Spain's far-right leader meets US Ambassador to discuss government 'corruption'
The meeting comes as further corruption allegations surround the ruling Socialist government and tensions between Madrid and Washington remain frayed.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00NACC boss Paul Brereton admits he contributed to own 'downfall'
Topic:Anti Corruption Agencies
· Ewa Staszewska
Peta urges vegan diet for Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib, inmates: ‘the only peaceful meal’
The animal rights group says vegan meals can help Kajang Prison promote ‘empathy and non-violence’ among its inmates and save costs
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Peta urges vegan diet for Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib, inmates: ‘the only peaceful meal’
The animal rights group says vegan meals can help Kajang Prison promote ‘empathy and non-violence’ among its inmates and save costs
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Lawmakers Ask DOJ Watchdog to Investigate Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report
Puerto Rico’s representative in Congress and four other members of the House of Representatives have asked the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General to investigate why a federal probe into a prison drugs-for-votes scheme was abandoned after the 2024 elections.
· Raquel Rutledge
Anti-corruption chief denies he’s breached public trust
Outgoing anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton mounted a combative defence of his conduct, rejecting suggestions he had breached public trust and warning against assumptions another adverse finding would emerge from an ongoing investigation into his handling of conflicts of interest.
· Rob Harris
Why youth have become central to <i>‘tokuryū’</i> crimes
Fraud committed by older adults has evolved into murder-robberies committed by teenagers, as the foot soldiers hired by quasi-gangster groups known as tokuryū have become younger over the years.
· Yukana Inoue
Romanian man jailed for targeting elderly Australian shoppers
Topic:Scams and Fraud
· Grace Crivellaro
Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'
Malaysian authorities detained 51 men in a series of raids on Sunday in connection with what police described as a drug-fueled "gay party" held at a Kuala Lumpur hotel.
· REUTERS
WATCH: High Court presses state over Galatz closure committee’s prior statements
The High Court of Justice opened Tuesday’s hearing on petitions against the government’s decision to close Army Radio by pressing the state over public statements made by members of the advisory committee Defense Minister Israel Katz appointed to examine the station’s future.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
NT police will not lay charges against officers over Kumanjayi White’s death while being restrained at Coles
Police commissioner acknowledges outcome causes ‘significant distress’ for 24-year-old Warlpiri man’s family and wider community
· Sarah Collard
Yomiuri Giants manager arrested on assault charges
Shinnosuke Abe, manager of the Yomiuri Giants, was arrested by Tokyo police on suspicion of assaulting his daughter, Japanese media reported Monday.
· Korea Herald
(LEAD) Minor union of Samsung file court injunction to suspend wage vote
(ATTN: ADDS details of injunction hearing, separate injunction in paras 5-7; CUTS para 11)
· Kang Jae-eun
3 killed after van hits elephant in Uganda national park
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A passenger van struck an elephant in a Ugandan national park, killing three people and injuring four others, police said.
Police officer accused of rape denied he was 'sleazy', court told
Tue 26 May 2026 at 5:13pm
· Eva Blandis
Interim AVOs issued to keep developer away from council mayor and GM
Topic:Local Government
· Brooke Chandler
Lidia Thorpe wipes back tears as police rule out charges over death in custody
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Yashee Sharma
Western Europe swelters as late May heat dome shatters records
In France, authorities placed several western départements under a yellow heatwave alert from Monday lunchtime as temperatures climbed far above seasonal averages. In Nantes, thermometers reached around 34 to 35C, breaking local May records including a high of 34.3C. Across the Channel, the United Kingdom recorded i…
· AfricaNews
Minor union of Samsung file court injunction to suspend wage vote
SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- A minor labor union led by members of the non-semiconductor unit of Samsung Electronics Co. filed for a court injunction Tuesday, requesting a suspension of the vote on a tentative wage deal reached with management last week.
· Kang Jae-eun
Landmarks review – Lucrecia Martel’s beautiful account of an Indigenous murder case
Martel’s documentary about the shooting of Javier Chocobar is a mannered and dignified work, laden with post-colonial tension and the weight of institutions
· Lesliefelperin
Woman charged over alleged assault of teen cafe worker
A 52-year-old woman has been charged over the brazen alleged assault of a teenage female cafe worker in Melbourne’s north.
· Angus Delaney
Woman charged over alleged assault that left waitress with chipped tooth
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· April Glover
OpenAI boss downplays jobs apocalypse as ‘threats of violence’ hit Aussie tech giant
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman downplayed the threat of AI killing jobs just days after WiseTech informed the police of “threats of violence” against its CEO, who is using the technology to replace thousands of its workers.
