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
Man Fighting for Life After King-Hit in Newtown
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after being king-hit in Newtown, Sydney, while two off-duty police officers were also assaulted; police are investigating under Strike Force Rabnor.
Man Fighting for Life After King-Hit in Newtown
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after being king-hit in Newtown, Sydney, while two off-duty police officers were also assaulted; police are investigating under Strike Force Rabnor.
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40% Bias Score
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
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
Parole Granted to Teenager's Murderer Amid Family Outrage
John Wilson, who murdered 17-year-old Michelle Stewart in 2008, was released on parole on January 15, 2024, after serving 16 years; this has prompted the victim's family to renew calls for "Michelle's Law", advocating for greater victim involvement in parole hearings.
Parole Granted to Teenager's Murderer Amid Family Outrage
John Wilson, who murdered 17-year-old Michelle Stewart in 2008, was released on parole on January 15, 2024, after serving 16 years; this has prompted the victim's family to renew calls for "Michelle's Law", advocating for greater victim involvement in parole hearings.
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60% 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
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
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
Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products Indefinitely Delayed
President Trump's executive order pausing federal regulations has indefinitely delayed the FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair straightening products, impacting public health, especially for Black women disproportionately affected by formaldehyde-linked cancers; the FDA had previously set tar...
Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products Indefinitely Delayed
President Trump's executive order pausing federal regulations has indefinitely delayed the FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair straightening products, impacting public health, especially for Black women disproportionately affected by formaldehyde-linked cancers; the FDA had previously set tar...
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is considering a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, sparking debate in parliament about balancing protest rights with public order. Ministers Uitermark and Van Weel are exploring legal avenues, considering exceptions for safety, and awaiting a WODC investigation before im...
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is considering a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, sparking debate in parliament about balancing protest rights with public order. Ministers Uitermark and Van Weel are exploring legal avenues, considering exceptions for safety, and awaiting a WODC investigation before im...
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44% Bias Score
Mother and Daughter on Trial for Security Guard's Death
A mother and daughter, Nicola and Teresa Gordon, are on trial for the culpable homicide of security guard Bill Ireland, who died after a struggle involving a walking frame during a shoplifting incident at the Rejects store in Kirkcaldy on January 6, 2023.
Mother and Daughter on Trial for Security Guard's Death
A mother and daughter, Nicola and Teresa Gordon, are on trial for the culpable homicide of security guard Bill Ireland, who died after a struggle involving a walking frame during a shoplifting incident at the Rejects store in Kirkcaldy on January 6, 2023.
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36% Bias Score
Scammers Exploit Hostage Release for Fraudulent Fundraising
Following the release of three hostages from 471 days of Hamas captivity, scammers created fraudulent fundraising campaigns, collecting tens of thousands of dollars before being exposed; authorities urge the public to verify legitimacy before donating.
Scammers Exploit Hostage Release for Fraudulent Fundraising
Following the release of three hostages from 471 days of Hamas captivity, scammers created fraudulent fundraising campaigns, collecting tens of thousands of dollars before being exposed; authorities urge the public to verify legitimacy before donating.
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44% Bias Score