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World

Sources: The leader of Iran, who replaced Ayatollah Khamenei, may also be dead

Former President Donald Trump claims that recent attacks have resulted in the deaths of several candidates for Iran's leadership, including high-ranking officials.

Mar 2 • 11:38 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Four Iraqi soldiers killed in airstrike

Four Iraqi soldiers from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi have been killed in an airstrike, according to security officials and a source within Hashed.

Mar 1 • 12:48 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Trump dissatisfied with Iranian views

Former President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the opinions of Iranian officials.

Feb 28 • 05:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ex-INEC officials criticize 'ambiguities' in new Electoral Act

Former INEC officials have expressed concern over confusing provisions in Nigeria's newly amended Electoral Act, warning that these could jeopardize electoral integrity.

Feb 28 • 00:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Former INEC Officials Warn of Flaws in Electoral Act 2026

Former officials of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission have raised concerns about potential flaws in the recently signed Electoral Act 2026 that could threaten electoral integrity.

Feb 27 • 19:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano anti-graft agency recovers vehicles from Kwankwaso’s son, four others

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has successfully recovered government-owned vehicles from former officials, including the son of a notable politician.

Feb 26 • 23:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Cuba: The grandson of Castro met with people of Rubio

American officials close to Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro.

Feb 26 • 18:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Corruption Case of the Plant Protection Service: STT Questioned Former Head J. Kornijenko

Former head of the Plant Protection Service, J. Kornijenko, was questioned by STT in connection to a corruption investigation involving multiple officials from the agency.

Feb 26 • 17:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

To be governed, but not controlled. A pair of former officials describe how they help Plaga outline a major reform of higher education

Former Czech officials Tomáš Fliegl and Šimon Stiburek have established a non-profit organization aimed at reforming higher education in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

Feb 26 • 14:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Former KSČ Officials Will Continue to Receive Lower Pensions, Confirmed by the Constitutional Court

The Constitutional Court of Czechia has reaffirmed that former officials of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSČ) will remain subject to reduced pensions in a recent ruling.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPE asks police to investigate former aide of Raquel Lyra for post with complaint against Recife secretaries

The Pernambuco Public Prosecutor's Office has requested an investigation into journalist Manoel Medeiros for allegedly making false accusations against public officials.

Feb 24 • 20:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

UK officials to consider the release of confidential documents related to Epstein-linked former Prince Andrew

UK Parliament is considering the release of confidential documents concerning former Prince Andrew and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 • 18:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The leaders of the 'patriotic police' minimize their maneuvers against the Pujol in the trial

High-ranking police officials have downplayed their involvement in illicit operations against former Catalan president Jordi Pujol during a trial.

Feb 24 • 13:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Former Secret Service officials warn of low-tech threats facing Trump after latest Mar-a-Lago breach

Former Secret Service agents warn that low-tech threats from lone actors are a significant challenge to protecting President Trump, especially in light of recent security incidents at Mar-a-Lago.

Feb 23 • 23:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Dismissed head of VZP: I had certain indications. From the circle of people around Vojtěch

The former head of VZP shares insights into his dismissal, claiming he had prior indications related to officials connected to Vojtěch.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prince Andrew allegedly used taxpayer money for massages and trips

Prince Andrew reportedly utilized British taxpayer funds to cover personal expenses like massages and travel during his time as a commercial envoy for the UK, as revealed by former officials.

Feb 23 • 12:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Officials report: Andrew allegedly billed massages as expenses

Former Prince Andrew is accused of improperly billing for massages as travel expenses while serving as a trade envoy for the UK.

Feb 23 • 11:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Inquiry into Andrew's Epstein links not ruled out as police searches continue

Police searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former residence are ongoing, with officials considering a potential inquiry into his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 22 • 16:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Emmanuel Macron asked Donald Trump to lift sanctions on European officials

French President Emmanuel Macron is personally requesting former President Donald Trump to reconsider sanctions imposed on European officials, arguing they are unjust.

