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George Ryan, Former Illinois Governor Convicted of Corruption, Dies at 91

Ryan, who served as governor from 1999 to 2003, passed away in hospice care, reviving scrutiny of his legacy shaped by a bribery scandal and a fatal 1994 crash.

Defense of Spanish PM’s Brother Challenges Appeal Deadline in Corruption Case

Valencia Mayor Delays Action as Corruption Probe Deepens into Vox Councillor's Contracts

Brazil's Supreme Court Grants Ex-President Collor House Arrest Over Health Concerns

Former 'Caso Mediador' Investigator Francisco Moar Arrested on Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges

Romania Prepares for Presidential Election Re-Run as Far-Right Simion Leads Polls

Turkey Arrests 47 Istanbul Officials in Expanding Crackdown on Opposition

Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Netanyahu’s Attempt to Dismiss Shin Bet Chief

Agolada Mayor Sentenced to Prison for Document Falsification and Abuse of Power

East Bay Developers Indicted for Bribery in Antioch Housing Project

Three More Federal Prosecutors Resign Over Eric Adams Case

Israeli Spy Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Abusing Shin Bet for Political Gain

Senate Clash Intensifies Over Alleged 2020 Party at Parador de Teruel

Spanish Prosecutors' Council Faces Vote on Controversial Anti-Corruption Post

Lluís Prenafeta, Key Figure in Catalonia’s Modernization, Dies at 86

Judge Limits PSOE's Efforts to Broaden Andalusian Health Contracts Probe

Judge Orders Confrontation Over Hiring of Begoña Gómez's Advisor

CBI Raids AAP Leader Durgesh Pathak's Residence Over Foreign Funding Allegations

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice in MUDA Case as Special Court Orders Further Investigation

WHO Finalizes Historic Pandemic Preparedness Treaty

Mayra Flores Announces Campaign to Challenge Indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th District

NYC Council Sues Mayor Adams Over ICE Operations on Rikers Island

Serbian President Vučić Launches Political Movement at Rally Amid Ongoing Protests

Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Faces Court as Protests and Criticism Grow

Potsdam Mayor Mike Schubert Faces May 25 Referendum for Potential Removal

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson Pleads Guilty to Federal Corruption Charges

German Minister Threatened During Visit to Republika Srpska as Tensions Escalate

CBI Names Bhupesh Baghel in ₹6,000 Crore Mahadev Betting Scam

Netanyahu Withdraws Shin Bet Nominee After U.S. Pressure

CBI Raids 60 Locations in ₹6,000 Crore Mahadev Betting App Probe

Trump Orders Immediate Declassification of FBI Crossfire Hurricane Files

NRW Justice Minister Denies Political Bias in Court Appointment Inquiry

Mass Protests Erupt Across Turkey Following Istanbul Mayor's Arrest

Israeli Supreme Court Halts Dismissal of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar

Lalu Prasad Yadav Faces ED Questioning in Land-for-Jobs Money Laundering Probe

Victorian Premier Denies Corruption Allegations Over Police Leadership Changes

Sarkozy Trial: Investigator Testifies on Alleged Libyan Campaign Financing

BJP Leaders Detained During Protests Over Alleged ₹1,000 Crore TASMAC Corruption

LA Mayor Karen Bass Faces Scrutiny Over Deleted Text Messages During Wildfire Crisis

Romanian Far-Right Candidate Under Investigation for Election Financing and Ties to Mercenary

Racketeering Charges Against NJ Power Broker George Norcross Dismissed

Lokayukta Clears Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA Land Scam Case

Former Mauritius Prime Minister Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

New York Prosecutors Resign Over Justice Department's Dropped Case Against Mayor

Chicago Inspector General Accuses City Law Department of Obstructing Investigations

Sarkozy Faces Mounting Evidence in Libyan Campaign Financing Trial

Trump Administration Halts Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Austrian Coalition Talks Between FPÖ and ÖVP Face Collapse

