Milan Prosecutors Close Probe Into China-Linked Surveillance
Ten suspects, eight of them Chinese nationals, were told that the investigation into surveillance of dissident artist Li Ying is complete.
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Across the world, coverage here takes in bribery, ethics violations, fraud by public figures, abuse of power and accountability failures. This page follows the investigations and the legal proceedings that arise when public trust is broken.
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November 6, 2026
Apple Keeps Secret Gray List of Blocked WordsAn independent researcher found that Apple's iOS keyboard avoids autocompleting or swipe-typing tens of thousands of words and phrases, a list the company has not disclosed.
November 6, 2026
German EU Envoy Urges Ukraine Anti-Corruption ReformsThomas Ossowski says Ukraine must tackle corruption and rule-of-law problems as EU accession talks continue.
November 5, 2026
EU Report Finds Kosovo Corruption Fight LimitedKosovo remains the only Western Balkans country without EU candidate status, and the European Commission's 2026 report says its anti-corruption progress is limited.
November 5, 2026
UN Official Warns Eroding Trust Threatens InstitutionsAdriana Alberti of UN DESA says inequality and weak governance are wearing down public confidence at a Baku summit.
November 2, 2026
Doctors Rank Most Trusted Profession in Ipsos IndexThe Ipsos Global Trustworthiness Index 2026 ranks professions by net trust across 31 countries, with politicians near the bottom.
November 1, 2026
Tharoor Slams Burnham Over Omitted Colonialism ApologyIndian MP Shashi Tharoor says the British prime minister's considered apology for the slave trade leaves out colonialism.
October 31, 2026
JJ Clears Victor in Fair City Corruption MysteryJJ confronts Victor over recent suspicions, leading to a major breakthrough in the ongoing drama.
October 29, 2026
African Finance Experts Cite Leadership as Ethics HurdleNew research shows leadership issues and AI adoption present significant ethical challenges for finance professionals.
October 29, 2026
MEPs Push to Add Corruption to EU Sanctions ListA group of 71 lawmakers is urging EU leadership to sanction corrupt foreign officials with visa bans and asset freezes.
October 29, 2026
Transparency International Evaluates East African Anti-Corruption EffortsA new report ranks accountability frameworks across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
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