December 2024
January 2025
Bayer bullish on China's agricultural future
Bayer Crop Science is bullish on China's agricultural future, citing the country's economic resilience, technological advancements, and commitment to sustainable farming; the company plans to increase investment and collaboration, focusing on sustainable agriculture and digitalization, and will supp...
Bayer bullish on China's agricultural future
Bayer Crop Science is bullish on China's agricultural future, citing the country's economic resilience, technological advancements, and commitment to sustainable farming; the company plans to increase investment and collaboration, focusing on sustainable agriculture and digitalization, and will supp...
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56% Bias Score
Lavrov: US Tactics in Taiwan Mirror Ukraine Approach; Ukraine's Non-Aligned Status Remains Key Goal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US of using similar tactics in Taiwan as in Ukraine to pressure China, stated that securing Ukraine's non-aligned status remains a key objective of Russia's military operation, and highlighted the dangerous brink of the Iran-Israel conflict.
Lavrov: US Tactics in Taiwan Mirror Ukraine Approach; Ukraine's Non-Aligned Status Remains Key Goal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US of using similar tactics in Taiwan as in Ukraine to pressure China, stated that securing Ukraine's non-aligned status remains a key objective of Russia's military operation, and highlighted the dangerous brink of the Iran-Israel conflict.
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64% Bias Score
Brazilian Film's Box Office Success Reflects Reckoning with Dictatorship's Legacy
The Brazilian film "I'm Still Here," about a family destroyed by the 1970s military dictatorship, has sold nearly 3 million tickets by mid-December 2024, becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of the year amidst a renewed debate about amnesty for those involved in a 2022 coup attempt.
Brazilian Film's Box Office Success Reflects Reckoning with Dictatorship's Legacy
The Brazilian film "I'm Still Here," about a family destroyed by the 1970s military dictatorship, has sold nearly 3 million tickets by mid-December 2024, becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of the year amidst a renewed debate about amnesty for those involved in a 2022 coup attempt.
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44% Bias Score
Slovakia Urges Ukraine to Concede Territory for Peace with Russia
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kalinak urged Ukraine to cede territory for peace with Russia, amid strained relations stemming from Ukraine's halting of Russian gas transit and Slovakia's retaliatory threats; this highlights growing divisions within the EU.
Slovakia Urges Ukraine to Concede Territory for Peace with Russia
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kalinak urged Ukraine to cede territory for peace with Russia, amid strained relations stemming from Ukraine's halting of Russian gas transit and Slovakia's retaliatory threats; this highlights growing divisions within the EU.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Raises Long-Term Care Insurance Contributions, Benefits in 2025
On January 1, 2025, German long-term care insurance contributions will rise, but benefits will increase by 4.5 percent (1.8 billion euros more), affecting millions; families with multiple children receive contribution discounts, while the upcoming election will focus on major financing reforms.
Germany Raises Long-Term Care Insurance Contributions, Benefits in 2025
On January 1, 2025, German long-term care insurance contributions will rise, but benefits will increase by 4.5 percent (1.8 billion euros more), affecting millions; families with multiple children receive contribution discounts, while the upcoming election will focus on major financing reforms.
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36% Bias Score
Berlin Police Monitor Protest Leaders Amidst Gaza Conflict Demonstrations
Berlin police are closely monitoring 100-200 individuals influencing pro-Palestinian demonstrations, leading to route changes and restrictions due to increased violence following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel; over 4,200 related criminal proceedings are underway.
Berlin Police Monitor Protest Leaders Amidst Gaza Conflict Demonstrations
Berlin police are closely monitoring 100-200 individuals influencing pro-Palestinian demonstrations, leading to route changes and restrictions due to increased violence following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel; over 4,200 related criminal proceedings are underway.
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56% Bias Score
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened: A Prominent Malaysian's Perspective
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategist, highlights the strengthening Malaysia-China relationship, emphasizing China's remarkable development, particularly Shenzhen's transformation, while contrasting his positive Xinjiang experience with Western media reports.
Malaysia-China Ties Strengthened: A Prominent Malaysian's Perspective
Michael Yeoh, a Malaysian strategist, highlights the strengthening Malaysia-China relationship, emphasizing China's remarkable development, particularly Shenzhen's transformation, while contrasting his positive Xinjiang experience with Western media reports.
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56% Bias Score
Kenyan Man's 4.2 Million Butterfly Collection Seeks New Home
Steve Collins, a 74-year-old Kenyan agronomist, has spent over six decades building what is possibly Africa's largest private butterfly collection, containing more than 4.2 million specimens across hundreds of species, currently seeking a buyer or institution to house his $8 million collection to en...
Kenyan Man's 4.2 Million Butterfly Collection Seeks New Home
Steve Collins, a 74-year-old Kenyan agronomist, has spent over six decades building what is possibly Africa's largest private butterfly collection, containing more than 4.2 million specimens across hundreds of species, currently seeking a buyer or institution to house his $8 million collection to en...
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32% Bias Score
UK Tightens Rules on Waste Incinerators
The UK government announced stricter regulations for new waste incinerators in England, requiring them to meet stringent criteria such as landfill reduction and carbon capture to address environmental concerns and public opposition; current incineration rates are nearly 50% of household waste.
UK Tightens Rules on Waste Incinerators
The UK government announced stricter regulations for new waste incinerators in England, requiring them to meet stringent criteria such as landfill reduction and carbon capture to address environmental concerns and public opposition; current incineration rates are nearly 50% of household waste.
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52% Bias Score
Merz Demands Deportations of Syrian Criminals, Stricter Immigration Policy
CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocates for deporting Syrian criminals to Syria despite its instability, proposing a stricter immigration policy with separated asylum and work migration procedures and EU-wide asylum quotas to alleviate the strain on German resources.
Merz Demands Deportations of Syrian Criminals, Stricter Immigration Policy
CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocates for deporting Syrian criminals to Syria despite its instability, proposing a stricter immigration policy with separated asylum and work migration procedures and EU-wide asylum quotas to alleviate the strain on German resources.
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48% Bias Score
Carter's Death Prompts National Mourning, State Funeral
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died on December 29th, 2024, at 100; President Biden declared January 9th a National Day of Mourning, with a state funeral in Washington D.C. and further tributes planned for Georgia, before President-elect Trump's inauguration.
Carter's Death Prompts National Mourning, State Funeral
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died on December 29th, 2024, at 100; President Biden declared January 9th a National Day of Mourning, with a state funeral in Washington D.C. and further tributes planned for Georgia, before President-elect Trump's inauguration.
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12% Bias Score
UK Launches £81 Million Climate Tipping Point Early Warning System
The UK is investing £81 million in an early warning system for climate tipping points, using robots and supercomputers to monitor the subpolar gyre and Greenland ice sheet, aiming to provide advance warning of potential societal and economic disruptions by 2040.
UK Launches £81 Million Climate Tipping Point Early Warning System
The UK is investing £81 million in an early warning system for climate tipping points, using robots and supercomputers to monitor the subpolar gyre and Greenland ice sheet, aiming to provide advance warning of potential societal and economic disruptions by 2040.
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32% Bias Score