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Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2025: Anti-death penalty activists prosecuted over peaceful vigils” and “March 2026: First criminal prosecution under POFMA against government critic”.
14 controversies · 15 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “1957–1961: participation in “Anti-Party Group”, removal from leadership and expulsion from party” and “1947: return to leadership of party in Ukraine for renewed “pacification” campaign”.
11 controversies · 11 sources
Politics and government
British MP for Ashfield, former Conservative MP and prominent Reform UK figure.
26 controversies · 37 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2023–2026: Daejang-dong and Wirye — corruption charges and alleged losses for Seongnam” and “2023–2026: Seongnam FC — corporate funding in exchange for alleged administrative benefits”.
19 controversies · 32 sources3 convictions9 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Sexually explicit remarks during 2025 presidential debate: apology and disciplinary motion” and “Sexual services and concealment allegations: PPP suspension followed by no criminal prosecution”.
6 controversies · 11 sources
Business and billionairesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “New 2018 tax investigation into 520 nominee accounts and approximately 85.6 billion won in taxes” and “Private residence renovations paid for with Samsung C&T funds: executives indicted, proceedings against Lee suspended”.
12 controversies · 17 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “"Sparta" military unit: online opinion manipulation involving former presidential officials” and “2022 special pardon cancelling the remainder of his sentence”.
9 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Overwhelming Defeat of Constitutional Referendums on Family and Care” and “2019 Disclosure of a Confidential Draft Agreement on General Practitioners”.
8 controversies · 16 sources
Politics and governmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Post-war: Pro-Nazi publications, revision of his role and Holocaust denial” and “1985–1991: Holocaust-denialist remarks targeting victims and Spanish Constitutional Court's Friedman judgment”.
17 controversies · 6 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “1970s: nepotism and rapid promotion of son-in-law Yuri Churbanov” and “1976–1982: repression of Moscow Helsinki Group despite Helsinki commitments”.
11 controversies · 10 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Appeal and cassation courts uphold closure of criminal case against Kuchma” and “2011 criminal proceedings opened in Gongadze case for abuse of power”.
10 controversies · 15 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “1955: Secures removal of reference to Austrian co-responsibility from State Treaty preamble” and “1945–1953: Delays and disputes over restitution of looted property under his government”.
3 controversies · 4 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Confrontation with King Charles in Canberra followed by Senate censure” and “Undisclosed connection with former Rebels president Dean Martin: resignation from Greens leadership, but no contempt or disclosure of sensitive information established”.
8 controversies · 13 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Proposed Tottenham sponsorship by SA Tourism worth nearly one billion rand” and “National Rapid Response Task Team: appointments found irregular and constituting maladministration”.
9 controversies · 23 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “2017–2026: From fierce Trump opponent to one of his closest allies” and “2025–2026: Proposal for sweeping sanctions against Russia and secondary tariffs of up to 100%”.
12 controversies · 13 sources
Politics and government
British Labour MP for Wigan and Culture Secretary from July 2024.
8 controversies · 13 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Final decision granting conditional release after approximately two years and two months in custody” and “PSD–ALDE judicial reforms and rule-of-law regression criticised by European institutions”.
9 controversies · 16 sources2 convictions3 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 24 controversies, including “2023–2026: continued defence of the mini-budget and criticism of a 'powerful economic establishment'” and “2024–2026: 'deep state' rhetoric, CPAC, Steve Bannon and development of an anti-establishment media ecosystem”.
24 controversies · 44 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Hiring of his partner and criticism of municipal senior management” and “SOS Racisme accuses municipality of discriminatory policies towards associations”.
10 controversies · 19 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Grooming gangs: recommendation for national statutory inquiry following Casey audit” and “Adult social care commission: 2028 horizon accused of kicking reform 'into the long grass', then deadline brought forward to 2027”.
18 controversies · 52 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Continuation of large-scale job cuts in national education” and “Proposal to give headteachers greater responsibility for teacher assessment”.
7 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Post-election legal challenge to legitimacy of his 2020–2025 term following third-term case law” and “Superstrada Pedemontana Veneta: financing model, cost overruns and transfer of risk to Region”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Bibbiano affair: former mayor Carletti's complaint definitively dismissed” and “Appointment as EU Special Representative for Gulf: criticism of selection criteria”.
13 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “50-year extension of port concession to Katoen Natie” and “Alleged destruction of documents and chats in the Marset case”.
9 controversies · 10 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Espinho House: New Investigation into Discrepancy Between Declared Costs and Construction Invoices” and “Declaration of Interests: Dispute with Entidade para a Transparência over Spinumviva Clients”.
