January 2025
February 2025
Turkish Appeals Court Upholds Acquittal in Yeşim Akbaş Death Case
A Turkish appeals court upheld the acquittal of Doğan Can Yıldız in the death of 26-year-old Yeşim Akbaş, despite evidence suggesting homicide; this decision, along with unanswered questions about alleged police misconduct, has sparked outrage and calls for judicial reform.
Turkish Appeals Court Upholds Acquittal in Yeşim Akbaş Death Case
A Turkish appeals court upheld the acquittal of Doğan Can Yıldız in the death of 26-year-old Yeşim Akbaş, despite evidence suggesting homicide; this decision, along with unanswered questions about alleged police misconduct, has sparked outrage and calls for judicial reform.
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56% Bias Score
Düsseldorf Boat Show: A Key Indicator for Italy's Nautical Industry in 2025
The Düsseldorf Boat Show (January 18-26) will be crucial for assessing the 2025 outlook for the global nautical industry, especially for Italy, a major player, facing uncertainties from global conflicts and economic slowdowns despite record 2023 revenue (€8.33 billion) and exports (€4.23 billion).
Düsseldorf Boat Show: A Key Indicator for Italy's Nautical Industry in 2025
The Düsseldorf Boat Show (January 18-26) will be crucial for assessing the 2025 outlook for the global nautical industry, especially for Italy, a major player, facing uncertainties from global conflicts and economic slowdowns despite record 2023 revenue (€8.33 billion) and exports (€4.23 billion).
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44% Bias Score
UK Health Aid Cuts and Nurse Recruitment Create 'Double Whammy' for Vulnerable Nations
The UK slashed health aid to 55 countries facing severe nurse shortages by 63% between 2020-2023, while simultaneously increasing nurse recruitment from these countries by 187%, resulting in critical health system failures and fatalities, according to new RCN analysis.
UK Health Aid Cuts and Nurse Recruitment Create 'Double Whammy' for Vulnerable Nations
The UK slashed health aid to 55 countries facing severe nurse shortages by 63% between 2020-2023, while simultaneously increasing nurse recruitment from these countries by 187%, resulting in critical health system failures and fatalities, according to new RCN analysis.
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48% Bias Score
Brazil: Two Family Poisonings Under Investigation
A murder investigation is underway in Brazil after rat poison was found in a New Year's Day meal that killed three members of a family, days after a Christmas cake poisoned with arsenic killed three members of a different family; police are exploring whether the incidents are linked.
Brazil: Two Family Poisonings Under Investigation
A murder investigation is underway in Brazil after rat poison was found in a New Year's Day meal that killed three members of a family, days after a Christmas cake poisoned with arsenic killed three members of a different family; police are exploring whether the incidents are linked.
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52% Bias Score
Heightened Security for 2024 Presidential Election Confirmation Amidst 2021 Capitol Attack Aftermath
On January 6th, 2024, the US Congress will formally confirm Republican Donald Trump's November presidential election victory, a process taking place amid heightened security due to the January 6th, 2021, attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters protesting his election loss to Joe Biden, resulting i...
Heightened Security for 2024 Presidential Election Confirmation Amidst 2021 Capitol Attack Aftermath
On January 6th, 2024, the US Congress will formally confirm Republican Donald Trump's November presidential election victory, a process taking place amid heightened security due to the January 6th, 2021, attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters protesting his election loss to Joe Biden, resulting i...
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40% Bias Score
New Evidence Suggests Looting of Tutankhamun's Tomb
Bob Brier's book alleges that Howard Carter, discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, may have looted artifacts before the official opening, gifting some to his friend, raising ethical questions about archaeological practices and highlighting controversies surrounding the tomb's discovery.
New Evidence Suggests Looting of Tutankhamun's Tomb
Bob Brier's book alleges that Howard Carter, discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, may have looted artifacts before the official opening, gifting some to his friend, raising ethical questions about archaeological practices and highlighting controversies surrounding the tomb's discovery.
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16% Bias Score
Insufficient Pension Increase in Turkey Amidst High Inflation
Turkey's insufficient 15.75% pension increase amid 44.38% inflation, highlighting the plight of 16 million retirees struggling with poverty and hunger, despite President Erdoğan's declaration of 2024 as "the year of retirees.
Insufficient Pension Increase in Turkey Amidst High Inflation
Turkey's insufficient 15.75% pension increase amid 44.38% inflation, highlighting the plight of 16 million retirees struggling with poverty and hunger, despite President Erdoğan's declaration of 2024 as "the year of retirees.
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48% Bias Score
AirPods Pro 2 Software Update Adds Hearing Test, Mitigates Loud Sounds
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 software update adds a validated hearing test generating an audiogram, along with features mitigating loud sounds and assisting with mild-to-moderate hearing loss; however, regulatory differences limit full functionality in some European countries.
AirPods Pro 2 Software Update Adds Hearing Test, Mitigates Loud Sounds
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 software update adds a validated hearing test generating an audiogram, along with features mitigating loud sounds and assisting with mild-to-moderate hearing loss; however, regulatory differences limit full functionality in some European countries.
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20% Bias Score
£28 Billion Motor Finance Mis-selling Compensation Bill Looms
The Court of Appeal's ruling on unlawful commission payments in motor finance deals could cost lenders £28 billion in compensation, impacting firms like Lloyds Banking Group (£4.2 billion) and Close Brothers Group (£460 million), with a December 4th deadline for final responses to complaints.
£28 Billion Motor Finance Mis-selling Compensation Bill Looms
The Court of Appeal's ruling on unlawful commission payments in motor finance deals could cost lenders £28 billion in compensation, impacting firms like Lloyds Banking Group (£4.2 billion) and Close Brothers Group (£460 million), with a December 4th deadline for final responses to complaints.
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36% Bias Score
Sarkozy on Trial: Accused of Libyan Campaign Funding
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial in Paris, accused of receiving millions in illegal campaign funds from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi's regime for his 2007 presidential bid; twelve co-defendants, including ex-ministers, face similar charges, with the trial lasting until April 10th.
Sarkozy on Trial: Accused of Libyan Campaign Funding
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial in Paris, accused of receiving millions in illegal campaign funds from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi's regime for his 2007 presidential bid; twelve co-defendants, including ex-ministers, face similar charges, with the trial lasting until April 10th.
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56% Bias Score
Broncos Clinch Playoff Berth After Dominant Win Over Chiefs
The Denver Broncos (10-7) secured a playoff berth with a dominating 38-0 win over the resting Kansas City Chiefs (15-2), fueled by rookie quarterback Bo Nix's exceptional performance and the team's strong defense, overcoming a league-high dead cap hit.
Broncos Clinch Playoff Berth After Dominant Win Over Chiefs
The Denver Broncos (10-7) secured a playoff berth with a dominating 38-0 win over the resting Kansas City Chiefs (15-2), fueled by rookie quarterback Bo Nix's exceptional performance and the team's strong defense, overcoming a league-high dead cap hit.
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36% Bias Score
Australian Federal Election Likely on April 12
Due to a predicted budget deficit and interest rate concerns, the Australian federal election is likely to be held on April 12, giving five weeks between the WA state election and allowing time for a possible interest rate cut, though Labor support is falling amongst crucial demographics.
Australian Federal Election Likely on April 12
Due to a predicted budget deficit and interest rate concerns, the Australian federal election is likely to be held on April 12, giving five weeks between the WA state election and allowing time for a possible interest rate cut, though Labor support is falling amongst crucial demographics.
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40% Bias Score