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Spain Expands Parental Leave to 19 Weeks, Increasing Public Spending
Spain's parliament approved a bill expanding parental leave to 19 weeks, averting EU fines but falling short of the ruling coalition's initial agreement; this increase, part of a seven-year expansion, has led to a 175% rise in public spending since 2018, coinciding with a 14% drop in births.
Spain Expands Parental Leave to 19 Weeks, Increasing Public Spending
Spain's parliament approved a bill expanding parental leave to 19 weeks, averting EU fines but falling short of the ruling coalition's initial agreement; this increase, part of a seven-year expansion, has led to a 175% rise in public spending since 2018, coinciding with a 14% drop in births.
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28% Bias Score
Nigeria Increases International Passport Fees
The Nigerian government announced a significant increase in international passport fees, effective September 1st, 2025, impacting 32 and 64-page passports applied for within Nigeria, with costs rising to 100,000 Naira and 200,000 Naira respectively; however, fees remain unchanged for Nigerians in th...
Nigeria Increases International Passport Fees
The Nigerian government announced a significant increase in international passport fees, effective September 1st, 2025, impacting 32 and 64-page passports applied for within Nigeria, with costs rising to 100,000 Naira and 200,000 Naira respectively; however, fees remain unchanged for Nigerians in th...
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Aged Care Crisis: 87,000 Await Home Care, Exacerbating Hospital Strain
Due to a shortage of 87,000 home care packages, older Australians like Graham Paxton (68) face lengthy waits (up to two years) for at-home support, leading to unsafe conditions, premature hospitalizations, and even death; the government plans to release more packages in November, but crossbench sena...
Australia's Aged Care Crisis: 87,000 Await Home Care, Exacerbating Hospital Strain
Due to a shortage of 87,000 home care packages, older Australians like Graham Paxton (68) face lengthy waits (up to two years) for at-home support, leading to unsafe conditions, premature hospitalizations, and even death; the government plans to release more packages in November, but crossbench sena...
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60% Bias Score
Australia Fast-Tracks 5% Deposit Homebuyer Scheme
Australia's 5% deposit scheme for first-home buyers will launch in October 2025, three months earlier than planned, aiming to assist 70,000 people in its first year, with increased price caps and government-backed guarantees to reduce the deposit barrier and boost homeownership.
Australia Fast-Tracks 5% Deposit Homebuyer Scheme
Australia's 5% deposit scheme for first-home buyers will launch in October 2025, three months earlier than planned, aiming to assist 70,000 people in its first year, with increased price caps and government-backed guarantees to reduce the deposit barrier and boost homeownership.
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52% Bias Score
Melbourne's Voluntary Affordable Housing Scheme Fails, Raising Concerns for Suburban Rail Loop
Melbourne's voluntary affordable housing scheme, in place since 2016, has failed to deliver any affordable homes despite approving 31,000 new homes, prompting calls for mandatory inclusionary zoning to address the shortfall in the Suburban Rail Loop project.
Melbourne's Voluntary Affordable Housing Scheme Fails, Raising Concerns for Suburban Rail Loop
Melbourne's voluntary affordable housing scheme, in place since 2016, has failed to deliver any affordable homes despite approving 31,000 new homes, prompting calls for mandatory inclusionary zoning to address the shortfall in the Suburban Rail Loop project.
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48% Bias Score
German Culture Pass Program Faces Termination Due to Funding Dispute
Germany's €200 Culture Pass program for 18-year-olds, launched in 2023 and costing over €100 million, is ending due to a Federal Audit Office ruling questioning its constitutional funding basis; the government cites low usage and shifting funding priorities.
German Culture Pass Program Faces Termination Due to Funding Dispute
Germany's €200 Culture Pass program for 18-year-olds, launched in 2023 and costing over €100 million, is ending due to a Federal Audit Office ruling questioning its constitutional funding basis; the government cites low usage and shifting funding priorities.
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52% Bias Score
M&S Calls for UK Food Self-Sufficiency Target
Marks & Spencer's food chief urges the UK government to set a legally binding target to increase domestic food production, citing declining self-sufficiency and the need for stronger support for farmers.
M&S Calls for UK Food Self-Sufficiency Target
Marks & Spencer's food chief urges the UK government to set a legally binding target to increase domestic food production, citing declining self-sufficiency and the need for stronger support for farmers.
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40% Bias Score
UK to Halve Asylum Seeker Housing Support
The UK Home Office will reduce the government-provided housing period for asylum seekers from 56 to 28 days in September, excluding vulnerable groups, despite charity concerns about increased homelessness; the government says this is a temporary measure to address asylum hotel usage.
UK to Halve Asylum Seeker Housing Support
The UK Home Office will reduce the government-provided housing period for asylum seekers from 56 to 28 days in September, excluding vulnerable groups, despite charity concerns about increased homelessness; the government says this is a temporary measure to address asylum hotel usage.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Regions Defy National Policy, Lowering Student-Teacher Ratios
Fifteen of Spain's seventeen regional governments have reduced student-teacher ratios in schools, contradicting a 2010 national decree and reflecting a shift in scientific understanding and declining birthrates.
Spain's Regions Defy National Policy, Lowering Student-Teacher Ratios
Fifteen of Spain's seventeen regional governments have reduced student-teacher ratios in schools, contradicting a 2010 national decree and reflecting a shift in scientific understanding and declining birthrates.
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40% Bias Score
UK to Speed Up Asylum Appeals Amidst Protests
Amidst anti-immigration protests targeting hotels housing asylum seekers, the UK government announced plans to expedite asylum appeals, creating an independent body to assist courts and imposing a 24-week time limit for decisions; 51,000 appeals are currently pending, with over a year average wait t...
UK to Speed Up Asylum Appeals Amidst Protests
Amidst anti-immigration protests targeting hotels housing asylum seekers, the UK government announced plans to expedite asylum appeals, creating an independent body to assist courts and imposing a 24-week time limit for decisions; 51,000 appeals are currently pending, with over a year average wait t...
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36% Bias Score
\"Record Illegal Immigration Surge Under Labour Government Fuels Public Outrage\"\
During Labour's first year, illegal immigration via small boats reached a record 50,000 (up 27 percent), with asylum seekers at 111,000 (up 14 percent), straining resources and fueling public protests due to the ineffective government response.
\"Record Illegal Immigration Surge Under Labour Government Fuels Public Outrage\"\
During Labour's first year, illegal immigration via small boats reached a record 50,000 (up 27 percent), with asylum seekers at 111,000 (up 14 percent), straining resources and fueling public protests due to the ineffective government response.
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84% Bias Score
China's Private Sector Drives 92% of High-Tech Growth
As of June 2025, China's private sector accounts for over 92 percent of its high-tech companies, fueled by government policies such as a new private economy promotion law, significant tax cuts (9.9 trillion yuan), expanded inclusive loans (35.6 trillion yuan), and a new sci-tech bond market (600 bil...
China's Private Sector Drives 92% of High-Tech Growth
As of June 2025, China's private sector accounts for over 92 percent of its high-tech companies, fueled by government policies such as a new private economy promotion law, significant tax cuts (9.9 trillion yuan), expanded inclusive loans (35.6 trillion yuan), and a new sci-tech bond market (600 bil...
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40% Bias Score
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