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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Another casualty from the Epstein case: the head of the Davos Forum resigned due to his ties with the financier

Borge Brende, the president of the World Economic Forum, resigned following revelations of his past connections with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting an independent investigation.

Feb 26 • 14:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office has started assessing K. Žukauskas' request regarding the 'Auspicious Ones', assigned STT to investigate another part

The Lithuanian Prosecutor's Office is investigating a request about the financial dealings of the 'Nemuno aušra' political party and has directed the Special Investigation Service to examine related allegations of illegal influence on an independent institution's decisions.

Feb 26 • 13:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

President of the World Economic Forum resigns after being mentioned in J. Epstein case documents

Bjørn Brende has announced his resignation as President of the World Economic Forum, citing the need to pass the leadership to someone else following his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Epstein Files: Head of the World Economic Forum Resigns

Børge Brende, the President of the World Economic Forum, has resigned following an independent investigation into his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 11:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Byung-ki, summoned by police after two months, expresses concerns about missed timing in investigation

Independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki, facing multiple corruption allegations, was summoned for police questioning after a two-month investigation delay.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Suspect in murder of top Ukrainian ex-official arrested in Germany

A suspect in the murder of former Ukrainian official Andriy Portnov has been arrested in Heinsberg, Germany, following an investigation by Spanish police.

Feb 25 • 17:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kurt Cobain's horror final days from near-death overdose to rehab intervention

Kurt Cobain, the influential frontman of Nirvana, faced severe struggles with depression and substance abuse, culminating in his tragic death in 1994, which has recently been re-examined by independent forensic experts suggesting potential homicide.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Investigation shows that Israeli soldiers killed Palestinian aid workers with over 900 shots

An independent investigation reveals that Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian aid workers using over 900 rounds of ammunition during an evacuation attempt.

Feb 25 • 09:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Former CBI Chief Met Swami Avimukteshwaranand; 25-Minute Meeting in Closed Room

Former CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao had a 25-minute closed-door meeting with Swami Avimukteshwaranand in Varanasi to discuss an independent investigation related to a controversy at the Prayagraj Magh Mela.

Feb 25 • 01:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mayor in Melbourne's west suspended over demeaning Facebook post

The Mayor of Wyndham, Josh Gilligan, has been suspended for a month after an independent investigation determined he breached conduct standards with a derogatory Facebook post about a former mayor.

Feb 24 • 19:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rupert Lowe fails in effort to block investigation by MPs’ watchdog

Independent MP Rupert Lowe's attempt to block a parliamentary investigation into complaints against him has been dismissed by a high court judge.

Feb 24 • 14:56 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Explosion during ammunition demonstration injures two students at Dnipro school

An explosion during an ammunition demonstration at a Dnipro school injured two students, prompting an investigation into safety regulations.

Feb 24 • 03:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why Congress leader Ajay Rai wrote a letter to PM Modi?

Ajay Rai, the President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress, has written to PM Modi requesting a fair investigation into the Mukteshwaranand case, suggesting it should be conducted by a central or independent agency.

Feb 24 • 02:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"Serious" "Unthinkable" Public Safety Commission Points Out; Information Disclosure Request on DNA Type Identification Fraud

Concerns have been raised regarding a DNA testing fraud in Saga Prefecture, prompting calls for an independent investigation, which the local police have resisted.

Feb 23 • 23:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Skiing Scandal: Finland Requests Investigation into Norwegian Actions

Finland's ski federation has filed a request for an independent investigation by FIS into the handling of ethical issues related to the men's sprint event at the Olympics.

Feb 23 • 11:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police to summon Kim Byeong-gi for the first time on the 26th regarding ‘13 types of allegations’ including illegal political funds and preferential treatment

Police in Seoul are set to summon independent lawmaker Kim Byeong-gi on the 26th and 27th for questioning about various allegations, including illegal political funding and abuse of power.

Feb 22 • 11:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Widespread protests in Tel Aviv demand Netanyahu's resignation

Thousands of Israeli citizens protested in Tel Aviv, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an independent investigation into recent events.

Feb 21 • 17:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

FT uncovered Russia's oil smuggling network: total – more than 90 billion US dollars

A newspaper investigation revealed a network of 48 seemingly independent companies operating under different physical addresses, believed to be collaborating to obscure the origin of Russian oil from Kremlin-controlled Rosneft.

Feb 20 • 18:03 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Russian general shares photos of severed ears, discusses executing Ukrainian POWs online, investigation shows

An investigation reveals that Russian Major General Roman Demurchiyev discussed the execution and mistreatment of Ukrainian POWs in leaked private messages.

Feb 20 • 15:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A session of the UN Security Council regarding Sudan after a report on Al-Fasher

The UN Security Council held its monthly meeting on Sudan after a UN-supported independent investigation concluded that the actions of Rapid Support Forces in Al-Fasher constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Errors found in the arrest warrant application for Kang Seon-woo; vote on the arrest agreement expected next week

Multiple errors have been discovered in the arrest warrant application for independent lawmaker Kang Seon-woo, leading to concerns about the reliability of the police investigation.

Feb 20 • 03:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bard hires top law firm to investigate links between college president and Epstein

Bard College has engaged WilmerHale to independently investigate communications between college president Leon Botstein and Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 23:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

What Happened in El Fasher? UN Reports and Field Testimonies Reveal the Truths

An independent UN-supported investigation concluded that the actions of the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, North Darfur, amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, with indicators of genocide.

Feb 19 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The UN's investigation into Sudan found signs of genocide in El-Fasher

A UN independent information-gathering mission has concluded that the siege and capture of El-Fasher by paramilitary groups show signs of genocide.