Feb 22 • 14:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Macron's letter to Trump: Paris calls for the lifting of sanctions against Thierry Breton and judge Nicolas Guiot

French President Emmanuel Macron has requested the lifting of 'unjust' U.S. sanctions against European officials, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and International Criminal Court judge Nicolas Guiot, in a letter to President Trump.

Feb 22 • 12:02 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Police suspect that requests for diplomatic passports went through Eli Cohen's advisor

Police suspects that Tal Alvaz, former Foreign Minister Eli Cohen's advisor, coordinated requests for diplomatic passports from local officials associated with Likud.

Feb 21 • 16:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Investigation Rights of the High-ranking Officials Crime Investigation Agency (SPO) on Insurrection, Which Were Denied a Year Ago... Reversed Again by Judge Ji-gwi Yeon

The court recognizes the investigation rights of the SPO on insurrection crimes in the case involving former President Yoon Seok-yeol.

Feb 20 • 05:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Roh Sang-won and others sentenced for roles in 2024 insurrection

A South Korean court has sentenced several former officials, including Roh Sang-won, to prison for their involvement in the 2024 insurrection attempt.

Feb 19 • 09:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Interior Minister Claims They Were Informed of the Report at Six PM, but Investigates Whether the Circle of the Former Police Chief Covered Up the Rape Case

Spain's Interior Minister stated that he only learned of a police officer's rape accusation late Tuesday, as investigations commence into whether there was a cover-up by senior police officials.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From Pemex to CFE: Former Officials 'Enjoy' Pensions Ranging from 300 Thousand to 1 Million Pesos, Sheinbaum Reveals

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to propose a constitutional reform to limit high pensions for former government officials.

Feb 18 • 16:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Poland issued a European arrest warrant for the former deputy minister granted asylum in Hungary

Poland has issued a European arrest warrant for former Justice Deputy Minister Marcin Romanowski, who was granted asylum in Hungary amid ongoing investigations into alleged abuse of public funds by officials from Poland's ruling party, PiS.

Feb 18 • 14:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum announces reform initiative to eliminate millionaire pensions in government

Claudia Sheinbaum announced a reform initiative aimed at eliminating excessive pensions for former high-ranking officials in the government.

Feb 18 • 14:38 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Mozambique: two former high-ranking officials questioned about post-election violence

Two former high-ranking officials in Mozambique are being questioned regarding their alleged roles in post-election violence that took place between October 2024 and March 2025.

Feb 18 • 11:09 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Former military chief: 2023 counteroffensive underfunded by Zelenskyy and officials

Ukraine's former military chief criticized President Zelenskyy for underfunding the 2023 counteroffensive plan.

Feb 18 • 11:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Due to the diversion of federal resources, FGR goes against three former collaborators of Javier Duarte

The Mexican Attorney General's Office is pursuing legal action against three former officials linked to Javier Duarte for their alleged involvement in the diversion of federal resources.

Feb 18 • 04:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the 'Blue House signboard' a universal key?... Looking at the report card of the local elections

As local elections approach in South Korea, former Blue House officials are preparing to run for office, raising questions about the effectiveness of their political experience.

Feb 17 • 23:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 60 Peso Car of Marx Arriaga: This is the 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air He Bought

Marx Arriaga, a former official in Mexico, revealed in his asset declaration that he purchased a classic 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air for just 60 pesos.

Feb 17 • 22:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The court handling the notebook bribery case will move to Comodoro Py: they seek to expedite the trial and allow it to be in-person

The judiciary is relocating the courtroom for the high-profile bribery case involving former officials and business leaders to expedite proceedings and enable in-person trials.

