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theglobeandmail.com
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Canadian Court Upholds First-Past-the-Post Electoral System

The Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the constitutionality of Canada's first-past-the-post electoral system on Monday, rejecting arguments that it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by underrepresenting women and minorities and limiting the success of smaller parties.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
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Greece's Lost Decade: Political Resistance Derails EOT Modernization

In 2003, Greece's National Tourism Organization (EOT) attempted to modernize its assets via Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), but faced significant political opposition, leading to legal challenges and ultimately delaying development for two decades, highlighting systemic issues of vested interest...

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
bbc.com
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Elderly Driver's Fatal Crash Spurs UK Road Safety Review

On August 2024, in Beaumaris, Anglesey, Stephen and Katherine Burch (65) died when Humphrey John Pickering (81) lost control of his car, accelerating from 25mph to 55mph in a 20mph zone, prompting calls for stricter regulations on older drivers.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cnn.com
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LaMalfa Faces Backlash at Town Halls Over Trump Agenda Support

Rep. Doug LaMalfa faced intense criticism at two California town halls on August 7th for supporting President Trump's agenda, particularly the tariffs and proposed cuts to social safety nets, with attendees expressing concerns about their impact on farmers and rural hospitals.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
es.euronews.com
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EU Working Life Expectancy Varies Widely Across Countries

The average expected working life in the EU is 37.2 years in 2024, a 7% increase since 2014, but varies significantly across countries, ranging from 30.2 years in Turkey to 46.3 years in Iceland, due to factors like labor demand, pension systems, and age discrimination.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
faz.net
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Charges Dropped Against Darmstadt Official Over Surveillance Video Disclosure

Darmstadt's Head of Public Order, Paul Georg Wandrey (CDU), faced charges for discussing a surveillance video of a fatal November 2023 attack on a homeless man with journalists; the case was dropped before trial, with Wandrey paying a small fine, highlighting a conflict between transparency and offi...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Ottawa Senators Arena Project Moves Forward with NCC Land Sale

The National Capital Commission (NCC) will sell 4.5 hectares of land in Ottawa's LeBreton Flats for a new NHL arena and events center, replacing the Canadian Tire Centre, after reaching an agreement with Capital Sports Development Inc., led by the Ottawa Senators.

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
pda.kp.ru
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Kursk Submarine Sinking: An Unresolved Mystery

Journalist Viktor Baranets investigated the sinking of the Kursk submarine, exploring theories involving a faulty torpedo, a possible collision with a US submarine, and communication failures, ultimately highlighting unanswered questions and a lack of accountability in the official report.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lemonde.fr
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Global Water Crisis: UN Declaration's Limited Impact

Fifteen years after the UN recognized the human right to water, over two billion people still lack access to clean water, resulting in over one million deaths annually; inadequate sanitation further exacerbates this crisis.

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44% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
bbc.com
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UK Jobs Market Cools, Unemployment Steady

UK job openings fell by 5.8% to 718,000 between May and July, while payroll employment saw an 8,000 decrease between June and July; despite this, unemployment remained at 4.7% and average wage growth at 5%, suggesting a gradual cooling of the jobs market potentially influenced by recent tax and mini...

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20% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
faz.net
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Top Investor Holdings: US Tech Stocks Remain Dominant

On June 30th, 2025, professional investors managing €87 billion via Universal Investment held five US tech companies among their top ten holdings, demonstrating long-term confidence in established firms despite increased portfolio diversification.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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Whale-Dolphin Encounters: A Study Reveals Positive Interactions

Researchers analyzed 199 whale-dolphin encounters across 17 countries, finding that 25% showed positive, mutual interaction, with dolphins often approaching whales' heads and even following them to the ocean floor, potentially for social and cognitive stimulation.

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32% Bias Score

Life Below Water

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