January 2025
February 2025
TikTok Star Fatally Shot in LA County Mall Parking Lot
17-year-old TikTok star Nahsiyah "Siyah" Turner was fatally shot in a Los Angeles County mall parking lot on January 18, causing the area to be shut down while police investigated; the cause of the shooting is unknown.
TikTok Star Fatally Shot in LA County Mall Parking Lot
17-year-old TikTok star Nahsiyah "Siyah" Turner was fatally shot in a Los Angeles County mall parking lot on January 18, causing the area to be shut down while police investigated; the cause of the shooting is unknown.
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24% Bias Score
UK Government Neglects British Council Amidst Soft Power Push
The UK government faces criticism for potentially closing the British Council due to a £200 million pandemic-related loan, despite launching a new "soft power council"—a decision risking damage to the UK's international reputation and soft power.
UK Government Neglects British Council Amidst Soft Power Push
The UK government faces criticism for potentially closing the British Council due to a £200 million pandemic-related loan, despite launching a new "soft power council"—a decision risking damage to the UK's international reputation and soft power.
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52% Bias Score
Andalusian President Poised to Lead European Committee of the Regions
Juanma Moreno, President of the Junta de Andalucía, is set to become the next president of the European Committee of the Regions (CDR), a consultative EU body, succeeding Kata Tutto, mayor of Budapest, for a half-term; this marks a significant boost for Andalusia's influence within the EU.
Andalusian President Poised to Lead European Committee of the Regions
Juanma Moreno, President of the Junta de Andalucía, is set to become the next president of the European Committee of the Regions (CDR), a consultative EU body, succeeding Kata Tutto, mayor of Budapest, for a half-term; this marks a significant boost for Andalusia's influence within the EU.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's 'Mejores Amigos' Program Extends Veterinary Care to Vulnerable Pet Owners
Spain launched the 'Mejores Amigos' program, a collaboration between the Ministry of Social Rights and FAADA, offering free or reduced-cost veterinary care and social worker training to vulnerable pet owners nationwide. The program aims to improve the well-being of both pets and owners, acknowledgin...
Spain's 'Mejores Amigos' Program Extends Veterinary Care to Vulnerable Pet Owners
Spain launched the 'Mejores Amigos' program, a collaboration between the Ministry of Social Rights and FAADA, offering free or reduced-cost veterinary care and social worker training to vulnerable pet owners nationwide. The program aims to improve the well-being of both pets and owners, acknowledgin...
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32% Bias Score
Armenian Military Officials Face Charges After 44-Day War
Following Armenia's defeat in the 44-day war, several high-ranking military officials, including former Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan and former Artsakh Defense Army commanders, face charges ranging from embezzlement to negligence resulting in troop deaths; some remain in custody while others await...
Armenian Military Officials Face Charges After 44-Day War
Following Armenia's defeat in the 44-day war, several high-ranking military officials, including former Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan and former Artsakh Defense Army commanders, face charges ranging from embezzlement to negligence resulting in troop deaths; some remain in custody while others await...
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52% Bias Score
Armenia Unveils New Patriotism Model for Military Modernization
On the 33rd anniversary of the Armenian army's formation, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced a new patriotism model prioritizing the defense of internationally recognized Armenian territories, aiming to modernize the armed forces by 2027 and increase contract soldiers while reducing conscripti...
Armenia Unveils New Patriotism Model for Military Modernization
On the 33rd anniversary of the Armenian army's formation, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced a new patriotism model prioritizing the defense of internationally recognized Armenian territories, aiming to modernize the armed forces by 2027 and increase contract soldiers while reducing conscripti...
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32% Bias Score
Cardiff University to Cut 400 Jobs, Eliminate Subjects Amidst Financial Crisis
Cardiff University, facing a £31.2 million deficit and declining international student applications, plans to cut 400 academic staff (almost 10%) and eliminate subjects like nursing, music, and modern languages to avoid insolvency within four years.
Cardiff University to Cut 400 Jobs, Eliminate Subjects Amidst Financial Crisis
Cardiff University, facing a £31.2 million deficit and declining international student applications, plans to cut 400 academic staff (almost 10%) and eliminate subjects like nursing, music, and modern languages to avoid insolvency within four years.
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36% Bias Score
Ibex 35 defies US tech slump, hits 13-year high
The Ibex 35 index closed Tuesday at 12,154.20 points, up 1.31%, reaching its highest level since August 2010 despite the negative impact of DeepSeek's launch on US tech markets, particularly Nvidia's significant losses, and showcasing the resilience of the Spanish market due to its low exposure to t...
Ibex 35 defies US tech slump, hits 13-year high
The Ibex 35 index closed Tuesday at 12,154.20 points, up 1.31%, reaching its highest level since August 2010 despite the negative impact of DeepSeek's launch on US tech markets, particularly Nvidia's significant losses, and showcasing the resilience of the Spanish market due to its low exposure to t...
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44% Bias Score
Liguria Considers Assisted Suicide Bill
In Liguria, Italy, opposition parties and the Luca Coscioni Association reintroduced a bill to regulate assisted suicide, already legal under a 2019 court ruling; similar bills are pending in other regions, and Liguria could be the first to enact such a law.
Liguria Considers Assisted Suicide Bill
In Liguria, Italy, opposition parties and the Luca Coscioni Association reintroduced a bill to regulate assisted suicide, already legal under a 2019 court ruling; similar bills are pending in other regions, and Liguria could be the first to enact such a law.
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40% Bias Score
Milan Construction Freeze Causes €165 Million Revenue Loss
Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala testified before the Italian Senate on the "Salva-Milano" bill, addressing concerns about construction freezes causing a €165 million revenue loss, 3,000 job losses, and stalled home purchases, while denying any municipal favoritism amid ongoing investigations.
Milan Construction Freeze Causes €165 Million Revenue Loss
Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala testified before the Italian Senate on the "Salva-Milano" bill, addressing concerns about construction freezes causing a €165 million revenue loss, 3,000 job losses, and stalled home purchases, while denying any municipal favoritism amid ongoing investigations.
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40% Bias Score
Russia-Azerbaijan tensions escalate over anti-Russian media campaign
Russia summoned Azerbaijan's ambassador to express concern over anti-Russian media coverage and accusations against the Russian House in Baku, deeming them baseless; RosSotrudnichestvo is considering legal action against Baku TV for defamation.
Russia-Azerbaijan tensions escalate over anti-Russian media campaign
Russia summoned Azerbaijan's ambassador to express concern over anti-Russian media coverage and accusations against the Russian House in Baku, deeming them baseless; RosSotrudnichestvo is considering legal action against Baku TV for defamation.
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands Bans Hundreds of Designer Drugs"
The Netherlands banned hundreds of designer drugs on July 1st, impacting law enforcement and raising concerns about potential shifts to more harmful unregulated substances. The law, passed by a majority in the Senate, prohibits three entire chemical groups to counter the cat-and-mouse game between p...
Netherlands Bans Hundreds of Designer Drugs"
The Netherlands banned hundreds of designer drugs on July 1st, impacting law enforcement and raising concerns about potential shifts to more harmful unregulated substances. The law, passed by a majority in the Senate, prohibits three entire chemical groups to counter the cat-and-mouse game between p...
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36% Bias Score