Spain Reforms Judiciary to Enhance Access and Diversity
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a reform of the Organic Law of the Judiciary, introducing changes to improve access to judgeships, increase judicial diversity, and address the European Commission's concerns about temporary judges. The reform includes a new written exam, anonymized applicat...
Spain Reforms Judiciary to Enhance Access and Diversity
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a reform of the Organic Law of the Judiciary, introducing changes to improve access to judgeships, increase judicial diversity, and address the European Commission's concerns about temporary judges. The reform includes a new written exam, anonymized applicat...
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36% Bias Score
Benin Coup Trial Adjourned Amidst Political Tensions
In Benin, the trial of Olivier Boko and Oswald Homéky, close associates of President Patrice Talon, accused of plotting a coup, was adjourned due to objections from defense lawyers regarding the court's composition. The trial is highly significant given its timing, a year before the 2026 general ele...
Benin Coup Trial Adjourned Amidst Political Tensions
In Benin, the trial of Olivier Boko and Oswald Homéky, close associates of President Patrice Talon, accused of plotting a coup, was adjourned due to objections from defense lawyers regarding the court's composition. The trial is highly significant given its timing, a year before the 2026 general ele...
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40% Bias Score
Armenian Anti-Corruption Body Head Position Remains Vacant
Rafael Yeritsyan, an National Security Service employee, failed to become head of Armenia's anti-corruption body due to unexplained discrepancies in his wealth declarations, leaving the position vacant since November 2023.
Armenian Anti-Corruption Body Head Position Remains Vacant
Rafael Yeritsyan, an National Security Service employee, failed to become head of Armenia's anti-corruption body due to unexplained discrepancies in his wealth declarations, leaving the position vacant since November 2023.
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48% Bias Score
Targeted Attack in Luton Leaves One Woman Dead
A 46-year-old woman died and another was seriously injured in a targeted attack at a Luton house on Monday; police are searching for a man in his 20s who fled on a black and red electric scooter.
Targeted Attack in Luton Leaves One Woman Dead
A 46-year-old woman died and another was seriously injured in a targeted attack at a Luton house on Monday; police are searching for a man in his 20s who fled on a black and red electric scooter.
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40% Bias Score
German Teachers Grade Migrant Students Higher, Masking Potential Academic Issues
A 2024 OECD report highlights lower academic achievement among migrant children in developed nations; however, a German study reveals teachers give these students higher grades, possibly due to lowered expectations, potentially hindering their true academic potential.
German Teachers Grade Migrant Students Higher, Masking Potential Academic Issues
A 2024 OECD report highlights lower academic achievement among migrant children in developed nations; however, a German study reveals teachers give these students higher grades, possibly due to lowered expectations, potentially hindering their true academic potential.
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40% Bias Score
Kyiv Court Orders Pre-Trial Detention for Pro-Russian TV Host
A Kyiv court ordered the pre-trial detention of Max Nazarova, a former TV host accused of justifying Russia's aggression through his YouTube channel and pro-Kremlin narratives, for 60 days with 12 million hryvnias bail option.
Kyiv Court Orders Pre-Trial Detention for Pro-Russian TV Host
A Kyiv court ordered the pre-trial detention of Max Nazarova, a former TV host accused of justifying Russia's aggression through his YouTube channel and pro-Kremlin narratives, for 60 days with 12 million hryvnias bail option.
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40% Bias Score
2003 Murder Suspects Admit Guilt After 22 Years on the Run
Two men, Christian Rad and Vasile Ostas, admitted in a French court on Monday to the 2003 murder of Philippe Charuel, whose body was found in a ditch in Gondreville, France. After 22 years on the run in Spain, they were arrested in August 2023 and face sentencing on Friday.
2003 Murder Suspects Admit Guilt After 22 Years on the Run
Two men, Christian Rad and Vasile Ostas, admitted in a French court on Monday to the 2003 murder of Philippe Charuel, whose body was found in a ditch in Gondreville, France. After 22 years on the run in Spain, they were arrested in August 2023 and face sentencing on Friday.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Christmas Traffic Campaign Shows Rise in Drug-Impaired Driving
The Spanish DGT's Christmas campaign (December 16-22) tested 251,140 drivers, revealing 4,172 positive for alcohol or drugs—a 3% rise in drug-positive cases compared to summer. 1,974 alcohol-positive drivers were detected, with 249 facing judicial proceedings for exceeding legal limits.
Spanish Christmas Traffic Campaign Shows Rise in Drug-Impaired Driving
The Spanish DGT's Christmas campaign (December 16-22) tested 251,140 drivers, revealing 4,172 positive for alcohol or drugs—a 3% rise in drug-positive cases compared to summer. 1,974 alcohol-positive drivers were detected, with 249 facing judicial proceedings for exceeding legal limits.
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44% Bias Score
North Rhine-Westphalia Court Presidency Selection Under Scrutiny
Following allegations of cronyism, Katharina Jestaedt, a candidate for the presidency of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Administrative Court, testified before a parliamentary committee, denying any favoritism from Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach; however, the process was halted by two administr...
North Rhine-Westphalia Court Presidency Selection Under Scrutiny
Following allegations of cronyism, Katharina Jestaedt, a candidate for the presidency of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Administrative Court, testified before a parliamentary committee, denying any favoritism from Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach; however, the process was halted by two administr...
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48% Bias Score
Five Juveniles Arrested for Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes in Germany
Five male juveniles were arrested in Main-Taunus-Kreis, Germany, for allegedly using dating apps to lure and rob queer individuals, resulting in eight reported cases under investigation by police.
Five Juveniles Arrested for Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes in Germany
Five male juveniles were arrested in Main-Taunus-Kreis, Germany, for allegedly using dating apps to lure and rob queer individuals, resulting in eight reported cases under investigation by police.
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20% Bias Score
Netherlands Debates Fireworks Ban After New Year's Eve Violence
In the aftermath of New Year's Eve violence in the Netherlands, which saw 8292 aggressive incidents, two deaths, and 1100 injuries, the ruling VVD party is debating a potential fireworks ban, facing opposition from coalition partners and internal divisions, despite a petition by prominent VVD member...
Netherlands Debates Fireworks Ban After New Year's Eve Violence
In the aftermath of New Year's Eve violence in the Netherlands, which saw 8292 aggressive incidents, two deaths, and 1100 injuries, the ruling VVD party is debating a potential fireworks ban, facing opposition from coalition partners and internal divisions, despite a petition by prominent VVD member...
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48% Bias Score
France Issues Warning on Illegal 'Aphrodisiac Honey'
French customs officials warned against consuming illegally imported honey laced with erectile dysfunction drugs after record seizures in 2024, including 13 metric tons in Marseille and 238 kilograms elsewhere; the honey, often from Malaysia, Turkey, and Tunisia, is sold illegally in places like nig...
France Issues Warning on Illegal 'Aphrodisiac Honey'
French customs officials warned against consuming illegally imported honey laced with erectile dysfunction drugs after record seizures in 2024, including 13 metric tons in Marseille and 238 kilograms elsewhere; the honey, often from Malaysia, Turkey, and Tunisia, is sold illegally in places like nig...
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44% Bias Score