Feb 19 • 10:53 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Moldova, Ukraine investigate alleged Russian-backed plot to assassinate prominent Ukrainians

Moldovan and Ukrainian authorities are investigating a reported assassination plot against prominent Ukrainians, allegedly orchestrated by Russian special services.

Feb 19 • 09:54 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

War in Sudan: An independent UN investigation concludes to 'acts of genocide' in El-Fasher

An independent UN investigation has determined that 'acts of genocide' occurred in El-Fasher, Sudan, following the city's capture by the Rapid Support Forces.

Feb 19 • 07:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: UN independent investigation: Rapid Support Forces practices in El Fasher, Sudan indicate genocide committed

A UN independent investigation has revealed that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in El Fasher, Sudan, following the city's siege.

Feb 19 • 04:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: ICPC confirms arrest of El-Rufai over ongoing investigation

The former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been confirmed to be in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 19 • 00:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
Crime & Justice

Investigation: Brazilian recruit’s death in Ukraine points to abuse, torture in foreign fighter unit

A Kyiv Independent investigation reveals allegations of abuse and torture within a Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine, highlighted by the death of a recruit under brutal disciplinary practices.

Feb 18 • 16:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The scandal surrounding S. Plytnykaitė's harassment and the 'toxic' environment in the 'LTU Aquatics' association is still being redacted

A scandal involving swimmer S. Plytnykaitė's harassment case and the toxic culture within 'LTU Aquatics' has led to an independent investigation by the association.

Feb 18 • 13:41 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Investigation: How Russian drones exploit European technologies to strike Ukraine, and beyond

A joint investigative report reveals how Russian drones utilize European components, highlighting a significant issue in drone warfare concerning the supply chain of advanced technologies.

Feb 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Court sets $4.6 million bail for Ukrainian ex-minister in biggest graft case of Zelensky era

A court in Ukraine has set a $4.6 million bail for former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko as part of a significant corruption investigation during President Zelensky's administration.

Feb 17 • 17:27 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Investigation: European companies keep the motors of Russia's war machine running

The investigation reveals that European companies are inadvertently supplying key components that sustain Russia's military operations against Ukraine.

Feb 16 • 10:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Why was the avalanche in Flateyri not investigated?

The article questions why the deadly 1995 avalanche in Flateyri, Iceland, was not subjected to an independent investigation like the one initiated for the avalanche in Súðavík.

Feb 15 • 23:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Former Energy Minister detained at border in Ukraine's biggest corruption case, NABU says

Former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko was detained while trying to leave Ukraine amid an investigation into a major corruption scandal.

Feb 15 • 11:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A New Scandalous Report Questions Kurt Cobain's Death: Was It Really Suicide?

A new independent analysis questions the circumstances surrounding Kurt Cobain's death, suggesting it may not have been a suicide as previously concluded.

Feb 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Over 177,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

Independent media confirmed the identities of over 177,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, highlighting a significant and ongoing human cost of the conflict.

Feb 14 • 04:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Independent Authority for Public Revenue: Video from the investigations into the 'strawman' network that embezzled 43 million euros from the Public Treasury

A Greek investigation has uncovered a criminal organization responsible for embezzling 43 million euros through a network of over 200 strawmen.

Feb 13 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

University expels student who called for accountability over Hong Kong fire

A University in Hong Kong has expelled a student for urging an independent investigation into a deadly apartment fire that claimed 168 lives, citing multiple acts of misconduct.

Feb 13 • 17:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario minor hockey team disbanded over ‘serious allegations,’ association says

An Ontario minor hockey team has been disbanded due to serious allegations concerning player safety, prompting an investigation by the Independent Third Party and London police.

Feb 13 • 16:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Courtney Love reappeared for the first time after the investigation that claimed Kurt Cobain's death was a "murder"

Courtney Love has made her first public appearance following an independent forensic report challenging the narrative of Kurt Cobain's 1994 suicide.

Feb 13 • 14:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

NTL in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports investigation of foreign service

The NTL union in Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for an independent investigation to enhance public trust in the foreign service's work.

Feb 11 • 16:41 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Kurt Cobain was murdered – new forensic probe

A new investigation suggests that Nirvana's Kurt Cobain was murdered rather than committing suicide, according to a review by independent forensic scientists.

Feb 11 • 16:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

C demands external review of the Epstein files

The Center Party in Sweden is calling for an independent investigation into the country's connections to the Epstein files following a similar initiative in Norway.

Feb 11 • 06:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Norwegian Parliament Forms Independent Commission Due to Epstein Revelations

The Norwegian parliament has agreed to establish an independent commission to investigate connections between U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and several prominent Norwegians.

Feb 10 • 17:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labor group voices ‘distress and disgust’ at police response to anti-Herzog protests

A pro-Palestine Labor group in New South Wales criticized police violence during protests against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, calling for an independent investigation into the matter.

Feb 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Storting will establish an independent investigative committee following Epstein revelations

Norway's Storting is set to establish an independent investigative committee to address serious allegations connected to the foreign service and political environment following the Epstein revelations.

Feb 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Majority in the Storting for an independent Epstein investigation

The Storting's control and constitutional committee is initiating the process for an independent investigation into Norwegian connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 10 • 13:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Storting will establish an independent investigation committee

The Storting in Norway is setting up an independent committee to investigate the country's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 10 • 13:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Parliament Discusses Epstein Investigation

The Norwegian Parliament's Control and Constitution Committee is meeting to discuss an independent investigation into connections between Norway and Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 10 • 13:13 UTC

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