February 2025
March 2025
Sigma Boy": Russian Pop Song's Global Success Sparks Controversy
Two Russian schoolgirls' pop song, "Sigma Boy," is a global hit, showcasing Russian soft power despite geopolitical tensions; its themes, however, spark controversy, highlighting cultural clashes and prompting debates about sexualization of minors.
Sigma Boy": Russian Pop Song's Global Success Sparks Controversy
Two Russian schoolgirls' pop song, "Sigma Boy," is a global hit, showcasing Russian soft power despite geopolitical tensions; its themes, however, spark controversy, highlighting cultural clashes and prompting debates about sexualization of minors.
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76% Bias Score
RTL Hosts Four-Way Chancellor Debate Amidst Format Criticism
RTL announced a four-way televised debate on February 16th, featuring Scholz, Merz, Weidel, and Habeck, responding to criticism of the traditional two-candidate format and reflecting current poll standings, one week before the German federal election.
RTL Hosts Four-Way Chancellor Debate Amidst Format Criticism
RTL announced a four-way televised debate on February 16th, featuring Scholz, Merz, Weidel, and Habeck, responding to criticism of the traditional two-candidate format and reflecting current poll standings, one week before the German federal election.
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36% Bias Score
Love in Exile: Rethinking Romantic Relationships
Shon Faye's memoir, "Love in Exile," challenges heteropessimism by analyzing the unrealistic expectations placed on romantic love and advocating for personal growth and a more equitable approach to relationships, while also exploring the impact of capitalism on romantic relationships.
Love in Exile: Rethinking Romantic Relationships
Shon Faye's memoir, "Love in Exile," challenges heteropessimism by analyzing the unrealistic expectations placed on romantic love and advocating for personal growth and a more equitable approach to relationships, while also exploring the impact of capitalism on romantic relationships.
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Electoral Law Reform Sparks Crossbench Concerns
Australia's parliament will debate electoral law reforms next week, aiming to cap individual donations at $20,000, limit spending per seat to $800,000, and increase public funding to parties and independents from $3.35 to $5 per vote, sparking concerns from crossbenchers about a potential "major par...
Australia's Electoral Law Reform Sparks Crossbench Concerns
Australia's parliament will debate electoral law reforms next week, aiming to cap individual donations at $20,000, limit spending per seat to $800,000, and increase public funding to parties and independents from $3.35 to $5 per vote, sparking concerns from crossbenchers about a potential "major par...
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48% Bias Score
Indra Acquires Hispasat with €700 Million in Financing from BBVA and BNP Paribas
BBVA and BNP Paribas provided €700 million to finance Indra's acquisition of 89% of Hispasat, a Spanish satellite operator, aiming to create a national defense giant; however, market concerns exist regarding competition and valuation.
Indra Acquires Hispasat with €700 Million in Financing from BBVA and BNP Paribas
BBVA and BNP Paribas provided €700 million to finance Indra's acquisition of 89% of Hispasat, a Spanish satellite operator, aiming to create a national defense giant; however, market concerns exist regarding competition and valuation.
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36% Bias Score
UK Car Exports to China Decline Despite Market Importance
In 2024, UK car exports to China fell by 15.5% to 603,565 units due to model changes and the shift to electric vehicles, but China remains a key market for luxury brands; overall, UK car production decreased by 11.8% to 905,233 units.
UK Car Exports to China Decline Despite Market Importance
In 2024, UK car exports to China fell by 15.5% to 603,565 units due to model changes and the shift to electric vehicles, but China remains a key market for luxury brands; overall, UK car production decreased by 11.8% to 905,233 units.
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36% Bias Score
RTL to Host Four-Way German Chancellor Candidate Debate
RTL will host a four-way televised debate on February 16th, featuring chancellor candidates Olaf Scholz (SPD), Friedrich Merz (Union), Alice Weidel (AfD), and Robert Habeck (Grüne), a week before the German federal election, following the cancellation of a planned Merz-Scholz duel by ARD and ZDF due...
RTL to Host Four-Way German Chancellor Candidate Debate
RTL will host a four-way televised debate on February 16th, featuring chancellor candidates Olaf Scholz (SPD), Friedrich Merz (Union), Alice Weidel (AfD), and Robert Habeck (Grüne), a week before the German federal election, following the cancellation of a planned Merz-Scholz duel by ARD and ZDF due...
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40% Bias Score
Merz Faces Protests During Cologne Hospital Visit
On World Cancer Day, February 4th, Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz's visit to Cologne University Hospital was disrupted by several hundred protesters who blocked exits, leading to police intervention; subsequent protests in Bonn also occurred.
Merz Faces Protests During Cologne Hospital Visit
On World Cancer Day, February 4th, Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz's visit to Cologne University Hospital was disrupted by several hundred protesters who blocked exits, leading to police intervention; subsequent protests in Bonn also occurred.
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48% Bias Score
15-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Sheffield School Stabbing
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after fatally stabbing 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose at All Saints Catholic high school in Sheffield on February 3rd; the accused will appear in court on Wednesday, while the victim's family released a statement expressing their grief.
15-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Sheffield School Stabbing
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after fatally stabbing 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose at All Saints Catholic high school in Sheffield on February 3rd; the accused will appear in court on Wednesday, while the victim's family released a statement expressing their grief.
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32% Bias Score
Spain to Host 2026 Ibero-American Summit in Madrid
Spain will host the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid in 2026, aiming to revitalize the event after declining attendance in recent years; the summit will be held in the last quarter of the year.
Spain to Host 2026 Ibero-American Summit in Madrid
Spain will host the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid in 2026, aiming to revitalize the event after declining attendance in recent years; the summit will be held in the last quarter of the year.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Approves 37.5-Hour Work Week; Further Labor Reforms Planned
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a bill reducing the standard work week to 37.5 hours, facing upcoming parliamentary debate and further challenges regarding intern's statute, dismissal reform, and minimum wage directives.
Spain Approves 37.5-Hour Work Week; Further Labor Reforms Planned
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a bill reducing the standard work week to 37.5 hours, facing upcoming parliamentary debate and further challenges regarding intern's statute, dismissal reform, and minimum wage directives.
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24% Bias Score
Manchester United Signs 17-Year-Old Paraguayan Left-Back
Seventeen-year-old Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon signed with Manchester United, showcasing his attacking skills and potential despite limited senior experience; his rapid ascent highlights the global reach of football scouting and the challenges of transitioning from a rural background to a top-ti...
Manchester United Signs 17-Year-Old Paraguayan Left-Back
Seventeen-year-old Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon signed with Manchester United, showcasing his attacking skills and potential despite limited senior experience; his rapid ascent highlights the global reach of football scouting and the challenges of transitioning from a rural background to a top-ti...
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32% Bias Score