January 2025
February 2025
Netherlands Debates Balancing Protest Rights and Public Order Amidst Demonstration Surge
The Netherlands is debating stricter regulations on protest following a significant increase in demonstrations, sparking concerns about balancing the right to protest with maintaining public order, with disagreements on whether to prioritize repressive measures or focus on education regarding the bo...
Netherlands Debates Balancing Protest Rights and Public Order Amidst Demonstration Surge
The Netherlands is debating stricter regulations on protest following a significant increase in demonstrations, sparking concerns about balancing the right to protest with maintaining public order, with disagreements on whether to prioritize repressive measures or focus on education regarding the bo...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Debates Demonstration Rights Amidst Surge in Protests
The Dutch parliament debates demonstration rights amidst a surge in protests, sparking disagreements on balancing freedom of assembly with public order, impacting police resources and potentially leading to legislative changes.
Dutch Parliament Debates Demonstration Rights Amidst Surge in Protests
The Dutch parliament debates demonstration rights amidst a surge in protests, sparking disagreements on balancing freedom of assembly with public order, impacting police resources and potentially leading to legislative changes.
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16% Bias Score
UK Replaces Competition Regulator Chair Amid Growth Concerns
The UK government replaced the Competition and Markets Authority's chair, Marcus Bokkerink, with former Amazon executive Doug Gurr, due to concerns about the CMA's impact on economic growth, following criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a meeting with the Finance Minister to discuss stimu...
UK Replaces Competition Regulator Chair Amid Growth Concerns
The UK government replaced the Competition and Markets Authority's chair, Marcus Bokkerink, with former Amazon executive Doug Gurr, due to concerns about the CMA's impact on economic growth, following criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a meeting with the Finance Minister to discuss stimu...
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40% Bias Score
Obstacles to Doctoral Completion in Five African Countries
A study examining doctoral education in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria reveals that funding shortages, lack of qualified supervisors, and the "brain drain" are major obstacles to completing doctoral degrees, hindering Africa's research capacity.
Obstacles to Doctoral Completion in Five African Countries
A study examining doctoral education in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria reveals that funding shortages, lack of qualified supervisors, and the "brain drain" are major obstacles to completing doctoral degrees, hindering Africa's research capacity.
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32% Bias Score
Eyadéma's Long Rule: Economic Development and Complex Legacy in Togo
Gnassingbé Eyadéma's 38-year rule in Togo (1967-2005) saw significant economic development through phosphate exploitation, infrastructure development, tourism investment, and a strong military, while his active diplomacy positioned Togo internationally, leaving a complex legacy.
Eyadéma's Long Rule: Economic Development and Complex Legacy in Togo
Gnassingbé Eyadéma's 38-year rule in Togo (1967-2005) saw significant economic development through phosphate exploitation, infrastructure development, tourism investment, and a strong military, while his active diplomacy positioned Togo internationally, leaving a complex legacy.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Inflation
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower the cost of living by directing federal agencies to reduce prices on housing, healthcare, and fuel, despite economists' doubts and low public confidence.
Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Inflation
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower the cost of living by directing federal agencies to reduce prices on housing, healthcare, and fuel, despite economists' doubts and low public confidence.
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48% Bias Score
Rijksmuseum Acquires Unique Bernini Sculpture
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has received on permanent loan a terracotta model of Triton by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the only sculpture by the artist in the Netherlands, from a private collector; created in 1653, it is a study model for a fountain in Rome's Piazza Navona, showcasing Bernini's influence...
Rijksmuseum Acquires Unique Bernini Sculpture
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has received on permanent loan a terracotta model of Triton by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the only sculpture by the artist in the Netherlands, from a private collector; created in 1653, it is a study model for a fountain in Rome's Piazza Navona, showcasing Bernini's influence...
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28% Bias Score
SSE Issues New ESG Reporting Guidelines, Building on Record Year for Sustainability Disclosures
The Shanghai Stock Exchange released two documents on January 17th to guide listed companies in improving their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, providing sample disclosures and focusing on key climate change issues. This voluntary initiative builds upon a 2024 record of 1,193 ...
SSE Issues New ESG Reporting Guidelines, Building on Record Year for Sustainability Disclosures
The Shanghai Stock Exchange released two documents on January 17th to guide listed companies in improving their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, providing sample disclosures and focusing on key climate change issues. This voluntary initiative builds upon a 2024 record of 1,193 ...
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40% Bias Score
HMRC Criticized for Degraded Services and Rising Uncollectable Debt
The UK's Public Accounts Committee criticized HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for worsening its phone service to push digital channels, leading to only 66.4% of calls answered, average wait times exceeding 23 minutes, and £5bn in uncollectable debt written off in 2023-24.
HMRC Criticized for Degraded Services and Rising Uncollectable Debt
The UK's Public Accounts Committee criticized HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for worsening its phone service to push digital channels, leading to only 66.4% of calls answered, average wait times exceeding 23 minutes, and £5bn in uncollectable debt written off in 2023-24.
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48% Bias Score
Liberia's Medtech Faces FIA Probe for Alleged Financial Misconduct
Medtech Scientific Liberia Limited, holding an 80% revenue share from imported goods, faces an FIA investigation for alleged financial misconduct, including overcharging customers and obstructing justice, potentially leading to administrative and criminal sanctions.
Liberia's Medtech Faces FIA Probe for Alleged Financial Misconduct
Medtech Scientific Liberia Limited, holding an 80% revenue share from imported goods, faces an FIA investigation for alleged financial misconduct, including overcharging customers and obstructing justice, potentially leading to administrative and criminal sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Downtown"'s Enduring Impact on Petula Clark's Career
Petula Clark's 1965 hit "Downtown" topped U.S. charts, earned a Grammy, and became a global sensation, impacting her career significantly while resonating with audiences across generations.
Downtown"'s Enduring Impact on Petula Clark's Career
Petula Clark's 1965 hit "Downtown" topped U.S. charts, earned a Grammy, and became a global sensation, impacting her career significantly while resonating with audiences across generations.
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40% Bias Score
ThyssenKrupp Job Cuts Threaten Ruhr Region's Stability
ThyssenKrupp's planned elimination of 11,000 jobs, including 1,000 in Bochum, threatens the economic stability of the Ruhr region and the Social Democratic Party's base, impacting generations of families who have historically relied on the steel industry.
ThyssenKrupp Job Cuts Threaten Ruhr Region's Stability
ThyssenKrupp's planned elimination of 11,000 jobs, including 1,000 in Bochum, threatens the economic stability of the Ruhr region and the Social Democratic Party's base, impacting generations of families who have historically relied on the steel industry.
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52% Bias Score