Turkish deputy FM reveals debt relief and aid deals mask bribes, arms sales and operations against opponents

Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkey’s foreign aid program, long touted as a symbol of humanitarian outreach and solidarity with developing nations, is increasingly drawing scrutiny amid allegations that much of its financial assistance is shaped by corruption, political patronage and geopolitical bargaining rather than genuine development goals. The Turkish Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee on October 16, 2025…

Mum-of-two racked up £40,000 of gambling debt during the pandemic – and stole from her employer to fund her habit

Katarzyna Zolnierz ‘has been too embarrassed and ashamed’ to tell her family and friends Martin Naylor Courts and legal affairs correspondent 15:23, 20 Oct 2025 Katarzyna Zolnierz leaving Nottingham Crown Court (Image: Reach PLC) This Nottingham mother-of-two stole more than £10,000 from her employer after building up “huge” gambling debts during the pandemic. Nottingham Crown…