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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1824, Eugène Boudin, French painter (died 1898) was born. In 1892, Bruno Schulz, Ukrainian-Polish author and painter (died 1942) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 2000, Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A Portrait of Corruption
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut gave a stunning speech about the normalcy of corruption in the Trump White House. Senator Murphy spoke about “500 Days of Corruption,” in which he detailed numerous deals that enriched the Trump sons, Don Jr. and Eric. Typically, they invested in a company and with days or weeks, that company []
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Independent Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Exposing the manifestation of corruption and unethical leadership in Africa: Book review – ‘A Man of the People’
Exposing the manifestation of corruption and unethical leadership in Africa: Book review – ‘A Man of the People’
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· Jun 21, 2026
‘Reprisals’ and conflicts of interest: The university in ICAC’s sights
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· Jul 2, 2026
NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: A Nation Contaminated: How Corruption is Eroding Uganda’s Soul
‘Corruption’ originates from the Latin word corrumpere, which means ‘bribe, mar or destroy’. Evidence suggests it has existed globally from time immemorial, and in recent times, it has occupied a front seat in global discussions. Corruption is a cankerworm that has invaded Ugandan society. It cuts across all sectors, whether public or private, and not [] The post NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: A Nation Contaminated: How Corruption is Eroding Uganda’s Soul appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
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Why Is Trump Making a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal in Kazakhstan?
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Spain’s embattled PM: the stench of corruption
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China targets face of international space cooperation in corruption crackdown
Senior Chinese defence industry official Bian Zhigang is under investigation for corruption, the latest high-profile target in Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on its military sector. Bian, deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND), was suspected of “serious violations of discipline and law”, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) said on Wednesday, using its usual term for corruption and bribery. The CCDI is China’s...
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Related coverage for "A Portrait of Corruption": Independent Online — Exposing the manifestation of corruption and unethical leadership in Africa: Book review – ‘A Man of the People’. Brisbane Times — ‘Reprisals’ and conflicts of interest: The university in ICAC’s sights. Watchdog Uganda — NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: A Nation Contaminated: How Corruption is Eroding Uganda’s Soul. Jezebel — Why Is Trump Making a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal in Kazakhstan?. The Week — Spain’s embattled PM: the stench of corruption . South China Morning Post — China targets face of international space cooperation in corruption crackdown