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Mumbai Train Collision Injures Passengers
A collision between two Mumbai suburban trains near Mumbra station injured several passengers who were hanging from open doors; the incident is prompting safety upgrades.
Mumbai Train Collision Injures Passengers
A collision between two Mumbai suburban trains near Mumbra station injured several passengers who were hanging from open doors; the incident is prompting safety upgrades.
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36% Bias Score
Overcrowding and Understaffing Cripple Basque Prisons, Prompting Union Strike
The ELA union revealed a critical situation in Basque prisons: severe overcrowding (1,779 inmates, exceeding maximum capacity by 489), and a substantial staff shortage (295 fewer workers than the approved plan), leading to a week-long strike starting June 9th.
Overcrowding and Understaffing Cripple Basque Prisons, Prompting Union Strike
The ELA union revealed a critical situation in Basque prisons: severe overcrowding (1,779 inmates, exceeding maximum capacity by 489), and a substantial staff shortage (295 fewer workers than the approved plan), leading to a week-long strike starting June 9th.
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52% Bias Score
UK Probation Service Faces Catastrophic Consequences Amidst Planned Increase in Community Sentences
A plan to move thousands of criminals in England and Wales from prison to community sentences risks "catastrophic consequences", a watchdog warns, unless the Probation Service is overhauled; the government is expected to announce an overhaul of the criminal justice system on Thursday.
UK Probation Service Faces Catastrophic Consequences Amidst Planned Increase in Community Sentences
A plan to move thousands of criminals in England and Wales from prison to community sentences risks "catastrophic consequences", a watchdog warns, unless the Probation Service is overhauled; the government is expected to announce an overhaul of the criminal justice system on Thursday.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Housing Overcrowding: 11.5% Live in Overcrowded Conditions
In 2024, 11.5% of Germans lived in overcrowded housing, lower than the EU average but disproportionately affecting younger people and those in urban areas; this highlights a need for increased affordable housing initiatives.
Germany's Housing Overcrowding: 11.5% Live in Overcrowded Conditions
In 2024, 11.5% of Germans lived in overcrowded housing, lower than the EU average but disproportionately affecting younger people and those in urban areas; this highlights a need for increased affordable housing initiatives.
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52% Bias Score
EU Prison Population Rises 3.2% in 2023, Overcrowding Poses Challenges
In 2023, the EU recorded approximately 499,000 prisoners, a 3.2% increase from 2022, with predictions of a potential doubling by 2027 due to insufficient policies and legal practices; overcrowding, highest in Poland (203 per 100,000) and lowest in Finland (53), impacts prisoner welfare and justice s...
EU Prison Population Rises 3.2% in 2023, Overcrowding Poses Challenges
In 2023, the EU recorded approximately 499,000 prisoners, a 3.2% increase from 2022, with predictions of a potential doubling by 2027 due to insufficient policies and legal practices; overcrowding, highest in Poland (203 per 100,000) and lowest in Finland (53), impacts prisoner welfare and justice s...
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44% Bias Score
Nepal Implements Stricter Everest Permits to Improve Safety
Nepal will only issue Everest climbing permits to individuals with prior experience scaling a 7,000-meter peak in Nepal, aiming to reduce the high number of deaths on Everest caused by overcrowding, with the new law registered at the National Assembly.
Nepal Implements Stricter Everest Permits to Improve Safety
Nepal will only issue Everest climbing permits to individuals with prior experience scaling a 7,000-meter peak in Nepal, aiming to reduce the high number of deaths on Everest caused by overcrowding, with the new law registered at the National Assembly.
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52% Bias Score
Over 200 Prisoners Escape Karachi Jail After Earthquake
Following earthquakes in Karachi, Pakistan, over 200 prisoners escaped District Malir jail after a shootout with guards, resulting in one prisoner death and three guard injuries; approximately 80 escapees have been recaptured, while at least 130 remain at large, highlighting severe overcrowding and ...
Over 200 Prisoners Escape Karachi Jail After Earthquake
Following earthquakes in Karachi, Pakistan, over 200 prisoners escaped District Malir jail after a shootout with guards, resulting in one prisoner death and three guard injuries; approximately 80 escapees have been recaptured, while at least 130 remain at large, highlighting severe overcrowding and ...
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56% Bias Score
UK Review Proposes Early Release of Violent Prisoners to Ease Overcrowding
A UK review recommends releasing violent prisoners after one-third of their sentences to ease prison overcrowding, proposing increased community-based management, expanding chemical castration for sex offenders, and improving probation services; however, concerns remain about public safety and the c...
UK Review Proposes Early Release of Violent Prisoners to Ease Overcrowding
A UK review recommends releasing violent prisoners after one-third of their sentences to ease prison overcrowding, proposing increased community-based management, expanding chemical castration for sex offenders, and improving probation services; however, concerns remain about public safety and the c...
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56% Bias Score
Germany's Housing Overcrowding: 11.5% Exceed EU Average
Eurostat data reveals that 11.5% of Germans live in overcrowded housing in 2024, exceeding the EU average but lower than many member states; this disproportionately impacts young people, single parents, and low-income individuals, prompting calls for rent caps and increased public housing.
Germany's Housing Overcrowding: 11.5% Exceed EU Average
Eurostat data reveals that 11.5% of Germans live in overcrowded housing in 2024, exceeding the EU average but lower than many member states; this disproportionately impacts young people, single parents, and low-income individuals, prompting calls for rent caps and increased public housing.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Marines Secure Sint Maarten Prison After Riot
On Sint Maarten, Dutch marines secured Point Blanche prison after a riot and fire caused by overcrowding and poor conditions; three inmates sustained minor injuries, while the situation was under control by 6 PM.
Dutch Marines Secure Sint Maarten Prison After Riot
On Sint Maarten, Dutch marines secured Point Blanche prison after a riot and fire caused by overcrowding and poor conditions; three inmates sustained minor injuries, while the situation was under control by 6 PM.
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40% Bias Score
EU Prison Population Rises, Overcrowding Exacerbates Safety Concerns
The EU's prison population rose by 3.2% in 2023 to 499,000, with overcrowding most severe in Cyprus, France, and Italy, leading to safety and healthcare concerns and impacting court proceedings; a 200% increase is projected by 2027.
EU Prison Population Rises, Overcrowding Exacerbates Safety Concerns
The EU's prison population rose by 3.2% in 2023 to 499,000, with overcrowding most severe in Cyprus, France, and Italy, leading to safety and healthcare concerns and impacting court proceedings; a 200% increase is projected by 2027.
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44% Bias Score
Florida Builds Giant Tents to House Detained Immigrants
Florida is constructing large tents to house approximately 400 immigrants awaiting deportation due to overcrowded detention centers, reflecting a broader increase in immigration detention under the Trump administration, raising concerns about detainee welfare and the adequacy of the system.
Florida Builds Giant Tents to House Detained Immigrants
Florida is constructing large tents to house approximately 400 immigrants awaiting deportation due to overcrowded detention centers, reflecting a broader increase in immigration detention under the Trump administration, raising concerns about detainee welfare and the adequacy of the system.
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52% Bias Score
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