March 2025
April 2025
Madrid Fines 99 Aesthetic Clinics After Inspections
Madrid's Health Department fined 99 of 1,846 aesthetic clinics after 218 inspections in 2023, closing 3 and referring 4 cases to prosecutors for suspected illegal activity; most fines were for minor administrative issues, but some involved serious safety concerns.
Madrid Fines 99 Aesthetic Clinics After Inspections
Madrid's Health Department fined 99 of 1,846 aesthetic clinics after 218 inspections in 2023, closing 3 and referring 4 cases to prosecutors for suspected illegal activity; most fines were for minor administrative issues, but some involved serious safety concerns.
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48% Bias Score
French Anti-Racism Protests Draw 91,000 Amidst Clashes and Political Controversy
On Saturday, over 91,000 people protested against racism across France, with 21,500 in Paris where some clashes with police occurred; the protests, organized by NGOs and supported by left-wing parties, also involved a controversy over a poster by La France Insumisa (LFI) featuring a caricature of Cy...
French Anti-Racism Protests Draw 91,000 Amidst Clashes and Political Controversy
On Saturday, over 91,000 people protested against racism across France, with 21,500 in Paris where some clashes with police occurred; the protests, organized by NGOs and supported by left-wing parties, also involved a controversy over a poster by La France Insumisa (LFI) featuring a caricature of Cy...
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36% Bias Score
Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment": A New Stage Adaptation
Thanassis Triaridis's new adaptation of Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment," directed by Nikaiti Kontouri, premieres at the State Theatre of Northern Greece, interpreting the novel's exploration of moral murder as a precursor to historical atrocities like the Holocaust and using the characters of So...
Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment": A New Stage Adaptation
Thanassis Triaridis's new adaptation of Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment," directed by Nikaiti Kontouri, premieres at the State Theatre of Northern Greece, interpreting the novel's exploration of moral murder as a precursor to historical atrocities like the Holocaust and using the characters of So...
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48% Bias Score
Suburban Rail Loop Construction Causes Health Issues for Nearby Residents
Construction of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop is causing health problems for Heatherton residents due to low-frequency vibrations (31Hz) from machinery at a nearby worksite, resulting in headaches, nausea, and ear pain; the contractor is exploring solutions including a buyback scheme.
Suburban Rail Loop Construction Causes Health Issues for Nearby Residents
Construction of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop is causing health problems for Heatherton residents due to low-frequency vibrations (31Hz) from machinery at a nearby worksite, resulting in headaches, nausea, and ear pain; the contractor is exploring solutions including a buyback scheme.
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64% Bias Score
Paris Votes on Major Car-Free Zone Expansion
Parisians vote today on converting 500 streets into car-free zones, impacting 10,000 parking spots and potentially creating 25 new car-free zones per district if approved, though opposition exists regarding costs and potential disruptions to businesses and emergency services.
Paris Votes on Major Car-Free Zone Expansion
Parisians vote today on converting 500 streets into car-free zones, impacting 10,000 parking spots and potentially creating 25 new car-free zones per district if approved, though opposition exists regarding costs and potential disruptions to businesses and emergency services.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government to Slash £2.2 Billion from Civil Service Budget
The UK government will cut the civil service budget by £2.2 billion annually by 2029-30, a 15% reduction in administrative budgets, leading to potential job losses and concerns about service delivery, according to unions.
UK Government to Slash £2.2 Billion from Civil Service Budget
The UK government will cut the civil service budget by £2.2 billion annually by 2029-30, a 15% reduction in administrative budgets, leading to potential job losses and concerns about service delivery, according to unions.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Warns Broadcasters: Face License Revocation for Violations
RTÜK Chairman Ebubekir Şahin issued a stern warning to Turkish broadcasters, threatening sanctions up to and including license revocation for violations including illegal broadcasts, incitement, biased reporting, and attacks on officials.
Turkey Warns Broadcasters: Face License Revocation for Violations
RTÜK Chairman Ebubekir Şahin issued a stern warning to Turkish broadcasters, threatening sanctions up to and including license revocation for violations including illegal broadcasts, incitement, biased reporting, and attacks on officials.
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56% Bias Score
Canada's Loss Fuels Outrage Over Officiating in Nations League
Canada's 2-0 semifinal loss to Mexico in the Nations League was marked by a disputed non-penalty call, reigniting long-standing concerns about Concacaf officiating bias and escalating tensions ahead of their third-place match against the U.S., further complicated by ongoing political and trade issue...
Canada's Loss Fuels Outrage Over Officiating in Nations League
Canada's 2-0 semifinal loss to Mexico in the Nations League was marked by a disputed non-penalty call, reigniting long-standing concerns about Concacaf officiating bias and escalating tensions ahead of their third-place match against the U.S., further complicated by ongoing political and trade issue...
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48% Bias Score
Slight Dip in Australian House Prices Fails to Address Deepening Affordability Crisis
A minimal 0.1% drop in Australian house prices, amounting to less than \$1000 on average, fails to resolve the escalating housing affordability crisis, where young people now require 17 years of average household income to buy a home, compared to nine years 25 years ago. This has prompted discussion...
Slight Dip in Australian House Prices Fails to Address Deepening Affordability Crisis
A minimal 0.1% drop in Australian house prices, amounting to less than \$1000 on average, fails to resolve the escalating housing affordability crisis, where young people now require 17 years of average household income to buy a home, compared to nine years 25 years ago. This has prompted discussion...
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40% Bias Score
Maulvi Abul Qasim Fazl Haq: A Pivotal but Controversial Figure in Pakistan's History
Maulvi Abul Qasim Fazl Haq, born October 26, 1873, played a crucial role in the Pakistan Movement, presenting the Pakistan Resolution in 1940 but later facing expulsion from the Muslim League due to conflicts with Jinnah; his career highlights the fluctuating political alliances and power struggles ...
Maulvi Abul Qasim Fazl Haq: A Pivotal but Controversial Figure in Pakistan's History
Maulvi Abul Qasim Fazl Haq, born October 26, 1873, played a crucial role in the Pakistan Movement, presenting the Pakistan Resolution in 1940 but later facing expulsion from the Muslim League due to conflicts with Jinnah; his career highlights the fluctuating political alliances and power struggles ...
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48% Bias Score
Paris Votes on Car Ban for 500 Streets
Parisians are voting today on a plan to ban cars from 500 streets, creating car-free zones and impacting 10,000 parking spaces; while supporters emphasize reduced pollution and improved pedestrian areas, opponents raise concerns about costs and potential disruptions.
Paris Votes on Car Ban for 500 Streets
Parisians are voting today on a plan to ban cars from 500 streets, creating car-free zones and impacting 10,000 parking spaces; while supporters emphasize reduced pollution and improved pedestrian areas, opponents raise concerns about costs and potential disruptions.
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40% Bias Score
UK to Train 60,000 Construction Workers to Boost Housing and Economic Growth
The UK government is investing £600 million to train 60,000 construction workers by 2029 to address over 35,000 job vacancies and overcome a critical skill shortage hindering a 1.5 million home-building target and overall economic growth.
UK to Train 60,000 Construction Workers to Boost Housing and Economic Growth
The UK government is investing £600 million to train 60,000 construction workers by 2029 to address over 35,000 job vacancies and overcome a critical skill shortage hindering a 1.5 million home-building target and overall economic growth.
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60% Bias Score