VIDEOS: JL1 of Thursday, March 5, 2026
A series of news updates highlights various criminal investigations, political donations, and public health insights in Brazil.
Nigel Farage's Reform Given £3 Million by Crypto Investor Linked to Ex-Tory PM
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has received a £3 million donation from crypto investor Christopher Harborne, who has a history of significant contributions to British right-wing parties.
EU warns Georgia: Strengthened supervision of foreign funding is incompatible with the path to the EU
The European Commission has warned Georgia that a proposed law that expands the definition of foreign 'donations' and could criminalize political activism is incompatible with its hopes of EU membership.
Aurelijaus Veryga's Support for 'Nemuno aušros' in Cash Raises Questions About Funding
Aurelijaus Veryga comments on allegations regarding cash donations to the political party 'Nemuno aušra', suggesting a need for reevaluation of political funding in Lithuania.
Investigation: 'Nemuno Ausra' funded by cash donations before the elections
An investigation has revealed that 17 individuals closely associated with the vice chairman of the 'Nemuno Ausra' party, Robert Puchovičius, funded the party through cash donations shortly before elections.
Breaking: Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung Arrested over Allegations of Illegal Political Donations of 100 Million Won
Kang Seon-woo, an independent member of the National Assembly, along with former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung, has been arrested for alleged violations of political fundraising laws involving a 100 million won donation.
Paraná Secretary signs agreement to pay fine of R$ 23,000 for political use of respirator donations during the Covid-19 pandemic
Marcio Nunes, the Secretary of Agriculture and Supply of Paraná, signed a civil non-prosecution agreement to pay a fine for improperly using respirator donations for political purposes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
SA parties raise federal campaign funds amid political donation ban
South Australian political parties are using their websites for federal campaign fundraising despite a state ban on political donations, leading to concerns about influence and perceptions.
"Neglect is Not Acceptable" — Center and National Democratic Party Submit Bill for 'Donation Receiver Regulation'
The Center Reform Union and the National Democratic Party have jointly submitted a bill to regulate corporate and organizational donations in Japan's House of Representatives.
Ex-minister adds to UK calls for ban on political donations in cryptocurrency
A former Labour minister has joined the growing calls for a ban on cryptocurrency donations in UK politics amid increasing concerns about foreign interference in elections.
Builder of the SP government headquarters has a 'tremor-tremor' history and donations to politicians
The contractor for the new government headquarters in São Paulo has ties to political donations and previous construction failures.
The bill to limit donations passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
A bill aimed at imposing limits on donations to political parties has passed the first reading in Estonia's parliament, the Riigikogu.
SDE bill to set a cap on party donations passes first reading
The Social Democratic Party's proposed bill to establish a cap on individual donations to political parties in Estonia has passed its first reading in the Riigikogu.
‘1 billion won nomination fund suspicion’ Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung to undergo arrest examination on the 3rd of next month
Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung are set to face arrest examinations on the 3rd of next month regarding allegations of exchanging 100 million won as illegal political donations.
Ministers urged to impose temporary ban on crypto political donations
Political donations in cryptocurrency should face an urgent temporary ban to prevent foreign interference in UK elections, according to the chair of the national security committee.
Political scientist evaluated Žukauskas' revealed details about 'Nemuno aušra' funding
A political scientist claims that the political party 'Nemuno aušra' may have been funded through fake donations in 2024, with evidence suggesting at least €130,000 in illicit funds.
The chairwoman of the election commission revealed why an investigation was initiated regarding the funding of 'Nemunas Aušra'
An investigation has been initiated into the potential illegal funding of the political party 'Nemunas Aušra,' allegedly involving over €130,000 in undisclosed donations.
Pillak did not disclose the Reform Party's position on the donation ceiling
The Reform Party supports discussing a ceiling on individual donations to parties, but did not confirm if they would back the law when asked.
The Riigikogu will begin discussing the establishment of a ceiling for donations to political parties
The Riigikogu is set to discuss implementing a cap of 100,000 euros on donations to political parties, proposed by the Social Democratic Party to reduce dependency on wealthy donors.
Huge change to political donation rules to close loopholes on foreign cash
New legislation in the UK aims to prevent foreign interference in politics by placing restrictions on political donations and allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote.
Labour bill would stop ‘dodgy front companies’ making political donations
The Labour party in the UK is proposing a bill aimed at preventing shady front companies from making political donations and introducing measures to allow voter registration for 16-year-olds.
Instagram Suspends 'AIPAC Tracker' Account with About 140,000 Followers
Instagram has suspended the 'AIPAC Tracker' account, which tracked donations made by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, sparking debates about digital free speech.
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
The latest corruption index reveals significant declines in the UK and US, with concerns about democratic institutions eroding due to political donations and state targeting of activists.
A tale of two Scott Farquhars: how one small change set back political transparency in Australia
A recent confusion over political donations in Australia highlights how changes in reporting regulations have impacted transparency, as two individuals named Scott Farquhar made different contributions, complicating public understanding.
Donors gave $131m ahead of Australia’s 2025 election. Here’s who they are
Australian political parties received $131 million in donations from various sectors, including technology, fossil fuels, and finance, in preparation for the 2025 election.
‘100 Million Won Suspicion’ Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung, Embezzlement Weaker than Bribery... 'Interpretation of Charges Reduced'
Police applied for arrest warrants for Kang Seon-woo and former Seoul City Councilor Kim Kyung, suspected of receiving illegal political donations, categorizing their offenses as embezzlement rather than bribery due to interpretations of parliamentary duties.
[Breaking] Police request arrest warrants for Kang Seon-woo and Kim Kyung
Police have requested arrest warrants for independent lawmaker Kang Seon-woo and former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung for allegedly exchanging 100 million won in political donations ahead of the 2022 local elections.
Kim Kyung states to the police 'Kang Sun-woo proposed splitting contributions'
Kim Kyung, a former Seoul city councilor, recently testified to police that Kang Sun-woo requested political contributions in a split manner amidst allegations of financial misconduct.
High Court to consider if caps on political donations discriminatory
The High Court will review a law in Victoria that limits individual political donations to nearly $5,000, following a challenge from two independent candidates who argue it undermines political communication freedoms.
Political parties receive more than $138m in ‘dark money’ before new donation rules begin
Australian political parties have received over $138 million in undisclosed donations, referred to as 'dark money', ahead of new donation regulations.
Gina Rinehart’s company donated almost $900k to rightwing group Advance, political donations data shows
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting donated nearly $900,000 to the rightwing group Advance, according to new data from the Australian Electoral Commission, which also revealed Clive Palmer as the largest single donor in the country with a contribution exceeding $53 million.
Donations for the Grzegorz Braun Foundation. Will not fight for 1.5 percent.
This year, taxpayers will not be able to donate 1.5% of their taxes to the Osuchowa Foundation of Grzegorz Braun and Włodzimierz Skalika due to reporting errors that support political activities of the Confederation of the Crown of Poland.
Senior Labour MPs urge government to ban cryptocurrency political donations
Seven senior Labour MPs are pushing the UK government to prohibit political donations made in cryptocurrency to prevent potential foreign interference in politics.
The Political Storm in PiS, New Facts After the Scandal. 'I Use Words Not to Be Quoted'
Following the rejection of PiS's financial report by the Electoral Commission, the party has requested financial support from voters and is facing discrepancies between donations and official guidelines.