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theguardian.com
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Musk's Potential Donation to UK Reform Party Raises Foreign Influence Concerns

Nigel Farage and Nick Candy met Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a potential multimillion-pound donation to the Reform party, highlighting a lack of regulation and concerns about foreign influence in British politics.

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52% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Fed Cuts Rates Amid Persistent Inflation, Uncertainty Over Trump Presidency

The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, citing persistent inflation despite a strong job market adding 227,000 jobs in November, in its last rate decision before Donald Trump's presidency.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Spanish Immigration Debate: A Contrast Between Political Rhetoric and Migrant Realities

In Madrid, the stories of 19 young immigrants working at a Christmas market, many arriving via perilous journeys from Africa, highlight the gap between political debates on immigration and the lived realities of unaccompanied minors; while the Spanish Congress debated immigration policies, these you...

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
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Former Colombian Presidential Advisor Jailed in Major Corruption Case

Former Colombian presidential advisor Sandra Ortiz will be imprisoned for her alleged involvement in a major corruption case involving over 4,000 million pesos ($917,000 USD) in bribes paid to senators to ensure passage of government legislation, according to a Bogotá judge's ruling.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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Sheinbaum Urges Morena Unity Amidst Concerns Over Legislative Leaders' Tactics

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for unity within Morena's legislative leadership, criticizing their controversial tactics and raising concerns about their suitability for addressing significant challenges, including economic instability and potential US actions under Trump 2.0.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Real Madrid Wins 2024 Club World Cup

Real Madrid defeated Pachuca 3-0 in the 2024 Club World Cup final in Qatar, securing their fifth title of the year despite an inconsistent season; goals from Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vinicius secured the victory.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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Starmer Speaks to Trump Amidst Planned White House Visit

UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer spoke to President-elect Donald Trump today, discussing the Ukraine war and Middle East, and congratulating him on his appointments including Elon Musk; a potential February White House visit is being considered.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Super Funds Pledge \$15 Billion for Australian Social Housing

Australian industry super funds plan to invest \$15 billion by 2030 in social and affordable housing via the IFM Investors' proposal, contingent on government policy reforms and aiming to deliver 100,000 homes to alleviate a critical housing shortage.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Mexico's Infonavit Reform: Increased Government Control and Transparency Concerns

Mexico's Senate approved a controversial Infonavit reform, changing fund usage and increasing government control, sparking concerns about transparency and worker representation; the reform awaits Chamber of Deputies approval in 2025.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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HTS Power Grab in Syria Prompts Coalition's Call for Inclusive Transition

Following a rebel coalition's overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8th, Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) consolidated power in Syria, prompting the exiled Syrian National Coalition to call for its inclusive participation in forming a Constituent Assembly to draft a new constitution.

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40% Bias Score

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repubblica.it
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Axpo to Build Two Biomethane Plants in Sicily

Axpo will build two new biomethane plants in Sicily, Italy, starting construction in early 2025 and producing a combined 90 GWh of renewable energy annually from agricultural waste by late 2026, furthering its European biogas expansion.

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40% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
elpais.com
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Germany's CDU and SPD Forge Unconventional Alliances to Counter Far-Right AfD

In response to the AfD's electoral success in eastern Germany, the CDU and SPD formed minority governments in Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Saxony, securing support from Die Linke and Wagenknecht's BSW to prevent the far-right party from power; this marks a significant shift in German politics.

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48% Bias Score

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