Liberia LTA Postpones Hearing Amidst Cybersecurity Bidding Irregularities
A hearing into irregularities in Liberia's LTA bidding process for a Cybersecurity project was postponed on November 26, 2024, due to the LTA's failure to appear, prompting concerns of corruption and lack of transparency; the LTA has yet to name the winning bidder.
Liberia LTA Postpones Hearing Amidst Cybersecurity Bidding Irregularities
A hearing into irregularities in Liberia's LTA bidding process for a Cybersecurity project was postponed on November 26, 2024, due to the LTA's failure to appear, prompting concerns of corruption and lack of transparency; the LTA has yet to name the winning bidder.
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40% Bias Score
Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW: First Report Shows 398 Deaths
Annie Werner, 46, died peacefully at home in NSW, Australia on August 25th using voluntary assisted dying after a terminal breast cancer diagnosis; in the first seven months of the program, 1141 people applied, and 398 died after being deemed eligible.
Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW: First Report Shows 398 Deaths
Annie Werner, 46, died peacefully at home in NSW, Australia on August 25th using voluntary assisted dying after a terminal breast cancer diagnosis; in the first seven months of the program, 1141 people applied, and 398 died after being deemed eligible.
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48% Bias Score
FWU Life Insurance Freezes Assets: Impact on French Savers and Luxembourg's Insurance Market
Due to a two-year financial struggle, Luxembourg-based FWU Life Insurance froze assets of over 34,000 French savers, raising concerns about the security of Luxembourgish life insurance; however, the Luxembourgish regulatory system aims to protect client assets.
FWU Life Insurance Freezes Assets: Impact on French Savers and Luxembourg's Insurance Market
Due to a two-year financial struggle, Luxembourg-based FWU Life Insurance froze assets of over 34,000 French savers, raising concerns about the security of Luxembourgish life insurance; however, the Luxembourgish regulatory system aims to protect client assets.
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36% Bias Score
France Seeks Repatriation of Serge Atlaoui from Indonesia
France officially requested the repatriation of Serge Atlaoui, a French citizen sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2007; Indonesia is discussing repatriation with three countries and hopes to finalize transfers by December.
France Seeks Repatriation of Serge Atlaoui from Indonesia
France officially requested the repatriation of Serge Atlaoui, a French citizen sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2007; Indonesia is discussing repatriation with three countries and hopes to finalize transfers by December.
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28% Bias Score
Barcelona Airbnb Fraud: 50 Homeowners Defrauded for €600,000
In Barcelona, a criminal organization defrauded approximately 50 homeowners by illegally converting their rental apartments into touristic accommodations listed on Airbnb, generating around €600,000 in profits between 2017 and 2020, using falsified documents and intimidation.
Barcelona Airbnb Fraud: 50 Homeowners Defrauded for €600,000
In Barcelona, a criminal organization defrauded approximately 50 homeowners by illegally converting their rental apartments into touristic accommodations listed on Airbnb, generating around €600,000 in profits between 2017 and 2020, using falsified documents and intimidation.
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40% Bias Score
Serbia Roof Collapse Fuels Protests Amid Corruption Allegations
Fifteen people died and three were injured when a railway station roof in Novi Sad, Serbia collapsed on November 1st, sparking three weeks of protests demanding accountability for the tragedy amidst allegations of corruption and a lack of transparency in government investigations.
Serbia Roof Collapse Fuels Protests Amid Corruption Allegations
Fifteen people died and three were injured when a railway station roof in Novi Sad, Serbia collapsed on November 1st, sparking three weeks of protests demanding accountability for the tragedy amidst allegations of corruption and a lack of transparency in government investigations.
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40% Bias Score
Denver Dentist Faces New Charges for Soliciting Murder of Investigating Detective
James Craig, a Denver dentist, faces new charges for allegedly soliciting the murder of an Aurora police detective investigating the poisoning death of his wife, Angela Craig, in March 2023. Craig, who pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, has had his trial indefinitely delayed.
Denver Dentist Faces New Charges for Soliciting Murder of Investigating Detective
James Craig, a Denver dentist, faces new charges for allegedly soliciting the murder of an Aurora police detective investigating the poisoning death of his wife, Angela Craig, in March 2023. Craig, who pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, has had his trial indefinitely delayed.
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40% Bias Score
Nigeria to Streamline Airport Security to Curb Harassment
Nigeria plans to streamline airport passenger screening to reduce harassment and extortion by security operatives, deploying 1000 body cameras and aiming for a One-Stop Security (OSS) system like the US TSA, addressing complaints to the National Security Adviser.
Nigeria to Streamline Airport Security to Curb Harassment
Nigeria plans to streamline airport passenger screening to reduce harassment and extortion by security operatives, deploying 1000 body cameras and aiming for a One-Stop Security (OSS) system like the US TSA, addressing complaints to the National Security Adviser.
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40% Bias Score
UK Parliament Debates Assisted Dying Bill: Free Vote Expected
The UK Parliament is debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, with a free vote expected today. Around 170 MPs have requested to speak, highlighting the profound societal impact. The bill's passage would trigger further debates in 2025.
UK Parliament Debates Assisted Dying Bill: Free Vote Expected
The UK Parliament is debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, with a free vote expected today. Around 170 MPs have requested to speak, highlighting the profound societal impact. The bill's passage would trigger further debates in 2025.
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32% Bias Score
Sophisticated Counterfeit $50 Bills Halt USD Purchases in Turkey
The Turkish Central Bank (TCMB) revealed a report on counterfeit $50 bills, noting sophisticated techniques like mimicking magnetic properties and laser-printed serial numbers, causing banks to temporarily halt USD purchases; 232 counterfeit bills were identified.
Sophisticated Counterfeit $50 Bills Halt USD Purchases in Turkey
The Turkish Central Bank (TCMB) revealed a report on counterfeit $50 bills, noting sophisticated techniques like mimicking magnetic properties and laser-printed serial numbers, causing banks to temporarily halt USD purchases; 232 counterfeit bills were identified.
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32% Bias Score
Kneecap Wins Discrimination Case Against UK Government Over Arts Grant
A Belfast rap group, Kneecap, successfully sued the UK government for £14,250 after then-minister Kemi Badenoch unlawfully withdrew their arts grant due to their political messaging; the band will donate the money to Northern Irish youth charities.
Kneecap Wins Discrimination Case Against UK Government Over Arts Grant
A Belfast rap group, Kneecap, successfully sued the UK government for £14,250 after then-minister Kemi Badenoch unlawfully withdrew their arts grant due to their political messaging; the band will donate the money to Northern Irish youth charities.
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48% Bias Score
UK Parliament Legalizes Assisted Suicide Under Strict Conditions
The UK House of Commons voted to legalize assisted suicide in England and Wales under strict conditions, including terminal illness, mental competency, two medical evaluations, court approval, and a two-week reflection period.
UK Parliament Legalizes Assisted Suicide Under Strict Conditions
The UK House of Commons voted to legalize assisted suicide in England and Wales under strict conditions, including terminal illness, mental competency, two medical evaluations, court approval, and a two-week reflection period.
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44% Bias Score