December 2024
January 2025
Sydney Gangland Shooting: Man with Crime Links Killed
On Sunday, David Khou, 31, was shot dead in his car in western Sydney; police confirmed the shooting was a targeted attack linked to Asian organized crime and illicit drug activity; a 33-year-old man was arrested.
Sydney Gangland Shooting: Man with Crime Links Killed
On Sunday, David Khou, 31, was shot dead in his car in western Sydney; police confirmed the shooting was a targeted attack linked to Asian organized crime and illicit drug activity; a 33-year-old man was arrested.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Public Opinion: Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A recent SCP study reveals that 63% of Dutch citizens want their government to focus less on international affairs and more on domestic problems like housing shortages, asylum, and high energy prices, mirroring similar sentiments in 2011 and 2018.
Dutch Public Opinion: Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A recent SCP study reveals that 63% of Dutch citizens want their government to focus less on international affairs and more on domestic problems like housing shortages, asylum, and high energy prices, mirroring similar sentiments in 2011 and 2018.
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40% Bias Score
China-Built Water Project Brings Clean Water to 30,000 in Botswana
China-built water project in Botswana's Boteti region provides clean tap water to 30,000 people, ending reliance on unhealthy salty water; completed in September 2024 after 18 months of construction, it includes 184km of pipelines and water treatment facilities.
China-Built Water Project Brings Clean Water to 30,000 in Botswana
China-built water project in Botswana's Boteti region provides clean tap water to 30,000 people, ending reliance on unhealthy salty water; completed in September 2024 after 18 months of construction, it includes 184km of pipelines and water treatment facilities.
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44% Bias Score
Ovechkin Returns, Closes in on Gretzky's Goal Record
Alex Ovechkin returned from a 16-game injury on Saturday, scoring an empty-net goal in the Washington Capitals' 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, moving closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal-scoring record with 25 goals remaining to score in 46 games.
Ovechkin Returns, Closes in on Gretzky's Goal Record
Alex Ovechkin returned from a 16-game injury on Saturday, scoring an empty-net goal in the Washington Capitals' 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, moving closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal-scoring record with 25 goals remaining to score in 46 games.
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40% Bias Score
French Firm Expands Reusable Packaging Operations into Germany
Uzaje, a French company, opened a new reusable container cleaning facility in Strasbourg, France, to expand into the German market, processing approximately 50,000 glass containers annually for clients like zerooo, with plans to significantly increase volume. The 3.5 million euro facility, partly fu...
French Firm Expands Reusable Packaging Operations into Germany
Uzaje, a French company, opened a new reusable container cleaning facility in Strasbourg, France, to expand into the German market, processing approximately 50,000 glass containers annually for clients like zerooo, with plans to significantly increase volume. The 3.5 million euro facility, partly fu...
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44% Bias Score
Bavaria's Political Landscape Poised for Transformation After Federal Election
A Union victory in the German federal election is expected to significantly increase Bavaria's political representation in the Berlin cabinet, impacting the CSU's relationship with other parties in Bavaria and potentially altering financial relations between the state and federal governments.
Bavaria's Political Landscape Poised for Transformation After Federal Election
A Union victory in the German federal election is expected to significantly increase Bavaria's political representation in the Berlin cabinet, impacting the CSU's relationship with other parties in Bavaria and potentially altering financial relations between the state and federal governments.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Citizens Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A new study by the SCP reveals that 63% of Dutch people want their government to prioritize domestic issues over international affairs, citing concerns about housing shortages, asylum seekers, high energy prices, and the impact of EU regulations on farmers. This sentiment reflects a feeling of being...
Dutch Citizens Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A new study by the SCP reveals that 63% of Dutch people want their government to prioritize domestic issues over international affairs, citing concerns about housing shortages, asylum seekers, high energy prices, and the impact of EU regulations on farmers. This sentiment reflects a feeling of being...
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48% Bias Score
Milanovic Heads to Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election
Incumbent Croatian President Zoran Milanovic won 49% of the vote in the first round of the presidential election, forcing a runoff against conservative Dragan Primorac (19%), who is backed by the ruling HDZ party; the presidency is largely ceremonial.
Milanovic Heads to Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election
Incumbent Croatian President Zoran Milanovic won 49% of the vote in the first round of the presidential election, forcing a runoff against conservative Dragan Primorac (19%), who is backed by the ruling HDZ party; the presidency is largely ceremonial.
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40% Bias Score
China's Pre-Made Meal Boom: Addressing Safety Concerns and Tapping Global Potential
China's \$69.4 billion pre-made meal industry, while booming, faces consumer trust issues due to its nascent stage compared to the West; however, strict regulations, fresh ingredients, and initiatives like the Henan premade dish industrial alliance aim to boost transparency and safety, creating econ...
China's Pre-Made Meal Boom: Addressing Safety Concerns and Tapping Global Potential
China's \$69.4 billion pre-made meal industry, while booming, faces consumer trust issues due to its nascent stage compared to the West; however, strict regulations, fresh ingredients, and initiatives like the Henan premade dish industrial alliance aim to boost transparency and safety, creating econ...
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44% Bias Score
Asian Markets Mixed After US Stock Drop, Deadly Plane Crash
Asian markets showed mixed results Monday, with South Korea's Kospi rising 0.6% despite a deadly plane crash killing 179, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.9%; US futures were lower, and oil prices were little changed; political turmoil continues in South Korea with a warrant requested for the impeach...
Asian Markets Mixed After US Stock Drop, Deadly Plane Crash
Asian markets showed mixed results Monday, with South Korea's Kospi rising 0.6% despite a deadly plane crash killing 179, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.9%; US futures were lower, and oil prices were little changed; political turmoil continues in South Korea with a warrant requested for the impeach...
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40% Bias Score
Record €17 Billion Investment Marks Turning Point for Deutsche Bahn Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn (DB) invested nearly €17 billion in its infrastructure in 2023, a record high, including 1,851 renewed switches, 1,940 kilometers of relaid tracks, and construction at 872 stations, aiming to reduce infrastructure failures and improve service quality, though future funding remains unce...
Record €17 Billion Investment Marks Turning Point for Deutsche Bahn Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn (DB) invested nearly €17 billion in its infrastructure in 2023, a record high, including 1,851 renewed switches, 1,940 kilometers of relaid tracks, and construction at 872 stations, aiming to reduce infrastructure failures and improve service quality, though future funding remains unce...
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40% Bias Score
German Health Insurers to Raise Rates in 2026 Amidst Rising Costs and Legal Challenges
German statutory health insurance funds will raise contribution rates in 2026 due to a €5.5 billion deficit in 2024 and rising healthcare costs, prompting legal challenges to the hospital reform; millions of workers face higher social security contributions.
German Health Insurers to Raise Rates in 2026 Amidst Rising Costs and Legal Challenges
German statutory health insurance funds will raise contribution rates in 2026 due to a €5.5 billion deficit in 2024 and rising healthcare costs, prompting legal challenges to the hospital reform; millions of workers face higher social security contributions.
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52% Bias Score