December 2024
January 2025
Habeck's Refusal to Participate in German TV Duel Sparks Debate
Germany's ARD and ZDF defended their two-part Bundestag election TV duel plan after Habeck (Greens) declined his debate, prompting offers from Wagenknecht (BSW) and Lindner (FDP), sparking debate on broadcasting freedom and party representation.
Habeck's Refusal to Participate in German TV Duel Sparks Debate
Germany's ARD and ZDF defended their two-part Bundestag election TV duel plan after Habeck (Greens) declined his debate, prompting offers from Wagenknecht (BSW) and Lindner (FDP), sparking debate on broadcasting freedom and party representation.
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48% Bias Score
Victorian Premier Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints First Female Treasurer Amidst Debt Crisis
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan conducted a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Jaclyn Symes as the state's first female treasurer to address projected debt of \$187.3bn by mid-2028 and counter perceptions of a tired government, while demoting Danny Pearson amidst controversy.
Victorian Premier Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints First Female Treasurer Amidst Debt Crisis
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan conducted a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Jaclyn Symes as the state's first female treasurer to address projected debt of \$187.3bn by mid-2028 and counter perceptions of a tired government, while demoting Danny Pearson amidst controversy.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Court Releases Six ISIS-Affiliated Individuals in 2016 Atatürk Airport Attack Case
A Turkish court released six ISIS-affiliated individuals held in connection with the 2016 Atatürk Airport attack, citing excessive sentencing given their eight years of pretrial detention; they were not the direct perpetrators but charged with organizational involvement and financing.
Turkish Court Releases Six ISIS-Affiliated Individuals in 2016 Atatürk Airport Attack Case
A Turkish court released six ISIS-affiliated individuals held in connection with the 2016 Atatürk Airport attack, citing excessive sentencing given their eight years of pretrial detention; they were not the direct perpetrators but charged with organizational involvement and financing.
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56% Bias Score
Spain Stages Jon Fosse's Cryptic Drama "Strong Wind
Madrid's Teatro Español premieres Jon Fosse's "Strong Wind," marking a significant moment for Spanish theatre, as the Nobel laureate's plays—characterized by ambiguous characters, cryptic dialogue, and universal themes—are finally brought to a wider audience after their publication in Spanish.
Spain Stages Jon Fosse's Cryptic Drama "Strong Wind
Madrid's Teatro Español premieres Jon Fosse's "Strong Wind," marking a significant moment for Spanish theatre, as the Nobel laureate's plays—characterized by ambiguous characters, cryptic dialogue, and universal themes—are finally brought to a wider audience after their publication in Spanish.
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48% Bias Score
Dervişoğlu Urges Immediate Turkish Action on Syria Border Security
İYİ Party leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu criticized Turkey's handling of the Syrian conflict, urging immediate border security measures, including a security zone from Tabka to Sinjar, and the relocation of the Süleyman Shah mausoleum. He also called for revoking Syrian refugee citizenship and the annulm...
Dervişoğlu Urges Immediate Turkish Action on Syria Border Security
İYİ Party leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu criticized Turkey's handling of the Syrian conflict, urging immediate border security measures, including a security zone from Tabka to Sinjar, and the relocation of the Süleyman Shah mausoleum. He also called for revoking Syrian refugee citizenship and the annulm...
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52% Bias Score
Riksbank Cuts Rates to 2.5% Amid Weak Growth
Sweden's central bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5% on Thursday to support weak economic growth, despite November inflation falling to 1.6%, hinting at a potential further rate cut in the first half of 2025.
Riksbank Cuts Rates to 2.5% Amid Weak Growth
Sweden's central bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5% on Thursday to support weak economic growth, despite November inflation falling to 1.6%, hinting at a potential further rate cut in the first half of 2025.
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28% Bias Score
German Firefighter Survey Reveals High Rates of Violence
A survey of over 7,500 German firefighters found that 75.1% of professionals and 43.8% of volunteers experienced violence (verbal abuse, physical attacks, threats) during the last two years, with most incidents occurring during traffic and rescue operations; many incidents remain unreported.
German Firefighter Survey Reveals High Rates of Violence
A survey of over 7,500 German firefighters found that 75.1% of professionals and 43.8% of volunteers experienced violence (verbal abuse, physical attacks, threats) during the last two years, with most incidents occurring during traffic and rescue operations; many incidents remain unreported.
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28% Bias Score
ABS Data Reveals 4.5% of Australians Identify as LGBTI+
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that 4.5% of Australians aged 16 and over identify as LGBTI+, with significantly higher percentages among younger age groups (9.5% for 16-24 year olds and 7.5% for 25-34 year olds), with the ACT and Victoria having the highest rates at ...
ABS Data Reveals 4.5% of Australians Identify as LGBTI+
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that 4.5% of Australians aged 16 and over identify as LGBTI+, with significantly higher percentages among younger age groups (9.5% for 16-24 year olds and 7.5% for 25-34 year olds), with the ACT and Victoria having the highest rates at ...
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32% Bias Score
Parenting Styles Significantly Impact Children's Self-Esteem and Well-being
A March 2024 JHSS study and a May 2024 Springer Nature study reveal the profound impact of parenting styles on children's self-esteem; negative parenting causes lasting damage, while positive parenting fosters self-worth, prosocial behavior, and overall well-being.
Parenting Styles Significantly Impact Children's Self-Esteem and Well-being
A March 2024 JHSS study and a May 2024 Springer Nature study reveal the profound impact of parenting styles on children's self-esteem; negative parenting causes lasting damage, while positive parenting fosters self-worth, prosocial behavior, and overall well-being.
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28% Bias Score
Ankara Mayor Accuses Government of Politically Motivated Debt Seizures
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş accused the government of politically motivated seizures targeting six municipal companies, alleging a smear campaign to distract from the SGK's 900 billion lira in uncollected receivables outside municipalities and the AKP's own larger debts.
Ankara Mayor Accuses Government of Politically Motivated Debt Seizures
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş accused the government of politically motivated seizures targeting six municipal companies, alleging a smear campaign to distract from the SGK's 900 billion lira in uncollected receivables outside municipalities and the AKP's own larger debts.
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60% Bias Score
Surge in Russian Patent Applications Shows Increased Innovation
Russian developers filed over 18,000 patent applications in 2024, a 4.4% increase year-on-year, with universities leading, followed by individuals and businesses; software applications rose by 13%, driven by government support and import substitution.
Surge in Russian Patent Applications Shows Increased Innovation
Russian developers filed over 18,000 patent applications in 2024, a 4.4% increase year-on-year, with universities leading, followed by individuals and businesses; software applications rose by 13%, driven by government support and import substitution.
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44% Bias Score
Mild Cold's Severe Impact: 10°C Test Reveals Hidden Health Risks
A BBC journalist underwent a cold tolerance test at 10°C, revealing significant physiological changes, including reduced blood flow to the extremities, increased blood pressure, and impaired cognitive function, highlighting the hidden dangers of cold exposure and its impact on cardiovascular health.
Mild Cold's Severe Impact: 10°C Test Reveals Hidden Health Risks
A BBC journalist underwent a cold tolerance test at 10°C, revealing significant physiological changes, including reduced blood flow to the extremities, increased blood pressure, and impaired cognitive function, highlighting the hidden dangers of cold exposure and its impact on cardiovascular health.
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28% Bias Score