Proposed Ban on Outdoor Smoking in Russia
Russian State Duma deputy Amir Khamitov proposed a nationwide ban on outdoor smoking, citing health risks from secondhand smoke and negative influence on children, and requested the Ministry of Health's opinion on potential legislative changes.
Proposed Ban on Outdoor Smoking in Russia
Russian State Duma deputy Amir Khamitov proposed a nationwide ban on outdoor smoking, citing health risks from secondhand smoke and negative influence on children, and requested the Ministry of Health's opinion on potential legislative changes.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Parliament to Debate Key Legislation This Week
The Turkish Parliament will address several key bills this week, including amendments to the Village Law, social security legislation, the Civil Servants Act, and the State Supervisory Board's mandate. The Ombudsman will be sworn in on Tuesday.
Turkish Parliament to Debate Key Legislation This Week
The Turkish Parliament will address several key bills this week, including amendments to the Village Law, social security legislation, the Civil Servants Act, and the State Supervisory Board's mandate. The Ombudsman will be sworn in on Tuesday.
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24% Bias Score
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia's Senate passed a bill Thursday banning children under 16 from using social media, making it the first country to enact such a law, aiming to protect young people from mental and physical health risks, with social media companies facing fines for non-compliance.
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia's Senate passed a bill Thursday banning children under 16 from using social media, making it the first country to enact such a law, aiming to protect young people from mental and physical health risks, with social media companies facing fines for non-compliance.
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44% Bias Score
Australian Parliament Passes 45 Bills Amidst Political Negotiations
The Australian Parliament passed 45 bills this week, including measures for child online safety, fairer supermarket pricing, increased housing supply, and migration system reform, amidst political negotiations and challenges regarding environmental protection and political donations.
Australian Parliament Passes 45 Bills Amidst Political Negotiations
The Australian Parliament passed 45 bills this week, including measures for child online safety, fairer supermarket pricing, increased housing supply, and migration system reform, amidst political negotiations and challenges regarding environmental protection and political donations.
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44% Bias Score
Australia Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia debates a potential ban on social media for children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and improve online safety, sparking controversy and discussion about its effectiveness and impact.
Australia Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia debates a potential ban on social media for children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and improve online safety, sparking controversy and discussion about its effectiveness and impact.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Hospital Reform Passes Despite Bavarian Opposition
Germany's new hospital reform faces opposition from Bavaria, but the Bundesrat approved it. The reform aims to improve healthcare quality and efficiency but also raises concerns about hospital closures.
Germany's Hospital Reform Passes Despite Bavarian Opposition
Germany's new hospital reform faces opposition from Bavaria, but the Bundesrat approved it. The reform aims to improve healthcare quality and efficiency but also raises concerns about hospital closures.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Approves Bill Granting Immunity to Security Officials in Leak Scandal
Israel's Ministerial Committee on Legislation approved a bill granting immunity to security officials sharing data with the political echelon, sparking criticism from the Attorney-General and Deputy Prosecutor over its legality and potential threat to national security; the bill is linked to a leak ...
Israel Approves Bill Granting Immunity to Security Officials in Leak Scandal
Israel's Ministerial Committee on Legislation approved a bill granting immunity to security officials sharing data with the political echelon, sparking criticism from the Attorney-General and Deputy Prosecutor over its legality and potential threat to national security; the bill is linked to a leak ...
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60% Bias Score
Mexico City Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Combat Corruption
Mexico City proposes a constitutional amendment establishing the right to a corruption-free environment and good governance, creating specialized anti-corruption agencies, and focusing on asset recovery; this follows previous failures under Peña Nieto and López Obrador administrations.
Mexico City Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Combat Corruption
Mexico City proposes a constitutional amendment establishing the right to a corruption-free environment and good governance, creating specialized anti-corruption agencies, and focusing on asset recovery; this follows previous failures under Peña Nieto and López Obrador administrations.
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40% 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
EU Parliament Rejects Proposed EU-Wide Smoking Ban
The European Parliament rejected an EU Commission proposal for a comprehensive smoking ban in public spaces across the EU, leaving the decision to individual member states while the EU aims for a "smoke-free generation" by 2040.
EU Parliament Rejects Proposed EU-Wide Smoking Ban
The European Parliament rejected an EU Commission proposal for a comprehensive smoking ban in public spaces across the EU, leaving the decision to individual member states while the EU aims for a "smoke-free generation" by 2040.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Opposes PRESS Act Protecting Journalists
Former President Trump urged Republicans to block the PRESS Act, a bill that seeks to protect journalists from government overreach.
Trump Opposes PRESS Act Protecting Journalists
Former President Trump urged Republicans to block the PRESS Act, a bill that seeks to protect journalists from government overreach.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Considers Hiding Alcohol to Curb Consumption
A new bill in the Russian Duma aims to regulate alcohol sales by restricting visibility in stores, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness.
Russia Considers Hiding Alcohol to Curb Consumption
A new bill in the Russian Duma aims to regulate alcohol sales by restricting visibility in stores, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness.
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36% Bias Score