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NSW transport official charged in bribery scandal

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.

NSW official hid in cupboard during corruption probe

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.

Council Boss Jailed for Brother Bribery Scheme

A former Westminster City Council property director has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a brazen bribery scheme, funneling lucrative housing maintenance contracts worth millions to his brother's company.

Manila Braces for Massive Anti-Corruption Protests

Philippines capital prepares for significant demonstrations amid allegations of deep-rooted corruption in state infrastructure projects, sparking widespread public anger and calls for accountability.

Family's shock as energy bill hits £15,000

A UK family shares their disbelief after receiving a staggering £15,000 electricity bill from British Gas, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing energy crisis on ordinary households.

Bill Gates Names His 5 Favourite Must-Read Books

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shares his five favourite books that offer profound insights into human nature, science, and society. Discover the reads that have shaped the billionaire's worldview.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

Nepal enforces social media blackout amid deadly protests

Nepal's government has enforced a sweeping social media blackout in a drastic attempt to quell violent protests erupting over a controversial corruption bill. The move follows multiple fatalities and escalating unrest in Kathmandu.

Two Arrested in Westminster 'Cash for Access' Scandal

Two individuals have been arrested following explosive allegations they offered to sell political access and influence to a fictitious Korean company for £30,000, in a major sting operation that has sent shockwaves through Westminster.

Eric Adams Defies Calls to Quit NYC Mayoral Race

New York City Mayor Eric Adams declares he will not withdraw from the mayoral race, despite a deepening FBI probe into campaign finance irregularities and mounting calls for his resignation.

Ken Loach Leads London Protest Against Anti-Strike Bill

Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Loach joined trade unionists and activists in a major London demonstration against the government's controversial Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, denouncing it as an attack on fundamental worker rights.

RFK Jr Accuses CDC of Being 'Captured' by Big Pharma

US Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launches a scathing attack on the CDC, accusing it of corruption and being a 'captured agency' of the pharmaceutical industry in a bombshell op-ed.

Sheridan Smith's 'I Fought The Law': A Gripping Triumph

Sheridan Smith delivers a powerhouse performance in ITV's compelling new true-crime drama, 'I Fought The Law', exploring a grandmother's relentless fight for justice against a legally dubious police force.

SFO Drops Fraud Probe Into Construction Giant Hanson

The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte

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