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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1832, Charilaos Trikoupis, Greek lawyer and politician, 55th Prime Minister of Greece (died 1896) was born. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1925, Peter Kyros, American lawyer and politician (died 2012) was born. In 1943, Robert Malval, Haitian businessman and politician, 5th Prime Minister of Haiti was born. In 1944, Michael Levy, Baron Levy, English philanthropist was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1979, Claude Wagner, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1925) passed away. In 1981, Susana Barreiros, Venezuelan judge was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Criminal Mismanagement’: Dr Mmusi Maimane Defends Treasury’s 69-Municipality Funding Freeze
PRETORIA, South Africa — The National Treasury’s decision to temporarily withhold the equitable share from 69 underperforming municipalities has sparked a fierce debate over financial accountability and service delivery in South Africa. Dr. Mmusi Maimane, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, has strongly defended the funding freeze, arguing that consequence-free mismanagement is far more []
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Wirepoints
· Jun 28, 2026
Inside the ‘Broadview Six’ scandal rocking Chicago’s federal courthouse – Chicago Sun-Times
Federal prosecutors in Chicago are better known for taking on violent street gangs, potential terrorists and corrupt politicians of all stripes. In 20 years, they put two governors in prison, as well as a former U.S. House speaker who served two heartbeats away from the presidency. But the “Broadview Six” scandal is now threatening to do long-term damage to what’s perhaps the most highly regarded law enforcement agency in the city. A federal judge summed it up this way: “Trust has been broken.”
The i Paper
· Jul 10, 2026
Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78
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· Jun 26, 2026
Dr. Oz Says COVID Taught Fraudsters US Was Easy Target
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, told Newsmax on Thursday that the COVID-19 pandemic emboldened criminals to target the U.S. government but said the Trump administration is now cracking down on the billions of dollars lost to healthcare fraud. Appearing on “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” Oz said rooting []...Click to read more
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· Jul 10, 2026
Did Orbán-close figures receive 106 billion forint through overpriced contracts? Magyar government files criminal complaint
Five cases, HUF 106bn in alleged damages: Prime Minister’s Office files criminal complaints after reviewing past records. forint orbángovernment magyargovernment money fraud Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/overpriced-contracts-fidesz-close-figures/
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बिचौलिया गतिविधिमा संलग्न आरोपमा धरानबाट १० जना पक्राउ
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IDAC and SAPS Deepening Row: Dumisani Khumalo Lodges Complaint Over Arrest Threats
PRETORIA — A deepening and highly publicized row between the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) has escalated, following formal complaints lodged by Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and Nozipho Madondo. The two have approached both the Police and Justice Ministers, alleging that IDAC is utilizing arrest threats and []
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