Zelenskyy U-turns on anti-corruption agencies power grab after public outcry – POLITICO
The bill still has to be passed by the parliament, where, some activists warn, it risks being stalled…
Tearful ICAC witness recalls ‘very improper’ meeting with transport official
A traffic controller has told the state’s corruption commission that he went behind his “wife’s back” to pay…
French culture minister and fugitive former auto exec to face corruption trial – POLITICO
PARIS — French Culture Minister Rachida Dati and former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will face trial on charges…
Ukraine parliament passes bill weakening anti-corruption agencies. Zelenskyy signs it amid protests
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine on Tuesday to…
Ex-NYPD boss Tom Donlon on ‘morally corrupt’ NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Mayor Eric Adams is a “morally corrupt” leader who appointed a band of “clowns” to run the NYPD and should have…
Paul Biya seeks his eighth term as Cameroon president
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon’s 92-year-old president announced Sunday he will seek his eighth term in the October…
Temperature hit 106 degrees at Midway Airport during 1995 heat wave
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 13, according to the Tribune’s…
Extortion strangling Mexican businesses, forcing closures and fear
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It started with a phone call to a men’s clothing store in the heart…
Kremlin calls transportation minister’s death ‘tragic’ but gives no clues about his apparent suicide
MOSCOW (AP) — The apparent suicide of Russia’s transportation minister brought expressions of shock and sorrow Tuesday from…
Fresh blow for Spain’s scandal-plagued Sánchez – POLITICO
The Socialist Party said it will begin an investigation immediately, but said no official complaints had been made.…