December 2024
January 2025
Milei Granted Italian Citizenship Amidst New, Stricter Rules
Argentina's President Javier Milei and his sister were granted Italian citizenship in Rome based on their Italian ancestry, just before stricter rules come into effect, sparking criticism about fairness and potential political favoritism.
Milei Granted Italian Citizenship Amidst New, Stricter Rules
Argentina's President Javier Milei and his sister were granted Italian citizenship in Rome based on their Italian ancestry, just before stricter rules come into effect, sparking criticism about fairness and potential political favoritism.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Referendum Abolishes Monarchy in 1974
Following a 1974 referendum, Greece abolished its monarchy, ending King Constantine II's reign and establishing a republic after decades of political turmoil, including a military dictatorship and a failed royal counter-coup.
Greek Referendum Abolishes Monarchy in 1974
Following a 1974 referendum, Greece abolished its monarchy, ending King Constantine II's reign and establishing a republic after decades of political turmoil, including a military dictatorship and a failed royal counter-coup.
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36% Bias Score
\"Bali Nine\" Members Repatriated to Australia After 19 Years in Indonesian Prisons
Five members of the Australian \"Bali Nine\" drug smuggling ring returned to Australia on Sunday after serving 19 years in Indonesian prisons following a diplomatic agreement reached this month, resolving a long-standing issue that strained relations between the two countries.
\"Bali Nine\" Members Repatriated to Australia After 19 Years in Indonesian Prisons
Five members of the Australian \"Bali Nine\" drug smuggling ring returned to Australia on Sunday after serving 19 years in Indonesian prisons following a diplomatic agreement reached this month, resolving a long-standing issue that strained relations between the two countries.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's USMCA Renegotiation: Economic and Geopolitical Ramifications
President-elect Trump plans to renegotiate the USMCA trade deal, potentially altering rules impacting the automotive industry and trade deficit with Canada and Mexico, possibly using the deal as leverage to address immigration and national security.
Trump's USMCA Renegotiation: Economic and Geopolitical Ramifications
President-elect Trump plans to renegotiate the USMCA trade deal, potentially altering rules impacting the automotive industry and trade deficit with Canada and Mexico, possibly using the deal as leverage to address immigration and national security.
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40% Bias Score
Crisis in England's SEND System: 71% Rise in EHCPs, \£3.3bn Deficit
England's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system faces a crisis due to a 71% rise in children with EHCPs in six years, reaching 5% of pupils, causing conflicts and a \£3.3bn deficit; the government aims for increased specialist provision in mainstream schools but lacks a concrete p...
Crisis in England's SEND System: 71% Rise in EHCPs, \£3.3bn Deficit
England's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system faces a crisis due to a 71% rise in children with EHCPs in six years, reaching 5% of pupils, causing conflicts and a \£3.3bn deficit; the government aims for increased specialist provision in mainstream schools but lacks a concrete p...
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40% Bias Score
UK Auto Industry Faces EV Transition Crisis
The resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares underscores the challenges facing the UK auto industry as it transitions to electric vehicles, with factory closures, job cuts, and political disagreements highlighting the need for government intervention to secure a competitive future.
UK Auto Industry Faces EV Transition Crisis
The resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares underscores the challenges facing the UK auto industry as it transitions to electric vehicles, with factory closures, job cuts, and political disagreements highlighting the need for government intervention to secure a competitive future.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Senate Blocks Golden Visa Abolition
The Spanish Senate vetoed a bill to abolish the Golden Visa program, delaying its potential end from January 2025 due to concerns about legislative drafting; however, the Congress can still override the veto.
Spanish Senate Blocks Golden Visa Abolition
The Spanish Senate vetoed a bill to abolish the Golden Visa program, delaying its potential end from January 2025 due to concerns about legislative drafting; however, the Congress can still override the veto.
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40% Bias Score
UK Job Vacancies Plummet 26%, Raising Recession Fears
Reed, a major UK recruitment firm, reports a 26% year-on-year fall in job vacancies by November, suggesting a possible recession as the economy shrank in September and October; Unemployment rose to 4.3% in September, and the government's recent tax increase on employers is blamed for the decline.
UK Job Vacancies Plummet 26%, Raising Recession Fears
Reed, a major UK recruitment firm, reports a 26% year-on-year fall in job vacancies by November, suggesting a possible recession as the economy shrank in September and October; Unemployment rose to 4.3% in September, and the government's recent tax increase on employers is blamed for the decline.
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48% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Diplomatic Row
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing "extreme anti-Israel policies," including Ireland's recognition of a Palestinian state and involvement in an ICJ case against Israel; Ireland's Prime Minister called the move "deeply regrettable.
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Diplomatic Row
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing "extreme anti-Israel policies," including Ireland's recognition of a Palestinian state and involvement in an ICJ case against Israel; Ireland's Prime Minister called the move "deeply regrettable.
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52% Bias Score
US Faces Looming "Quad-demic" This Winter Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A looming "quad-demic" threatens the US this winter, as rising cases of Covid-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus coincide with lower vaccination rates and increased indoor gatherings; experts warn of potential healthcare system strain and urge vaccination and preventative measures.
US Faces Looming "Quad-demic" This Winter Amidst Low Vaccination Rates
A looming "quad-demic" threatens the US this winter, as rising cases of Covid-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus coincide with lower vaccination rates and increased indoor gatherings; experts warn of potential healthcare system strain and urge vaccination and preventative measures.
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36% Bias Score
French Aircraft Spots Russian Warship in Baltic Sea Amid Heightened Tensions
A French maritime patrol aircraft identified a Russian Neustrashimy class frigate in the Baltic Sea on November 14, 2023, highlighting increased tensions and NATO's heightened surveillance in the region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
French Aircraft Spots Russian Warship in Baltic Sea Amid Heightened Tensions
A French maritime patrol aircraft identified a Russian Neustrashimy class frigate in the Baltic Sea on November 14, 2023, highlighting increased tensions and NATO's heightened surveillance in the region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Chechen Base, Disrupts Fuel Supply Line
A Ukrainian drone hit a Chechen National Guard base on Sunday, while Ukraine also disrupted a key Russian fuel supply line from Crimea to Zaporizhzhia, both following a massive Russian missile attack on Friday.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Chechen Base, Disrupts Fuel Supply Line
A Ukrainian drone hit a Chechen National Guard base on Sunday, while Ukraine also disrupted a key Russian fuel supply line from Crimea to Zaporizhzhia, both following a massive Russian missile attack on Friday.
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40% Bias Score