Migrant Dies in Channel Crossing
A Syrian migrant died after being crushed on a leaking dinghy in the Channel while attempting to reach Britain; 30 others were rescued, marking the first such death at sea in 2025, highlighting the increased risks of dangerous crossings.
Migrant Dies in Channel Crossing
A Syrian migrant died after being crushed on a leaking dinghy in the Channel while attempting to reach Britain; 30 others were rescued, marking the first such death at sea in 2025, highlighting the increased risks of dangerous crossings.
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44% Bias Score
Calais Protest Condemns UK Channel Crossing Policies Amid Record Migrant Deaths
Over 70 French organizations protest in Calais against UK policies on Channel crossings, citing a record 77 deaths in 2024 and demanding safe and legal routes; the UK government defends its approach by focusing on disrupting human smuggling gangs.
Calais Protest Condemns UK Channel Crossing Policies Amid Record Migrant Deaths
Over 70 French organizations protest in Calais against UK policies on Channel crossings, citing a record 77 deaths in 2024 and demanding safe and legal routes; the UK government defends its approach by focusing on disrupting human smuggling gangs.
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56% Bias Score
Overcrowding Cripples English A&E's Major Incident Preparedness
A survey of 71 English emergency departments reveals that only 15% of heads feel adequately prepared for major incidents due to overcrowding; over 70% report patients waiting in corridors or ambulances for at least half the time, and the situation is worsening.
Overcrowding Cripples English A&E's Major Incident Preparedness
A survey of 71 English emergency departments reveals that only 15% of heads feel adequately prepared for major incidents due to overcrowding; over 70% report patients waiting in corridors or ambulances for at least half the time, and the situation is worsening.
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48% Bias Score
US Banks Poised for Profit Surge Amidst Looming Deregulation
Major US banks anticipate increased profits following the incoming president's plans for deregulation, lower corporate taxes, and weakened climate commitments; share prices have already risen significantly since the election, but this comes with risks of increased systemic fragility.
US Banks Poised for Profit Surge Amidst Looming Deregulation
Major US banks anticipate increased profits following the incoming president's plans for deregulation, lower corporate taxes, and weakened climate commitments; share prices have already risen significantly since the election, but this comes with risks of increased systemic fragility.
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64% Bias Score
Australia and Spain lead global efforts to regulate children's screen time
Australia and Spain are implementing new laws to regulate children's access to social media and smartphones, prompted by growing concerns over screen time, mental health, and well-being; these initiatives involve age restrictions, parental controls, and public awareness campaigns, alongside grassroo...
Australia and Spain lead global efforts to regulate children's screen time
Australia and Spain are implementing new laws to regulate children's access to social media and smartphones, prompted by growing concerns over screen time, mental health, and well-being; these initiatives involve age restrictions, parental controls, and public awareness campaigns, alongside grassroo...
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40% Bias Score
Australia Faces Severe Storms and Heatwave
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are expected in Queensland and New South Wales this weekend, while other parts of Australia will experience a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching the high 30s and low 40s; the Australian Open may face some weather disruption on Sunday.
Australia Faces Severe Storms and Heatwave
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are expected in Queensland and New South Wales this weekend, while other parts of Australia will experience a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching the high 30s and low 40s; the Australian Open may face some weather disruption on Sunday.
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36% Bias Score
Australia's Loneliness Crisis: High Prevalence, Costly Impact, and Lack of National Strategy
In Australia, 25% of people report persistent loneliness, costing \$2.7 billion annually in healthcare; young adults report highest rates, with men affected 1.5 times more than women; lack of national strategy hinders effective interventions.
Australia's Loneliness Crisis: High Prevalence, Costly Impact, and Lack of National Strategy
In Australia, 25% of people report persistent loneliness, costing \$2.7 billion annually in healthcare; young adults report highest rates, with men affected 1.5 times more than women; lack of national strategy hinders effective interventions.
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40% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Expose Systemic Failures Amid Mayor's Absence
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced intense criticism for her absence during devastating wildfires that destroyed over 10,000 structures, killed at least 11, and left tens of thousands unhoused, raising concerns about the city's preparedness and response.
LA Wildfires Expose Systemic Failures Amid Mayor's Absence
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced intense criticism for her absence during devastating wildfires that destroyed over 10,000 structures, killed at least 11, and left tens of thousands unhoused, raising concerns about the city's preparedness and response.
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40% Bias Score
Report Urges Public Control of North Sea Oil and Gas to Avoid Industry Collapse
A Common Wealth report warns of a potential collapse of the North Sea oil and gas industry under private ownership, urging increased state control for a just transition and to avoid a \$10.8 billion decommissioning bill for taxpayers; the report projects that current reserves will be exhausted in un...
Report Urges Public Control of North Sea Oil and Gas to Avoid Industry Collapse
A Common Wealth report warns of a potential collapse of the North Sea oil and gas industry under private ownership, urging increased state control for a just transition and to avoid a \$10.8 billion decommissioning bill for taxpayers; the report projects that current reserves will be exhausted in un...
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52% Bias Score
Labour MPs Urge UK Chancellor to Secure Release of Jailed Activist During China Visit
Nine Labour MPs urged UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to demand the release of Jimmy Lai, a jailed British pro-democracy activist, during her official visit to China this weekend, aiming to balance economic cooperation with human rights concerns amid broader tensions.
Labour MPs Urge UK Chancellor to Secure Release of Jailed Activist During China Visit
Nine Labour MPs urged UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to demand the release of Jimmy Lai, a jailed British pro-democracy activist, during her official visit to China this weekend, aiming to balance economic cooperation with human rights concerns amid broader tensions.
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44% Bias Score
Gig Economy Firm Accused of Exploiting Workers with Controversial Payment System
YoungOnes, a UK gig economy firm, implemented a controversial new payment system charging retail assistants fees for faster wage payouts, sparking outrage among workers who claim it exploits their financial vulnerability and lack of employment rights; the government is investigating.
Gig Economy Firm Accused of Exploiting Workers with Controversial Payment System
YoungOnes, a UK gig economy firm, implemented a controversial new payment system charging retail assistants fees for faster wage payouts, sparking outrage among workers who claim it exploits their financial vulnerability and lack of employment rights; the government is investigating.
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40% Bias Score
UK Housing Crisis: 1.7 Million Young Adults Live with Parents
A record 1.7 million UK adults aged 24-34 are living with their parents, a 450,000 increase since 2006, primarily due to unaffordable housing, particularly in London; this trend is also observed globally but varies across cultures.
UK Housing Crisis: 1.7 Million Young Adults Live with Parents
A record 1.7 million UK adults aged 24-34 are living with their parents, a 450,000 increase since 2006, primarily due to unaffordable housing, particularly in London; this trend is also observed globally but varies across cultures.
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28% Bias Score