November 2024
December 2024
Ditcheva Wins First British Women's MMA World Title
Dakota Ditcheva, a 26-year-old British fighter, defeated Taila Santos in the second round to become the first British woman to win an MMA world title at the Professional Fighters League (PFL) event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, securing a $1 million prize and extending her unbeaten record to 14 wins.
Ditcheva Wins First British Women's MMA World Title
Dakota Ditcheva, a 26-year-old British fighter, defeated Taila Santos in the second round to become the first British woman to win an MMA world title at the Professional Fighters League (PFL) event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, securing a $1 million prize and extending her unbeaten record to 14 wins.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Train Network Overwhelmed by Passenger Surge Amidst Modernisation
Spain's railway network faces unprecedented challenges due to a 20% increase in passengers (exceeding 665.2 million in 2023) following the entry of competing companies and price drops, leading to record delays and disruptions despite ongoing modernisation projects.
Spain's Train Network Overwhelmed by Passenger Surge Amidst Modernisation
Spain's railway network faces unprecedented challenges due to a 20% increase in passengers (exceeding 665.2 million in 2023) following the entry of competing companies and price drops, leading to record delays and disruptions despite ongoing modernisation projects.
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56% Bias Score
German Industry Faces Job Losses Amidst Economic Headwinds
High inflation, reduced Chinese demand, and US trade uncertainty are causing job losses at major German industrial firms like Bosch, VW, and Thyssenkrupp, prompting calls for government intervention to prevent deindustrialization.
German Industry Faces Job Losses Amidst Economic Headwinds
High inflation, reduced Chinese demand, and US trade uncertainty are causing job losses at major German industrial firms like Bosch, VW, and Thyssenkrupp, prompting calls for government intervention to prevent deindustrialization.
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40% Bias Score
German Actress Karin Baal Dies at 84
Karin Baal, the German actress famous for her role in the 1956 film "Die Halbstarken," died at age 84 in Berlin; her portrayal of Sissy, a complex and self-assured young woman, significantly impacted German post-war cinema and established her as a cultural icon.
German Actress Karin Baal Dies at 84
Karin Baal, the German actress famous for her role in the 1956 film "Die Halbstarken," died at age 84 in Berlin; her portrayal of Sissy, a complex and self-assured young woman, significantly impacted German post-war cinema and established her as a cultural icon.
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52% Bias Score
Hamburg's Housing Crisis: Neglecting Repurposing and Underutilized Housing
Hamburg's housing policy prioritizes new construction over repurposing existing buildings, resulting in an inefficient use of resources, increased environmental impact, and insufficient housing supply despite the construction of 6,000 new apartments in 2023.
Hamburg's Housing Crisis: Neglecting Repurposing and Underutilized Housing
Hamburg's housing policy prioritizes new construction over repurposing existing buildings, resulting in an inefficient use of resources, increased environmental impact, and insufficient housing supply despite the construction of 6,000 new apartments in 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Mike Leigh's "Hard Truths": A New Film Exploring Trauma and Depression
Mike Leigh's new film, "Hard Truths" (2024), is the last feature to be shot by his longtime cinematographer, Dick Pope, and focuses on a character played by Marianne Jean-Baptiste who confronts deep-seated trauma and depression; this follows a career marked by the director's unique collaborative met...
Mike Leigh's "Hard Truths": A New Film Exploring Trauma and Depression
Mike Leigh's new film, "Hard Truths" (2024), is the last feature to be shot by his longtime cinematographer, Dick Pope, and focuses on a character played by Marianne Jean-Baptiste who confronts deep-seated trauma and depression; this follows a career marked by the director's unique collaborative met...
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28% Bias Score
Casement Stadium Debate in Belfast
A derelict Belfast stadium named after Irish revolutionary Roger Casement is at the center of a political row, involving the cost of rebuilding and the appropriateness of honoring a figure executed for high treason. Casement is known for his condemnation of atrocities in the Congo and his later role...
Casement Stadium Debate in Belfast
A derelict Belfast stadium named after Irish revolutionary Roger Casement is at the center of a political row, involving the cost of rebuilding and the appropriateness of honoring a figure executed for high treason. Casement is known for his condemnation of atrocities in the Congo and his later role...
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40% Bias Score
Irish Election Ends in Three-Way Tie, Coalition Formation Uncertain
Ireland's general election resulted in a three-way tie between Sinn Féin (21.1%), Fine Gael (21%), and Fianna Fáil (19.5%), creating uncertainty over coalition formation and highlighting the impact of housing and immigration issues on voter choices.
Irish Election Ends in Three-Way Tie, Coalition Formation Uncertain
Ireland's general election resulted in a three-way tie between Sinn Féin (21.1%), Fine Gael (21%), and Fianna Fáil (19.5%), creating uncertainty over coalition formation and highlighting the impact of housing and immigration issues on voter choices.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Launches SPD Election Campaign Amidst Low Poll Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz launched the SPD's Bundestag election campaign on January 5th, 2024, criticizing political opponents and outlining key policy proposals including a new 100 billion euro Deutschlandfonds, while facing low poll ratings and internal party dissent.
Scholz Launches SPD Election Campaign Amidst Low Poll Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz launched the SPD's Bundestag election campaign on January 5th, 2024, criticizing political opponents and outlining key policy proposals including a new 100 billion euro Deutschlandfonds, while facing low poll ratings and internal party dissent.
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52% Bias Score
BSW's Coalition Governments in Brandenburg and Thuringia: Pragmatism Over Revolution
Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party formed coalition governments in Brandenburg and Thuringia, prioritizing social programs and economic stability over its initially proclaimed revolutionary aims, leading to decreased voter support but also a potential for long-term political realignment through its ambig...
BSW's Coalition Governments in Brandenburg and Thuringia: Pragmatism Over Revolution
Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party formed coalition governments in Brandenburg and Thuringia, prioritizing social programs and economic stability over its initially proclaimed revolutionary aims, leading to decreased voter support but also a potential for long-term political realignment through its ambig...
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56% Bias Score
Wales: National Pride Versus Systemic Disadvantage
A study reveals strong Welsh national pride despite systemic disadvantages within the UK; Wales receives significantly less funding than Scotland and faces challenges in addressing issues like disused coal tips due to an inequitable funding system and low voter turnout.
Wales: National Pride Versus Systemic Disadvantage
A study reveals strong Welsh national pride despite systemic disadvantages within the UK; Wales receives significantly less funding than Scotland and faces challenges in addressing issues like disused coal tips due to an inequitable funding system and low voter turnout.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Minister Denies Involvement in Leaked Email Detailing Tax Fraud
Spain's Minister of Digital Transformation Óscar López denies government involvement in leaking an email revealing tax fraud by Madrid president Isabel Díaz Ayuso's boyfriend, despite exchanged messages between his staff and opposition leaders; he simultaneously launches his campaign for PSOE leader...
Spanish Minister Denies Involvement in Leaked Email Detailing Tax Fraud
Spain's Minister of Digital Transformation Óscar López denies government involvement in leaking an email revealing tax fraud by Madrid president Isabel Díaz Ayuso's boyfriend, despite exchanged messages between his staff and opposition leaders; he simultaneously launches his campaign for PSOE leader...
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52% Bias Score