February 2025
March 2025
South Korea Sees First Rise in Births in Nine Years
South Korea's 2024 birth rate saw an increase of 8,300 to 238,300 babies, the first rise in nine years, with the fertility rate rising to 0.75; experts attribute this partly to post-pandemic marriage increases and a larger 30-year-old population, yet long-term impacts remain uncertain.
South Korea Sees First Rise in Births in Nine Years
South Korea's 2024 birth rate saw an increase of 8,300 to 238,300 babies, the first rise in nine years, with the fertility rate rising to 0.75; experts attribute this partly to post-pandemic marriage increases and a larger 30-year-old population, yet long-term impacts remain uncertain.
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48% Bias Score
French Deputy Reports Police Misconduct, Leading to Arrest
In Bobigny, France, on February 26th, 2024, LFI deputy Aly Diouara reported witnessing discriminatory police behavior towards two young people, resulting in a confrontation where he claims he was threatened with a taser, while police stated they felt threatened by his hand movement; a local official...
French Deputy Reports Police Misconduct, Leading to Arrest
In Bobigny, France, on February 26th, 2024, LFI deputy Aly Diouara reported witnessing discriminatory police behavior towards two young people, resulting in a confrontation where he claims he was threatened with a taser, while police stated they felt threatened by his hand movement; a local official...
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40% Bias Score
Trump-Zelensky Deal: A Trillion-Dollar Question of Mineral Wealth
President Trump announced a potential trillion-dollar deal with Ukraine granting the US access to its rare earth minerals; however, current and former US officials dispute the existence of significant, exploitable mineral wealth in Ukraine, particularly in the war-torn east, and instead believe it t...
Trump-Zelensky Deal: A Trillion-Dollar Question of Mineral Wealth
President Trump announced a potential trillion-dollar deal with Ukraine granting the US access to its rare earth minerals; however, current and former US officials dispute the existence of significant, exploitable mineral wealth in Ukraine, particularly in the war-torn east, and instead believe it t...
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52% Bias Score
Berlin to Host Major Russian Opposition March Amidst Internal Divisions
On March 1st, a unified Russian opposition march will take place in Berlin, organized by Ilya Yashin, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Yulia Navalnaya, aiming for 3,000 participants, despite past internal divisions and disagreements amongst opposition groups.
Berlin to Host Major Russian Opposition March Amidst Internal Divisions
On March 1st, a unified Russian opposition march will take place in Berlin, organized by Ilya Yashin, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Yulia Navalnaya, aiming for 3,000 participants, despite past internal divisions and disagreements amongst opposition groups.
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36% Bias Score
Stoneweg Completes €450 Million Spanish Hotel Investment Phase
Stoneweg's hospitality division has invested €450 million in seven Spanish hotels, culminating in the €87 million renovation and opening of the Kimpton Los Monteros in Marbella, aiming to attract diverse clientele and enhance profitability.
Stoneweg Completes €450 Million Spanish Hotel Investment Phase
Stoneweg's hospitality division has invested €450 million in seven Spanish hotels, culminating in the €87 million renovation and opening of the Kimpton Los Monteros in Marbella, aiming to attract diverse clientele and enhance profitability.
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48% Bias Score
US Consumer Boycott Targets Major Businesses Amid Economic Uncertainty
A one-day consumer boycott on February 28th, organized by People's Union USA, aims to pressure US businesses and politicians. The initiative, gaining media attention (CBS, MSNBC, The Washington Post, USA Today), follows the leap year and reflects economic and political anxieties.
US Consumer Boycott Targets Major Businesses Amid Economic Uncertainty
A one-day consumer boycott on February 28th, organized by People's Union USA, aims to pressure US businesses and politicians. The initiative, gaining media attention (CBS, MSNBC, The Washington Post, USA Today), follows the leap year and reflects economic and political anxieties.
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40% Bias Score
Economic Blackout" Protest Planned for February 28th
On February 28th, a planned "economic blackout" protest encourages US consumers to avoid non-essential spending to counter corporate greed, spurred by rising prices and record debt; the movement, initiated by John Schwarz, has garnered significant online support from celebrities and organizations.
Economic Blackout" Protest Planned for February 28th
On February 28th, a planned "economic blackout" protest encourages US consumers to avoid non-essential spending to counter corporate greed, spurred by rising prices and record debt; the movement, initiated by John Schwarz, has garnered significant online support from celebrities and organizations.
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44% Bias Score
France's Water Crisis: €15 Billion Needed for Urgent Upgrades and Restoration
France faces a nationwide water crisis, with rising bills and degraded water quality, necessitating €15 billion in infrastructure upgrades and ecological restoration to meet EU standards and ensure long-term water security.
France's Water Crisis: €15 Billion Needed for Urgent Upgrades and Restoration
France faces a nationwide water crisis, with rising bills and degraded water quality, necessitating €15 billion in infrastructure upgrades and ecological restoration to meet EU standards and ensure long-term water security.
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36% Bias Score
French Scientists Sentenced for Molotov Cocktail Attack on Russian Consulate
On February 24th, two French scientists threw Molotov cocktails at the Russian consulate in Marseille, resulting in eight-month sentences, including house arrest and a five-year ban from the consulate and weapons possession, despite the Russian consulate's claim of a terrorist act.
French Scientists Sentenced for Molotov Cocktail Attack on Russian Consulate
On February 24th, two French scientists threw Molotov cocktails at the Russian consulate in Marseille, resulting in eight-month sentences, including house arrest and a five-year ban from the consulate and weapons possession, despite the Russian consulate's claim of a terrorist act.
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44% Bias Score
Iberia Express Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Pilot Contract Dispute
The breakdown of negotiations between Iberia Express and its pilots' union, UPPA, over contract changes has led IAG to explore alternatives such as creating a new low-cost airline or expanding collaboration with Air Nostrum, potentially jeopardizing Iberia Express's future.
Iberia Express Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Pilot Contract Dispute
The breakdown of negotiations between Iberia Express and its pilots' union, UPPA, over contract changes has led IAG to explore alternatives such as creating a new low-cost airline or expanding collaboration with Air Nostrum, potentially jeopardizing Iberia Express's future.
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Announces Major Infrastructure Projects: M-30 Soterramiento and Campamento Urbanization
The Madrid City Council finalized agreements for the €146.25 million M-30 highway soterramiento and the €357 million Campamento urbanization project, which will include 10,700 housing units, 7,000 of which will be protected housing, transforming 2.1 million square meters of former military land.
Madrid Announces Major Infrastructure Projects: M-30 Soterramiento and Campamento Urbanization
The Madrid City Council finalized agreements for the €146.25 million M-30 highway soterramiento and the €357 million Campamento urbanization project, which will include 10,700 housing units, 7,000 of which will be protected housing, transforming 2.1 million square meters of former military land.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Speed Skaters Face Crucial World Cup Finals in Heerenveen
The final World Cup speed skating races will take place in Heerenveen, Netherlands this weekend, where Dutch skaters aim to improve upon a relatively underwhelming season compared to previous years, with the men's team facing the possibility of their first winless season in classic distances since 1...
Dutch Speed Skaters Face Crucial World Cup Finals in Heerenveen
The final World Cup speed skating races will take place in Heerenveen, Netherlands this weekend, where Dutch skaters aim to improve upon a relatively underwhelming season compared to previous years, with the men's team facing the possibility of their first winless season in classic distances since 1...
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44% Bias Score