· Colin Kruger
Australian police arrest two in connection with gunman Dezi Freeman
Australian police have arrested two men in connection with Dezi Freeman, the conspiracy theorist gunman who was shot dead by police after a seven-month manhunt in March.
· Helen Livingstone
Officer who pulled driver from burning car honoured
A police officer who pulled an unconscious driver from a burning car moments before it exploded is being celebrated for his bravery and decisive actions.
· Jacob Panons
Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Failed Australia Day bombing accused faces court
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Aaron Bunch
First ‘adult time for adult crime’ plea adjourned amid courtroom confusion
The first teenager facing sentencing under Victoria’s “adult time for adult crime” laws was charged two hours after the law came into effect after carjacking a taxi driver while armed with a knife.
· Erin Pearson
Viking locks in driller for Nevada tungsten blitz
Viking Mines has officially cleared the runway for its highly anticipated assault on American critical minerals, signing a contract with US-based contractor DrilCor for a maiden 63-hole reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at its highly prospective Linka tungsten project in Nevada.
· Murray Ward
Two men arrested after investigation into Dezi Freeman’s movements
Two people have been arrested and will be interviewed by police as part of investigation into the movements of police killer Dezi Freeman.
· Isabel McMillan
Two men arrested in connection to Dezi Freeman’s movements after Porepunkah shootings
A 48-year-old and 35-year-old will be interviewed by police after their arrests at two separate locations in north-east Victoria
· Benita Kolovos
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
DALLAS, Texas — After three terms in the US House and two unsuccessful campaigns for the US Senate, Colin Allred said he’s heard plenty about voters’ suspicions that politicians are just trying to make a buck in Washington.
· Associated Press
Two arrested as part of Dezi Freeman investigation
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Stuart Marsh
Two men arrested by Dezi Freeman taskforce
Tue 26 May 2026 at 1:50pm
Six Israeli citizens arrested for weapons, drugs smuggling on Egyptian, Jordanian borders
Six Israeli citizens were arrested after a network of weapons and drugs smugglers operating from the Egyptian and Jordanian borders was discovered, Israeli police announced in a statement on Sunday.
· ARIELLA ROITMAN
Search for 2 missing hikers continues as third is found in Sai Kung village
Hong Kong police say hiking group reported three missing members on Monday night, with authorities deploying search helicopter on Tuesday morning
· Leopold Chen
Search for 2 missing hikers continues as third is found in Sai Kung village
Hong Kong police say hiking group reported three missing members on Monday night, with authorities deploying search helicopter on Tuesday morning
· Leopold Chen
Man sets wife’s hair on fire after drinking dispute
A man in his 50s was arrested in Cheongju after allegedly threatening to kill his wife, and setting her hair on fire when she told him not to drink alcohol, police said Tuesday.
· Park Han-na
Yomiuri Giants’ Shinnosuke Abe quits after arrest over alleged assault on daughter
The Japanese baseball team’s manager allegedly grabbed the 18-year-old and forced her to the floor at their Tokyo home
· Kyodo
Yomiuri Giants’ Shinnosuke Abe quits after arrest over alleged assault on daughter
The Japanese baseball team’s manager allegedly grabbed the 18-year-old and forced her to the floor at their Tokyo home
· Kyodo
Top Japan baseball boss arrested over alleged assault of teen daughter
Shinnosuke Abe, the manager of Yomiuri Giants, accused of forcing 18-year-old to floor while trying to solve fight between siblings
· Agence France-Presse
Top Japan baseball boss arrested over alleged assault of teen daughter
Shinnosuke Abe, the manager of Yomiuri Giants, accused of forcing 18-year-old to floor while trying to solve fight between siblings
· Agence France-Presse
YouTuber appears for arrest warrant hearing for alleged defamation against actor Kim Soo-hyun
SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- A YouTuber accused of spreading false and fabricated information about actor Kim Soo-hyun appeared in court Tuesday for an arrest warrant hearing over his allegations.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Woman charged with murder after girl found dead in home
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Search for evidence in Gus Lamont disappearance renewed by police
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Drunk driver who killed Japanese tourist appeals ruling
A drunk driver sentenced to five years in prison for killing a Japanese tourist has appealed the ruling, court officials said Tuesday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Hong Kong fire survivors face countdown on government buyout
Leung Ho-hin hopes to continue living in his childhood home at Wang Fuk Court, but the government plans to buy back his third-floor unit. (Photo by Anne Chan)
· Staff Writer
Former execs of AI developer Alt found guilty of window dressing
The Tokyo District Court on Monday found two former executives of Japanese artificial intelligence developer Alt guilty of window dressing in violation of the financial instruments and exchange law.
· No Author
Notorious children's jail could become minimum-security adult prison farm
Tue 26 May 2026 at 11:53am
· Lucy Macdonald