December 2024
January 2025
US Investigates Spain Over Denial of Port Access to Ships Carrying Arms to Israel
The US is investigating Spain for denying port access to ships carrying weapons to Israel, potentially imposing millions in fines per incident; this follows Spain's policy change after the October 2023 Gaza conflict escalation.
US Investigates Spain Over Denial of Port Access to Ships Carrying Arms to Israel
The US is investigating Spain for denying port access to ships carrying weapons to Israel, potentially imposing millions in fines per incident; this follows Spain's policy change after the October 2023 Gaza conflict escalation.
Progress
48% Bias Score
\"Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: High Ranking Masks High Rates of Sexual Assault\"\
\"A new study reveals that despite Iceland's top ranking in gender equality for 15 years, about 40% of Icelandic women have experienced sexual or physical assault, leading to high PTSD rates, which contrasts with the country's international reputation.\"
\"Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: High Ranking Masks High Rates of Sexual Assault\"\
\"A new study reveals that despite Iceland's top ranking in gender equality for 15 years, about 40% of Icelandic women have experienced sexual or physical assault, leading to high PTSD rates, which contrasts with the country's international reputation.\"
Progress
16% Bias Score
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt After Government Halts EU Accession Talks
Following Georgia's government suspension of EU accession talks, mass protests erupted in Tbilisi, leading to police using force, over 400 arrests, and over 100 injuries, including one person in a coma, prompting President Zourabichvili's condemnation of human rights abuses.
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt After Government Halts EU Accession Talks
Following Georgia's government suspension of EU accession talks, mass protests erupted in Tbilisi, leading to police using force, over 400 arrests, and over 100 injuries, including one person in a coma, prompting President Zourabichvili's condemnation of human rights abuses.
Progress
40% Bias Score
"Notre Dame Reopens After Five-Year Restoration, Drawing International Attention"
"Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, severely damaged by fire in 2019, has been fully restored in five years and will reopen with a ceremony attended by over 1,500 guests, including world leaders and renowned artists, boosting tourism and serving as a symbol of national unity for France."
"Notre Dame Reopens After Five-Year Restoration, Drawing International Attention"
"Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, severely damaged by fire in 2019, has been fully restored in five years and will reopen with a ceremony attended by over 1,500 guests, including world leaders and renowned artists, boosting tourism and serving as a symbol of national unity for France."
Progress
12% Bias Score
"Canada's Judicial Delays: Unfilled Vacancies Cripple Courts"
"Canada's judicial system suffers from extensive delays due to unfilled vacancies, leading to dismissed cases and a perception of courts as ineffective; the government's slow judicial appointments are to blame."
"Canada's Judicial Delays: Unfilled Vacancies Cripple Courts"
"Canada's judicial system suffers from extensive delays due to unfilled vacancies, leading to dismissed cases and a perception of courts as ineffective; the government's slow judicial appointments are to blame."
Progress
52% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party, was officially nominated as the party's first-ever chancellor candidate on December 7th, 2024, ahead of anticipated elections on February 23rd, 2025, based on recent polls showing the AfD as the second strongest party.
AfD Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party, was officially nominated as the party's first-ever chancellor candidate on December 7th, 2024, ahead of anticipated elections on February 23rd, 2025, based on recent polls showing the AfD as the second strongest party.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Ghana's 2024 Elections: High Stakes Amidst Economic Crisis
On December 7th, 2024, Ghanaians elected a new president and parliament in a closely contested election marked by high voter turnout amidst a severe economic crisis; 12 presidential candidates competed, but the race largely centered on Vice President Bawumia (NPP) and former President Mahama (NDC).
Ghana's 2024 Elections: High Stakes Amidst Economic Crisis
On December 7th, 2024, Ghanaians elected a new president and parliament in a closely contested election marked by high voter turnout amidst a severe economic crisis; 12 presidential candidates competed, but the race largely centered on Vice President Bawumia (NPP) and former President Mahama (NDC).
Progress
36% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopens After 5.5-Year Restoration
The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened on December 8th, 2024, after a €700 million, 5.5-year restoration following a 2019 fire that destroyed the spire and much of the roof; the cause remains undetermined.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopens After 5.5-Year Restoration
The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened on December 8th, 2024, after a €700 million, 5.5-year restoration following a 2019 fire that destroyed the spire and much of the roof; the cause remains undetermined.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Airlines Lag in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Transition
A new ranking reveals that only 10 of 77 airlines are making significant progress in transitioning to sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), with the majority using unsustainable biofuels or not using SAF at all; oil companies' minimal investment in sustainable SAF production is also hindering the trans...
Airlines Lag in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Transition
A new ranking reveals that only 10 of 77 airlines are making significant progress in transitioning to sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), with the majority using unsustainable biofuels or not using SAF at all; oil companies' minimal investment in sustainable SAF production is also hindering the trans...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Thunberg's Anti-Israel Speech at Mannheim Rally Sparks Outrage
Approximately 700 far-left protesters, including Greta Thunberg, rallied in Mannheim on Friday, expressing solidarity with Palestine and using anti-Semitic and anti-German slogans. Thunberg's speech, which included calls for Israel's destruction, and anti-German statements sparked widespread outrage...
Thunberg's Anti-Israel Speech at Mannheim Rally Sparks Outrage
Approximately 700 far-left protesters, including Greta Thunberg, rallied in Mannheim on Friday, expressing solidarity with Palestine and using anti-Semitic and anti-German slogans. Thunberg's speech, which included calls for Israel's destruction, and anti-German statements sparked widespread outrage...
Progress
60% Bias Score
AfD Nominates First Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, 45, has been nominated as the AfD's first Chancellor candidate ahead of Germany's snap election on February 23, prompted by rising AfD poll numbers (18-19%) and protests outside the party headquarters in Berlin.
AfD Nominates First Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, 45, has been nominated as the AfD's first Chancellor candidate ahead of Germany's snap election on February 23, prompted by rising AfD poll numbers (18-19%) and protests outside the party headquarters in Berlin.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Reopening: Macron's Political Stage
The reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2024, five years after a devastating fire, will be a significant event, with President Macron aiming to use the occasion for political gains amid a domestic crisis and to influence international relations with the presence of both Donald Tr...
Notre-Dame Reopening: Macron's Political Stage
The reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2024, five years after a devastating fire, will be a significant event, with President Macron aiming to use the occasion for political gains amid a domestic crisis and to influence international relations with the presence of both Donald Tr...
Progress
40% Bias Score