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Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2025–2026: investigation into file containing sensitive personal data of numerous Alpes-Maritimes residents” and “March 2026: elected Mayor of Nice following highly polarised campaign”.
19 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
British Conservative MP, former Conservative Party leader and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
19 controversies · 37 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Operation Luxor: major raid targeting 'political Islam', unlawful searches and numerous case closures” and “Nehammer's social media accounts: public resources used for ÖVP-owned accounts, party fined €50,637”.
19 controversies · 44 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2021–2026: litigation over disclosure of expense claims; administrative decisions unfavourable to region” and “June 2026: Article 40 report alleging 'de facto presidency' and possible embezzlement of public funds”.
19 controversies · 19 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
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
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 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 governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2024: renewed call for collective punishment of families after Dagestan attacks” and “2023: assault on Elena Milashina and lawyer Alexander Nemov in Grozny”.
19 controversies · 17 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2005–2006: Dujail trial, death sentence upheld and hanging; major criticism of trial fairness” and “2006: Charged with genocide in Anfal trial, but proceedings against him ended following execution”.
19 controversies · 16 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Julien Bayou affair: Televised disclosure of accusations, Green leader's departure and subsequent finding of no criminal offence by prosecutors” and “2026 Green revolt: Allegations of 'authoritarian drift', threats of expulsion and call not to vote for Tondelier”.
19 controversies · 31 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “2024: petition calls for removal of his former mayoral portrait from Rotherham Town Hall” and “2022: final IOPC report — limited evidence for allegations that he knew true scale or misled Parliament”.
19 controversies · 24 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Windrush scandal and review finding it 'foreseeable and avoidable'” and “Brexit deal rejected by 230 votes: largest parliamentary defeat of a modern British government”.
19 controversies · 27 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2013: Rabaa and Nahda dispersals — hundreds killed and enduring lack of accountability” and “2016–2026: Giulio Regeni case — four Egyptian agents tried in Italy, Cairo denies state responsibility”.
18 controversies · 20 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2022: Pretoria agreement ends major hostilities in Tigray but leaves accountability and troop withdrawal unresolved” and “2026: Elections held without voting in Tigray and parts of Amhara amid allegations of weakened opposition”.
18 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Appointment to grooming gangs inquiry: independence challenged over recent Labour affiliation and survivors' crisis of confidence” and “Commission on Young Lives: allegation that protection system leaves vulnerable teenagers in arrangements 'unfit for purpose'”.
18 controversies · 43 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Israel declares him persona non grata and bars him from entering country” and “2026: UN report adds Israel and Russia to conflict-related sexual violence list; Israel announces end of all contact with Guterres”.
18 controversies · 28 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “UK–China investment fund: intelligence watchdog suggests role may have been 'engineered by the Chinese state'” and “Paid promotion of Chinese Port City Colombo project before return as Foreign Secretary”.
18 controversies · 25 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2022 / disclosures 2025–2026: promotion of VULCANO crypto-gaming project with Mauricio Novelli before its collapse” and “February 2025–September 2026: $LIBRA — presidential promotion, collapse and criminal investigation still active but legally weakened”.
18 controversies · 37 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Prohibited distribution of business cards at Suseo GTX-A station: final fine” and “Opposition to Yoon's impeachment after martial law, followed by apology and repositioning during presidential campaign”.
18 controversies · 32 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 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 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
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 18 controversies, including “Departure from government upon Andy Burnham taking office” and “Acknowledged inaccuracies in public CV concerning time at Bank of England”.
18 controversies · 31 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Renault-Nissan / Carlos Ghosn case: €900,000 in fees, formally placed under investigation and trial for corruption and influence peddling” and “MEP activities: alleged payments linked to GDF-Suez/Engie and expanded judicial investigation into remuneration and interventions”.
18 controversies · 37 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Congestion Charge increased to £18 and full electric vehicle exemption ended” and “Blocking £50 million Palantir contract with Met and High Court litigation”.
