Heightened Security at German Carnival Amidst Threats and Incident
Germany's carnival celebrations proceeded under heightened security this year, with events in Cologne featuring thousands of participants, but a Nuremberg children's parade was canceled due to online threats, and an incident in Braunschweig saw an attempt to throw a cup at a minister.
Heightened Security at German Carnival Amidst Threats and Incident
Germany's carnival celebrations proceeded under heightened security this year, with events in Cologne featuring thousands of participants, but a Nuremberg children's parade was canceled due to online threats, and an incident in Braunschweig saw an attempt to throw a cup at a minister.
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36% Bias Score
Frequent Misuse of Legally Accessible Traumatic Firearms in Russia
In Russia, frequent incidents involve legally-accessible traumatic firearms ('limited-impact firearms') misused in escalating conflicts, resulting in injuries; recent examples include shootings in Yaroslavl and Moscow.
Frequent Misuse of Legally Accessible Traumatic Firearms in Russia
In Russia, frequent incidents involve legally-accessible traumatic firearms ('limited-impact firearms') misused in escalating conflicts, resulting in injuries; recent examples include shootings in Yaroslavl and Moscow.
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56% Bias Score
\"Madrid: Crime Victim Assistance Up 9.4% Despite Overall Crime Decrease\"\
In 2024, Madrid's specialized offices assisted 12,500 crime victims, a 9.4% increase despite a regional crime decrease. Women represented 90% of those assisted, with 34.1% being sexual violence victims, a category that increased by 5.8% to 2,985 cases.
\"Madrid: Crime Victim Assistance Up 9.4% Despite Overall Crime Decrease\"\
In 2024, Madrid's specialized offices assisted 12,500 crime victims, a 9.4% increase despite a regional crime decrease. Women represented 90% of those assisted, with 34.1% being sexual violence victims, a category that increased by 5.8% to 2,985 cases.
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40% Bias Score
Two Dutch Short Films Nominated for Oscars
Two Dutch short films, "Ik ben geen robot" and "Wander to wonder," are nominated for Oscars; "Wander to wonder," inspired by the Jimmy Savile scandal, previously won a Golden Calf and a BAFTA.
Two Dutch Short Films Nominated for Oscars
Two Dutch short films, "Ik ben geen robot" and "Wander to wonder," are nominated for Oscars; "Wander to wonder," inspired by the Jimmy Savile scandal, previously won a Golden Calf and a BAFTA.
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40% Bias Score
Spirit of Tasmania IV Relocation Ordered After Failed Lease
After lease negotiations failed, Tasmania's government ordered the relocation of the A$850m (£430m) Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry from Edinburgh to Tasmania, incurring significant costs and causing the resignation of two officials.
Spirit of Tasmania IV Relocation Ordered After Failed Lease
After lease negotiations failed, Tasmania's government ordered the relocation of the A$850m (£430m) Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry from Edinburgh to Tasmania, incurring significant costs and causing the resignation of two officials.
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52% Bias Score
German Scientist Creates Open-Source Tool to Protect User Data in AI Services
Frank Börncke, a German computer scientist, developed the open-source tool "Private Prompts" to protect user data when interacting with AI services like Chat-GPT by pseudonymising personal information before transmission, addressing data privacy concerns.
German Scientist Creates Open-Source Tool to Protect User Data in AI Services
Frank Börncke, a German computer scientist, developed the open-source tool "Private Prompts" to protect user data when interacting with AI services like Chat-GPT by pseudonymising personal information before transmission, addressing data privacy concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Clarkson Urges UK Floating Farms
Jeremy Clarkson proposes building floating farms in British ports like London and Liverpool, inspired by a £3 million Dutch model with 30 cows using automation for waste and energy, aiming for eco-friendly farming.
Clarkson Urges UK Floating Farms
Jeremy Clarkson proposes building floating farms in British ports like London and Liverpool, inspired by a £3 million Dutch model with 30 cows using automation for waste and energy, aiming for eco-friendly farming.
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52% Bias Score
Ruble's March Volatility: Peace Hopes, Oil Prices, and Inflation Uncertainty
Driven by hopes for a Ukraine peace deal and sanctions easing, the Russian ruble saw a February surge, but analysts predict March volatility (dollar: 82–92 rubles, euro: 89–99 rubles) due to geopolitical uncertainty, oil prices, and high inflation (around 10%).
Ruble's March Volatility: Peace Hopes, Oil Prices, and Inflation Uncertainty
Driven by hopes for a Ukraine peace deal and sanctions easing, the Russian ruble saw a February surge, but analysts predict March volatility (dollar: 82–92 rubles, euro: 89–99 rubles) due to geopolitical uncertainty, oil prices, and high inflation (around 10%).
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40% Bias Score
Two Dutch Short Films Nominated for Oscars
Two Dutch short films, "Ik ben geen robot" and "Wander to wonder," are nominated for Oscars; "Wander to wonder," a stop-motion animation inspired by the Jimmy Savile scandal, has already won a Golden Calf and a BAFTA, while "Ik ben geen robot" is the fourth Dutch short film nominated for an Oscar.
Two Dutch Short Films Nominated for Oscars
Two Dutch short films, "Ik ben geen robot" and "Wander to wonder," are nominated for Oscars; "Wander to wonder," a stop-motion animation inspired by the Jimmy Savile scandal, has already won a Golden Calf and a BAFTA, while "Ik ben geen robot" is the fourth Dutch short film nominated for an Oscar.
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32% Bias Score
Australian Interest Rate Cut Spurs Housing Market Recovery
A single cut to Australian interest rates in February has sparked a slight recovery in Sydney and Melbourne house values, with rental growth slowing significantly, setting the stage for an election campaign focused on economic policy.
Australian Interest Rate Cut Spurs Housing Market Recovery
A single cut to Australian interest rates in February has sparked a slight recovery in Sydney and Melbourne house values, with rental growth slowing significantly, setting the stage for an election campaign focused on economic policy.
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36% Bias Score
French Supermarket Prices to Remain Stable in 2025
French supermarket chains and agro-industrial suppliers reached a deal on 2025 prices, resulting in near stability, benefiting consumers after years of inflation. Negotiations were tense, concluding on March 2nd, with some large multinationals delaying agreement until the last minute.
French Supermarket Prices to Remain Stable in 2025
French supermarket chains and agro-industrial suppliers reached a deal on 2025 prices, resulting in near stability, benefiting consumers after years of inflation. Negotiations were tense, concluding on March 2nd, with some large multinationals delaying agreement until the last minute.
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48% Bias Score
Bosch Announces Further Job Cuts Amidst Global Economic Headwinds
Bosch, facing a weak global economy and increased Chinese competition, plans further job cuts, anticipating over 12,000 global losses by 2032, with Germany facing approximately 7,000 job losses; despite this, the company aims to improve profits and sales in 2025.
Bosch Announces Further Job Cuts Amidst Global Economic Headwinds
Bosch, facing a weak global economy and increased Chinese competition, plans further job cuts, anticipating over 12,000 global losses by 2032, with Germany facing approximately 7,000 job losses; despite this, the company aims to improve profits and sales in 2025.
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40% Bias Score