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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Nanning-Yulin High-Speed Rail Opens, Completing Guangxi's HSR Network

The 193-kilometer Nanning-Yulin high-speed railway section in Guangxi, China, opened on Monday, reducing travel time between Nanning and Yulin to 48 minutes, completing Guangxi's high-speed rail network, and boosting regional economic development.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
global.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Badminton Team Concludes Successful 2024 Season

China's badminton team finished the 2024 season with three golds and one silver at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, winning four BWF awards, and highlighting the need for further development of younger players.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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UK House Prices Rise 4.7% in 2024 Despite Affordability Challenges

Nationwide reported a 4.7% rise in UK house prices in 2024, reaching an average of £269,426 by December; however, affordability challenges persist, and upcoming stamp duty and interest rate changes are expected to impact the 2025 market.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
lexpress.fr
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Record Market Share for French Films in 2024 Reflects Societal Concerns

In 2024, French films captured a record 44.4% market share in French cinemas, with several films exceeding 1 million admissions; "En Fanfare," a comedy about deindustrialization, highlights this trend, reflecting broader societal concerns about economic decline and industrial shifts.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
welt.de
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Baden-Württemberg Launches Agency to Combat Skilled Worker Shortage

Baden-Württemberg launched a new state agency to address its growing skilled worker shortage; initial staff are already working, with 55 positions planned, focusing on streamlining immigration processes for companies and workers across two locations; the agency aims to help fill the projected 910,00...

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20% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
taz.de
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Germany's Dilemma: Repatriating Syrian Refugees or Leveraging Their Contributions

Germany grapples with the question of Syrian refugee repatriation, weighing economic benefits of their integration against past repatriation failures with Bosnian refugees in the 1990s, which involved forced returns and significant hardship for many.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Marsh Axed From Australian Test Team

Australian cricketer Mitch Marsh was dropped from the final Test against India due to poor form in the Border-Gavaskar series, averaging just over 10 with the bat and taking only three wickets, despite moments of brilliance throughout his career.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
cbsnews.com
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Trump to Attend Carter's Funeral

President-elect Donald Trump announced he will attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services in Georgia and Washington, D.C., from January 4-9, despite past criticisms of Carter; Trump's statement followed Carter's death on Sunday at age 100.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cnn.com
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China Box Office Crumbles Amid Economic Slump

China's 2024 box office revenue fell 23% to $5.8 billion, defying expectations of increased spending on entertainment during economic downturns; reduced film production and weak consumer spending contributed to the decline.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
welt.de
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Record German Employment in 2024 Masks Underlying Economic Weakness

Germany's employment reached a record 46.1 million in 2024 despite economic recession, due to increased immigration and domestic workforce participation; however, job losses in manufacturing and construction offset gains in the service sector, leading to predictions of rising unemployment in 2025.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
welt.de
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Thuringia Phone Scams: €4.5 Million in Losses by November 2024

By the end of November 2024, phone scams in Thuringia, Germany, caused approximately €4.5 million in losses, exceeding the €4.4 million total for 2023; 3200 cases were reported in 2024, with scammers succeeding in 500.

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16% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
taz.de
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German Household Wealth Rises Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Growing Inequality

German private household wealth grew to €9.3 trillion in 2024, a 6% increase from 2023, driven by a high savings rate (11.8%) reflecting economic uncertainty and concerns about job security; however, wealth remains highly concentrated, with the top 10% holding 56% of the total.

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28% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality