December 2024
January 2025
Germany Repatriates Ancestral Remains to Australia
Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia, held in German museums since the 19th century, were returned to the Ugar Island community in a ceremony described as a 'sad but joyful' moment, part of Germany's effort to return colonial-era artifacts.
Germany Repatriates Ancestral Remains to Australia
Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia, held in German museums since the 19th century, were returned to the Ugar Island community in a ceremony described as a 'sad but joyful' moment, part of Germany's effort to return colonial-era artifacts.
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32% Bias Score
UK Fears Russian Retaliation Against Gibraltar and Cyprus
The UK is holding emergency talks with Gibraltar and Cyprus amid fears of Russian retaliation for Ukraine's use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles; the threat level to UK military bases in both locations is 'substantial', meaning an attack is likely.
UK Fears Russian Retaliation Against Gibraltar and Cyprus
The UK is holding emergency talks with Gibraltar and Cyprus amid fears of Russian retaliation for Ukraine's use of British-made Storm Shadow missiles; the threat level to UK military bases in both locations is 'substantial', meaning an attack is likely.
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60% Bias Score
"Spain Disburses €274 Million in Aid for Valencia Flood Victims Amidst Criticism"
"Spanish ministers announced €274 million in direct aid and €30 million for Albufera wetland restoration following the October 29th Valencia floods, amidst ongoing criticism from the regional government regarding aid disbursement and loan terms."
"Spain Disburses €274 Million in Aid for Valencia Flood Victims Amidst Criticism"
"Spanish ministers announced €274 million in direct aid and €30 million for Albufera wetland restoration following the October 29th Valencia floods, amidst ongoing criticism from the regional government regarding aid disbursement and loan terms."
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Delays Review of Phone in Government Corruption Case
A Spanish Supreme Court judge postponed reviewing the phone of businessman Víctor de Aldama, who claims it contains evidence implicating government officials in a bribery and contract-rigging scheme related to the 'Caso Ábalos,' a corruption investigation, pending his testimony on December 16th.
Spanish Judge Delays Review of Phone in Government Corruption Case
A Spanish Supreme Court judge postponed reviewing the phone of businessman Víctor de Aldama, who claims it contains evidence implicating government officials in a bribery and contract-rigging scheme related to the 'Caso Ábalos,' a corruption investigation, pending his testimony on December 16th.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Parthenon Sculptures Repatriation Gains Momentum Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
The renewed push to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece reflects a shift in international geopolitics and cultural diplomacy, leveraging Greece's improved international standing and the changing nature of museums in the UK.
Parthenon Sculptures Repatriation Gains Momentum Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
The renewed push to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece reflects a shift in international geopolitics and cultural diplomacy, leveraging Greece's improved international standing and the changing nature of museums in the UK.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Targeted Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO in Manhattan
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan on December 4th; police released images of a suspect and stated the attack was targeted, not random; shell casings bore the words "deny", "defend", "depose", possibly linking the crime to criticism of the insurance indust...
Targeted Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO in Manhattan
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan on December 4th; police released images of a suspect and stated the attack was targeted, not random; shell casings bore the words "deny", "defend", "depose", possibly linking the crime to criticism of the insurance indust...
Progress
24% Bias Score
Global Cost of Living Crisis: Economic Hardship in Developed Nations
Rising global living costs are creating widespread hardship, particularly in developed nations where the middle class is struggling. Political decisions, including energy policy and geopolitical choices, have worsened the crisis leading to unprecedented social and political challenges.
Global Cost of Living Crisis: Economic Hardship in Developed Nations
Rising global living costs are creating widespread hardship, particularly in developed nations where the middle class is struggling. Political decisions, including energy policy and geopolitical choices, have worsened the crisis leading to unprecedented social and political challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Terremoto de magnitud 7,0 sacude el norte de California
Un terremoto de magnitud 7,0 sacudió el norte de California el jueves a las 10:44 am, provocando una breve alerta de tsunami que luego fue cancelada; no se reportaron daños importantes.
Terremoto de magnitud 7,0 sacude el norte de California
Un terremoto de magnitud 7,0 sacudió el norte de California el jueves a las 10:44 am, provocando una breve alerta de tsunami que luego fue cancelada; no se reportaron daños importantes.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Mexico's 'Silla Law' Mandates Chairs for Standing Jobs
The Mexican Senate unanimously passed the 'Silla Law,' requiring employers to provide chairs or breaks for employees who must stand for long periods, addressing health risks and aiming to improve workplace conditions, particularly for women.
Mexico's 'Silla Law' Mandates Chairs for Standing Jobs
The Mexican Senate unanimously passed the 'Silla Law,' requiring employers to provide chairs or breaks for employees who must stand for long periods, addressing health risks and aiming to improve workplace conditions, particularly for women.
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48% Bias Score
Andalusian Judge Investigates €242 Million in Emergency Health Contracts
A judge in Andalusia is investigating €242 million in emergency health contracts awarded by the regional government (PP) between 2021 and 2023, scrutinizing whether these contracts had legal and budgetary coverage and if the 2020 change in spending controls influenced their approval.
Andalusian Judge Investigates €242 Million in Emergency Health Contracts
A judge in Andalusia is investigating €242 million in emergency health contracts awarded by the regional government (PP) between 2021 and 2023, scrutinizing whether these contracts had legal and budgetary coverage and if the 2020 change in spending controls influenced their approval.
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32% Bias Score
Kontilai Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulent Scheme Involving Jackie Robinson Contracts
Mykalai Kontilai, 55, was sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay $6.1 million in restitution for a wire fraud scheme involving the misrepresentation of Jackie Robinson's baseball contracts to investors, resulting in the misappropriation of $6.1 million in funds for personal use and his ...
Kontilai Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulent Scheme Involving Jackie Robinson Contracts
Mykalai Kontilai, 55, was sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay $6.1 million in restitution for a wire fraud scheme involving the misrepresentation of Jackie Robinson's baseball contracts to investors, resulting in the misappropriation of $6.1 million in funds for personal use and his ...
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56% Bias Score
"Greek-Turkish Relations Stalemate: Dialogue Continues Amidst Unresolved Maritime Disputes"
"Greece and Turkey maintain dialogue despite unresolved maritime disputes over Aegean Sea zones; while cooperation exists in areas like culture and sports, Turkey's unilateral actions, including the 2019 Turkey-Libya memorandum and obstruction of energy projects, hinder progress and threaten regiona...
"Greek-Turkish Relations Stalemate: Dialogue Continues Amidst Unresolved Maritime Disputes"
"Greece and Turkey maintain dialogue despite unresolved maritime disputes over Aegean Sea zones; while cooperation exists in areas like culture and sports, Turkey's unilateral actions, including the 2019 Turkey-Libya memorandum and obstruction of energy projects, hinder progress and threaten regiona...
Progress
40% Bias Score