Labour's Broken Pension Promise Fuels Political Crisis
The Labour Party faced backlash for not compensating women affected by state pension age increases, despite prior expressions of support; this, along with unpopular economic policies, fuels public anger and the rise of alternative parties like Reform UK.
Labour's Broken Pension Promise Fuels Political Crisis
The Labour Party faced backlash for not compensating women affected by state pension age increases, despite prior expressions of support; this, along with unpopular economic policies, fuels public anger and the rise of alternative parties like Reform UK.
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60% Bias Score
Irish Dáil Convenes; Ceann Comhairle Election Key to Government Formation
The 34th Dáil in Ireland meets today to elect a new Ceann Comhairle (speaker), with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael supporting Independent Verona Murphy, while negotiations for a new government continue among the three largest parties—Fianna Fáil (48 seats), Sinn Féin (39 seats), and Fine Gael (38 seats).
Irish Dáil Convenes; Ceann Comhairle Election Key to Government Formation
The 34th Dáil in Ireland meets today to elect a new Ceann Comhairle (speaker), with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael supporting Independent Verona Murphy, while negotiations for a new government continue among the three largest parties—Fianna Fáil (48 seats), Sinn Féin (39 seats), and Fine Gael (38 seats).
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32% Bias Score
Siobhán McSweeney to Host "The Traitors Ireland
Siobhán McSweeney will host the Irish version of the reality show "The Traitors," featuring 22 contestants competing for €50,000 in a remote Irish castle, set to air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player in 2025.
Siobhán McSweeney to Host "The Traitors Ireland
Siobhán McSweeney will host the Irish version of the reality show "The Traitors," featuring 22 contestants competing for €50,000 in a remote Irish castle, set to air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player in 2025.
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32% Bias Score
National Theatre Wales Closes, Transitions to Community-Focused TEAM
National Theatre Wales, after losing its \$1.6 million Arts Council Wales funding in 2023, has closed, transitioning into TEAM to focus on community and educational initiatives; this follows a period of self-reflection acknowledging a loss of connection with its audience and the broader arts sector.
National Theatre Wales Closes, Transitions to Community-Focused TEAM
National Theatre Wales, after losing its \$1.6 million Arts Council Wales funding in 2023, has closed, transitioning into TEAM to focus on community and educational initiatives; this follows a period of self-reflection acknowledging a loss of connection with its audience and the broader arts sector.
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40% Bias Score
Five-Year Sentence for Peebles Knife Attack
Glenn Todd, 25, was sentenced to five years in prison for stabbing Gavin Murray eight times in Peebles in July 2021 following a drug and alcohol-fueled dispute; Todd pleaded guilty to assault causing severe injury and danger to life.
Five-Year Sentence for Peebles Knife Attack
Glenn Todd, 25, was sentenced to five years in prison for stabbing Gavin Murray eight times in Peebles in July 2021 following a drug and alcohol-fueled dispute; Todd pleaded guilty to assault causing severe injury and danger to life.
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24% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Killing at Least 20
Cyclone Chido, a powerful cyclone with winds up to 225 km/h, hit Mayotte, France's poorest territory, on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and causing widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are hampered by the island's high number of undocumented immigrants, and the death toll is expected to incr...
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Killing at Least 20
Cyclone Chido, a powerful cyclone with winds up to 225 km/h, hit Mayotte, France's poorest territory, on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and causing widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are hampered by the island's high number of undocumented immigrants, and the death toll is expected to incr...
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32% Bias Score
Modern Art's Kitsch Paradox: From Rejection to Cynical Embrace
Roger Scruton discusses modern art's paradoxical relationship with kitsch, tracing its rejection from early 20th-century modernists to the rise of "pre-emptive kitsch" in contemporary art, exemplified by artists like Warhol, Jones, and Koons.
Modern Art's Kitsch Paradox: From Rejection to Cynical Embrace
Roger Scruton discusses modern art's paradoxical relationship with kitsch, tracing its rejection from early 20th-century modernists to the rise of "pre-emptive kitsch" in contemporary art, exemplified by artists like Warhol, Jones, and Koons.
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60% Bias Score
Derry Musician to Release Chris Rea Tribute Album
Derry musician Paul Casey will release an album of reimagined Chris Rea songs, "Rea-imagine," next spring, debuting at the 2025 City of Derry Jazz Festival; a result of a two-decade friendship that began backstage at a Belfast concert, including periods of touring, band membership and studio enginee...
Derry Musician to Release Chris Rea Tribute Album
Derry musician Paul Casey will release an album of reimagined Chris Rea songs, "Rea-imagine," next spring, debuting at the 2025 City of Derry Jazz Festival; a result of a two-decade friendship that began backstage at a Belfast concert, including periods of touring, band membership and studio enginee...
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28% Bias Score
Belfast Opens Bus Lanes to Taxis, Sparking Safety Concerns
To ease Belfast's Christmas traffic congestion, the Department for Infrastructure temporarily allowed taxis in certain bus lanes starting December 13th, a move praised by some businesses but criticized by cycling advocates for jeopardizing cyclist safety.
Belfast Opens Bus Lanes to Taxis, Sparking Safety Concerns
To ease Belfast's Christmas traffic congestion, the Department for Infrastructure temporarily allowed taxis in certain bus lanes starting December 13th, a move praised by some businesses but criticized by cycling advocates for jeopardizing cyclist safety.
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52% Bias Score
Edinburgh Approves 3,000-Home Development to Tackle Housing Crisis
Edinburgh City Council approved a £1bn, 3,000-home development on a 29-hectare former airport runway in west Edinburgh on Wednesday, aiming for zero carbon emissions and including affordable housing to address the city's housing emergency.
Edinburgh Approves 3,000-Home Development to Tackle Housing Crisis
Edinburgh City Council approved a £1bn, 3,000-home development on a 29-hectare former airport runway in west Edinburgh on Wednesday, aiming for zero carbon emissions and including affordable housing to address the city's housing emergency.
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44% Bias Score
Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
On December 17th, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC defense forces, was killed in a Moscow bombing; a device on a motorcycle exploded near his residence, killing him and an aide; Ukraine-linked sources claim responsibility, citing Kirillov's alleged war crimes.
Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
On December 17th, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC defense forces, was killed in a Moscow bombing; a device on a motorcycle exploded near his residence, killing him and an aide; Ukraine-linked sources claim responsibility, citing Kirillov's alleged war crimes.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Meets TikTok CEO Amid Looming US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Monday as the social media platform fights a US ban set for January 19th, despite Trump claiming credit for a youth voter swing, due to alleged links between TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and the Chinese government.
Trump Meets TikTok CEO Amid Looming US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Monday as the social media platform fights a US ban set for January 19th, despite Trump claiming credit for a youth voter swing, due to alleged links between TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and the Chinese government.
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44% Bias Score