March 2025
April 2025
ONS to Maintain 7 AM Data Release Amidst Website Concerns
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) will continue releasing key economic data, such as GDP and inflation figures, at 7 am to avoid website crashes and ensure timely access for markets and the public, despite concerns over data analysis time before markets open.
ONS to Maintain 7 AM Data Release Amidst Website Concerns
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) will continue releasing key economic data, such as GDP and inflation figures, at 7 am to avoid website crashes and ensure timely access for markets and the public, despite concerns over data analysis time before markets open.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Asensio's Aston Villa Transfer: A Resurgence of Form
Marco Asensio's transfer to Aston Villa from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023 has revitalized his career, with five goals in seven games showcasing his impact on the team's attacking prowess and tactical approach under manager Unai Emery.
Asensio's Aston Villa Transfer: A Resurgence of Form
Marco Asensio's transfer to Aston Villa from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023 has revitalized his career, with five goals in seven games showcasing his impact on the team's attacking prowess and tactical approach under manager Unai Emery.
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24% Bias Score
Portugal's Minority Government Falls, Triggering Snap Election
Portugal's center-right minority government lost a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, resulting in a snap election expected in May following opposition concerns about Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's family's consulting firm and his handling of the matter.
Portugal's Minority Government Falls, Triggering Snap Election
Portugal's center-right minority government lost a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, resulting in a snap election expected in May following opposition concerns about Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's family's consulting firm and his handling of the matter.
Progress
36% Bias Score
NSW to Buy Rosehill Racecourse for \$5 Billion Housing Development
The NSW government will purchase Rosehill Racecourse for at least \$5 billion to build 25,000 homes, a revised plan from an earlier proposal involving the Australian Turf Club as quasi-developers, following member opposition and requiring their approval at a general meeting next month.
NSW to Buy Rosehill Racecourse for \$5 Billion Housing Development
The NSW government will purchase Rosehill Racecourse for at least \$5 billion to build 25,000 homes, a revised plan from an earlier proposal involving the Australian Turf Club as quasi-developers, following member opposition and requiring their approval at a general meeting next month.
Progress
48% Bias Score
US Tariffs Hit Australia: A Wake-Up Call for Self-Reliance
Australia will face a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum exports to the US, impacting 0.2% of its total exports; this is part of a broader US policy affecting many countries, driven by President Trump's mercantilist trade views.
US Tariffs Hit Australia: A Wake-Up Call for Self-Reliance
Australia will face a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum exports to the US, impacting 0.2% of its total exports; this is part of a broader US policy affecting many countries, driven by President Trump's mercantilist trade views.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Japan Aims for Eightfold Increase in Rice Exports by 2030
Japan plans to increase rice exports eightfold to 350,000 tons by 2030 to address domestic shortages and boost agricultural exports to 5 trillion yen, while increasing food-related spending by tourists to 4.5 trillion yen.
Japan Aims for Eightfold Increase in Rice Exports by 2030
Japan plans to increase rice exports eightfold to 350,000 tons by 2030 to address domestic shortages and boost agricultural exports to 5 trillion yen, while increasing food-related spending by tourists to 4.5 trillion yen.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Greek Firms Vie for EU Defense Contracts Amidst €800 Billion Spending Increase
Facing Europe's defense shift from the US, roughly 250 Greek firms, including Metlen building a Volos defense hub, aim to secure a share of the EU's €800 billion defense budget increase, competing with Turkey's established industry and advocating for reinstated mandatory co-production.
Greek Firms Vie for EU Defense Contracts Amidst €800 Billion Spending Increase
Facing Europe's defense shift from the US, roughly 250 Greek firms, including Metlen building a Volos defense hub, aim to secure a share of the EU's €800 billion defense budget increase, competing with Turkey's established industry and advocating for reinstated mandatory co-production.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Tempe Tragedy Fuels Rise of Constantopoulou's Party in Greece
Following the Tempe train disaster, Zoe Constantopoulou's Pleusi Eleftherias party is experiencing a significant rise in the polls, attracting voters from both SYRIZA and New Democracy, creating uncertainty for SYRIZA's future.
Tempe Tragedy Fuels Rise of Constantopoulou's Party in Greece
Following the Tempe train disaster, Zoe Constantopoulou's Pleusi Eleftherias party is experiencing a significant rise in the polls, attracting voters from both SYRIZA and New Democracy, creating uncertainty for SYRIZA's future.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Stolen 16th-Century Painting Found in England, Owner Refuses Return
A 16th-century painting, "Madonna and Child" by Antonio Solario, stolen from a Belluno museum in 1973, has been found in England; however, the current owner refuses to return it despite its Interpol listing and the involvement of art recovery specialists.
Stolen 16th-Century Painting Found in England, Owner Refuses Return
A 16th-century painting, "Madonna and Child" by Antonio Solario, stolen from a Belluno museum in 1973, has been found in England; however, the current owner refuses to return it despite its Interpol listing and the involvement of art recovery specialists.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Cost-of-Living Anger Could Swing Australian Election to Coalition: Bligh
Former Queensland Labor premier Anna Bligh predicts that voter anger over cost-of-living issues could lead to a Coalition victory in the upcoming federal election, although she acknowledges the challenges involved. She also suggests the most likely outcome is a minority government with an unpredicta...
Cost-of-Living Anger Could Swing Australian Election to Coalition: Bligh
Former Queensland Labor premier Anna Bligh predicts that voter anger over cost-of-living issues could lead to a Coalition victory in the upcoming federal election, although she acknowledges the challenges involved. She also suggests the most likely outcome is a minority government with an unpredicta...
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44% Bias Score
Victoria to Repeal Bail Act Section, Prioritizing Child Incarceration
The Victorian government will repeal a Bail Act section prioritizing non-custodial sentences for children, reversing previous policies to address rising youth crime rates; this action has drawn criticism for its haste and lack of consultation with experts.
Victoria to Repeal Bail Act Section, Prioritizing Child Incarceration
The Victorian government will repeal a Bail Act section prioritizing non-custodial sentences for children, reversing previous policies to address rising youth crime rates; this action has drawn criticism for its haste and lack of consultation with experts.
Progress
60% Bias Score
EY Employees Vote on 48-Hour Workweek Amidst Overtime Concerns
At EY, a significant employee referendum from April 14-21 will decide whether to reinstate a 48-hour workweek limit, prompted by high overtime (25% of employees exceed 50 hours weekly for over 20 weeks annually), leading to health issues and a contested 2021 agreement that rarely provides support.
EY Employees Vote on 48-Hour Workweek Amidst Overtime Concerns
At EY, a significant employee referendum from April 14-21 will decide whether to reinstate a 48-hour workweek limit, prompted by high overtime (25% of employees exceed 50 hours weekly for over 20 weeks annually), leading to health issues and a contested 2021 agreement that rarely provides support.
Progress
56% Bias Score