5 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 47 controversies, including “2026: Three investigations targeting son Fábio Luís over suspected influence peddling” and “Debt and fiscal discipline: Spending restraints adopted under pressure from markets and Congress”.
47 controversies · 48 sources11 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Job advertisements visible abroad despite anti-immigration campaigning” and “Authoritarian 'Seven Thinking Steps' management video”.
10 controversies · 11 sources
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2026: Authoritarian consolidation — restricted opposition and Masra remains imprisoned” and “May 2024: Celebratory gunfire after results kills at least nine to eleven; subsequent lack of justice”.
16 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Allegations of contacts with Mossad and an Israeli plan for a post-regime role, categorically denied” and “Disqualified again from the 2024 presidential election”.
15 controversies · 24 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Surprise refusal to approve three new universities, followed by reversal” and “Parliamentary assistants' salaries affair: LDP suspension, resignation from Diet, then case closed without charges”.
7 controversies · 16 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “NBN multi-technology mix: cost and timetable commitments exceeded” and “Banking Royal Commission: government opposed inquiry for nearly two years before relenting”.
9 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “School Recruitment: 25,753 Appointments Cancelled Following Serious Irregularities” and “I-PAC: ED Accuses Mamata of Obstructing a Search and Removing Material, Case Examined by Supreme Court”.
9 controversies · 13 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Delhi Excise Policy: Arrest, Lengthy Detention and Subsequent Discharge in CBI Case, Challenged on Appeal” and “ED/PMLA Branch of Excise Case: Alleged Money Laundering and Legal Basis Weakened by CBI Discharge”.
6 controversies · 10 sources2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Manchester City: allegations of extensive breaches of Premier League financial rules” and “Manchester City and allegations of "sportswashing" linked to UAE image”.
11 controversies · 20 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Investigation authorised into alleged use of municipal vehicles at Karabük election rally” and “Ankara municipality concert expenditure: investigation authorised for abuse of office and failure to supervise”.
5 controversies · 10 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2017 campaign accounts: home searched, then judicial investigation closed without Bompard being formally placed under investigation” and “LFI graphic targeting Cyril Hanouna denounced as antisemitic: withdrawal and acknowledgement of insufficient vigilance”.
8 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2011: extradited to Panama to serve several sentences, particularly for murders and human rights violations” and “1992–2010: prisoner-of-war status and litigation over extradition to France”.
14 controversies · 8 sources3 convictions3 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “July 2025: negotiation and signing of Bougival agreement on New Caledonia” and “August 2025: FLNKS rejects Bougival agreement and Valls decides to continue process without it”.
20 controversies · 32 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “1966–1976: personality cult, Little Red Book and suppression of intellectual diversity” and “1971: Lin Biao crisis — former designated successor accused of coup following death in plane crash”.
19 controversies · 15 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “August 1944–1955: Sigmaringen, flight to Italy under false name and death sentence in absentia” and “1940: Political control of L’Œuvre and active propaganda in support of Germany”.
8 controversies · 5 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “1993 mafia bombings: investigation into alleged hidden instigator role dismissed in 2026” and “1992 bombings: prosecutors seek dismissal, judge reserves decision”.
16 controversies · 27 sources2 convictions10 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “US sanctions against International Criminal Court officials” and “Defence of lethal maritime strikes against boats suspected of drug trafficking”.
18 controversies · 22 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2013–2026: Operación Kitchen — alleged surveillance of Bárcenas using secret funds, trial completed in 2026” and “2025–2026: Montoro affair — influence network and tax reforms under Rajoy government”.
18 controversies · 59 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 31 controversies, including “Confidential police documents found at FN headquarters: separate investigation without established personal responsibility of Marine Le Pen” and “Proposed ban on Islamic headscarves in public spaces maintained until 2026 despite constitutional objections”.
31 controversies · 49 sources1 conviction3 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 23 controversies, including “Julien Bayou affair: external investigation, call for testimony, criminal case closed and continued criticism of case management” and “'Green Khmer' and other insults: complaint against Steeve Briois for public insult”.
23 controversies · 36 sources2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2024–2025: €800,000 private loan linked to final financing of European election campaign” and “3 June 2025: Identité-Libertés obtains interim order for €45,000 against Reconquête”.
18 controversies · 25 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Resignation from House after break with Trump” and “Public break with Donald Trump over Epstein, foreign policy and cost of living”.
19 controversies · 26 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Blind trust and ethics screen covering Brookfield and Stripe, among others” and “Building Canada Act / Bill C-5: fast-tracking major projects and Indigenous challenge”.
15 controversies · 30 sources
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