18 controversies · 31 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2023: Additional P375 million in confidential funds deemed insufficiently documented by COA” and “January 2026: Supreme Court definitively upholds annulment of previous proceedings”.
18 controversies · 16 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “Nearly $200,000 in private jet flights financed by PAC in first half of 2026” and “iHeart podcast and nearly $1 million paid to Truth and Courage PAC: FEC complaint dismissed”.
18 controversies · 27 sources
Politics and governmentTerrorism and violent extremism
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “March 2025: Integration agreement with Syrian Democratic Forces followed by disputed implementation” and “July 2025–2026: Government intervention in Suwayda, abuses against Druze and disputed responsibility”.
17 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “2026 Democratic congressional report: NPA accused of enabling international expansion of Epstein network after 2008” and “2025 House Oversight hearing: Acosta again defends NPA, cites risks of trial and rejects intelligence influence theory”.
17 controversies · 31 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Payment of approximately £40 000 in additional Stamp Duty” and “HMRC rules out deliberate wrongdoing, careless tax conduct and penalties”.
17 controversies · 26 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Delhi Excise Policy: Arrest Followed by Discharge in CBI Case, Challenged on Appeal” and “ED/PMLA Branch of Excise Case: Arrest in 2024 and Continuing Legal Dispute”.
17 controversies · 24 sources6 formal charges
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “1943–1945: Italian Social Republic of Salò and collaboration in persecution of Jews under German occupation” and “1926–1930s: Political police, internment, special courts, censorship and repression of opposition”.
17 controversies · 8 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “1940s–1985: systemic repression through Sigurimi, prisons, forced labour and internal exile” and “1940s–1980s: collective punishment of fugitives' and 'enemies'' families through administrative internment”.
17 controversies · 7 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “October 2024: Proposed constitutional reform opens debate over third term” and “2025–2026: Increased repression of critics amid war and constitutional debate”.
17 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Federal sentence of 87 months in prison” and “Donald Trump commutes sentence after less than three months in prison”.
17 controversies · 20 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “November 2024–2026: Conservative leadership taking a harder line on immigration, the ECHR and cultural issues” and “January 2026: Robert Jenrick dismissed and suspended over planned defection to Reform UK”.
17 controversies · 26 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “2026: continued spending cuts despite opposition from Eesti 200” and “August 2026: government loses parliamentary majority following two defections”.
17 controversies · 34 sources
Politics and governmentArts, letters and intellectuals
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “November 2025–February 2026: Harvard investigation followed by complete departure from university” and “2026: NBER affiliation terminated and lifetime ban by American Economic Association”.
17 controversies · 25 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
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual conduct, drugs, gifts, favours and obstruction” and “Ethics report: obstruction of committee investigation”.
17 controversies · 18 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “2025–2026: M23 offensive, capture of major cities and US sanctions against Rwandan army for alleged support” and “2025–2026: Victoire Ingabire rearrested and prosecuted for incitement and organising activities deemed subversive”.
17 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Mike Duffy affair and Nigel Wright's $90,000 payment at the heart of PMO controversy” and “Accusations of 'muzzling' federal scientists”.
17 controversies · 27 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Further EU designation in 2025 for interference operations targeting European democratic processes” and “Royal Romance: seizure proceedings and preparations to sell yacht linked to Medvedchuk”.
17 controversies · 21 sources2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “Joyce Rosely lawsuit: whistleblower claim, alleged discrimination and partial survival of claims in 2026” and “2026 Ohio data centre debate: shift in position and criticism over financial conflicts”.
17 controversies · 24 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2016-2025: BPA and 'Operation Catalonia' — allegations concerning Martí government's prior knowledge or cooperation” and “2019-2023: Higini Cierco's complaint alleging abuse of office in BPA case investigated then closed, closure upheld on appeal”.
16 controversies · 34 sources
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