2024-09-07T02:21:07.028Z
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has successfully collected $1.3 billion from high-income tax evaders, highlighting a significant shift in how the agency targets wealthy individuals.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized the importance of these efforts during her recent visit to Austin, Texas, where she announced that nearly 80% of targeted millionaires have paid their overdue taxes.
Olivier Bianchi, the mayor of Clermont-Ferrand, has filed a complaint after a violent AI-generated video targeting him and his deputies was shared on social media, condemning the act as part of an alarming trend in political hostility.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants against him and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant, calling it a biased and politically motivated act that undermines the court's legitimacy.
Brazil's federal police have charged former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others with attempting a coup following his electoral defeat in 2022, revealing a plot to assassinate President Lula and disrupt the democratic process.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier calls for stability and serenity in response to censure threats regarding his 2025 budget, while a poll reveals widespread unfamiliarity with his cabinet.
Argentine President Javier Milei has publicly declared the breakdown of his relationship with Vice President Victoria Villarruel, emphasizing her lack of influence in government decisions. This marks a significant escalation in their ongoing tensions, reflecting deeper ideological divides within the administration.
An aide to Prime Minister Netanyahu and an Israeli soldier have been charged with leaking classified documents that could harm national interests, amid ongoing tensions in Israel.
