Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails
Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails
Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
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48% Bias Score
Man Guilty of Wife's Murder After Infidelity Accusation
A 66-year-old man, Walter Buchanan, was convicted of murdering his wife, Darrel Buchanan, 37, in their South Lanarkshire flat on February 18, 2023, after she accused him of infidelity; the cause of death involved a significant neck compression and other injuries.
Man Guilty of Wife's Murder After Infidelity Accusation
A 66-year-old man, Walter Buchanan, was convicted of murdering his wife, Darrel Buchanan, 37, in their South Lanarkshire flat on February 18, 2023, after she accused him of infidelity; the cause of death involved a significant neck compression and other injuries.
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48% Bias Score
Andalusian Healthcare Workers Face Rising Violence
A recent survey in Andalusia reveals a 7% increase in assaults against healthcare workers in the first half of 2024, with 55% of 2,000 surveyed healthcare professionals reporting feeling threatened, highlighting inadequate protection and support.
Andalusian Healthcare Workers Face Rising Violence
A recent survey in Andalusia reveals a 7% increase in assaults against healthcare workers in the first half of 2024, with 55% of 2,000 surveyed healthcare professionals reporting feeling threatened, highlighting inadequate protection and support.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings at demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate highlighting disagreements on limiting demonstration rights while ensuring public order. A government study, due in April, will inform future policy.
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings at demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate highlighting disagreements on limiting demonstration rights while ensuring public order. A government study, due in April, will inform future policy.
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48% Bias Score
Lehrmann Rape Trial: Judge-Only Trial Sought
Former federal Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is to face trial in Queensland on rape charges stemming from a 2021 incident involving a woman he met at a Toowoomba nightclub; his legal team will seek a judge-only trial.
Lehrmann Rape Trial: Judge-Only Trial Sought
Former federal Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is to face trial in Queensland on rape charges stemming from a 2021 incident involving a woman he met at a Toowoomba nightclub; his legal team will seek a judge-only trial.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Criticizes Biden's Pardons, Suggests Self-Pardon
President Trump, in a Fox News interview, criticized President Biden's preemptive pardons of family members and political opponents, notably omitting himself, suggesting Biden should have pardoned himself, and hinting at future investigations by House Republicans.
Trump Criticizes Biden's Pardons, Suggests Self-Pardon
President Trump, in a Fox News interview, criticized President Biden's preemptive pardons of family members and political opponents, notably omitting himself, suggesting Biden should have pardoned himself, and hinting at future investigations by House Republicans.
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56% Bias Score
Jerusalem Resident Indicted for Hezbollah Contact, Weapons Possession
A Jerusalem resident, Muhammad Sarha, 31, was indicted for contacting a Hezbollah operative, sharing information on associates involved in suspected terrorist activities, and illegally possessing weapons; in a separate operation, three East Jerusalem residents were arrested for possessing weapons, M...
Jerusalem Resident Indicted for Hezbollah Contact, Weapons Possession
A Jerusalem resident, Muhammad Sarha, 31, was indicted for contacting a Hezbollah operative, sharing information on associates involved in suspected terrorist activities, and illegally possessing weapons; in a separate operation, three East Jerusalem residents were arrested for possessing weapons, M...
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44% Bias Score
French Property Tax Errors Cost €1.3 Billion
Errors in France's 2023 property tax collection, specifically concerning the "Gérer mes biens immobiliers" application, resulted in €1.3 billion in losses due to over one million incorrect tax assessments, highlighting issues with application design, implementation and taxpayer understanding.
French Property Tax Errors Cost €1.3 Billion
Errors in France's 2023 property tax collection, specifically concerning the "Gérer mes biens immobiliers" application, resulted in €1.3 billion in losses due to over one million incorrect tax assessments, highlighting issues with application design, implementation and taxpayer understanding.
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24% Bias Score
Lehrmann Seeks Judge-Alone Trial in Toowoomba Rape Case
Bruce Lehrmann, a former Liberal Party staffer, is accused of raping a woman twice in Toowoomba on October 10, 2021, following a night of consensual sex and cocaine use; he has requested a judge-alone trial, citing potential jury bias from significant pre-trial publicity.
Lehrmann Seeks Judge-Alone Trial in Toowoomba Rape Case
Bruce Lehrmann, a former Liberal Party staffer, is accused of raping a woman twice in Toowoomba on October 10, 2021, following a night of consensual sex and cocaine use; he has requested a judge-alone trial, citing potential jury bias from significant pre-trial publicity.
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36% Bias Score
Bannon Trial Delayed One Week
Steve Bannon's trial in New York on charges of defrauding donors to the "We Build the Wall" campaign has been delayed one week to March 4th, to allow his new legal team time to prepare, after he claimed his previous legal team was insufficiently aggressive.
Bannon Trial Delayed One Week
Steve Bannon's trial in New York on charges of defrauding donors to the "We Build the Wall" campaign has been delayed one week to March 4th, to allow his new legal team time to prepare, after he claimed his previous legal team was insufficiently aggressive.
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44% Bias Score
Hawaii Brothers Sue Police for Wrongful Conviction in 1991 Murder
Two Native Hawaiian brothers, wrongly convicted in the 1991 murder of a Virginia tourist, sued Hawaii County and police for framing and botching a subsequent investigation that identified a new suspect through DNA evidence who later died by suicide; they seek unspecified damages.
Hawaii Brothers Sue Police for Wrongful Conviction in 1991 Murder
Two Native Hawaiian brothers, wrongly convicted in the 1991 murder of a Virginia tourist, sued Hawaii County and police for framing and botching a subsequent investigation that identified a new suspect through DNA evidence who later died by suicide; they seek unspecified damages.
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate where differing views on limiting protest rights were expressed; the government awaits research before implementing concrete measures.
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate where differing views on limiting protest rights were expressed; the government awaits research before implementing concrete measures.
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44% Bias Score