Day: 13 December 2022
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EU corruption scandal: European Parliament offices searched
Belgian police seize about €1m (£859,000) amid allegations that Qatar bribed EU officials.
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Brazil’s President Lula sheds tears at election ceremony
The country’s president-elect, Lula, breaks down in tears during a ceremony ratifying his election victory.
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Ukraine ‘keeping Russian missiles as evidence’
Prosecutors want the collection of more than 1,000 munitions to be used in any future court action.
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K-pop star Jin from BTS begins military service
What can Jin from BTS expect from his time in the South Korean army?
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Wieambilla: Six dead in shooting at remote Australian property
Three suspects have been shot dead after the killings of two police officers and a man, authorities say.
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Russia’s Putin scraps trademark year-end news conference
No reason is given, but there is growing unease among Russians over President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas
FTX filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving many unable to withdraw their funds from the cryptocurrency exchange.