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Australian Parliament's Shortest Sitting Year in Two Decades
The Australian Parliament will hold only 40 sitting days in 2025, the fewest in two decades, delaying legislation like a student debt cut and prompting accusations of a "part-time parliament" due to reduced scrutiny of government actions.
Australian Parliament's Shortest Sitting Year in Two Decades
The Australian Parliament will hold only 40 sitting days in 2025, the fewest in two decades, delaying legislation like a student debt cut and prompting accusations of a "part-time parliament" due to reduced scrutiny of government actions.
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40% Bias Score
Congress Proposes Trump Currency, "Trump Train", and National Holiday
US Congress members introduced bills to put Trump on currency, rename the Washington Metro "Trump Train", and make his birthday a national holiday; although unlikely to succeed, these reflect broader efforts to commemorate Trump's presidency.
Congress Proposes Trump Currency, "Trump Train", and National Holiday
US Congress members introduced bills to put Trump on currency, rename the Washington Metro "Trump Train", and make his birthday a national holiday; although unlikely to succeed, these reflect broader efforts to commemorate Trump's presidency.
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48% Bias Score
Greece Proposes Strict Law to Curb Underage Tobacco and Alcohol Use
Greece's Ministry of Health proposes a new law to prohibit the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to minors, implementing strict age verification and penalties, and creating a digital registry for market control.
Greece Proposes Strict Law to Curb Underage Tobacco and Alcohol Use
Greece's Ministry of Health proposes a new law to prohibit the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to minors, implementing strict age verification and penalties, and creating a digital registry for market control.
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28% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates Sweeping Changes to Corporate Sustainability Directives
The European Parliament is debating over 987 amendments to the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), with proposals to significantly alter employee thresholds and potentially repeal parts of the original directives, ref...
EU Parliament Debates Sweeping Changes to Corporate Sustainability Directives
The European Parliament is debating over 987 amendments to the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), with proposals to significantly alter employee thresholds and potentially repeal parts of the original directives, ref...
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48% Bias Score
California Halts Ethnic Studies Mandate, Shifts Focus to Combating Antisemitism
California's ethnic studies mandate is temporarily blocked due to budget issues, prompting a compromise bill addressing broader antisemitism concerns in schools, supported by various ethnic caucuses.
California Halts Ethnic Studies Mandate, Shifts Focus to Combating Antisemitism
California's ethnic studies mandate is temporarily blocked due to budget issues, prompting a compromise bill addressing broader antisemitism concerns in schools, supported by various ethnic caucuses.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Senate Rejects Bill to Ban Criminal Organizations
The Dutch Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed the government to ban criminal organizations without court oversight, raising concerns about due process and the potential for political abuse.
Dutch Senate Rejects Bill to Ban Criminal Organizations
The Dutch Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed the government to ban criminal organizations without court oversight, raising concerns about due process and the potential for political abuse.
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40% Bias Score
Italy's Brambilla Law: Increased Animal Protection, but Hunting Concerns Remain
Italy's amended Brambilla Law increases penalties for animal abuse, changing the legal title to "Crimes against animals", signifying a shift from a human-centric to an animal-centric perspective; however, concerns remain about upcoming legislation potentially increasing hunting and animal kills.
Italy's Brambilla Law: Increased Animal Protection, but Hunting Concerns Remain
Italy's amended Brambilla Law increases penalties for animal abuse, changing the legal title to "Crimes against animals", signifying a shift from a human-centric to an animal-centric perspective; however, concerns remain about upcoming legislation potentially increasing hunting and animal kills.
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40% Bias Score
Congress Introduces Bills to Commemorate Trump
US Congress members proposed bills to put Trump's image on currency, rename Washington's Metro the "Trump Train," and potentially make his birthday a national holiday, reflecting a trend of efforts to commemorate the former president.
Congress Introduces Bills to Commemorate Trump
US Congress members proposed bills to put Trump's image on currency, rename Washington's Metro the "Trump Train," and potentially make his birthday a national holiday, reflecting a trend of efforts to commemorate the former president.
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60% Bias Score
Russian Debt Collectors Adapt to Higher Court Fees and Explore New Funding
A roundtable in Russia discussed the evolution of debt collection, noting a shift towards more amicable methods and the impact of increased court fees since September 2024, which initially decreased but then increased the value of debt portfolios. Debt collectors are also issuing bonds, offering hig...
Russian Debt Collectors Adapt to Higher Court Fees and Explore New Funding
A roundtable in Russia discussed the evolution of debt collection, noting a shift towards more amicable methods and the impact of increased court fees since September 2024, which initially decreased but then increased the value of debt portfolios. Debt collectors are also issuing bonds, offering hig...
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40% Bias Score
Spain Expands Smoke-Free Zones in Ambitious Anti-Smoking Plan
Spain is expanding smoke-free zones to include work vehicles, sports facilities, university campuses, and more, as part of a broader anti-smoking strategy including treatment funding and e-cigarette regulation, aligned with EU recommendations and enjoying broad public support.
Spain Expands Smoke-Free Zones in Ambitious Anti-Smoking Plan
Spain is expanding smoke-free zones to include work vehicles, sports facilities, university campuses, and more, as part of a broader anti-smoking strategy including treatment funding and e-cigarette regulation, aligned with EU recommendations and enjoying broad public support.
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40% Bias Score
Chile Legalizes Abortion Up to 14 Weeks, Facing Congressional Opposition
The Chilean government introduced a bill to legalize abortion up to 14 weeks, aiming to reduce the estimated 40,000–170,000 unsafe clandestine abortions annually, despite facing opposition in Congress. The bill proposes providing financial and healthcare accessibility, reflecting rising public suppo...
Chile Legalizes Abortion Up to 14 Weeks, Facing Congressional Opposition
The Chilean government introduced a bill to legalize abortion up to 14 weeks, aiming to reduce the estimated 40,000–170,000 unsafe clandestine abortions annually, despite facing opposition in Congress. The bill proposes providing financial and healthcare accessibility, reflecting rising public suppo...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Tax Cuts Bill Passes House Despite Low Approval Ratings
President Trump achieved a major legislative victory with the House passage of his tax and spending cuts package despite low approval ratings (46% approval, 54% disapproval) in recent polls; the bill includes campaign promises on tax cuts, immigration, and defense, though economic issues like inflat...
Trump's Tax Cuts Bill Passes House Despite Low Approval Ratings
President Trump achieved a major legislative victory with the House passage of his tax and spending cuts package despite low approval ratings (46% approval, 54% disapproval) in recent polls; the bill includes campaign promises on tax cuts, immigration, and defense, though economic issues like inflat...
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40% Bias Score
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