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Armenia’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index Score Drops to 46; Calls for Renewed Leadership and Civil Space Protection
Armenia’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index drops to 46, underscoring the need for renewed political leadership and stronger civil society protections.
Armenian Parliament Debates Draft to Suspend Hakob Hakobyan’s Powers
Armenia’s National Assembly is debating a draft to suspend Hakob Hakobyan’s powers, introduced by the Hayastan faction, with no vote date yet set.
Armenian Prosecutor General Seeks Asset Confiscation From MP Ishkhan Saghatelyan
Armenia’s Prosecutor General seeks asset confiscation from MP Ishkhan Saghatelyan, including five properties, five vehicles, and about $700,000 in dram terms.
Epstein’s $100M Payment to Les Wexner After Theft Claim Resurfaces
Newly released documents and a specific $100 million payment from Jeffrey Epstein to retail billionaire Les Wexner, made after Wexner accused Epstein of theft, are drawing renewed attention to the complex financial relationship between the two.
Lifetouch Data Probe Demands Surge After February 9 Epstein File Release
School photography giant Lifetouch is facing intense scrutiny over its student data practices after new references emerged in the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents on February 9, triggering a fast-growing petition for investigation and raising concerns for Canadian school…
TUI Faces £5M Lawsuit Over Cape Verde Illnesses Amid Heightened Hygiene Scrutiny
Hundreds of holidaymakers are suing TUI for £5 million over severe gastric illnesses contracted at five-star Cape Verde hotels, with the case drawing renewed attention to hygiene standards in popular tourist destinations.
Wootton High Shooting: One in Custody, Investigation Underway in Rockville
A person was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland, on Monday afternoon, leading to a school lockdown and one individual taken into custody. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Irish Citizen’s ICE Detention Continues Amid Disputed Deportation
Irish plastering business owner Seamus Culleton, a legal U.S. resident for over two decades, remains in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention since September 2025, embroiled in a contentious legal battle over his alleged consent to deportation.
Barry Josephson Regrets Epstein Ties After New Documents Emerge
Hollywood producer Barry Josephson has addressed his extensive, long-standing relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following the recent release of Justice Department documents detailing their communications and financial ties, prompting Josephson to express regret for his past remarks.
FIIG Securities Faces $2.5M Penalty After Cyber Attack Exposes Weak Incident Response
FIIG Securities has been ordered to pay $2.5 million in penalties by an Australian Federal Court for severe cybersecurity failures, including the lack of an adequate incident response plan, which worsened a 2023 data breach affecting 18,000 clients.
£200k Specsavers Lawsuit Challenges DVLA Eye Test Standards
A British lorry driver is suing Specsavers for £200,000, alleging a faulty eye test led to his HGV licence revocation, job loss, and mental health issues. The case puts the accuracy of DVLA-mandated visual field tests and the duty of…
Police Activity Intensifies at Annie Guthrie’s Home Amid Mother’s Abduction Search
Law enforcement has intensified its presence at the Tucson home of Annie Guthrie, sister of ‘Today’ co-host Savannah Guthrie, as the search for their abducted mother, Nancy Guthrie, enters its second week. The family has issued a new plea and…
Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. Arrested After Florida Domestic Dispute
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested Saturday in Doral, Florida, facing charges including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following a domestic dispute involving WNBA star Rickea Jackson and a police chase that ended in a crash.
Massachusetts AG Faces Decision in Felony Murder Habeas Corpus Challenge
A federal judge is reviewing a habeas corpus petition from Danny Rogers, serving life without parole for a felony murder conviction stemming from a 2007 shoplifting incident, as Massachusetts’ Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell’s office prepares its response by February…
Holly Cairns Proposes Personal ‘Ownership’ Law to Tackle Deepfakes
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has proposed new legislation to grant individuals ‘like ownership’ of their image and voice to combat deepfakes, citing the proliferation of AI-generated child abuse imagery.