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Queensland Passes Controversial On-the-Spot Domestic Violence Orders
Queensland's parliament will likely pass a bill enabling police to issue immediate domestic violence orders without court oversight or victim consent, despite concerns about misidentification of victims as perpetrators and potential for increased systemic abuse; experts and advocacy groups raised co...
Queensland Passes Controversial On-the-Spot Domestic Violence Orders
Queensland's parliament will likely pass a bill enabling police to issue immediate domestic violence orders without court oversight or victim consent, despite concerns about misidentification of victims as perpetrators and potential for increased systemic abuse; experts and advocacy groups raised co...
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64% Bias Score
Ontario Bans Dog and Cat Research Testing
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a ban on research testing on dogs and cats following revelations from whistleblowers about cruel experiments at the Lawson Research Institute in London, Ont., which has since ceased such research.
Ontario Bans Dog and Cat Research Testing
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a ban on research testing on dogs and cats following revelations from whistleblowers about cruel experiments at the Lawson Research Institute in London, Ont., which has since ceased such research.
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56% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Sunbed Laws Face Calls for Strengthening After Melanoma Case
Calls are growing in Northern Ireland to strengthen legislation on sunbed use after a woman developed malignant melanoma from using sunbeds underage; current laws prohibit under-18s from using sunbeds but salons are continuing to sell to minors.
Northern Ireland Sunbed Laws Face Calls for Strengthening After Melanoma Case
Calls are growing in Northern Ireland to strengthen legislation on sunbed use after a woman developed malignant melanoma from using sunbeds underage; current laws prohibit under-18s from using sunbeds but salons are continuing to sell to minors.
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52% Bias Score
Pennsylvania Family Pushes for E-Scooter Safety Law After Daughter's Death
Following the death of 12-year-old Abby Gillon in an electric scooter accident on June 14 in Aston, Pennsylvania, her family is pushing for "Abby's Law," proposing a 20mph speed limit, a ban on riders under 16, and mandatory helmets for 16-17 year olds.
Pennsylvania Family Pushes for E-Scooter Safety Law After Daughter's Death
Following the death of 12-year-old Abby Gillon in an electric scooter accident on June 14 in Aston, Pennsylvania, her family is pushing for "Abby's Law," proposing a 20mph speed limit, a ban on riders under 16, and mandatory helmets for 16-17 year olds.
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36% Bias Score
Uncertainty over Key Legislation Tests Spain's Coalition
Uncertainty remains regarding the approval of Spain's "Becario Statute" and leave decree in the July 29th Council of Ministers meeting due to disagreements between the PSOE and Sumar, with Sumar demanding specific parental leave extensions and linking their support to the decree's passage.
Uncertainty over Key Legislation Tests Spain's Coalition
Uncertainty remains regarding the approval of Spain's "Becario Statute" and leave decree in the July 29th Council of Ministers meeting due to disagreements between the PSOE and Sumar, with Sumar demanding specific parental leave extensions and linking their support to the decree's passage.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Bolsters Anti-Corruption Agencies' Independence
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy initiated draft law 13533 on July 24th, aiming to strengthen NABU and SAP's independence by limiting the Prosecutor General's influence and mandating polygraph testing for security-cleared personnel to counter Russian interference.
Ukraine Bolsters Anti-Corruption Agencies' Independence
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy initiated draft law 13533 on July 24th, aiming to strengthen NABU and SAP's independence by limiting the Prosecutor General's influence and mandating polygraph testing for security-cleared personnel to counter Russian interference.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Enacts Wide-Ranging Legislation on Technology, Education, and Social Welfare
On September 1st, Russia implemented sweeping changes: mandatory RuStore app pre-installation on all devices sold domestically; a ban on SIM card transfers to non-relatives; a ban on VPN service advertisements; expanded government control over university admissions; and a new focus on domestically p...
Russia Enacts Wide-Ranging Legislation on Technology, Education, and Social Welfare
On September 1st, Russia implemented sweeping changes: mandatory RuStore app pre-installation on all devices sold domestically; a ban on SIM card transfers to non-relatives; a ban on VPN service advertisements; expanded government control over university admissions; and a new focus on domestically p...
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40% Bias Score
India's Controversial Bill on Removing Elected Officials Facing Criminal Charges
India's ruling BJP introduced a bill to automatically remove elected officials detained for 30 days on charges with a minimum five-year sentence; the opposition condemns it as undemocratic, citing the increased targeting of opposition figures by investigative agencies since 2014.
India's Controversial Bill on Removing Elected Officials Facing Criminal Charges
India's ruling BJP introduced a bill to automatically remove elected officials detained for 30 days on charges with a minimum five-year sentence; the opposition condemns it as undemocratic, citing the increased targeting of opposition figures by investigative agencies since 2014.
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20% Bias Score
Spain Mandates E-Scooter Insurance, Creates Vehicle Registry
Spain's new law mandates liability insurance for e-scooters from January 2024, creating a vehicle registry by January 2026 to address issues with uninsured accidents and protect victims. The law includes updated compensation procedures.
Spain Mandates E-Scooter Insurance, Creates Vehicle Registry
Spain's new law mandates liability insurance for e-scooters from January 2024, creating a vehicle registry by January 2026 to address issues with uninsured accidents and protect victims. The law includes updated compensation procedures.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Government Races Against Time to Pass Key Legislation Before Election
Facing an impending election, Spain's coalition government is prioritizing legislation on democratic regeneration, rights (including journalist confidentiality), and anti-corruption measures, navigating challenges posed by diverse political factions and internal disagreements.
Spanish Government Races Against Time to Pass Key Legislation Before Election
Facing an impending election, Spain's coalition government is prioritizing legislation on democratic regeneration, rights (including journalist confidentiality), and anti-corruption measures, navigating challenges posed by diverse political factions and internal disagreements.
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44% Bias Score
Republican Lawmakers Seek Repeal of Gambling Tax Hike
A new law reduces the tax deduction on gambling losses from 100% to 90%, starting in 2026, prompting several Republican lawmakers to call for its repeal due to the potential negative impact on the gambling industry and high-volume gamblers.
Republican Lawmakers Seek Repeal of Gambling Tax Hike
A new law reduces the tax deduction on gambling losses from 100% to 90%, starting in 2026, prompting several Republican lawmakers to call for its repeal due to the potential negative impact on the gambling industry and high-volume gamblers.
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60% Bias Score
EU Revives Anti-Discrimination Directive
The European Commission has revived its 2008 proposal for an anti-discrimination directive, aiming to extend protections beyond the workplace to include religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation, after withdrawing it in February due to a lack of agreement among member states; the Danish pres...
EU Revives Anti-Discrimination Directive
The European Commission has revived its 2008 proposal for an anti-discrimination directive, aiming to extend protections beyond the workplace to include religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation, after withdrawing it in February due to a lack of agreement among member states; the Danish pres...
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36% Bias Score
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