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Politics and government
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Parole after approximately five years of seven-year sentence” and “Final conviction for rape and other sexual offences, upheld by Supreme Court”.
3 controversies · 6 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and governmentBusiness and billionaires
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “BIM affair and renegotiation of Morocco-Turkey agreement: allegation of conflict of interest” and “Sale of Saham to Sanlam: geopolitical controversy linked to South Africa's position on Western Sahara”.
6 controversies · 8 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Economic policy: exchange controls, border closures and recessions” and “Persistent insecurity despite promise to defeat Boko Haram”.
13 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Ibtissame Lachgar case: support for criminal liability for offending Islam” and “Office secretary not registered with CNSS: employment and ethical controversy”.
10 controversies · 16 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “GPT / Saudi National Guard: British trial over £9.7 million in alleged payments to Saudi officials” and “Detention during 2017 anti-corruption campaign and settlement exceeding one billion dollars”.
4 controversies · 9 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “1997-2011: lawyer's licence refused after demonstration; UN finds violation of his rights” and “1995-1996: break with Lukashenko, constitutional challenges and signing of impeachment request”.
11 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Fifteen-year prison sentence in absentia with confiscation for high treason and other crimes” and “Pro-Russian propaganda and information activity case: indictment submitted to court”.
10 controversies · 11 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Allegation that she asked Han Dong-hoon to intervene in her fast-track trial, followed by police closure” and “Indicted for allegedly obstructing execution of arrest warrant against Yoon Suk Yeol”.
10 controversies · 18 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Politics and government
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer and former Conservative Party Chairman, co-founder of YouGov.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Politics and government
Former Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and former Conservative MP.
10 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Tweet targeting Sibeth Ndiaye described as racist by several politicians” and “Rhetoric about 'massive Arab-Muslim invasion', Islam and 'Great Replacement'”.
8 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Allegation of "hush money" paid to Ben-Gvir, disputed as ordinary settlement of defamation case” and “Public expenditure and disruption linked to use of private Ra’anana home as Prime Minister's residence”.
9 controversies · 15 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “RN challenge to Court of Auditors appointment dismissed as inadmissible by Council of State” and “Appointment to Court of Auditors: allegations of political bargaining disputed by those involved”.
15 controversies · 28 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “2024: Reported role in Democratic pressure preceding Joe Biden's withdrawal” and “2021–2022: Paul Pelosi's stock transactions and debate over conflicts of interest in Congress”.
11 controversies · 15 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “1806–1814: Continental System, economic coercion and severe effects on European economies” and “1808–1814: Abdications of Bayonne, installation of Joseph Bonaparte and Peninsular War”.
18 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Western Sahara: CJEU invalidates EU-Morocco trade agreements” and “Qatargate/Moroccogate: response to allegations of Moroccan influence in the European Parliament”.
4 controversies · 8 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “Death of Quentin Deranque: described as 'horrific', followed by denunciation of political exploitation” and “2027 programme: expropriation of the major bourgeoisie 'without compensation or buyout'”.
22 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Allegations of a sexual harassment cover-up followed by court decisions favourable to Komeito” and “2024 acceptance of fighter jet exports to third countries despite Komeito's pacifist tradition”.
5 controversies · 15 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 20 controversies, including “Chaudhry Sugar Mills: NAB investigation involving Nawaz and Maryam Sharif closed in 2026” and “Contested victory in NA-130 and subsequent dismissal of Yasmin Rashid's challenge”.
20 controversies · 27 sources4 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Since March 2022: state of exception, more than 90,000 arrests and widespread abuse allegations” and “2019–2026: dramatic fall in homicides, principal counterpoint to criticism of security policy”.
19 controversies · 33 sources
Politics and government
Former House of Lords member and former British Labour peer.
6 controversies · 12 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “HIV/AIDS: response considered too slow during presidency before public engagement after 2000” and “Allan Boesak affair: political support and initially exculpatory inquiry before Boesak's later conviction”.
6 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Exile, internment and arrests in Romania, Poland and Danzig” and “Insurgent warfare: territorial control, raids and clashes with multiple armies”.
8 controversies · 7 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Politics and government
Former British Deputy Prime Minister and former President of Global Affairs at Meta.
12 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 31 controversies, including “Ukraine in 2024–2026: 'great alliance with Russia', Russian threat described as a 'fable' and accusation that Macron was sabotaging peace” and “2027 presidential election: referendum proposal to restore death penalty for murderers of children”.
