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Dutch Bill to Reclassify Low-Paid Freelancers as Employees
The Netherlands proposes a law presuming freelancers earning under €36/hour as employees, entitled to employment rights; this targets 200,000 suspected false freelancers out of 1.3 million in 2024, aiming for fairer competition, and is set to take effect July 1, 2026, pending parliamentary approval.
Dutch Bill to Reclassify Low-Paid Freelancers as Employees
The Netherlands proposes a law presuming freelancers earning under €36/hour as employees, entitled to employment rights; this targets 200,000 suspected false freelancers out of 1.3 million in 2024, aiming for fairer competition, and is set to take effect July 1, 2026, pending parliamentary approval.
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40% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates No-Confidence Motion Against Von der Leyen; Netherlands and Poland Sign Defense Agreement
The European Parliament debates a no-confidence motion against President von der Leyen for refusing to release text messages with Pfizer's CEO; Dutch PM Schoof and Minister Brekelmans visit Poland to sign a defense agreement; and Israel conducts airstrikes in Yemen targeting Houthi sites.
EU Parliament Debates No-Confidence Motion Against Von der Leyen; Netherlands and Poland Sign Defense Agreement
The European Parliament debates a no-confidence motion against President von der Leyen for refusing to release text messages with Pfizer's CEO; Dutch PM Schoof and Minister Brekelmans visit Poland to sign a defense agreement; and Israel conducts airstrikes in Yemen targeting Houthi sites.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on BRICS Supporters
President Trump threatened 10% additional tariffs on countries supporting the BRICS alliance, adding to existing tariffs ranging from 10% to 34% on several member nations, potentially impacting global trade significantly.
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on BRICS Supporters
President Trump threatened 10% additional tariffs on countries supporting the BRICS alliance, adding to existing tariffs ranging from 10% to 34% on several member nations, potentially impacting global trade significantly.
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40% Bias Score
RBA Poised for Fastest Rate Cut Since Pandemic Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday, lowering the official cash rate to 3.6 percent in response to low inflation, slow economic growth, and potential fallout from US tariffs; however, some economists disagree.
RBA Poised for Fastest Rate Cut Since Pandemic Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday, lowering the official cash rate to 3.6 percent in response to low inflation, slow economic growth, and potential fallout from US tariffs; however, some economists disagree.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Cuts SME Support by 43%, Raising Economic Concerns
Russia slashed state support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 43% in the first quarter of 2025, reducing funding from $1.6 billion to $918 million, impacting 99,200 businesses and raising concerns about economic slowdown and higher unemployment.
Russia Cuts SME Support by 43%, Raising Economic Concerns
Russia slashed state support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 43% in the first quarter of 2025, reducing funding from $1.6 billion to $918 million, impacting 99,200 businesses and raising concerns about economic slowdown and higher unemployment.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs to Increase US Home Building Costs by Over $4,000
Trump's tariffs are raising US home building costs by over \$4,000 per mid-range single-family home, according to NBC News analysis, impacting lumber and appliance costs specifically, with industry experts calling this estimate conservative.
Trump Tariffs to Increase US Home Building Costs by Over $4,000
Trump's tariffs are raising US home building costs by over \$4,000 per mid-range single-family home, according to NBC News analysis, impacting lumber and appliance costs specifically, with industry experts calling this estimate conservative.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Woman Found Guilty in 'Mushroom Murder' Trial
An Australian jury found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three and attempting to murder one member of her former in-laws by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms during a July 2023 lunch in Leongatha; Patterson faces life imprisonment.
Australian Woman Found Guilty in 'Mushroom Murder' Trial
An Australian jury found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three and attempting to murder one member of her former in-laws by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms during a July 2023 lunch in Leongatha; Patterson faces life imprisonment.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine's Internal Power Struggles Threaten War Effort
Reports from The Economist and other Western media indicate potential government reshuffling in Ukraine, with Andriy Yermak, head of President Zelensky's office, allegedly orchestrating the replacement of Prime Minister Shmyhal and Head of Military Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov, amid concerns of inter...
Ukraine's Internal Power Struggles Threaten War Effort
Reports from The Economist and other Western media indicate potential government reshuffling in Ukraine, with Andriy Yermak, head of President Zelensky's office, allegedly orchestrating the replacement of Prime Minister Shmyhal and Head of Military Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov, amid concerns of inter...
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64% Bias Score
Two Die in Russian Trail Race Amid Severe Weather
Two participants died during the Hibiny trail race in Murmansk Oblast, Russia, on July 5-6, due to severe weather conditions and inadequate clothing, despite a prior weather warning issued by the EMERCOM.
Two Die in Russian Trail Race Amid Severe Weather
Two participants died during the Hibiny trail race in Murmansk Oblast, Russia, on July 5-6, due to severe weather conditions and inadequate clothing, despite a prior weather warning issued by the EMERCOM.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Demands Back Taxes From Citizens Working in Kazakhstan
Russia is demanding back taxes from its citizens living in Kazakhstan who worked for Kazakh companies in 2022-2023, citing a new interpretation of remote work, impacting thousands who relocated after the Ukraine invasion and paid Kazakh taxes but now face Russia's higher rates amid Russia's financia...
Russia Demands Back Taxes From Citizens Working in Kazakhstan
Russia is demanding back taxes from its citizens living in Kazakhstan who worked for Kazakh companies in 2022-2023, citing a new interpretation of remote work, impacting thousands who relocated after the Ukraine invasion and paid Kazakh taxes but now face Russia's higher rates amid Russia's financia...
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36% Bias Score
Erin Patterson Found Guilty of Murder in Mushroom Poisoning Case
An Australian court found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms during a lunch in July 2023; she faces life imprisonment.
Erin Patterson Found Guilty of Murder in Mushroom Poisoning Case
An Australian court found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth by poisoning them with death cap mushrooms during a lunch in July 2023; she faces life imprisonment.
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52% Bias Score
McDonald Considers Irish Presidential Run
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is reconsidering a run for the Irish presidency, shifting from her March statement ruling herself out, after internal consultations and discussions with other parties about a potential joint opposition candidate; the election must be held before November 11th.
McDonald Considers Irish Presidential Run
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is reconsidering a run for the Irish presidency, shifting from her March statement ruling herself out, after internal consultations and discussions with other parties about a potential joint opposition candidate; the election must be held before November 11th.
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44% Bias Score
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