Indian activists arrested in fossil fuel treaty probe
Indian police raid home of environmental campaigners Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswati, alleging foreign funds were used to undermine national energy security. Read the full story.
Category : Search result: foreign funding probe
India arrests climate activists in 'national interest' probe
Indian authorities arrest environmental campaigners Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswati, alleging foreign funds for a fossil fuel treaty campaign undermine national interest. Read the full investigation details.
MP asks for probe into Israeli foreign influence dossier
NSW Labor MP Anthony D'Adam calls for an investigation into whether Israel breached foreign interference laws by targeting him and other politicians in a report. Read the full story.
Public Broadcasting Corporation Dissolves After Funding Cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded NPR and PBS, has formally dissolved after Congress cut $1.1bn. The move threatens local stations and news deserts. Read the full story.
Newham Council Tax Rise Reduced After Fair Funding Review
Newham residents avoid a 9% council tax hike after a government funding review. The rise is now set at 4.99%, but cuts to services and increased fees are still planned. Read the full budget details.
FCA ends private equity consolidation probe with no action
The Financial Conduct Authority concludes its investigation into private equity-backed advice firms without enforcement action. Discover the details and regulatory implications.
Senate Probes Trump's Kennedy Center Renaming and Management
A Senate investigation alleges the Kennedy Center is being used as a 'slush fund' for Trump allies after its controversial renaming. Discover the details of the financial mismanagement claims.
US $2bn Aid Demands UN 'Adapt or Die', Excludes Yemen
The US pledges $2bn in aid but demands the UN 'adapt, shrink or die'. Experts fear it forces the UN to bow to Washington's political priorities, excluding crises in Afghanistan and Yemen. Read the full analysis.
Judge blocks Trump admin's $230m security grant cuts
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's move to slash over $230m in homeland security grants from states resisting immigration crackdowns. Read the full ruling details.
London councils allowed large council tax rises from 2026
Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
MP: Litigation funding risks profits before justice
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.
Croydon gains £120m in Fair Funding review
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
Council Tax Set to Rise as New Funding Formula Unveiled
A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
MAGA Prosecutor Widens Probe into Trump's Intelligence Critics
US Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones expands a controversial investigation into ex-FBI and intelligence officials, drawing accusations of a politically motivated 'fishing expedition'. Experts decry the move.
Trump Strategy: Europe Faces 'Civilisational Erasure'
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
Zelenskyy's key aide Yermak resigns in corruption scandal
Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces political upheaval as chief adviser Andriy Yermak resigns following anti-corruption searches. Analysis of the power shift's impact on Ukraine's war effort.
MPs probe Afghan data leak handling by government
MPs investigate the Tory government's handling of a leak exposing 19,000 Afghans. A whistleblower reveals Taliban used abandoned UK equipment to track targets.
Zelenskyy aide's home searched in corruption probe
Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities search properties linked to President Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak. Full cooperation confirmed amid political tensions.
Labour's £2bn Budget Boost for Scotland and Wales
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders hail £2bn funding increase and end of two-child benefit cap in Rachel Reeves' budget, hoping to reverse polling deficits ahead of May elections.
Trump envoy advised Kremlin on Ukraine peace deal
Exclusive recording reveals Steve Witkoff's advice to Russian official on Ukraine negotiations and territorial concessions. Plus analysis of US policy implications.
Trump's FBI & Pentagon Probes Spark Firestorm
President Trump faces backlash as the Pentagon and FBI investigate Democrats. GOP veterans warn of party vulnerability. Get the latest US political analysis.
US sanctions ICC judges over Netanyahu warrant
The US sanctions ICC judges who approved arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, revealing the hypocrisy of the rules-based international order. Read the full analysis.
Richmond Council drops legal challenge over funding
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
Zuma's daughter accused of tricking men into Russia-Ukraine war
South African police investigate claims Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla recruited men under false pretences to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Learn the full story and the international implications.
ATO worker takes 'same job, same pay' to court
An ATO call centre worker employed by Probe Operations applies for a 'same job, same pay' order, challenging the tax office's use of outsourced labour. Could this set a new precedent?
US labels anti-fascist groups as terror threats
Experts challenge the US State Department's designation of European anti-fascist groups as foreign terrorist organisations, calling the move 'ridiculous' and politically motivated.
Ukraine Peace Talks Advance Amid Overnight Attacks
Zelenskyy prepares for crucial talks with Trump on a Ukraine peace plan as Russia launches devastating drone attacks. Follow the latest developments on the diplomatic front.
Trump targets Muslim Brotherhood with terror designation
US President Donald Trump has initiated the process to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organisations. Discover the global implications of this significant move.
Trump Moves to Designate Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist
President Donald Trump has initiated the process to designate certain Muslim Brotherhood chapters as foreign terrorist organisations, a move with significant implications for US foreign policy in the Middle East.
Vance's Role in US Ukraine Peace Plan Exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals how JD Vance's influence shapes Trump's Ukraine peace proposal through Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. Read the full investigation into the controversial negotiations.
Page 1 of 4