T he European Union prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the bloc’s procurement of billions of Covid-19 vaccine doses , amid allegations of corruption and secret backroom dealings from several members of the EU parliament . EU officials announced the probe in a brief statement on Friday, confirming an “ongoing investigation into the acquisition of Covid-19 vaccines in the European Union.” They added that the case follows “extremely high public interest” around the issue, though declined to share any other details. While prosecutors were tight-lipped about the exact nature of the probe, the announcement follows allegations from MEPs that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen conducted vaccine negotiations with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla in secret. Despite requests from journalists, lawmakers and an EU watchdog, von der Leyen’s office has failed to produce personal text messages sent to Bourla during talks for...
Tensions Rise as Police Move to Block Pro-Palestine March at Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House As the world approaches the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza , Sydney is once again at the center of heated debate over protest rights and public safety. A planned pro-Palestinian march to the iconic Sydney Opera House has sparked controversy, with New South Wales (NSW) Police rushing to intervene through legal channels. The Planned Protest and Its Significance Organized by the Palestine Action Group , the march—dubbed a " March for Humanity "—is set to take place just days after October 7, 2025 , marking two years since the Hamas-led attacks that killed over 1,200 people in Israel and triggered a devastating conflict in Gaza, resulting in tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths. Protesters aim to call on the Australian government , led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese , to impose sanctions on Israel and highlight ongoing humanitarian concerns in the region. The event is expected to draw up to ...
