January 2025
February 2025
Konya Building Collapse: Two Dead, Syrian Refugee Praised for Warning Residents
In Konya, Turkey, the collapse of Taşoluk Apartmanı on January 24th killed two and injured none; a Syrian refugee, Ali El Hüseyin, warned residents, saving lives; four suspects are in custody, and investigations are ongoing into building code violations.
Konya Building Collapse: Two Dead, Syrian Refugee Praised for Warning Residents
In Konya, Turkey, the collapse of Taşoluk Apartmanı on January 24th killed two and injured none; a Syrian refugee, Ali El Hüseyin, warned residents, saving lives; four suspects are in custody, and investigations are ongoing into building code violations.
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40% Bias Score
Death of Former Bordeaux Mayor Nicolas Florian at 55
Nicolas Florian, the former mayor of Bordeaux who served from 2019 to 2020, died on January 26th at age 55 after suffering a massive stroke. His death has prompted grief and tributes across the political spectrum.
Death of Former Bordeaux Mayor Nicolas Florian at 55
Nicolas Florian, the former mayor of Bordeaux who served from 2019 to 2020, died on January 26th at age 55 after suffering a massive stroke. His death has prompted grief and tributes across the political spectrum.
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24% Bias Score
French Social Security Budget Faces Political Gridlock
The French National Assembly is reviewing the Social Security budget, facing challenges from the left demanding further concessions after the government abandoned or revised several cost-cutting measures initially proposed, including a plan to under-index retirement pensions and reduce reimbursement...
French Social Security Budget Faces Political Gridlock
The French National Assembly is reviewing the Social Security budget, facing challenges from the left demanding further concessions after the government abandoned or revised several cost-cutting measures initially proposed, including a plan to under-index retirement pensions and reduce reimbursement...
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52% Bias Score
Venezuela Intensifies Military Exercises Amidst Post-Election Tensions
Following accusations of electoral fraud in Venezuela's July 28th presidential elections, the Chavista regime has intensified military exercises to deter both internal and external opposition, displaying its military strength ranked 50th globally and 7th in Latin America, despite concerns about oper...
Venezuela Intensifies Military Exercises Amidst Post-Election Tensions
Following accusations of electoral fraud in Venezuela's July 28th presidential elections, the Chavista regime has intensified military exercises to deter both internal and external opposition, displaying its military strength ranked 50th globally and 7th in Latin America, despite concerns about oper...
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Small Industries Face Decarbonization Roadblocks
Facing challenges in decarbonization, 330 small-to-medium Dutch industrial companies (Cluster 6) risk missing their 2030 emission reduction targets due to insufficient grid capacity and hydrogen infrastructure, highlighting unequal support compared to larger industrial players.
Dutch Small Industries Face Decarbonization Roadblocks
Facing challenges in decarbonization, 330 small-to-medium Dutch industrial companies (Cluster 6) risk missing their 2030 emission reduction targets due to insufficient grid capacity and hydrogen infrastructure, highlighting unequal support compared to larger industrial players.
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56% Bias Score
EU to Gradually Lift Some Sanctions Against Syria
The EU foreign ministers agreed to gradually lift some sanctions against Syria, prioritizing infrastructure and energy, while maintaining others against HTS and certain individuals, contingent upon inclusive governance and rejection of extremism and foreign influence.
EU to Gradually Lift Some Sanctions Against Syria
The EU foreign ministers agreed to gradually lift some sanctions against Syria, prioritizing infrastructure and energy, while maintaining others against HTS and certain individuals, contingent upon inclusive governance and rejection of extremism and foreign influence.
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44% Bias Score
Coca-Cola Recalls Millions of Beverages Across Europe Due to Chlorate Contamination
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recalling millions of beverages across six European countries due to excessive chlorate levels detected in products with production codes 328 GE to 338 GE (inclusive), potentially posing a health risk to children with iodine deficiency, according to a 2015 EFSA repo...
Coca-Cola Recalls Millions of Beverages Across Europe Due to Chlorate Contamination
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recalling millions of beverages across six European countries due to excessive chlorate levels detected in products with production codes 328 GE to 338 GE (inclusive), potentially posing a health risk to children with iodine deficiency, according to a 2015 EFSA repo...
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24% Bias Score
France: Surge in Contract Teachers Amidst Teacher Shortage
The number of contract teachers in French secondary schools has risen by 40% since 2012, reaching 10% of the total, due to teacher shortages and a less attractive profession; this raises concerns about educational quality.
France: Surge in Contract Teachers Amidst Teacher Shortage
The number of contract teachers in French secondary schools has risen by 40% since 2012, reaching 10% of the total, due to teacher shortages and a less attractive profession; this raises concerns about educational quality.
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52% Bias Score
Japan's 8.9 Million Vacant Homes: A Looming Urban Crisis
Japan faces a growing crisis of 8.9 million vacant homes (10.3% of total housing), projected to reach 30.4% by 2033, due to high inheritance taxes, demolition costs, complex land regulations, and a declining birth rate, creating challenges for urban planning and potentially impacting property values...
Japan's 8.9 Million Vacant Homes: A Looming Urban Crisis
Japan faces a growing crisis of 8.9 million vacant homes (10.3% of total housing), projected to reach 30.4% by 2033, due to high inheritance taxes, demolition costs, complex land regulations, and a declining birth rate, creating challenges for urban planning and potentially impacting property values...
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56% Bias Score
EU to Gradually Lift Some Sanctions Against Syria
EU foreign ministers agreed to gradually lift some sanctions against Syria, prioritizing infrastructure and energy, while maintaining others and conditioning further steps on inclusive governance and distancing from extremism.
EU to Gradually Lift Some Sanctions Against Syria
EU foreign ministers agreed to gradually lift some sanctions against Syria, prioritizing infrastructure and energy, while maintaining others and conditioning further steps on inclusive governance and distancing from extremism.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Defence Ministry's Repeated Misinformation Sparks Transparency Debate
A Dutch parliamentary investigation found that the Minister of Defence repeatedly misled parliament about a 2015 airstrike in Iraq, highlighting a broader pattern of insufficient transparency within the Ministry of Defence spanning two decades, prompting calls for increased accountability and system...
Dutch Defence Ministry's Repeated Misinformation Sparks Transparency Debate
A Dutch parliamentary investigation found that the Minister of Defence repeatedly misled parliament about a 2015 airstrike in Iraq, highlighting a broader pattern of insufficient transparency within the Ministry of Defence spanning two decades, prompting calls for increased accountability and system...
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40% Bias Score
Despite Market Dip, Broadcom Poised for 2025 Gains, Says Money Manager
Money manager Nancy Tengler remains positive on Broadcom's prospects for 2025 despite a 17% stock drop on Monday following concerns from Chinese startup DeepSeek, citing a strong capital allocation plan and a large projected AI market opportunity of $60 billion to $90 billion annually by 2027.
Despite Market Dip, Broadcom Poised for 2025 Gains, Says Money Manager
Money manager Nancy Tengler remains positive on Broadcom's prospects for 2025 despite a 17% stock drop on Monday following concerns from Chinese startup DeepSeek, citing a strong capital allocation plan and a large projected AI market opportunity of $60 billion to $90 billion annually by 2027.
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40% Bias Score