December 2024
January 2025
Bail Granted in Hit-and-Run Murder Case
Larissa Sant, 24, was granted bail on Wednesday after being charged with the murder of Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was struck by a car allegedly driven by Sant and bearing false plates outside a childcare center in Daisy Hill, south of Brisbane, in July; Sant's partner is also charged.
Bail Granted in Hit-and-Run Murder Case
Larissa Sant, 24, was granted bail on Wednesday after being charged with the murder of Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was struck by a car allegedly driven by Sant and bearing false plates outside a childcare center in Daisy Hill, south of Brisbane, in July; Sant's partner is also charged.
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56% Bias Score
Australia Extends Deadline for Child Online Safety Regulations
Australia extends the deadline for tech companies to finalize plans restricting children's access to adult websites by two months to February, due to complexities arising from new social media legislation banning under-16s.
Australia Extends Deadline for Child Online Safety Regulations
Australia extends the deadline for tech companies to finalize plans restricting children's access to adult websites by two months to February, due to complexities arising from new social media legislation banning under-16s.
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44% Bias Score
State Duma Concludes 2024 Session, Addressing War, Economy, and Social Issues
On December 18, 2024, the State Duma concluded its final plenary session before the New Year, addressing the war in Ukraine, economic challenges, and the need for enhanced communication between government and industry, with diverse opinions expressed across political factions.
State Duma Concludes 2024 Session, Addressing War, Economy, and Social Issues
On December 18, 2024, the State Duma concluded its final plenary session before the New Year, addressing the war in Ukraine, economic challenges, and the need for enhanced communication between government and industry, with diverse opinions expressed across political factions.
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60% Bias Score
UK Government Rejects £10.5 Billion Waspi Women Compensation Package
The UK government rejected a £10.5 billion compensation package for Waspi women due to economic constraints, despite previous Labour support for the campaign; this decision has sparked political criticism and raises questions about future welfare commitments.
UK Government Rejects £10.5 Billion Waspi Women Compensation Package
The UK government rejected a £10.5 billion compensation package for Waspi women due to economic constraints, despite previous Labour support for the campaign; this decision has sparked political criticism and raises questions about future welfare commitments.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Deputies Clash Over COVID-19 Vaccine Tax Evasion Accusations
During Turkey's budget debates, CHP deputy Ali Mahir Başarır accused AKP deputy Cantürk Alagöz of tax evasion on COVID-19 vaccine imports, citing discrepancies between Keymen İlaç Sanayi's reported revenue (billions) and tax payments (700 million TL), leading to a heated exchange where Alagöz denied...
Turkish Deputies Clash Over COVID-19 Vaccine Tax Evasion Accusations
During Turkey's budget debates, CHP deputy Ali Mahir Başarır accused AKP deputy Cantürk Alagöz of tax evasion on COVID-19 vaccine imports, citing discrepancies between Keymen İlaç Sanayi's reported revenue (billions) and tax payments (700 million TL), leading to a heated exchange where Alagöz denied...
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Seeks to Prosecute Former Minister Ábalos
The Spanish Supreme Court requested parliamentary authorization to prosecute former Minister José Luis Ábalos for four alleged crimes in the Koldo case; the government supports the request while the opposition criticizes it as a major corruption scandal.
Supreme Court Seeks to Prosecute Former Minister Ábalos
The Spanish Supreme Court requested parliamentary authorization to prosecute former Minister José Luis Ábalos for four alleged crimes in the Koldo case; the government supports the request while the opposition criticizes it as a major corruption scandal.
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48% Bias Score
NSW to Trial Pill Testing at Music Festivals
New South Wales will trial pill testing at music festivals for 12 months starting this year, aiming to reduce drug-related harm and deaths following years of advocacy and after two young men died at a festival last year; the trial will not affect police action against drug suppliers.
NSW to Trial Pill Testing at Music Festivals
New South Wales will trial pill testing at music festivals for 12 months starting this year, aiming to reduce drug-related harm and deaths following years of advocacy and after two young men died at a festival last year; the trial will not affect police action against drug suppliers.
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44% Bias Score
Jamaica Moves to Become a Republic
Jamaica's parliament introduced a bill to abolish the constitutional monarchy and become a republic, following similar moves by Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Jamaica Moves to Become a Republic
Jamaica's parliament introduced a bill to abolish the constitutional monarchy and become a republic, following similar moves by Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago.
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24% Bias Score
Paul Chuckle's Unexpected Gangster Role in "Fall to the Top
The upcoming British gangster film "Fall to the Top" stars Paul Chuckle, known for the children's TV show "ChuckleVision," in a dramatic role, surprising audiences and challenging genre expectations.
Paul Chuckle's Unexpected Gangster Role in "Fall to the Top
The upcoming British gangster film "Fall to the Top" stars Paul Chuckle, known for the children's TV show "ChuckleVision," in a dramatic role, surprising audiences and challenging genre expectations.
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44% Bias Score
PSOE's López Challenges Ayuso in Madrid
Óscar López, the PSOE's new leader in Madrid, aims to challenge incumbent PP president Isabel Díaz Ayuso by focusing on public services and directly confronting her policies, aiming to reverse the PSOE's decline from over 50% support in 1983 to 18% in 2023.
PSOE's López Challenges Ayuso in Madrid
Óscar López, the PSOE's new leader in Madrid, aims to challenge incumbent PP president Isabel Díaz Ayuso by focusing on public services and directly confronting her policies, aiming to reverse the PSOE's decline from over 50% support in 1983 to 18% in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Esenyurt Mayor Imprisoned: 50 Days Without Indictment
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, arrested 50 days ago without an indictment, claims his imprisonment prevents him from serving his constituents and constitutes their punishment. CHP Deputy Utku Çakırözer visited Özer in jail, highlighting the situation as an injustice.
Esenyurt Mayor Imprisoned: 50 Days Without Indictment
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, arrested 50 days ago without an indictment, claims his imprisonment prevents him from serving his constituents and constitutes their punishment. CHP Deputy Utku Çakırözer visited Özer in jail, highlighting the situation as an injustice.
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48% Bias Score
UK Eurofighters Arrive in Ankara Amidst Turkey's Fighter Jet Deal
Two UK Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets arrived at Murted Air Base in Ankara on December 18, marking progress in Turkey's planned purchase of 40 such jets, following positive discussions between UK and Turkish officials and Germany's approval of the sale.
UK Eurofighters Arrive in Ankara Amidst Turkey's Fighter Jet Deal
Two UK Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets arrived at Murted Air Base in Ankara on December 18, marking progress in Turkey's planned purchase of 40 such jets, following positive discussions between UK and Turkish officials and Germany's approval of the sale.
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48% Bias Score