A look at recent news highlighting abuses of power, failures in safeguarding, and the dark realities lurking beneath seemingly normal surfaces. From corporate dominance to horrifying acts of cruelty, this article explores concerning trends. Read more...

Chinese architect Liu Jiakun receives the 2025 Pritzker Prize. Separately, a Chinese funeral home becomes a surprising culinary destination for its exceptional noodles. Read more...

Middleboro, MA, sues the Healey administration, alleging "great abuse of power" over MBTA zoning law and withheld grant funding. Also, an economist criticizes "whining" about potential aid cuts to Africa. Read more...

A former Czech defense official is convicted of abuse of power while China prepares to repatriate hundreds linked to call center scams, sparking debate over security and sovereignty. Read more...

The UK is grappling with multiple scandals, including concerns over the HS2 project, rising crime in unemployment hotspots, and allegations against undercover police officers in the 'Spy Cops' scandal. Read more...

Recent political events in Spain include accusations against EU leaders, grievances surrounding regional treatment, and potential votes of no confidence, signaling a turbulent political landscape. Read more...

A heated exchange between Trump and Zelensky raises questions about US aid to Ukraine, while Starmer rejects calls to cancel Trump's state visit. Read more...

Italian politics are currently embroiled in a series of controversies, ranging from ministerial gaffes and domestic violence cases to cyberattacks and family honor killings. Read more...

A Carabinieri inspector in Verona, Italy, was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that had been seized in previous operations. The arrest occurred during a drug exchange with another individual. Read more...

A roundup of today's top political news: a bill to limit smartphone use in children, an ex-prison officer jailed, Zelenskyy podcast, and Bangladesh PM trial. Read more...

Katie Evans, a former prison officer, has been jailed after admitting to an intimate relationship and performing a sexual act on an inmate at HMP Doncaster. The scandal unfolded during a probe into another corrupt officer. Read more...

Recent developments show a changing Republican stance on healthcare and abortion, along with criticisms of Trump's foreign policy. Read more...

Donald Trump faces criticism for spreading misinformation about Ukraine aid and escalating trade tensions with Canada, while also threatening funding cuts over "illegal" protests. Read more...

A look at recent political developments, including Trump's speeches, Canada's alcohol tariffs, corruption investigations in Milan, and the IDF's failures in Israel. Read more...

A Coruña sees stories of everyday heroism and a troubling pattern of workplace abuse in its courts, highlighting both the best and worst of community and institutional failures. Read more...

Former Polish PM faces charges, while a candidate's wife sparks debate. A look at the latest developments in Polish politics. Read more...

A Slovak court jailed ex-policeman Ján Kaľavský, but the Stop Corruption Foundation views it as an exception, questioning legislative changes linked to Fico and the handling of corruption cases. Read more...

President Museveni champions alternative dispute resolution while courts address rape appeal evidence and fake visa allegations, highlighting key justice system challenges. Read more...

A New Hampshire police officer faces child pornography charges, while a mother in the UK is accused of murdering her toddler. Plus, a Pentagon official sparks outrage with a controversial tweet. Read more...

This week in Italy: illegal dossiering scandal unfolds, students protest sexism, and the Altavilla massacre case sees sentencing. Plus, a controversial chairlift project gets the green light. Read more...