Feb 17 • 17:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Neo-judge Zaradkiewicz and former deputy of Ziobro running for the renewed KRS

The latest candidate list for Poland's renewed National Council of the Judiciary features controversial neo-judges and former government officials tied to the ruling party.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Attorney General will request the reopening of the criminal case against Caputo, Sturzenegger, and Macri for the 2018 agreement with the IMF

The Argentine Attorney General has requested the reopening of a criminal case against former President Mauricio Macri and other officials regarding a 2018 agreement with the IMF.

Feb 17 • 15:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Former Community Director of Oulu Confesses to All Charges of Misconduct

Matti Matinheikki, the former community director of Oulu, has confessed to all charges of misconduct against him, resulting in a three-month suspended prison sentence.

Feb 17 • 09:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I worked with Sarah Ferguson – she had brutal nickname for men in Palace'

Paul Burrell, former butler to Princess Diana, reveals the close bond and shared frustrations between Diana and Sarah Ferguson regarding Palace officials.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

FT: Russia is using former Wagner members for sabotage in Europe

According to Western intelligence officials, recruiters and propagandists who previously worked for the Russian private military company Wagner have become key tools for the Kremlin in organizing acts of sabotage throughout Europe.

Feb 17 • 02:47 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Russia Uses Ex-Wagner Operatives to Recruit 'Disposable' Saboteurs in Europe – FT

Former Wagner operatives are reportedly aiding Russia in recruiting financially vulnerable individuals in Europe to carry out sabotage and violent acts, according to Western intelligence officials.

Feb 16 • 13:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Former SOK Director: "Certain that the wax cabin was bugged"

Peter Reinebo, former director of the Swedish Olympic Committee, believes that Russian officials may have tried to eavesdrop on Swedish skiers during the Sochi Olympics.

Feb 16 • 08:14 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Ukraine: Former Energy Minister Arrested at the Border - Involvement in $100 Million Scandal

Former Ukrainian Energy Minister German Halushenko has been arrested by anti-corruption officials while attempting to leave the country amidst a major corruption scandal.

Feb 15 • 12:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Ukraine: Former minister arrested while trying to leave the country

A former Ukrainian energy minister was arrested while attempting to leave the country as part of a wide-ranging corruption investigation involving several Ukrainian officials.

Feb 15 • 10:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Obama after Trump monkey video: Dignity has been lost

Former U.S. President Barack Obama commented on a controversial video shared by Donald Trump, highlighting a loss of dignity among public officials.

Feb 15 • 05:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Calls for the Independence of 'Texas Canada' and Support from American Officials

The Canadian province of Alberta is preparing for an independence referendum this year, with advocates seeking support from U.S. officials, including former President Trump.

Feb 15 • 02:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun top officials and others pay last respects to Lucia Onabanjo

Lucia Onabanjo, former First Lady of Ogun State, was laid to rest at the St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral in Ijebu-Ode, where her daughter appealed for support to complete the cathedral project dear to her mother.

Feb 15 • 01:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Former American intelligence officer to Al Jazeera: Israel tried to recruit me

A former American intelligence officer reveals complexities in U.S.-Israel relations, including Israel's attempts to recruit U.S. officials.

Feb 14 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor, former mayor and officials become targets of the MP for ghost employee scheme in Santa Helena

The Maranhão Public Ministry is pursuing legal action against several officials in Santa Helena due to a ghost employee scheme that led to significant financial losses for the municipality.

Feb 13 • 20:46 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Liberia: Supreme Court rules ex-minister Tweah not immune to prosecution

Liberia's Supreme Court has determined that former finance minister Samuel Tweah and several ex-officials are not immune to prosecution, moving forward with a significant corruption trial.

Feb 13 • 19:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MPF charges former Rio police officials accused of obstruction in the Marielle case

Brazil's federal prosecutors have charged three former police officials with obstruction of justice in the Marielle Franco murder investigation.

Feb 13 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MPF charges former Rio police chiefs accused of obstruction in the Marielle case

The MPF charges former officials in the Rio police for alleged obstruction of justice in the assassination case of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 13 • 19:15 UTC

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