Corruption
BUSINESS
How to Kill Corruption? AI Of Course
Albania appoints the world’s first AI minister, Diella, to fight corruption and ensure transparent public tenders in line with EU standards.
WORLD
Nepal’s Authoritarian Backlash: A Lesson in Governance
Nepal erupts after social media ban sparks deadly protests; Europe stays cautious as India and China quietly seek influence.
EUROPE
A Power Grab Masked as Reform: Ukrainians Protest Against Corruption
In Kyiv, thousands chant against a law that hands Ukraine’s graft-busting watchdogs to presidential loyalists otherwise known as corruption.
WORLD
A Salacious Scandal at the Heart of the FBI
FBI agents paid for sex while training others to fight trafficking in Asia—scandal sparks outrage and fuels Trump’s calls for reform.
BUSINESS
Huawei’s EU MEP Operatives Exposed in Latest Belgian Sting
Second major scandal in three years hits EU Parliament as Huawei lobbying of MEPs exposed; Chinese tech isolated by U.S. and Europe.
Popular
Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