Fréjus Mayor David Rachline to Face Court Over Alleged Conflict of Interest

Nicolas Sarkozy Suspends Public Activities Following Corruption Conviction

Nicolas Sarkozy Awaits Electronic Bracelet Installation Following Corruption Conviction

Karnataka High Court Rejects CBI Probe Request in MUDA Land Case Involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

DC Council Expels Trayon White Over Federal Bribery Allegations

French Minister Aurore Bergé Faces Judicial Inquiry Over False Testimony Allegations

Nicolas Sarkozy Defends Actions in Trial Over Alleged Libyan Campaign Financing

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Faces Investigation Over Release of Libyan War Crimes Suspect

Nicolas Sarkozy Faces Allegations of Libyan Corruption Pact in 2007 Campaign Financing Trial

Former Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes Dies in Exile at 65

Sarkozy Faces Intensifying Accusations in Libyan Campaign Financing Trial

BJP Accuses AAP of Model Code Violations Over CCTV Installations in Delhi

South Korean President Yoon Faces Historic Impeachment Trial

South Korean President Arrested as Supporters Riot at Court

South Korean Court Extends Detention of Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President's Detention Extended Amid Violent Tribunal Break-In

Sheikh Hasina Alleges Assassination Plot After Narrow Escape in Bangladesh

Corruption Charges Against Former NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Dropped After Key Witness Dies

Kejriwal Criticizes BJP's Delhi Manifesto, Labels It a Copy of AAP Policies

Sarkozy Allies Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Libyan Campaign Financing

Corruption Trial Begins for Former Berlin Senator Dilek Kalayci

South Korean President Detained Over Martial Law Allegations

South Korea's Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol Refuses Further Interrogation After Arrest

Delhi High Court Criticizes AAP Government Over Delayed CAG Reports

Puerto Rico Official Halts Probe Into Governor's In-Laws' Alleged Illegal Construction

Tulip Siddiq Faces Scrutiny Over Family Ties and Ethics Allegations

Nicolas Sarkozy Denies Libyan Campaign Financing Allegations in Court

Nicolas Sarkozy Faces Trial Over Alleged Libyan Campaign Financing

South Korea Faces Political Crisis as Arrest of Impeached President Fails

Bob Menendez's Lawyers Urge Leniency Ahead of Sentencing in Corruption Case

Serbian Ex-Minister Among 13 Indicted Over Deadly Novi Sad Station Collapse

Massive Protests Erupt in Serbia Over Deadly Railway Station Collapse

Delhi Lieutenant Governor's Approval to Prosecute Arvind Kejriwal Sparks Political Clash

Labour Minister Tulip Siddiq Implicated in Bangladesh Corruption Investigation

Potsdam Mayor Faces Political Fallout After VIP Ticket Scandal

Mayor Eric Adams’ Top Aide Resigns as Corruption Probes Intensify

Netanyahu Testifies in Historic Corruption Trial as Sitting Israeli Prime Minister

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Faces Second Impeachment Complaint Over Alleged Fund Misuse

Supreme Court Questions Senthil Balaji's Reinstatement as Minister After Bail

Netanyahu's Chief of Staff Investigated for Alleged Tampering with October 7 Records

South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted for Election Law Violation

San Mateo Supervisors Demand Sheriff Corpus's Resignation Amid Scandal

Uddhav Thackeray Unveils Shiv Sena Manifesto, Promises Major Overhaul in Dharavi

NRW Justice Ministry Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Political Bias in Top Court Appointment

Union Minister Kumaraswamy Faces FIR for Allegedly Threatening Police Officer

BJP Promises UCC Exemption for Tribals in Jharkhand Elections

Venezuela Detains Former Oil Minister Pedro Tellechea for Alleged U.S. Ties

Venezuela's Maduro Appoints Ex-Pardoned Ally Alex Saab as Industry Minister

Satyendar Jain Granted Bail After 18-Month Incarceration

Controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard Seeks Reelection Amid Financial Mismanagement Allegations

Kenya's Deputy President Faces Impeachment Vote in Senate

Kharge's Son Returns Disputed Land Amid Political Pressure