31 controversies · 56 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 32 controversies, including “Sarkozy–Platini–Qatar lunch before 2022 World Cup award: French investigation still ongoing” and “Bygmalion affair: final conviction for illegal financing of 2012 presidential campaign”.
32 controversies · 56 sources3 convictions4 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2014–2026: arrest of Elena Rybolovleva and possible influence peddling” and “2008–2026: Focus Maritime, DISY funding and possible intervention in investigation”.
13 controversies · 16 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 33 controversies, including “Dulwich College: numerous former schoolmates accuse him of racist and antisemitic remarks, Farage disputes allegations” and “Reform UK: activists and candidates making racist, misogynistic or homophobic remarks despite vetting promises”.
33 controversies · 54 sources
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “1956: de-Stalinisation, mass releases and rehabilitations” and “1958–1964: extensive anti-religious campaign, closures and restrictions targeting religious communities”.
16 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “'America has never been a racist country': Controversy over systemic racism” and “Donald Trump: From candidate deemed unfit and dangerous to voting for him and publicly backing Republican ticket”.
11 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 22 controversies, including “2022-2026: Civil Contract financing — disputed donors, irregular audit and investigations” and “2025-2026: Pashinyan's political campaign against Catholicos Karekin II and prosecution of Church leaders”.
22 controversies · 50 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “'Violence in Centar' case: Eighteen-month prison sentence” and “Departure for Hungary, asylum and refusal of extradition”.
15 controversies · 19 sources3 convictions8 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2024–2026: semi-public appointments and allegations of favouritism” and “2024–2026: unfinished Vasilikos LNG terminal and European Public Prosecutor's Office investigation”.
13 controversies · 22 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “Defamation complaint by Somnath Bharti's wife over campaign remarks, dismissed by court in 2026” and “Electoral bonds: FIR for extortion and conspiracy subsequently quashed, with appeal rejected by Supreme Court”.
12 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “E20: conflict-of-interest allegations involving his sons' businesses, fuel debate and legal battle against deepfakes” and “Pro-Vidarbha protesters: complaint after his phrase 'thokun kadha' was interpreted as a call to beat them”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Rabri Devi: 'Yeh Jo Ladki Hai' Triggers Crisis in Legislative Council” and “BPSC: Baton Charges and Water Cannons Used Against Candidates Protesting Near His Residence”.
13 controversies · 15 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Phala Phala vote against ANC position: internal disciplinary proceedings” and “COVID lockdown tobacco sales ban: measure ultimately found invalid and unconstitutional”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Life sentence for terrorism in 2025, with appeal pending in 2026” and “IPOB and Radio Biafra: separatism, inflammatory rhetoric, alleged violence and terrorist designation”.
4 controversies · 6 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “COVID subsidy received by his LDP branch and resignation as Cabinet adviser” and “Remark that Fukushima waste storage would "ultimately come down to money"”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
SportPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Criminal investigation into psychological and sexual harassment: opened then closed for insufficient evidence” and “2022 World Cup: allocation of VIP final tickets to family and friends”.
9 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “End-of-term asset declaration: HATVP refers substantial omission to prosecutor” and “Leaves EELV: denounces what he calls 'the firm' built around Cécile Duflot”.
7 controversies · 13 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “"War on Leaks": budget escalation and SIU investigation into programme contracts” and “Bosasa: Zondo Commission, alleged benefits and recommendation for investigation/prosecution”.
6 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Investigation into public advertising expenditure during the FPÖ's period in government” and “Request to lift immunity over remarks about the Quran rejected by the Landtag”.
9 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Can Atalay: reading of decision removing his parliamentary mandate despite Constitutional Court crisis” and “Reference to Yavuz Sultan Selim and İdris-i Bitlisi: anger from Alevi organisations followed by expression of regret”.
9 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “Opinion polls paid for by a supporter: first-instance political financing conviction, appeal pending” and “Han River Bus: breakdowns, service suspension ten days after launch and safety incidents”.
14 controversies · 27 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 29 controversies, including “July 2017–2026: Hamburg G20, violence, disputed preparation and Scholz's claim there was no police violence” and “2016–2026: Cum-Ex / Warburg, meetings with bankers, €47 million tax claim and repeated memory lapses”.
29 controversies · 65 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “1652–1650s: Confiscations and transplantation to Connacht associated with "Cromwellian settlement"” and “1655 and 1658: Repeated dissolutions of Protectorate Parliaments amid opposition”.
8 controversies · 9 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 11 controversies, including “Renaming Yonge-Dundas Square as Sankofa Square” and “Record property tax increase in 2024 followed by another rise in 2025”.
11 controversies · 16 sources
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