February 2025
March 2025
NACC to Reinvestigate Robodebt Referrals After Bias Claims
Following an independent review that found the NACC commissioner was "affected by apprehended bias", the NACC will reinvestigate six individuals (five public servants and one public official) referred by the robodebt royal commission to determine whether corrupt conduct occurred; the initial decisio...
NACC to Reinvestigate Robodebt Referrals After Bias Claims
Following an independent review that found the NACC commissioner was "affected by apprehended bias", the NACC will reinvestigate six individuals (five public servants and one public official) referred by the robodebt royal commission to determine whether corrupt conduct occurred; the initial decisio...
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44% Bias Score
Spain Rejects Nuclear Power Plant Phase-Out
The Spanish Congress rejected a planned phase-out of nuclear power plants, defying a 2019 agreement, raising concerns about radioactive waste management and economic viability, while some groups stressed a just transition for affected regions.
Spain Rejects Nuclear Power Plant Phase-Out
The Spanish Congress rejected a planned phase-out of nuclear power plants, defying a 2019 agreement, raising concerns about radioactive waste management and economic viability, while some groups stressed a just transition for affected regions.
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56% Bias Score
Conviction in 1998 Cold Case of Tanya Patrakeeva
In 2008, the remains of eight-year-old Tanya Patrakeeva, missing since 1998 from Pereyaslavka, Khabarovsk Krai, were found in a barrel; in 2017, Anatoly Zyryanov was convicted of her rape and murder after a decade-long investigation utilizing modern forensic technology.
Conviction in 1998 Cold Case of Tanya Patrakeeva
In 2008, the remains of eight-year-old Tanya Patrakeeva, missing since 1998 from Pereyaslavka, Khabarovsk Krai, were found in a barrel; in 2017, Anatoly Zyryanov was convicted of her rape and murder after a decade-long investigation utilizing modern forensic technology.
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32% Bias Score
Rate Cut Offers Limited Relief to Australian Homeowners Amid Rising Costs
Australian homeowner Emmanuella Grace welcomes the Reserve Bank's 0.25 percentage point cash rate cut to 4.1 percent, offering some relief from rising mortgage repayments, although she remains concerned about broader cost-of-living pressures. A Canstar model shows a $500,000 loan taken in April 2022...
Rate Cut Offers Limited Relief to Australian Homeowners Amid Rising Costs
Australian homeowner Emmanuella Grace welcomes the Reserve Bank's 0.25 percentage point cash rate cut to 4.1 percent, offering some relief from rising mortgage repayments, although she remains concerned about broader cost-of-living pressures. A Canstar model shows a $500,000 loan taken in April 2022...
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44% Bias Score
England and Wales Face Prison Overcrowding Crisis Due to 'Knee-Jerk' Crime Policies
A report reveals that England and Wales face a prison overcrowding crisis, driven by increased recall of offenders on license and a 'knee-jerk' reaction to crime, leading to one of the highest prison population rates in Western Europe and forcing the government to release thousands of prisoners earl...
England and Wales Face Prison Overcrowding Crisis Due to 'Knee-Jerk' Crime Policies
A report reveals that England and Wales face a prison overcrowding crisis, driven by increased recall of offenders on license and a 'knee-jerk' reaction to crime, leading to one of the highest prison population rates in Western Europe and forcing the government to release thousands of prisoners earl...
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52% Bias Score
Bolivia Bus Crash Kills at Least 28"
A bus accident in Bolivia's Potosí region on Monday left at least 28 dead and 20 injured after falling 800 meters down a ravine; this is the deadliest accident in Bolivia in 2025.
Bolivia Bus Crash Kills at Least 28"
A bus accident in Bolivia's Potosí region on Monday left at least 28 dead and 20 injured after falling 800 meters down a ravine; this is the deadliest accident in Bolivia in 2025.
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Government Offers Concessions to Catalan Separatists to Secure Budget Approval
The Spanish government is negotiating with Catalan separatist parties Junts and ERC to secure their votes for the budget, offering concessions like transferring airport security to Mossos d'Esquadra and creating a joint company to manage Rodalies commuter rail by year-end, reactivating the Bilateral...
Spanish Government Offers Concessions to Catalan Separatists to Secure Budget Approval
The Spanish government is negotiating with Catalan separatist parties Junts and ERC to secure their votes for the budget, offering concessions like transferring airport security to Mossos d'Esquadra and creating a joint company to manage Rodalies commuter rail by year-end, reactivating the Bilateral...
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40% Bias Score
Tiel Faces €3 Million Church Tower Renovation Amidst Budget Crisis
The municipality of Tiel, Netherlands, faces a €3 million cost to renovate its historic church tower due to deteriorating tufa stone, exacerbating existing budget constraints caused by a €7 million projected revenue shortfall in 2026 from reduced government funding.
Tiel Faces €3 Million Church Tower Renovation Amidst Budget Crisis
The municipality of Tiel, Netherlands, faces a €3 million cost to renovate its historic church tower due to deteriorating tufa stone, exacerbating existing budget constraints caused by a €7 million projected revenue shortfall in 2026 from reduced government funding.
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48% Bias Score
Star Entertainment Faces Imminent Financial Collapse
Star Entertainment, an Australian casino operator, is critically short of cash, with only ten days of funds left due to a $35 million monthly burn rate, and faces potential administration due to $430 million in debt and ongoing legal costs, despite holding assets valued at $800 million.
Star Entertainment Faces Imminent Financial Collapse
Star Entertainment, an Australian casino operator, is critically short of cash, with only ten days of funds left due to a $35 million monthly burn rate, and faces potential administration due to $430 million in debt and ongoing legal costs, despite holding assets valued at $800 million.
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76% Bias Score
Intoxicated Doctor Accused in Fatal Crash
Perth obstetrician Rhys Bellinge, 45, is accused of causing a fatal car crash on Saturday night while intoxicated, killing 24-year-old Elizabeth Pearce and critically injuring the Uber driver; dashcam footage shows erratic driving and angry rants in the days prior.
Intoxicated Doctor Accused in Fatal Crash
Perth obstetrician Rhys Bellinge, 45, is accused of causing a fatal car crash on Saturday night while intoxicated, killing 24-year-old Elizabeth Pearce and critically injuring the Uber driver; dashcam footage shows erratic driving and angry rants in the days prior.
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60% Bias Score
Soaring Childcare Costs Fuel Northern Ireland's Economic Inactivity Crisis
Due to soaring childcare costs in Northern Ireland—from £45 to £70-£80 per child daily since 2018—617,000 people are economically inactive, the highest UK rate; this forces skilled workers like Michelle Martin to quit jobs despite record-low unemployment.
Soaring Childcare Costs Fuel Northern Ireland's Economic Inactivity Crisis
Due to soaring childcare costs in Northern Ireland—from £45 to £70-£80 per child daily since 2018—617,000 people are economically inactive, the highest UK rate; this forces skilled workers like Michelle Martin to quit jobs despite record-low unemployment.
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52% Bias Score
France Issues Red Alert for Widespread Pollen Allergies
France issued a red alert for pollen allergies in 30 departments on February 16th, 2024, due to high pollen levels causing allergic reactions; climate change and pollution exacerbate this issue, impacting nearly one-third of adults and 20% of children over 9.
France Issues Red Alert for Widespread Pollen Allergies
France issued a red alert for pollen allergies in 30 departments on February 16th, 2024, due to high pollen levels causing allergic reactions; climate change and pollution exacerbate this issue, impacting nearly one-third of adults and 20% of children over 9.
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32% Bias Score