As corruption investigations engulf his wife and inner circle, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces his most severe political crisis yet. This in-depth analysis examines whether his fragile government can withstand the judicial storm.
Spain's government faces turmoil as leaked recordings reveal State Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz discussing sensitive cases and making controversial remarks about judicial matters.
A comprehensive Chapman University survey shows Americans now fear government corruption more than cyber-terrorism, economic collapse, or pandemics, signalling a crisis of confidence in political institutions.
Exclusive: American intelligence officials warn that systemic corruption within the US government is creating severe vulnerabilities that could be exploited by foreign adversaries.
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
From presidential palaces to parliamentary chambers, France's political elite has been plagued by corruption scandals for decades. Explore the deep-rooted culture of impunity that continues to undermine democracy.
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Exclusive: Four professional tennis players arrested in coordinated European raids as authorities smash alleged match-fixing syndicate operating at highest levels of the sport.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives prison sentence in landmark corruption trial, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the once-powerful leader.
In a dramatic escalation of his anti-corruption campaign, President Xi Jinping has removed three senior military generals from China's political advisory body, sending shockwaves through the People's Liberation Army leadership.
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Massive public outrage grips the Philippines as a corruption scandal reveals billions of pesos missing from vital flood control projects, leaving communities vulnerable to climate disasters while officials allegedly profited.
Federal investigators have descended on Jackson, Mississippi, executing search warrants in a sweeping corruption investigation targeting local government officials and their associates.
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Noosa Council faces serious financial investigation after suspected fraudulent activities involving substantial sums of public money, with Queensland authorities now involved.
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
A senior NSW transport bureaucrat faces court over accusations of accepting cash bribes from a Portuguese restaurant owner in exchange for lucrative government contracts through fake invoices.
Strathfield Councillor Ibrahim Helmy steps down following ICAC investigation into claims he helped developers bypass planning rules in exchange for benefits, sending shockwaves through local government.
Shocking revelations emerge as a senior NSW government official admits to concealing themselves in a cupboard during a corruption investigation into alleged multi-million dollar kickbacks, exposing serious misconduct within the public sector.
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Reform UK's controversial 'DOGE-style' austerity measures backfired, leaving Kent residents facing years of increased council tax bills amid financial turmoil.
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after rejecting Zafar Mahmood's appointment to Greater Manchester Combined Authority, sparking accusations of political interference in local democracy.
Dublin City Council faces Whitehall backlash after voting to fly Palestinian flags and support sanctions against Israel in response to Gaza conflict.
Exclusive: Scottish ministers confront mounting criticism as local communities and opposition parties slam the proposed traffic management system for Scotland's northern coastline, raising concerns about economic impact and consultation processes.