NSW Government, Ku-ring-gai Council Reach Agreement on 23,200 Homes
The NSW government and Ku-ring-gai Council reached a confidential agreement to build approximately 23,200 homes near four train stations on Sydney's upper north shore by May 2024, resolving a legal dispute over higher-density housing plans.
NSW Government, Ku-ring-gai Council Reach Agreement on 23,200 Homes
The NSW government and Ku-ring-gai Council reached a confidential agreement to build approximately 23,200 homes near four train stations on Sydney's upper north shore by May 2024, resolving a legal dispute over higher-density housing plans.
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40% Bias Score
Violence Erupts at Dutch Asylum Center Meeting
On December 2nd, 2024, council members in 's-Heerenberg, Netherlands, faced heavy fireworks and threats during a meeting about a new asylum center, resulting in injuries and highlighting a national trend of violence against local officials.
Violence Erupts at Dutch Asylum Center Meeting
On December 2nd, 2024, council members in 's-Heerenberg, Netherlands, faced heavy fireworks and threats during a meeting about a new asylum center, resulting in injuries and highlighting a national trend of violence against local officials.
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52% Bias Score
NJ Township's "Prop" Ban, Including American Flag, Stirs Free Speech Debate
Edison Township, NJ, council's new rules barring "props," including the U.S. flag and Constitution, at meetings sparked protests and a warning from a free speech organization; one resident was removed after waving a flag.
NJ Township's "Prop" Ban, Including American Flag, Stirs Free Speech Debate
Edison Township, NJ, council's new rules barring "props," including the U.S. flag and Constitution, at meetings sparked protests and a warning from a free speech organization; one resident was removed after waving a flag.
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44% Bias Score
95% Dissatisfied with Pothole-Plagued Roads: Survey Reveals Public Outrage
An annual survey reveals that 95% of the public are dissatisfied with the state of local roads due to potholes, with only 24% of people across England happy with national highways; the cost of fixing the problem is estimated at £16.3billion.
95% Dissatisfied with Pothole-Plagued Roads: Survey Reveals Public Outrage
An annual survey reveals that 95% of the public are dissatisfied with the state of local roads due to potholes, with only 24% of people across England happy with national highways; the cost of fixing the problem is estimated at £16.3billion.
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48% Bias Score
Mississippi to Control Jackson Airport
A federal appeals court ruling gives Mississippi state control of Jackson's airport, prompting criticism from city officials.
Mississippi to Control Jackson Airport
A federal appeals court ruling gives Mississippi state control of Jackson's airport, prompting criticism from city officials.
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40% Bias Score
Corruption Allegations Against Former Sochi Mayor
Former Sochi mayor Alexey Kopaigorodsky and his wife Yanina are under investigation for alleged embezzlement of 3.7 million rubles. Alexey is in pre-trial detention, and Yanina is under house arrest.
Corruption Allegations Against Former Sochi Mayor
Former Sochi mayor Alexey Kopaigorodsky and his wife Yanina are under investigation for alleged embezzlement of 3.7 million rubles. Alexey is in pre-trial detention, and Yanina is under house arrest.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Member Resigns, Citing Democratic Concerns
Senna Maatoug, a GroenLinks-PvdA member of the Dutch parliament since 2021, resigned on December 18th, 2023 to become Utrecht's alderman for mobility, climate, and energy, citing concerns about the state of Dutch democracy; this is the sixth such resignation this year.
Dutch Parliament Member Resigns, Citing Democratic Concerns
Senna Maatoug, a GroenLinks-PvdA member of the Dutch parliament since 2021, resigned on December 18th, 2023 to become Utrecht's alderman for mobility, climate, and energy, citing concerns about the state of Dutch democracy; this is the sixth such resignation this year.
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32% Bias Score
Frankfurt Official Faces €700,000 Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Office Lease
Frankfurt's Education and Construction Department head, Michaela Weber, faces a €700,000 lawsuit from a landlord after she signed an office lease without city council approval; the incident has sparked criticism and calls for her resignation.
Frankfurt Official Faces €700,000 Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Office Lease
Frankfurt's Education and Construction Department head, Michaela Weber, faces a €700,000 lawsuit from a landlord after she signed an office lease without city council approval; the incident has sparked criticism and calls for her resignation.
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56% Bias Score
Valencia Mayor Urges Spain to Relax Spending Rules After DANA Storm
Valencia Mayor María José Catalá demands the Spanish government relax spending rules and expedite promised aid (144 million euros received of 10 billion pledged) for municipalities affected by the October 29 DANA storm, highlighting the need for direct, unreturned aid to cover unexpected recovery co...
Valencia Mayor Urges Spain to Relax Spending Rules After DANA Storm
Valencia Mayor María José Catalá demands the Spanish government relax spending rules and expedite promised aid (144 million euros received of 10 billion pledged) for municipalities affected by the October 29 DANA storm, highlighting the need for direct, unreturned aid to cover unexpected recovery co...
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44% Bias Score
Friesland Residents Protest Ammunition Depot Plan
Residents of the Friesian village of Bantega are protesting a proposed ammunition depot, citing concerns about safety and displacement.
Friesland Residents Protest Ammunition Depot Plan
Residents of the Friesian village of Bantega are protesting a proposed ammunition depot, citing concerns about safety and displacement.
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36% Bias Score
French Mayors Protest Budget Cuts
French mayors are protesting government-mandated budget cuts, threatening potential social unrest.
French Mayors Protest Budget Cuts
French mayors are protesting government-mandated budget cuts, threatening potential social unrest.
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44% Bias Score
Depopulation of Veneto Villages
The article reports on the ongoing depopulation of small towns and villages in the Veneto region of Italy, exploring the causes, consequences, and potential solutions.
Depopulation of Veneto Villages
The article reports on the ongoing depopulation of small towns and villages in the Veneto region of Italy, exploring the causes, consequences, and potential solutions.
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40% Bias Score