Thuringia's Increased Use of Deportation Detention Space Leads to Costly Plan for Own Facilities
Thuringia's use of a deportation detention space in Rhineland-Palatinate rose from 185 days in 2022 and 224 days in 2023 to 378 days in 2024, costing between €161,000 and €174,000 annually, prompting the state to plan for its own facilities.
Thuringia's Increased Use of Deportation Detention Space Leads to Costly Plan for Own Facilities
Thuringia's use of a deportation detention space in Rhineland-Palatinate rose from 185 days in 2022 and 224 days in 2023 to 378 days in 2024, costing between €161,000 and €174,000 annually, prompting the state to plan for its own facilities.
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48% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Schools See Rise in Drug and Alcohol Incidents
The number of drug and alcohol incidents in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern schools has risen to 47 in the 2023/24 school year, up from 14 in 2016/17, with two recent teen deaths from Ecstasy highlighting the problem; legal restrictions limit teachers' ability to search students' belongings.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Schools See Rise in Drug and Alcohol Incidents
The number of drug and alcohol incidents in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern schools has risen to 47 in the 2023/24 school year, up from 14 in 2016/17, with two recent teen deaths from Ecstasy highlighting the problem; legal restrictions limit teachers' ability to search students' belongings.
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32% 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
Gray Apologizes for Misleading Parliament Over Football Match Meetings
Following a Freedom of Information request that revealed a missing record for a meeting at the 2023 League Cup final, Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray apologized to the Parliament for misleading MSPs over the documentation of meetings at football matches he attended, prompting accusations of a fa...
Gray Apologizes for Misleading Parliament Over Football Match Meetings
Following a Freedom of Information request that revealed a missing record for a meeting at the 2023 League Cup final, Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray apologized to the Parliament for misleading MSPs over the documentation of meetings at football matches he attended, prompting accusations of a fa...
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44% Bias Score
Basque Prison Workers Strike Over Staff Shortages and Poor Working Conditions
Nearly 700 Basque prison workers will strike on January 29th from 1 PM to 4 PM due to staff shortages, insufficient training, inadequate pay, and a lack of resources, prompting a union lawsuit and an investigation into systematic overtime.
Basque Prison Workers Strike Over Staff Shortages and Poor Working Conditions
Nearly 700 Basque prison workers will strike on January 29th from 1 PM to 4 PM due to staff shortages, insufficient training, inadequate pay, and a lack of resources, prompting a union lawsuit and an investigation into systematic overtime.
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40% Bias Score
British Teen Pleads Guilty to Murdering Three Girls in Dance Class Rampage
On July 29, Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old British teen, pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and attempting to murder ten others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, England; his actions sparked a week of rioting across the U.K. after being falsely identified as an asylum seeker.
British Teen Pleads Guilty to Murdering Three Girls in Dance Class Rampage
On July 29, Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old British teen, pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and attempting to murder ten others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, England; his actions sparked a week of rioting across the U.K. after being falsely identified as an asylum seeker.
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52% 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
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
French Mayor Receives Death Threats After Being Snubbed by MP
Following death threats on social media after he was not invited to a New Year's ceremony, the mayor of Cuise-la-Motte, Renaud Bourgeois, filed a police complaint on January 13th and is now under police protection; the MP who posted the initial video denies responsibility.
French Mayor Receives Death Threats After Being Snubbed by MP
Following death threats on social media after he was not invited to a New Year's ceremony, the mayor of Cuise-la-Motte, Renaud Bourgeois, filed a police complaint on January 13th and is now under police protection; the MP who posted the initial video denies responsibility.
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48% Bias Score
Lifeguards Charged in Swimmer's Death: Lack of Training Cited
Three lifeguards face charges following the death of 20-year-old Christopher Rogers at Orchard Leisure Centre in Armagh in 2017; police statements reveal they observed Rogers underwater for over five minutes before intervening, highlighting a lack of adequate training and safety protocols.
Lifeguards Charged in Swimmer's Death: Lack of Training Cited
Three lifeguards face charges following the death of 20-year-old Christopher Rogers at Orchard Leisure Centre in Armagh in 2017; police statements reveal they observed Rogers underwater for over five minutes before intervening, highlighting a lack of adequate training and safety protocols.
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48% Bias Score
Lower Saxony Police Deployments and Emergency Calls Decrease in 2024 Despite High Workload
Lower Saxony police deployments decreased by 35,478 in 2024 to 1,553,563, while emergency calls dropped by 45,826 to 1,139,642; despite this, the police union cites a high workload due to increased responsibilities and calls for more resources and an evaluation of tasks.
Lower Saxony Police Deployments and Emergency Calls Decrease in 2024 Despite High Workload
Lower Saxony police deployments decreased by 35,478 in 2024 to 1,553,563, while emergency calls dropped by 45,826 to 1,139,642; despite this, the police union cites a high workload due to increased responsibilities and calls for more resources and an evaluation of tasks.
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44% Bias Score
Southport Killings: 18-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Murdering Three Girls
Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls and attempting to murder ten others at a Southport holiday club on July 29, 2023; his history of behavioral issues and school expulsions adds context to the tragedy.
Southport Killings: 18-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Murdering Three Girls
Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls and attempting to murder ten others at a Southport holiday club on July 29, 2023; his history of behavioral issues and school expulsions adds context to the tragedy.
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40% Bias Score