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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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China Mobile's 5G-A Demonstration Area in Huangshan Showcases Proactive Network Development

China Mobile launched a 5G-A demonstration area in Huangshan's Yingkesong scenic spot in April 2024, offering download speeds up to 4 Gbps and showcasing a proactive approach to network infrastructure development that prioritizes building advanced networks before applications, similar to building ro...

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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H5N1 Outbreak Kills 20 Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary

Twenty big cats died at a Washington state sanctuary between late November and mid-December 2023 from an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak; the sanctuary is closed for sanitization while officials investigate how the virus entered the facility.

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24% Bias Score

Life on Land
news.sky.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Estlink-2 Power Cable Failure Prompts Sabotage Investigation

The 658-megawatt Estlink 2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia failed on Christmas Day, prompting an investigation into potential sabotage by authorities who suspect a foreign ship may have been involved; this is the latest in a series of incidents in the region.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Syria: Ambush Kills 14 Security Forces, Sparking Protests and Curfews

On Wednesday, 14 Syrian security forces were killed in an ambush in Tartous, prompting widespread protests and curfews across the country after a video surfaced showing an attack on an Alawite religious site. A potential mass grave was also discovered.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lexpress.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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JAL Cyberattack Causes Flight Delays, Ticket Sales Halt

Japan Airlines (JAL) confirmed a cyberattack on Thursday, halting ticket sales and causing delays to over ten flights at multiple Japanese airports; the airline is working to restore its systems and the cause has been addressed.

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28% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
zeit.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Bamberg Symphony Orchestra Pioneers Sustainable Touring Practices

The Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, based in Bamberg, Germany, is actively offsetting the substantial carbon emissions from its extensive international touring schedule by planting trees and purchasing carbon certificates, while also increasingly using trains instead of planes for travel between cities.

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20% Bias Score

Climate Action
chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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China's Smart Farming Technology Transforms Thailand's Agriculture

In Thailand's Kanchanaburi Province, 30 farmers, including Somboon Songwainiaw, are using Huida Tech's autopilot tractor system to reduce farming costs, improve efficiency, and address labor shortages, reflecting a broader national strategy to embrace smart farming technologies.

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48% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump's Tariffs Threaten US Economy, Port of Los Angeles

President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs on Chinese goods are causing concern among business leaders and trade experts due to potential negative impacts on the US economy, particularly affecting the Port of Los Angeles, which handles \$400 billion in goods annually and supports nearly 3.1 million jo...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
tass.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Russia Strengthens CIS Ties Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Russia is strengthening ties with CIS countries to combat extremism and transnational crime, while viewing US actions concerning Belarus as provocative; a recent plane crash in Kazakhstan further underscores global instability.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
welt.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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\"Antisemitic Crimes Surge in Baden-Württemberg After Hamas Attack\" ))

\"Following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, antisemitic crimes in Baden-Württemberg more than doubled in the first three quarters of 2024, reaching 374 compared to 184 in the same period of 2023, with a significant increase in crimes linked to foreign ideologies. \",ShortTitle=

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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\"Antisemitic Crimes in Baden-Württemberg Double After Hamas Attack\"\

\"Antisemitic crimes in Baden-Württemberg more than doubled in the first three quarters of 2024 (374) compared to the same period in 2023 (184), primarily due to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, though the number is expected to remain significantly higher than in previous years.\

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28% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
spanish.china.org.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Harbin Ice Festival Marks Milestone in China's Booming Winter Economy

The 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World opened in Harbin, China on December 21st, 2024, attracting thousands of tourists and showcasing China's booming winter tourism industry, which saw a 38% increase in visits and a 50% surge in revenue last year.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth