Scandal

House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos said the claims of 18 self-styled bagmen that he received suitcases of cash are all BS.

April 28, 2026 Reported by AI Fact checked

A witness statement submitted to the FBI alleges that intermediaries linked to Qatar told International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan they would “look after” him if he moved forward with arrest warrants connected to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The allegation, reported by The Wall Street Journal, is disputed by Khan’s lawyers and by Qatar, which have both rejected any suggestion of improper contact or influence.

Minister Maropene Ramokgopa faces allegations of accepting three luxury BAIC SUVs donated for the ANC Women’s League and passing them to family members without disclosure. The claims follow similar accusations against Minister Sisisi Tolashe last week. Both ministers deny receiving vehicles from Chinese officials.

April 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Two women identifying as non-binary showed ninth graders homosexual porn during a project week at Saxony's Oberschule Schleife. The scandal has sparked outrage among parents and politicians; police are now investigating and the education ministry is checking violations. The mayor has summoned the school principal for an explanation.

Selebgram Clara Shinta has exposed alleged infidelity by her husband, Muhammad Alexander Assad, after discovering VCS screenshots with another woman on his phone while in Bangkok. She also raised issues about lack of financial support before apologizing for her viral post. The incident occurred on March 2, 2026, during Ramadhan.

March 26, 2026 Reported by AI

Pilot Agustín Issin testified in court that Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni's return flight from Punta del Este was paid by journalist Marcelo Grandio, contradicting Adorni's claim. Adorni maintains he paid with his own money and continues meetings to show normalcy. MP Oscar Zago called for his resignation due to damage to the government image.