January 2025
February 2025
Blair Government's 2004 Migration Policy Failure: Unforeseen Consequences and Brexit
In 2004, the Blair government decided to grant immediate freedom of movement to citizens from 10 new EU member states, despite internal opposition and flawed Home Office forecasts predicting only 13,000 migrants; this led to 87,000 arrivals by the end of 2004 and 750,000 by 2007, significantly impac...
Blair Government's 2004 Migration Policy Failure: Unforeseen Consequences and Brexit
In 2004, the Blair government decided to grant immediate freedom of movement to citizens from 10 new EU member states, despite internal opposition and flawed Home Office forecasts predicting only 13,000 migrants; this led to 87,000 arrivals by the end of 2004 and 750,000 by 2007, significantly impac...
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36% Bias Score
UK School Disrepair: Asbestos Risk and Funding Crisis
A Guardian investigation reveals that 1.5 million children in England attend schools in disrepair, with a lack of assessment for mesothelioma risk from asbestos, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of future deaths.
UK School Disrepair: Asbestos Risk and Funding Crisis
A Guardian investigation reveals that 1.5 million children in England attend schools in disrepair, with a lack of assessment for mesothelioma risk from asbestos, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of future deaths.
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44% Bias Score
Melilla's President Opposes Morocco Border Reopening, Citing Sovereignty Concerns
Melilla's president, Juan Josรฉ Imbroda, strongly opposes the planned reopening of the commercial border with Morocco due to concerns that it would severely disadvantage Melilla's economy and cede sovereignty to Morocco, prompting legal and parliamentary challenges.
Melilla's President Opposes Morocco Border Reopening, Citing Sovereignty Concerns
Melilla's president, Juan Josรฉ Imbroda, strongly opposes the planned reopening of the commercial border with Morocco due to concerns that it would severely disadvantage Melilla's economy and cede sovereignty to Morocco, prompting legal and parliamentary challenges.
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60% Bias Score
Piraeus Port Seizes Contraband, Reflecting Evolving Smuggling Tactics
In 2024, Greek authorities in Piraeus port seized over 82 million contraband cigarettes, 33 tons of illegal tobacco, and 695 kg of narcotics, reflecting a shift towards smaller shipments to reduce detection risk and a rise in counterfeit goods, particularly children's toys, posing health concerns.
Piraeus Port Seizes Contraband, Reflecting Evolving Smuggling Tactics
In 2024, Greek authorities in Piraeus port seized over 82 million contraband cigarettes, 33 tons of illegal tobacco, and 695 kg of narcotics, reflecting a shift towards smaller shipments to reduce detection risk and a rise in counterfeit goods, particularly children's toys, posing health concerns.
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24% Bias Score
Premier League Criticizes FIFA Club World Cup Scheduling
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters criticized FIFA's scheduling of the 32-team Club World Cup in the U.S. in June and July, expressing concerns about the clash with the Premier League schedule and players' mandatory breaks, particularly if Chelsea or Manchester City reach the final on Ju...
Premier League Criticizes FIFA Club World Cup Scheduling
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters criticized FIFA's scheduling of the 32-team Club World Cup in the U.S. in June and July, expressing concerns about the clash with the Premier League schedule and players' mandatory breaks, particularly if Chelsea or Manchester City reach the final on Ju...
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48% Bias Score
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died off Tunisia's coast on December 31, 2024, when two boats carrying roughly 110 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sank while attempting to reach Europe; 83 were rescued. The central Mediterranean is the deadliest migration route globally.
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died off Tunisia's coast on December 31, 2024, when two boats carrying roughly 110 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sank while attempting to reach Europe; 83 were rescued. The central Mediterranean is the deadliest migration route globally.
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36% Bias Score
New Orleans Attack: 14 Dead, Security Questions Raised
A lone gunman, inspired by Islamic State, killed 14 and injured 35 in New Orleans' French Quarter on January 1st, 2025, prompting political debate and raising concerns about security measures, though the area quickly resumed normal activity.
New Orleans Attack: 14 Dead, Security Questions Raised
A lone gunman, inspired by Islamic State, killed 14 and injured 35 in New Orleans' French Quarter on January 1st, 2025, prompting political debate and raising concerns about security measures, though the area quickly resumed normal activity.
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32% Bias Score
Quadruple Viral Surge Overwhelms US Hospitals
A surge in flu, Covid-19, RSV, and norovirus infections is overwhelming US hospitals, causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths; this is linked to post-holiday gatherings and weakened immunity.
Quadruple Viral Surge Overwhelms US Hospitals
A surge in flu, Covid-19, RSV, and norovirus infections is overwhelming US hospitals, causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths; this is linked to post-holiday gatherings and weakened immunity.
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32% Bias Score
BDDK Proposes 10-Year Term Limits for Turkish Bank CEOs
The Turkish Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) proposed a draft limiting the tenure of bank CEOs to 10 years and other executives to varying limits, following a major fraud case involving a former Denizbank branch manager; banks must comply by June 30, 2025.
BDDK Proposes 10-Year Term Limits for Turkish Bank CEOs
The Turkish Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) proposed a draft limiting the tenure of bank CEOs to 10 years and other executives to varying limits, following a major fraud case involving a former Denizbank branch manager; banks must comply by June 30, 2025.
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36% Bias Score
North Macedonia PM to Attend Trump's Inauguration, Seek US Support for EU Path
North Macedonian Prime Minister Christian Mickoski will attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th and seek US support for his country's EU path, expressing concern over stalled progress due to bilateral disputes with Bulgaria.
North Macedonia PM to Attend Trump's Inauguration, Seek US Support for EU Path
North Macedonian Prime Minister Christian Mickoski will attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th and seek US support for his country's EU path, expressing concern over stalled progress due to bilateral disputes with Bulgaria.
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44% Bias Score
Palestinian Authority Shuts Down Al Jazeera's Ramallah Bureau
The Palestinian Authority (PA) closed Al Jazeera's Ramallah office for 45 days, citing violations of Palestinian laws and incitement, following a similar closure by Israel and a deadly raid in Jenin refugee camp where journalist Shatha Sabbagh was killed; Al Jazeera denounced the closure as an attem...
Palestinian Authority Shuts Down Al Jazeera's Ramallah Bureau
The Palestinian Authority (PA) closed Al Jazeera's Ramallah office for 45 days, citing violations of Palestinian laws and incitement, following a similar closure by Israel and a deadly raid in Jenin refugee camp where journalist Shatha Sabbagh was killed; Al Jazeera denounced the closure as an attem...
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36% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Death Sentences Amid Global Rise in Executions
President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, contrasting sharply with former President Trump's pro-death penalty stance; globally, execution rates remain high in countries like China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, while public support for capital punishment persists in some West...
Biden Commutes Death Sentences Amid Global Rise in Executions
President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, contrasting sharply with former President Trump's pro-death penalty stance; globally, execution rates remain high in countries like China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, while public support for capital punishment persists in some West...
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52% Bias Score