Least 16 Killed In Nepal Protest Over Social Media Ban

At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.

The Independent UK

What’s happening in Nepal? How social media ban sparked deadly protests over corruption and nepotism

Protests over online restrictions spiral into deadly clashes with police in Kathmandu

The Independent UK

Explosive testimony identifies legislators, officials in Philippine flood-control corruption inquiry

A wealthy business couple has identified several Philippine congressmen and public works officials, alleging they forced them to pay huge kickbacks so they could secure lucrative flood-control projects from the government in explosive testimony during a nationally televised Senate investigation

International Business Times

At Least 10 Killed In Nepal Protest Over Social Media Ban

At least 10 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption.

Al Jazeera

Nepal Gen Z protests amid social media ban, clashes kill 19: All to know

Protesters are agitating against corruption and a ban on major social media platforms.

PC Gamer

Monster Train 2 update details and Q&A: developers share info on 4 new cards

15 new cards are coming to Monster Train 2 Sept 10, along with the game's first significant rebalancing patch.

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