December 2024
January 2025
"Labour to Increase Community Sentences to Address Prison Capacity Shortfall"
"To tackle a projected 5,400 prison space shortfall by November 2027 in England and Wales, Labour will increase community sentences for non-dangerous offenders, while a £2.3 billion, 14,000-space expansion is targeted for completion by 2031."
"Labour to Increase Community Sentences to Address Prison Capacity Shortfall"
"To tackle a projected 5,400 prison space shortfall by November 2027 in England and Wales, Labour will increase community sentences for non-dangerous offenders, while a £2.3 billion, 14,000-space expansion is targeted for completion by 2031."
Progress
52% Bias Score
"EU Agrees on 2025 Fishing Quotas: Mediterranean Trawler Effort Reduced by 66%"
"EU fisheries ministers unanimously approved fishing quotas for 2025, including a 66% reduction in Mediterranean trawler effort in Spanish and French waters, offset by a compensation mechanism for sustainable practices funded by the European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund."
"EU Agrees on 2025 Fishing Quotas: Mediterranean Trawler Effort Reduced by 66%"
"EU fisheries ministers unanimously approved fishing quotas for 2025, including a 66% reduction in Mediterranean trawler effort in Spanish and French waters, offset by a compensation mechanism for sustainable practices funded by the European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund."
Progress
8% Bias Score
"Spanish Royal House Absence at Notre Dame Reopening Highlights Government Tensions"
"Spain's absence at Notre Dame's reopening, due to the King and Queen's and the Culture Minister's non-attendance despite personal invitations, exposed tensions between the Spanish government and the Royal House, sparking public debate and raising questions about diplomatic coordination."
"Spanish Royal House Absence at Notre Dame Reopening Highlights Government Tensions"
"Spain's absence at Notre Dame's reopening, due to the King and Queen's and the Culture Minister's non-attendance despite personal invitations, exposed tensions between the Spanish government and the Royal House, sparking public debate and raising questions about diplomatic coordination."
Progress
48% Bias Score
NS Improves Train Service Despite Poor European Ranking
NS implemented its largest timetable change in years, adding 1600 weekly trains, improving frequency on popular routes, but a recent report ranks NS poorly against European counterparts on price, passenger experience and affordable fares.
NS Improves Train Service Despite Poor European Ranking
NS implemented its largest timetable change in years, adding 1600 weekly trains, improving frequency on popular routes, but a recent report ranks NS poorly against European counterparts on price, passenger experience and affordable fares.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Cross River Rail Cost Soars to $17 Billion, Opening Delayed to 2029
Queensland's Cross River Rail project faces a substantial cost increase, with the LNP government citing a $17 billion price tag and a 2029 completion date, compared to Labor's $5.4 billion and 2026 projections. Disagreements center on included costs and accounting practices.
Cross River Rail Cost Soars to $17 Billion, Opening Delayed to 2029
Queensland's Cross River Rail project faces a substantial cost increase, with the LNP government citing a $17 billion price tag and a 2029 completion date, compared to Labor's $5.4 billion and 2026 projections. Disagreements center on included costs and accounting practices.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Guardians Trade Giménez to Blue Jays for Horwitz in Surprise Deal
The Cleveland Guardians surprisingly traded three-time Gold Glove second baseman Andrés Giménez and pitcher Nick Sandlin to the Toronto Blue Jays for infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfielder Nick Mitchell; the trade reflects Cleveland's focus on long-term cost control and player development, priorit...
Guardians Trade Giménez to Blue Jays for Horwitz in Surprise Deal
The Cleveland Guardians surprisingly traded three-time Gold Glove second baseman Andrés Giménez and pitcher Nick Sandlin to the Toronto Blue Jays for infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfielder Nick Mitchell; the trade reflects Cleveland's focus on long-term cost control and player development, priorit...
Progress
36% Bias Score
British Teenager Faces 20 Years in Dubai Prison for Consensual Underage Sex
An 18-year-old British teen faces up to 20 years in a Dubai prison for consensual underage sex with a then-17-year-old girl; a court verdict is pending.
British Teenager Faces 20 Years in Dubai Prison for Consensual Underage Sex
An 18-year-old British teen faces up to 20 years in a Dubai prison for consensual underage sex with a then-17-year-old girl; a court verdict is pending.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Colombia Passes New Law to Combat Noise Pollution
Colombia's Senate approved a new noise pollution law on Tuesday, aiming to harmonize existing regulations, improve complaint processes, and increase fines for violations. The law addresses high noise levels affecting major cities, where over half of residents express dissatisfaction.
Colombia Passes New Law to Combat Noise Pollution
Colombia's Senate approved a new noise pollution law on Tuesday, aiming to harmonize existing regulations, improve complaint processes, and increase fines for violations. The law addresses high noise levels affecting major cities, where over half of residents express dissatisfaction.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Spain's 2025 Minimum Wage Increase Projected Between €34 and €68
A Spanish government committee proposes a €34-€68 monthly minimum wage increase for 2025, balancing inflation compensation with maintaining 60% of the average wage; final figures await INE data.
Spain's 2025 Minimum Wage Increase Projected Between €34 and €68
A Spanish government committee proposes a €34-€68 monthly minimum wage increase for 2025, balancing inflation compensation with maintaining 60% of the average wage; final figures await INE data.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Mbappé Reaffirms Commitment to France Amidst Performance Slump and Off-Field Issues
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé reaffirmed his commitment to the national team while addressing recent absences due to physical and mental fatigue, a rape investigation in Sweden, and his adaptation challenges at Real Madrid, stating "there's nothing bigger than the national team."
Mbappé Reaffirms Commitment to France Amidst Performance Slump and Off-Field Issues
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé reaffirmed his commitment to the national team while addressing recent absences due to physical and mental fatigue, a rape investigation in Sweden, and his adaptation challenges at Real Madrid, stating "there's nothing bigger than the national team."
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Ferguson as New FTC Chair, Signaling Shift in Antitrust Enforcement
President-elect Trump appointed Andrew Ferguson, a Republican FTC commissioner, as the new FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan; this is expected to result in less aggressive antitrust enforcement and potentially revive blocked mergers.
Trump Appoints Ferguson as New FTC Chair, Signaling Shift in Antitrust Enforcement
President-elect Trump appointed Andrew Ferguson, a Republican FTC commissioner, as the new FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan; this is expected to result in less aggressive antitrust enforcement and potentially revive blocked mergers.
Progress
44% Bias Score
NSW Labor MPs Push for Immediate Drug Policy Reforms
Four NSW Labor MPs, including a parliamentary secretary, are publicly pushing for immediate drug policy reforms, including pill testing, before a summit report next year, despite the Premier's skepticism, with non-profits offering to implement pilots this summer.
NSW Labor MPs Push for Immediate Drug Policy Reforms
Four NSW Labor MPs, including a parliamentary secretary, are publicly pushing for immediate drug policy reforms, including pill testing, before a summit report next year, despite the Premier's skepticism, with non-profits offering to implement pilots this summer.
Progress
40% Bias Score