Tag #Politics

bbc.com
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Mother and Daughter on Trial for Security Guard's Death

A mother and daughter, Nicola and Teresa Gordon, are on trial for the culpable homicide of security guard Bill Ireland, who died after a struggle involving a walking frame during a shoplifting incident at the Rejects store in Kirkcaldy on January 6, 2023.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Louvre Museum Faces Critical Infrastructure Issues

Louvre Museum President Laurence des Cars issued a confidential report on January 13th, 2024, detailing critical issues including building deterioration, inadequate visitor facilities, and design flaws exacerbating climate change effects, all impacting the 8.7 million annual visitors.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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London's Illegal Immigrant Population Estimated at 390,355 to 585,533

A Thames Water study estimates 390,355 to 585,533 illegal immigrants in London, using National Insurance data and academic projections, with most overstaying visas, highlighting resource allocation challenges.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
corriere.it
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\"Italian Economy Stagnates Amidst Export Decline and Waning Recovery\"\

Italy's economy stagnated in the third and fourth quarters of 2024 due to a decline in exports, primarily to Germany and the US, alongside worsening business prospects and waning effects of post-Covid recovery and EU funds.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Heatwave Causes Power Outages in South-East Queensland

A heatwave in south-east Queensland caused over 13,500 households to lose power, prompting Energex to deploy additional crews and generators; the Queensland Heritage Council is considering an application to protect Victoria Park from development that might undermine its historical significance, whil...

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60% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
english.kyodonews.net
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Earthquake Strikes Fukushima; Fatal Stabbing in Nagano

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, early Thursday, causing no tsunami. Separately, a fatal stabbing near a Nagano train station left one dead and two injured; the attacker remains at large.

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8% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
taz.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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German Court Upholds Tübingen's Takeaway Packaging Tax

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's three-year-old tax on single-use takeaway packaging, reversing a prior ruling and potentially prompting other municipalities to follow suit; the city anticipates €700,000 in annual revenue.

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56% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
nos.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus 1 to Boost Innovation and Local Control

The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 building from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding €130 million, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and prevent undue foreign influence on the high-tech sector.

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
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Lehrmann Rape Trial: Judge-Only Trial Sought

Former federal Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is to face trial in Queensland on rape charges stemming from a 2021 incident involving a woman he met at a Toowoomba nightclub; his legal team will seek a judge-only trial.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
elmundo.es
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Spain Faces Mounting Pressure to Increase Defense Spending

Facing pressure from NATO and the EU, Spain's defense spending of 1.29% of GDP is far below the 2% target, requiring an additional €25 billion annually to reach the potential future target of 3%, a figure equivalent to Spain's November pension expenditure.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations

The Dutch cabinet is considering a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, sparking debate in parliament about balancing protest rights with public order. Ministers Uitermark and Van Weel are exploring legal avenues, considering exceptions for safety, and awaiting a WODC investigation before im...

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44% Bias Score

elpais.com
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González Criticizes PP's Use of Venezuela Crisis

Former Spanish President Felipe González criticized Spain's Popular Party for using Venezuela's political crisis to attack the government, highlighting Nicolás Maduro's potential prosecution at the International Criminal Court and the involvement of the new US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, as pot...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions