Investigative

The EFL has set a firm timeline for the Spygate hearing into Southampton’s alleged spying at Middlesbrough’s training ground, with the hearing to be completed on or before Tuesday, 19 May. The league is still planning for the Championship play-off final to be staged on Saturday, 23 May at Wembley, ... Read full article.

Howard Lutnick will testify before the House Oversight Committee about his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, a figure at the center of a long-running, high-profile investigation. Lutnick is the former chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, and he is expected to answer questions in a closed-door ... Read full article.

The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes shine a light on investigative journalism that crosses borders and challenges powerful interests. The Associated Press, The Washington Post, and Reuters emerged as standout winners, underscoring the enduring importance of fearless reporting in an era of rapid digital ... Read full article.

In Kolkata, the Trinamool Congress has released CCTV footage claiming to show unauthorized openings of ballot boxes ahead of the May 4 counting, alleging gross electoral fraud and what it calls a murder of democracy. The party says its leaders are staging a sit-in at the site, with Mamata Banerjee ... Read full article.

A wave of scrutiny is hitting Elon Musk as reports reveal SpaceX, the private rocket company he leads, may have backed his broader business empire with strategic funding. The disclosures describe SpaceX loans to Musk personally and investments intended to shore up several of his other ventures, ... Read full article.

The U.S. Justice Department has launched a formal probe into how Epstein-related documents were identified, redacted, and released, signaling intensified scrutiny of the agency's transparency in high-profile cases. The investigation comes amid questions about missed deadlines and redactions that ... Read full article.

Downing Street was told in September that Peter Mandelson had failed MI6 vetting for the US ambassador post, due to concerns over his business links to China. The disclosure aligns with earlier reporting that the vetting did not clear him. No10 had previously said the vetting was carried out in ... Read full article.

Eric Swalwell, the California congressional figure running for governor, is facing claims that he sexually assaulted a former staffer and behaved inappropriately with other women. The accusations have upended the high-stakes race and prompted intense scrutiny of his past conduct as he campaigns for ... Read full article.

In Kolkata, a viral video has sparked a political row after claims that an Election Commission official was seen preparing BJP campaign material. The Trinamool Congress has demanded the official’s removal and legal action, arguing that such conduct breaches neutrality and violates the model code of ... Read full article.

London Pride is ending a turbulent chapter as it confirms the departure of its former chief executive after allegations over how donations and volunteer vouchers were used. The organisation says Christopher Joell-Deshields was suspended for seven months on full pay during investigations, and he has ... Read full article.

Federal prosecutors have arrested four people in connection with a federal corruption inquiry tied to a Brooklyn nonprofit that received lucrative city contracts to open homeless shelters in New York City. The arrests are part of a broader probe into whether improper conduct influenced how city ... Read full article.