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theguardian.com
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Piracy in Malacca and Singapore Straits Quadruples in 2024

Piracy and armed robbery incidents in the Malacca and Singapore straits nearly quadrupled to 80 in the first half of 2024, compared to 21 in the same period last year, mostly non-violent opportunistic thefts targeting bulk carriers and facilitated by increased maritime traffic and improved perpetrat...

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump Orders National Guard Units for Domestic Civil Unrest

President Trump ordered the creation of National Guard units for domestic civil unrest, raising concerns about the role of the military in policing and the potential legal and ethical implications. The Pentagon is reviewing the order, and critics cite potential issues with Posse Comitatus.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Shenzhen's Economic Transformation: A Replicable Model for Industrialization

Shenzhen, initially a small town, transformed into a global tech hub in 45 years, exceeding Hong Kong's GDP by 27 percent through labor-intensive manufacturing, market-based reforms, and proactive public engagement, showcasing a replicable model for industrialization.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Record High Drowning Deaths in Australia

Australia recorded a record-high 357 drowning deaths in 2024-25, a 27% increase above the 10-year average, primarily due to declining swimming skills and a rise in deaths among older people, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
news.sky.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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UK Online Safety Rules: Reduced Teen Exposure, Increased VPN Use

New UK online safety rules, implemented on July 19th, have reduced teen exposure to harmful online content, but also caused a surge in VPN use by adults seeking to bypass age verification, with pornography site visits down 33% and VPN apps among Apple's top downloaded.

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44% Bias Score

Quality Education
abcnews.go.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Brazil to Buy Domestic Products Hit by US Tariffs

Facing 50% higher US tariffs on various products, Brazil's government announced it will buy acai, coconut water, mangoes, Brazilian nuts, honey, and fish domestically, using them in schools and national stockpiles; coffee and beef were excluded due to other market demand.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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UK Strengthens Legal Definition of "Honour"-Based Abuse

The UK government is introducing a clearer legal definition of "honour"-based abuse in England and Wales to improve support for victims and prosecution of perpetrators, backed by training for professionals, awareness campaigns, and a study into the crime's prevalence; 2,755 offences were recorded in...

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28% Bias Score

Gender Equality
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Modi's China Visit Signals Shift in Global Geopolitics

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China from August 31 to September 1 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, marking the first such visit in seven years and signaling improved Sino-Indian relations amid a broader shift in global geopolitics towards multipolarity.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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China's Military Parade Showcases Strength, Marks War Anniversary

China will hold a military parade in Tiananmen Square on September 3rd to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, showcasing its military strength and deterring anti-China forces.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
english.kyodonews.net
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump and Lee Agree to Pursue North Korea Peace, $350 Billion South Korean Investment in US

Presidents Trump and Lee Jae Myung agreed Monday to pursue peace with North Korea, potentially including a Trump-Kim summit this year, alongside a new $350 billion South Korean investment in the US economy.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nbcnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump Removes Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position on Monday, citing a "criminal referral" for alleged mortgage fraud from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte; Cook denies the allegations, and the action is expected to lead to legal challenges.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nbcnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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U.S. Government Takes 10% Stake in Intel

The Trump administration announced a 10% stake in Intel, making U.S. taxpayers the largest shareholders, citing national security and potential financial gains, amidst Intel's declining performance and a broader trend of government investment in private companies.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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