December 2024
January 2025
El Al's US Flight Monopoly Persists Despite Delta's Planned Return
El Al maintains a monopoly on direct flights between Israel and the US, controlling 11% of Ben-Gurion Airport's US passenger traffic in November; despite Delta planning to resume flights in April 2025, regulatory hurdles and high Delta fares hinder competition and keep prices elevated.
El Al's US Flight Monopoly Persists Despite Delta's Planned Return
El Al maintains a monopoly on direct flights between Israel and the US, controlling 11% of Ben-Gurion Airport's US passenger traffic in November; despite Delta planning to resume flights in April 2025, regulatory hurdles and high Delta fares hinder competition and keep prices elevated.
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32% Bias Score
U.K. and EU Collaborate Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Potential Policies
The U.K. and the EU held meetings in Brussels to discuss closer collaboration on trade, defense, and support for Ukraine in response to President-elect Trump's protectionist statements and potential reduction of aid to Ukraine, signaling a shift towards a more unified approach.
U.K. and EU Collaborate Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Potential Policies
The U.K. and the EU held meetings in Brussels to discuss closer collaboration on trade, defense, and support for Ukraine in response to President-elect Trump's protectionist statements and potential reduction of aid to Ukraine, signaling a shift towards a more unified approach.
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44% Bias Score
"Nigerian Lawyer Afe Babalola at Center of Defamation Case, Raising Freedom of Speech Concerns"
"Afe Babalola, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University, is at the center of a defamation case against human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, who was arrested and detained, prompting reactions from Nigerian politicians and raising concerns about freedom of speech."
"Nigerian Lawyer Afe Babalola at Center of Defamation Case, Raising Freedom of Speech Concerns"
"Afe Babalola, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University, is at the center of a defamation case against human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, who was arrested and detained, prompting reactions from Nigerian politicians and raising concerns about freedom of speech."
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36% Bias Score
"Parisian Gaming Clubs to Close Due to French Government Collapse"
"Seven Parisian gaming clubs, generating €50 million annually for public authorities, will close December 31st, 2024, due to budget issues resulting from the French government's collapse, jeopardizing 1500 jobs."
"Parisian Gaming Clubs to Close Due to French Government Collapse"
"Seven Parisian gaming clubs, generating €50 million annually for public authorities, will close December 31st, 2024, due to budget issues resulting from the French government's collapse, jeopardizing 1500 jobs."
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52% Bias Score
German Cabinet Extends Rent Control to 2029 Amidst Political Opposition
Germany's cabinet approved extending rent control until 2029, despite opposition from the FDP and uncertainty from the Union, which will review the matter after the February 23rd election; the extension modifies existing exceptions for new buildings and faces legal challenges.
German Cabinet Extends Rent Control to 2029 Amidst Political Opposition
Germany's cabinet approved extending rent control until 2029, despite opposition from the FDP and uncertainty from the Union, which will review the matter after the February 23rd election; the extension modifies existing exceptions for new buildings and faces legal challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Premature Syrian Return Proposals Draw Criticism
Germany's recent proposals for Syrian refugee returns, including charter flights and financial incentives, have been met with criticism for their haste and lack of consideration for the complex situation in Syria. The proposals have sparked debate about the efficacy of repatriation efforts, highligh...
Germany's Premature Syrian Return Proposals Draw Criticism
Germany's recent proposals for Syrian refugee returns, including charter flights and financial incentives, have been met with criticism for their haste and lack of consideration for the complex situation in Syria. The proposals have sparked debate about the efficacy of repatriation efforts, highligh...
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56% Bias Score
12-Year Sentence for Child Sex Abuse in Yekaterinburg
A 50-year-old man in Yekaterinburg was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually abusing a six-year-old child; the incident occurred on October 22, 2022, and the trial concluded in late 2023.
12-Year Sentence for Child Sex Abuse in Yekaterinburg
A 50-year-old man in Yekaterinburg was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually abusing a six-year-old child; the incident occurred on October 22, 2022, and the trial concluded in late 2023.
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36% Bias Score
Florida Bill Would Force DACA Students to Pay Out-of-State Tuition
Florida state Senator Randy Fine proposed S.B. 90, requiring Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to pay out-of-state tuition, claiming it costs Florida $45 million annually; opponents argue it creates financial barriers for students who have lived in Florida most of their lives.
Florida Bill Would Force DACA Students to Pay Out-of-State Tuition
Florida state Senator Randy Fine proposed S.B. 90, requiring Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to pay out-of-state tuition, claiming it costs Florida $45 million annually; opponents argue it creates financial barriers for students who have lived in Florida most of their lives.
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56% Bias Score
HMP Parc: 17 Inmate Deaths Amidst Contraband Smuggling Crisis
Seventeen inmates have died this year at HMP Parc in Bridgend, UK, with contraband entering via drone drops, staff corruption, and hidden in nappies; several staff have been arrested.
HMP Parc: 17 Inmate Deaths Amidst Contraband Smuggling Crisis
Seventeen inmates have died this year at HMP Parc in Bridgend, UK, with contraband entering via drone drops, staff corruption, and hidden in nappies; several staff have been arrested.
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36% Bias Score
Failed GST Holiday Exposes Tensions Within Canadian Government
Canada's two-month GST holiday cost billions, failed to boost Liberal support, and created tension between Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and the Prime Minister's Office, jeopardizing Freeland's fiscal credibility and raising concerns about the government's economic management.
Failed GST Holiday Exposes Tensions Within Canadian Government
Canada's two-month GST holiday cost billions, failed to boost Liberal support, and created tension between Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and the Prime Minister's Office, jeopardizing Freeland's fiscal credibility and raising concerns about the government's economic management.
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64% Bias Score
British Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax
Thousands of British farmers protested in London against a new inheritance tax on farms valued over £3 million, which will affect roughly 500 farms and comes as farmers struggle with labor shortages and funding deficits post-Brexit.
British Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax
Thousands of British farmers protested in London against a new inheritance tax on farms valued over £3 million, which will affect roughly 500 farms and comes as farmers struggle with labor shortages and funding deficits post-Brexit.
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48% Bias Score
"Energy Diversification: Western Balkans Conference Highlights Urgent Need for Green Transition"
"A Belgrade conference on energy diversification, attended by experts from Serbia, the region, and Germany, stressed the urgent need for green transition and renewable energy sources in the Western Balkans, highlighting investment, infrastructure, skills development, and the potential of Serbia's li...
"Energy Diversification: Western Balkans Conference Highlights Urgent Need for Green Transition"
"A Belgrade conference on energy diversification, attended by experts from Serbia, the region, and Germany, stressed the urgent need for green transition and renewable energy sources in the Western Balkans, highlighting investment, infrastructure, skills development, and the potential of Serbia's li...
Progress
36% Bias Score