January 2025
February 2025
French Farmers' Union to Stage Nationwide Protests
France's second-largest agricultural union, the Coordination Rurale (CR), is organizing nationwide protests starting January 5th, culminating in a Paris demonstration on January 6th, to pressure the government into implementing measures protecting small farmers, ahead of agricultural chamber electio...
French Farmers' Union to Stage Nationwide Protests
France's second-largest agricultural union, the Coordination Rurale (CR), is organizing nationwide protests starting January 5th, culminating in a Paris demonstration on January 6th, to pressure the government into implementing measures protecting small farmers, ahead of agricultural chamber electio...
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36% Bias Score
Pentagon Denies Plans for US Military Base in Kobani, Syria
The Pentagon denies plans to build a US military base in Kobani, Syria, despite videos circulating online showing US military vehicles moving towards the city, amidst ongoing regional conflict involving the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army.
Pentagon Denies Plans for US Military Base in Kobani, Syria
The Pentagon denies plans to build a US military base in Kobani, Syria, despite videos circulating online showing US military vehicles moving towards the city, amidst ongoing regional conflict involving the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Public Opinion Remains Unchanged on Foreign Policy Despite Global Events
A new SCP report shows that 63 percent of Dutch citizens want their government to prioritize domestic issues over foreign affairs, echoing a 2011 survey where 64 percent felt similarly despite intervening global events like the Eurocrisis, refugee crisis, and war in Ukraine.
Dutch Public Opinion Remains Unchanged on Foreign Policy Despite Global Events
A new SCP report shows that 63 percent of Dutch citizens want their government to prioritize domestic issues over foreign affairs, echoing a 2011 survey where 64 percent felt similarly despite intervening global events like the Eurocrisis, refugee crisis, and war in Ukraine.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Elfstedentocht Chairman's Final Attempt
Wiebe Wieling, chairman of the Elfstedenvereniging, may end his tenure without announcing an Elfstedentocht; despite yearly preparations costing \400,000 and involving 32,000 members, suitable weather conditions remain elusive due to climate change.
Elfstedentocht Chairman's Final Attempt
Wiebe Wieling, chairman of the Elfstedenvereniging, may end his tenure without announcing an Elfstedentocht; despite yearly preparations costing \400,000 and involving 32,000 members, suitable weather conditions remain elusive due to climate change.
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28% Bias Score
China's "Zero Bride Price" Movement Gains Momentum
In a push to create a more newlywed-friendly society, China's rural communities are embracing a "zero bride price" movement, exemplified by Li Jinyun's marriage in Ningxia's Haiyuan county, achieved through successful mediation between families; this reflects broader national efforts to address the ...
China's "Zero Bride Price" Movement Gains Momentum
In a push to create a more newlywed-friendly society, China's rural communities are embracing a "zero bride price" movement, exemplified by Li Jinyun's marriage in Ningxia's Haiyuan county, achieved through successful mediation between families; this reflects broader national efforts to address the ...
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56% Bias Score
Dutton's Leadership: Rightward Shift and 2025 Election Prospects
James Massola's Sydney Morning Herald article assesses Peter Dutton's leadership, highlighting his rightward shift within the Liberal Party, his pro-nuclear stance, and concerns about his lack of detail and avoidance of scrutiny, impacting his prospects for the 2025 election.
Dutton's Leadership: Rightward Shift and 2025 Election Prospects
James Massola's Sydney Morning Herald article assesses Peter Dutton's leadership, highlighting his rightward shift within the Liberal Party, his pro-nuclear stance, and concerns about his lack of detail and avoidance of scrutiny, impacting his prospects for the 2025 election.
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52% Bias Score
Fred Kerley, World Champion Sprinter, Arrested in Miami Beach After Police Confrontation
Three-time sprint world champion Fred Kerley was tased and arrested in Miami Beach on Friday after a confrontation with police during an ongoing investigation; he was charged with battery, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct but released on Saturday.
Fred Kerley, World Champion Sprinter, Arrested in Miami Beach After Police Confrontation
Three-time sprint world champion Fred Kerley was tased and arrested in Miami Beach on Friday after a confrontation with police during an ongoing investigation; he was charged with battery, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct but released on Saturday.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Tourist Dies in Elephant Attack at Thai Sanctuary
A 22-year-old Spanish woman died in Thailand after being struck by an elephant while bathing it at Koh Yao Elephant Care; the facility is now closed pending investigation.
Spanish Tourist Dies in Elephant Attack at Thai Sanctuary
A 22-year-old Spanish woman died in Thailand after being struck by an elephant while bathing it at Koh Yao Elephant Care; the facility is now closed pending investigation.
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Couple's Initiative Counters NIMBYism, Fosters Refugee Integration
Bram and Wendela Tjaden from Santpoort-Zuid, Netherlands, have housed statusholders in their garden house for two years, challenging the local 'not in my backyard' sentiment and promoting successful integration.
Dutch Couple's Initiative Counters NIMBYism, Fosters Refugee Integration
Bram and Wendela Tjaden from Santpoort-Zuid, Netherlands, have housed statusholders in their garden house for two years, challenging the local 'not in my backyard' sentiment and promoting successful integration.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Lion's Den Flag Displayed in Toronto Sparks Security Concerns
Toronto Police are investigating the display of a Lion's Den flag near a pro-Hamas demonstration on New Year's Eve, marking the first time the flag of this Palestinian terror group has been seen in Canada.
Lion's Den Flag Displayed in Toronto Sparks Security Concerns
Toronto Police are investigating the display of a Lion's Den flag near a pro-Hamas demonstration on New Year's Eve, marking the first time the flag of this Palestinian terror group has been seen in Canada.
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60% Bias Score
Smith Falls Short of 10,000th Test Run Milestone
Steve Smith was dismissed for 38 runs at 12:25 pm on January 10th at the Sydney Cricket Ground, falling short of his 10,000th Test run milestone; however, he is expected to reach the milestone soon.
Smith Falls Short of 10,000th Test Run Milestone
Steve Smith was dismissed for 38 runs at 12:25 pm on January 10th at the Sydney Cricket Ground, falling short of his 10,000th Test run milestone; however, he is expected to reach the milestone soon.
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60% Bias Score
High Demand for ICT and Manufacturing Jobs in Europe
European online job postings reveal a high demand for ICT professionals (871,000 ads), followed by software developers (515,000), engineers (412,000), and manufacturing workers (385,000), alongside significant demand in healthcare and transportation, highlighting a focus on practical skills like wil...
High Demand for ICT and Manufacturing Jobs in Europe
European online job postings reveal a high demand for ICT professionals (871,000 ads), followed by software developers (515,000), engineers (412,000), and manufacturing workers (385,000), alongside significant demand in healthcare and transportation, highlighting a focus on practical skills like wil...
Progress
24% Bias Score