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dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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"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."

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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"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."

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8% Bias Score

Life Below Water
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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"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."

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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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.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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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

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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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...

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36% Bias Score

dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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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

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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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.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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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.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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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

Good Health and Well-being
cnbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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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.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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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.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being