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elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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"Rapid Constitutional Reforms in Mexico Spark Controversy"

"Mexico's Morena party and its allies have swiftly approved 14 constitutional reforms in three months, prompting concerns about the process, with Sergio Gutiérrez Luna, the Chamber of Deputies president, playing a central role and facing accusations of conflicts of interest."

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Sydney Bushland Housing Proposal Sparks Fierce Opposition

A proposal to build 450 homes on 71 hectares of bushland in Belrose, Sydney, faces strong opposition due to bushfire risks, insufficient infrastructure, and legal concerns, prompting criticism and calls for alternative solutions.

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52% Bias Score

Climate Action
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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"Pope Francis Unveils New Electric Popemobile: A Gift from Mercedes-Benz"

"Pope Francis received a custom electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class, equipped with comfort features and designed for low speeds, as a gift from the company; this reflects the Pope's commitment to environmentalism and is part of a broader global trend towards electric vehicles."

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
lemonde.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Failed Merger Highlights Tech Giants' Dominance in Advertising

The failed 2013 merger between Publicis and Omnicom unexpectedly propelled Publicis to global leadership in advertising, while Omnicom's new attempt to acquire Interpublic highlights the challenges faced by traditional agencies amidst the rise of tech giants like Google, Amazon, Meta, Alibaba, and B...

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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West Midlands Floods: Storm Darragh Causes Widespread Disruption

Storm Darragh caused significant flooding in the West Midlands, leading to road closures, power outages, and at least one fatality from falling trees; river levels exceeded six meters, prompting deployment of flood barriers.

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20% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Canada's Aviation System Receives Failing Grade Amidst Staff Shortages

A report by Canadian pilot and air traffic controller unions reveals a concerning decline in Canada's aviation system, receiving a score of 64/100 in an ICAO audit due to staff shortages and a profit-first approach, impacting flight reliability and particularly affecting remote communities.

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44% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Outdated Laws Hamper Spain's Flood Recovery

Devastating floods in Spain's Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Andalusia regions have claimed 230 lives and severely damaged tens of thousands of businesses, prompting calls to modernize Spain's antiquated civil code to aid in recovery and adapt to unforeseen events like catastrophic weather.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Marmota's Campfire Bore Delivers High-Grade Gold Hits, Expanding Drilling Program

Marmota Ltd. discovered high-grade gold at its Campfire Bore project in South Australia, with hits including 16g/t over 4m from 56m, prompting an expanded drilling program from 16,500m to over 20,000m and suggesting significant growth potential for the company.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
aljazeera.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Tongan Prime Minister Resigns Amid Royal Family Power Struggle

Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni resigned on Monday, preempting a no-confidence vote driven by strained relations with the royal family and the King's withdrawal of confidence earlier this year, leaving Tonga's political future uncertain.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lemonde.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Eurasian Economic Forum Relocates to UAE Amidst Sanctions

The Eurasian Economic Forum, previously held in Italy, relocated to Ras Al-Khaima, UAE, from December 5-6, 2024, attracting 1000 participants from 40 countries due to Western sanctions on Russia following its military operation in Ukraine; the UAE's burgeoning role as a Russian financial hub, partic...

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Canada's Rising Unemployment Rate Masks Persistent Labor Shortages

Despite Canada's unemployment rate rising to 6.9 percent in November 2023 from 4.9 percent in summer 2022, 80 percent of employers still struggle to fill roles, with most of the unemployment concentrated among young and new Canadian workers in specific sectors impacted by high interest rates and inf...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Global Equities Steady Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Global shares held steady Friday as investors looked to U.S. inflation data expected this week to potentially trigger a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut; oil prices rose due to China's easing monetary policy and uncertainty after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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16% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth