February 2025
March 2025
Australian Cruise Industry Records Highest-Ever Economic Contribution
During the 2023-24 financial year, Australian cruise ship visits increased to 1650 across 49 ports, resulting in 4.2 million passenger visit days—a 26.9% increase—and $8.43 billion in economic contribution (a 49.7% rise), supported by 26,370 jobs, despite challenges like high costs and limited docki...
Australian Cruise Industry Records Highest-Ever Economic Contribution
During the 2023-24 financial year, Australian cruise ship visits increased to 1650 across 49 ports, resulting in 4.2 million passenger visit days—a 26.9% increase—and $8.43 billion in economic contribution (a 49.7% rise), supported by 26,370 jobs, despite challenges like high costs and limited docki...
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40% Bias Score
UK Government Announces £350 Million for Affordable Housing
The UK government announced a £300 million investment to build 2,800 affordable homes and an additional £50 million for families in temporary housing, alongside plans to curb benefits for rogue landlords and build 1.5 million homes over the course of the Parliament.
UK Government Announces £350 Million for Affordable Housing
The UK government announced a £300 million investment to build 2,800 affordable homes and an additional £50 million for families in temporary housing, alongside plans to curb benefits for rogue landlords and build 1.5 million homes over the course of the Parliament.
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36% Bias Score
UK Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Homes in Clean Energy Push
The UK launched its first hydrogen-powered homes in Fife, Scotland, as part of the H100 project, aiming to decarbonize home heating; the project will expand to 300 homes, using hydrogen for heating and cooking, despite concerns about efficiency and cost.
UK Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Homes in Clean Energy Push
The UK launched its first hydrogen-powered homes in Fife, Scotland, as part of the H100 project, aiming to decarbonize home heating; the project will expand to 300 homes, using hydrogen for heating and cooking, despite concerns about efficiency and cost.
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44% Bias Score
US Steel Tariffs Boost South Korea's K-pop Industry
US President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on foreign steel has negatively impacted some South Korean industries, but it has inadvertently boosted the K-pop industry, as investors view it as a safe haven amid trade uncertainty, leading to record-high stock prices for major entertainment companies.
US Steel Tariffs Boost South Korea's K-pop Industry
US President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on foreign steel has negatively impacted some South Korean industries, but it has inadvertently boosted the K-pop industry, as investors view it as a safe haven amid trade uncertainty, leading to record-high stock prices for major entertainment companies.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico City Honors Indigenous Women in 2025
Mexico City's government declared 2025 the "Year of the Indigenous Woman," honoring four women from different indigenous cultures, including Xiuhtlaltzin, the seventh Toltec ruler, amidst persistent inequality and violence against indigenous communities in Mexico.
Mexico City Honors Indigenous Women in 2025
Mexico City's government declared 2025 the "Year of the Indigenous Woman," honoring four women from different indigenous cultures, including Xiuhtlaltzin, the seventh Toltec ruler, amidst persistent inequality and violence against indigenous communities in Mexico.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Aging Population: Health Challenges and Systemic Needs
Spain's aging population, with life expectancy at 80.9 years for men and 85.5 for women in 2025 and 20.4% aged 65 or older, faces significant health challenges including high rates of dementia, depression, and elder abuse, demanding systemic solutions.
Spain's Aging Population: Health Challenges and Systemic Needs
Spain's aging population, with life expectancy at 80.9 years for men and 85.5 for women in 2025 and 20.4% aged 65 or older, faces significant health challenges including high rates of dementia, depression, and elder abuse, demanding systemic solutions.
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36% Bias Score
Palestinian Family Granted UK Residency After Appeal
A Palestinian family whose home was destroyed in the Gaza conflict was granted the right to live in the UK after a successful appeal under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, despite an initial rejection under the Ukraine Family Scheme; the ruling is considered case-specific and do...
Palestinian Family Granted UK Residency After Appeal
A Palestinian family whose home was destroyed in the Gaza conflict was granted the right to live in the UK after a successful appeal under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, despite an initial rejection under the Ukraine Family Scheme; the ruling is considered case-specific and do...
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36% Bias Score
US Bans Artificial Food Dye Red No. 3 Amidst Health Concerns
The United States recently banned Red No. 3, an artificial food dye, following concerns about its potential to cause thyroid tumors in rats. This follows similar bans in several other countries and raises broader questions about the safety of artificial food coloring.
US Bans Artificial Food Dye Red No. 3 Amidst Health Concerns
The United States recently banned Red No. 3, an artificial food dye, following concerns about its potential to cause thyroid tumors in rats. This follows similar bans in several other countries and raises broader questions about the safety of artificial food coloring.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Berlin Group Promotes Inclusive Political Participation
PoliTisch leicht," a Berlin political discussion group using simplified German, saw attendance double to ten at its second meeting, focusing on the upcoming Bundestag election and inclusive political engagement.
Berlin Group Promotes Inclusive Political Participation
PoliTisch leicht," a Berlin political discussion group using simplified German, saw attendance double to ten at its second meeting, focusing on the upcoming Bundestag election and inclusive political engagement.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Rural Communities Protest Biogas Plants and Megagranjas
Rural communities in Castilla y León, Spain, are protesting the construction of biogas plants and megagranjas due to concerns about pollution, increased traffic, and lack of job creation; the protests highlight a conflict between renewable energy initiatives and the needs of rural populations.
Spanish Rural Communities Protest Biogas Plants and Megagranjas
Rural communities in Castilla y León, Spain, are protesting the construction of biogas plants and megagranjas due to concerns about pollution, increased traffic, and lack of job creation; the protests highlight a conflict between renewable energy initiatives and the needs of rural populations.
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52% Bias Score
Madrid's Social Housing: Opposing Views on Success
Following protests over housing management, Madrid's government touted its social housing figures, claiming national leadership in construction and rental, while the opposition countered with per capita data showing Madrid lagging behind other European cities.
Madrid's Social Housing: Opposing Views on Success
Following protests over housing management, Madrid's government touted its social housing figures, claiming national leadership in construction and rental, while the opposition countered with per capita data showing Madrid lagging behind other European cities.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Government Divided Over Minimum Wage Tax
Spain's ruling coalition is facing a major crisis over the decision to tax the minimum wage for the first time, causing a clash between the PSOE and Sumar, along with other opposition parties, with each side citing economic and social justice arguments. This occurs after a 61% increase in the minimu...
Spanish Government Divided Over Minimum Wage Tax
Spain's ruling coalition is facing a major crisis over the decision to tax the minimum wage for the first time, causing a clash between the PSOE and Sumar, along with other opposition parties, with each side citing economic and social justice arguments. This occurs after a 61% increase in the minimu...
Progress
44% Bias Score