

French Appliance Makers Fined €611 Million for Price-Fixing
French competition authorities fined ten appliance makers and two distributors, Darty and Boulanger, €611 million for a price-fixing cartel between 2007 and 2014, using tactics like restricting online sales and coded price agreements to harm online competition and maintain higher consumer prices.
French Appliance Makers Fined €611 Million for Price-Fixing
French competition authorities fined ten appliance makers and two distributors, Darty and Boulanger, €611 million for a price-fixing cartel between 2007 and 2014, using tactics like restricting online sales and coded price agreements to harm online competition and maintain higher consumer prices.
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40% Bias Score


Thames Water Faces £18.2m Penalty and 35% Bill Hike for Dividend Rule Breaches
Ofwat imposed an £18.2 million penalty on Thames Water for dividend rule breaches, necessitating a 35% customer bill increase by 2030, impacting 16 million customers and setting a precedent for stricter regulatory oversight within the water industry.
Thames Water Faces £18.2m Penalty and 35% Bill Hike for Dividend Rule Breaches
Ofwat imposed an £18.2 million penalty on Thames Water for dividend rule breaches, necessitating a 35% customer bill increase by 2030, impacting 16 million customers and setting a precedent for stricter regulatory oversight within the water industry.
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40% Bias Score


Botulism Outbreak in Yekaterinburg Linked to "Za rodinu" Sprats
A mother and daughter in Yekaterinburg, Russia, contracted botulism after eating "Za rodinu" brand sprats bought December 8th from an unlicensed vendor near DK VOS. Both are critically ill, highlighting food safety concerns and prompting investigations by authorities.
Botulism Outbreak in Yekaterinburg Linked to "Za rodinu" Sprats
A mother and daughter in Yekaterinburg, Russia, contracted botulism after eating "Za rodinu" brand sprats bought December 8th from an unlicensed vendor near DK VOS. Both are critically ill, highlighting food safety concerns and prompting investigations by authorities.
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40% Bias Score


UK Raises Sentences for Youngest Knife Killers
Two 13-year-old boys in the UK had their minimum life sentences increased from 8.5 years to 10 years for the machete murder of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton on November 13, 2023, following a Solicitor General referral under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme due to the sentences being ...
UK Raises Sentences for Youngest Knife Killers
Two 13-year-old boys in the UK had their minimum life sentences increased from 8.5 years to 10 years for the machete murder of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton on November 13, 2023, following a Solicitor General referral under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme due to the sentences being ...
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40% Bias Score


Germany strengthens Federal Constitutional Court's independence via Basic Law amendment
The German Bundestag passed a constitutional amendment with a 600-vote majority, embedding the Federal Constitutional Court's structure and independence in the Basic Law to prevent future political influence, mirroring concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.
Germany strengthens Federal Constitutional Court's independence via Basic Law amendment
The German Bundestag passed a constitutional amendment with a 600-vote majority, embedding the Federal Constitutional Court's structure and independence in the Basic Law to prevent future political influence, mirroring concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.
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40% Bias Score


Dakar Mayor Removed Amidst Post-Election Political Tensions
Senegal's National Assembly, dominated by the Pastef party, removed Dakar Mayor Barthélémy Dias due to a past manslaughter conviction, sparking controversy over the timing and potential political motivations, while the city's operations face disruption.
Dakar Mayor Removed Amidst Post-Election Political Tensions
Senegal's National Assembly, dominated by the Pastef party, removed Dakar Mayor Barthélémy Dias due to a past manslaughter conviction, sparking controversy over the timing and potential political motivations, while the city's operations face disruption.
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48% Bias Score

German Firefighters Face High Rates of Violence
A survey of over 7,500 German firefighters found that 75.1% of professionals reported experiencing violence (verbal abuse, threats, physical assault) during the past two years, compared to 43.8% of volunteers; many incidents went unreported due to perceived lack of effective prosecution.

German Firefighters Face High Rates of Violence
A survey of over 7,500 German firefighters found that 75.1% of professionals reported experiencing violence (verbal abuse, threats, physical assault) during the past two years, compared to 43.8% of volunteers; many incidents went unreported due to perceived lack of effective prosecution.
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36% Bias Score

Greek Ministry Defies Court Ruling on Construction Permits
Greece's Ministry of Environment passed an amendment that protects building permits issued before a Supreme Court ruling deemed construction incentives under the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, defying the court's order to revoke permits not yet under construction by December 11th.

Greek Ministry Defies Court Ruling on Construction Permits
Greece's Ministry of Environment passed an amendment that protects building permits issued before a Supreme Court ruling deemed construction incentives under the New Building Regulations (NOK) unconstitutional, defying the court's order to revoke permits not yet under construction by December 11th.
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44% Bias Score

Neo-Nazi Jailed for 10 Years for Possessing Weapons and Planning LGBT Attack
Alan Edward, 55, from Redding, Falkirk, was jailed for 10 years for possessing a neo-Nazi "armoury", planning an attack on an LGBT group, and spreading extremist propaganda online between 2017 and 2022.

Neo-Nazi Jailed for 10 Years for Possessing Weapons and Planning LGBT Attack
Alan Edward, 55, from Redding, Falkirk, was jailed for 10 years for possessing a neo-Nazi "armoury", planning an attack on an LGBT group, and spreading extremist propaganda online between 2017 and 2022.
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20% Bias Score

Germany Amends Federal Constitutional Court Law Amidst Criticism
Germany's parliament passed a constitutional amendment changing the Federal Constitutional Court's rules, including judge terms and a new deadlock resolution mechanism, following a compromise after initial February talks failed, and despite criticism of not enshrining a two-thirds majority for judge...

Germany Amends Federal Constitutional Court Law Amidst Criticism
Germany's parliament passed a constitutional amendment changing the Federal Constitutional Court's rules, including judge terms and a new deadlock resolution mechanism, following a compromise after initial February talks failed, and despite criticism of not enshrining a two-thirds majority for judge...
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36% Bias Score

Dutch Parliament Backs Stricter Penalties for Hate Crimes
The Dutch House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to increase penalties for hate crimes, adding harsher sentences for offenses involving discrimination, aiming to protect minority groups while addressing concerns about freedom of speech.

Dutch Parliament Backs Stricter Penalties for Hate Crimes
The Dutch House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to increase penalties for hate crimes, adding harsher sentences for offenses involving discrimination, aiming to protect minority groups while addressing concerns about freedom of speech.
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36% Bias Score

CNMC Approves Only Sabadell's Participation in BBVA Takeover Review
The Spanish competition authority (CNMC) approved only Banco Sabadell's participation in its review of BBVA's takeover bid, rejecting 78 other applications and delaying the decision until potentially the first quarter of 2025. This decision emphasizes the strict standards for merger reviews, focusin...

CNMC Approves Only Sabadell's Participation in BBVA Takeover Review
The Spanish competition authority (CNMC) approved only Banco Sabadell's participation in its review of BBVA's takeover bid, rejecting 78 other applications and delaying the decision until potentially the first quarter of 2025. This decision emphasizes the strict standards for merger reviews, focusin...
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36% Bias Score