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ACCC Sues Ventia and Spotless for Alleged \$9.8 Billion Defence Contract Price-Fixing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sued Ventia and Spotless, subsidiaries of Downer, for allegedly fixing prices on \$9.8 billion in Australian Defence contracts between 2019 and 2022, causing direct harm to taxpayers. The ACCC seeks penalties, declarations, and executive disq...
ACCC Sues Ventia and Spotless for Alleged \$9.8 Billion Defence Contract Price-Fixing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sued Ventia and Spotless, subsidiaries of Downer, for allegedly fixing prices on \$9.8 billion in Australian Defence contracts between 2019 and 2022, causing direct harm to taxpayers. The ACCC seeks penalties, declarations, and executive disq...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Backs Kari Lake for Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced his support for Kari Lake to lead Voice of America (VOA), despite her history of attacking journalists and promoting false election narratives; this raises concerns about VOA's journalistic integrity and independence.
Trump Backs Kari Lake for Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced his support for Kari Lake to lead Voice of America (VOA), despite her history of attacking journalists and promoting false election narratives; this raises concerns about VOA's journalistic integrity and independence.
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48% Bias Score
Child Labor Fuels Nigeria's Lithium Boom
Six-year-old Juliet Samaniya works in illegal lithium mines in Nasarawa, Nigeria, earning less than a dollar a day to help support her family, highlighting the exploitation of children in the global clean energy transition, driven by lax regulation and the involvement of Chinese companies.
Child Labor Fuels Nigeria's Lithium Boom
Six-year-old Juliet Samaniya works in illegal lithium mines in Nasarawa, Nigeria, earning less than a dollar a day to help support her family, highlighting the exploitation of children in the global clean energy transition, driven by lax regulation and the involvement of Chinese companies.
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48% Bias Score
US Raises Tariffs on Chinese Solar, Tungsten Products
The Biden administration raised tariffs on Chinese solar wafers and polysilicon to 50% and tungsten products to 25%, effective January 1st, 2024, to protect U.S. clean energy businesses and counter China's trade practices, escalating existing trade tensions.
US Raises Tariffs on Chinese Solar, Tungsten Products
The Biden administration raised tariffs on Chinese solar wafers and polysilicon to 50% and tungsten products to 25%, effective January 1st, 2024, to protect U.S. clean energy businesses and counter China's trade practices, escalating existing trade tensions.
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40% Bias Score
Ireland to Ask ICJ to Broaden Genocide Definition in Gaza Case
Ireland will ask the International Court of Justice to broaden its definition of genocide, claiming Israel's actions in Gaza constitute collective punishment, citing 44,000 deaths (Hamas figures) and millions displaced; this follows South Africa's case under the UN Genocide Convention.
Ireland to Ask ICJ to Broaden Genocide Definition in Gaza Case
Ireland will ask the International Court of Justice to broaden its definition of genocide, claiming Israel's actions in Gaza constitute collective punishment, citing 44,000 deaths (Hamas figures) and millions displaced; this follows South Africa's case under the UN Genocide Convention.
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56% Bias Score
World Chess Championship: Ding and Gukesh Draw, Final Match Decisive
The 13th match of the World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and Gukesh ended in a draw, tying the score at 6.5-6.5. Gukesh played aggressively with white pieces but Ding's defense and a crucial move led to a draw. The final match will determine the world champion.
World Chess Championship: Ding and Gukesh Draw, Final Match Decisive
The 13th match of the World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and Gukesh ended in a draw, tying the score at 6.5-6.5. Gukesh played aggressively with white pieces but Ding's defense and a crucial move led to a draw. The final match will determine the world champion.
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8% Bias Score
Australia to Charge Tech Giants to Fund Journalism
The Australian government will impose charges on tech giants like TikTok, Meta, and Google to fund Australian journalism, aiming to generate over \$1 billion for media outlets battling revenue decline, following the failure of voluntary deals under a previous code.
Australia to Charge Tech Giants to Fund Journalism
The Australian government will impose charges on tech giants like TikTok, Meta, and Google to fund Australian journalism, aiming to generate over \$1 billion for media outlets battling revenue decline, following the failure of voluntary deals under a previous code.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a prominent Trump loyalist and former Arizona gubernatorial candidate, to lead Voice of America (VOA), raising concerns about the agency's editorial independence; the Senate must confirm the appointment.
Trump Appoints Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a prominent Trump loyalist and former Arizona gubernatorial candidate, to lead Voice of America (VOA), raising concerns about the agency's editorial independence; the Senate must confirm the appointment.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Controversial Loyalist Kari Lake to Head Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a controversial figure known for her pro-Trump stance and past promotion of misinformation, as the director of Voice of America, a congressionally funded broadcaster tasked with providing independent news reporting globally.
Trump Appoints Controversial Loyalist Kari Lake to Head Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a controversial figure known for her pro-Trump stance and past promotion of misinformation, as the director of Voice of America, a congressionally funded broadcaster tasked with providing independent news reporting globally.
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52% Bias Score
2025: Third Hottest Year Predicted Due to Climate Change
The Met Office forecasts 2025 as the third hottest year on record, exceeding pre-industrial levels by at least 1.29°C due to continued greenhouse gas emissions, despite the El Niño effect's decline.
2025: Third Hottest Year Predicted Due to Climate Change
The Met Office forecasts 2025 as the third hottest year on record, exceeding pre-industrial levels by at least 1.29°C due to continued greenhouse gas emissions, despite the El Niño effect's decline.
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32% Bias Score
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Found in Horses Raises Pandemic Concerns
A study in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals that horses can be infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus without displaying symptoms, raising fears of undetected spread and increased risk of human infection, particularly given the close proximity of horses to humans.
Asymptomatic Bird Flu Found in Horses Raises Pandemic Concerns
A study in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals that horses can be infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus without displaying symptoms, raising fears of undetected spread and increased risk of human infection, particularly given the close proximity of horses to humans.
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52% Bias Score
"E-bike and E-scooter Crime Soars 730% in Five Years in England and Wales"
"Crimes involving e-bikes and e-scooters in England and Wales have surged by over 730% since 2019, with over 11,000 offenses recorded in 2023/24, linked to various crimes including theft, robbery, drug trafficking and violent offences. The City of London Police have seized over 400 such vehicles, hi...
"E-bike and E-scooter Crime Soars 730% in Five Years in England and Wales"
"Crimes involving e-bikes and e-scooters in England and Wales have surged by over 730% since 2019, with over 11,000 offenses recorded in 2023/24, linked to various crimes including theft, robbery, drug trafficking and violent offences. The City of London Police have seized over 400 such vehicles, hi...
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48% Bias Score
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