Colombia Appoints Military General as Defense Minister, Breaking 35-Year Tradition
Colombian President Gustavo Petro appointed General Pedro Sánchez as Minister of Defense, ending a 35-year tradition of civilian leadership in the ministry; Sánchez will transition to civilian status before assuming the role, marking a significant shift in Colombian military-political dynamics.
Colombia Appoints Military General as Defense Minister, Breaking 35-Year Tradition
Colombian President Gustavo Petro appointed General Pedro Sánchez as Minister of Defense, ending a 35-year tradition of civilian leadership in the ministry; Sánchez will transition to civilian status before assuming the role, marking a significant shift in Colombian military-political dynamics.
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36% Bias Score
Berlinale Showcases Israeli Conflict Documentaries Amidst Criticism
The Berlinale film festival featured documentaries on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including "A Letter to David" about kidnapped Israeli brothers and "Je n'avais que le néant" showcasing unseen footage from "Shoah," while facing criticism for neglecting Palestinian perspectives.
Berlinale Showcases Israeli Conflict Documentaries Amidst Criticism
The Berlinale film festival featured documentaries on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including "A Letter to David" about kidnapped Israeli brothers and "Je n'avais que le néant" showcasing unseen footage from "Shoah," while facing criticism for neglecting Palestinian perspectives.
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52% Bias Score
Morena's Membership Drive: Internal Divisions and External Pressures
Morena's membership drive is attracting controversial figures, creating internal divisions and undermining President Sheinbaum's efforts to maintain unity amid a tense relationship with Trump, despite aiming for 10 million new members.
Morena's Membership Drive: Internal Divisions and External Pressures
Morena's membership drive is attracting controversial figures, creating internal divisions and undermining President Sheinbaum's efforts to maintain unity amid a tense relationship with Trump, despite aiming for 10 million new members.
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72% Bias Score
Trump's Approval Rating Remains in Mid-40s Amid Rising Disapproval
Three new polls (Gallup, Reuters/Ipsos, Quinnipiac) reveal President Trump's approval rating in the mid-40s in mid-February, showing roughly half of Americans disapprove. The polls, conducted using different methodologies, reveal a slight increase in disapproval compared to late January, with Gallup...
Trump's Approval Rating Remains in Mid-40s Amid Rising Disapproval
Three new polls (Gallup, Reuters/Ipsos, Quinnipiac) reveal President Trump's approval rating in the mid-40s in mid-February, showing roughly half of Americans disapprove. The polls, conducted using different methodologies, reveal a slight increase in disapproval compared to late January, with Gallup...
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36% Bias Score
Carrefour Announces Strategic Review Amidst Reduced Profitability
Carrefour announced a large-scale strategic review of its operations, potentially including asset sales, after its 2024 net profit dropped to €723 million compared to €1.7 billion in 2023, despite a turnover of €94.6 billion. The review aims to respond to the inflationary market pressures and accele...
Carrefour Announces Strategic Review Amidst Reduced Profitability
Carrefour announced a large-scale strategic review of its operations, potentially including asset sales, after its 2024 net profit dropped to €723 million compared to €1.7 billion in 2023, despite a turnover of €94.6 billion. The review aims to respond to the inflationary market pressures and accele...
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44% Bias Score
French Government Rejects Proposed Wealth Tax on Ultra-Rich
The French government rejects a proposed 2% wealth tax on the ultra-rich, fearing it would cause 2,000 high-net-worth individuals to leave France and arguing against taxing business assets, while proponents cite potential €15-25 billion in revenue.
French Government Rejects Proposed Wealth Tax on Ultra-Rich
The French government rejects a proposed 2% wealth tax on the ultra-rich, fearing it would cause 2,000 high-net-worth individuals to leave France and arguing against taxing business assets, while proponents cite potential €15-25 billion in revenue.
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48% Bias Score
European Auto Component Sector Suffers 12.17% Stock Market Decline in 2024
The European automotive component sector faced a challenging 2024, marked by a 12.17% stock market decline, 54,000 job losses, and intensified competition from China, leading to uncertainty and challenges for companies like Valeo, Continental, and SMEs.
European Auto Component Sector Suffers 12.17% Stock Market Decline in 2024
The European automotive component sector faced a challenging 2024, marked by a 12.17% stock market decline, 54,000 job losses, and intensified competition from China, leading to uncertainty and challenges for companies like Valeo, Continental, and SMEs.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico's Child Sexual Abuse Crisis: Low Reporting Rates and Devastating Consequences
In Mexico, psychologist Paula Aguilar highlights the underreporting of child sexual abuse cases (10% of 1000 cases reported, 1% convicted), advocating for better training of authorities and increased public awareness to address this public health crisis and its devastating long-term consequences for...
Mexico's Child Sexual Abuse Crisis: Low Reporting Rates and Devastating Consequences
In Mexico, psychologist Paula Aguilar highlights the underreporting of child sexual abuse cases (10% of 1000 cases reported, 1% convicted), advocating for better training of authorities and increased public awareness to address this public health crisis and its devastating long-term consequences for...
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36% Bias Score
SS United States Begins Final Journey to Become Artificial Reef
After multiple delays, the SS United States ocean liner departed Philadelphia on Wednesday, bound for Mobile, Alabama, for preparation before becoming an artificial reef off Florida's coast in 2024, ending its decades-long stay in Philadelphia.
SS United States Begins Final Journey to Become Artificial Reef
After multiple delays, the SS United States ocean liner departed Philadelphia on Wednesday, bound for Mobile, Alabama, for preparation before becoming an artificial reef off Florida's coast in 2024, ending its decades-long stay in Philadelphia.
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40% Bias Score
Bird Flu Outbreak in Norfolk: Seals Test Positive, 1.8 Million Birds Culled
Two dead grey seals in Norfolk tested positive for bird flu, alongside wild birds, resulting in almost 1.8 million birds being culled across England since November 5th due to 36 outbreaks, while the risk to humans remains low.
Bird Flu Outbreak in Norfolk: Seals Test Positive, 1.8 Million Birds Culled
Two dead grey seals in Norfolk tested positive for bird flu, alongside wild birds, resulting in almost 1.8 million birds being culled across England since November 5th due to 36 outbreaks, while the risk to humans remains low.
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40% Bias Score
EU Shifts Agricultural Policy, Prioritizing Farmer Income Over Strict Environmental Goals
The European Commission presented a new agricultural policy on Wednesday, abandoning the 'Farm to Fork' strategy due to criticism from farmers, prioritizing regulatory simplification and farmer income over stringent environmental targets.
EU Shifts Agricultural Policy, Prioritizing Farmer Income Over Strict Environmental Goals
The European Commission presented a new agricultural policy on Wednesday, abandoning the 'Farm to Fork' strategy due to criticism from farmers, prioritizing regulatory simplification and farmer income over stringent environmental targets.
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48% Bias Score
Unexpected Beryllium-10 Buildup in Pacific Ocean Offers New Insights into Geological Timescales
An international team of scientists discovered an unexpectedly high concentration of the radioactive isotope beryllium-10 in Pacific Ocean sediment, dating back approximately 10 million years, potentially due to changes in cosmic rays or ocean currents, offering improved calibration of geological da...
Unexpected Beryllium-10 Buildup in Pacific Ocean Offers New Insights into Geological Timescales
An international team of scientists discovered an unexpectedly high concentration of the radioactive isotope beryllium-10 in Pacific Ocean sediment, dating back approximately 10 million years, potentially due to changes in cosmic rays or ocean currents, offering improved calibration of geological da...
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32% Bias Score