January 2025
February 2025
Limited Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk Region Repelled by Russia
A small-scale Ukrainian military incursion into Russia's Kursk region on Sunday was reported, with Russia claiming to have repelled the attack and inflicted heavy losses, while Ukraine remains silent. Experts suggest the operation aims to influence the incoming US president and maintain Western supp...
Limited Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk Region Repelled by Russia
A small-scale Ukrainian military incursion into Russia's Kursk region on Sunday was reported, with Russia claiming to have repelled the attack and inflicted heavy losses, while Ukraine remains silent. Experts suggest the operation aims to influence the incoming US president and maintain Western supp...
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48% Bias Score
German Automakers Face Crisis Amidst Market Shift to Electric Vehicles
Facing falling stock prices and stricter EU emission standards, German automakers like Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are implementing cost-cutting measures, including potential job losses, to compete with China's affordable electric vehicles and adapt to evolving consumer preferences.
German Automakers Face Crisis Amidst Market Shift to Electric Vehicles
Facing falling stock prices and stricter EU emission standards, German automakers like Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are implementing cost-cutting measures, including potential job losses, to compete with China's affordable electric vehicles and adapt to evolving consumer preferences.
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44% Bias Score
Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6th, 2024, due to low approval ratings and internal party pressure, leaving the position open until a new Liberal Party leader is chosen; this decision comes ahead of October's federal elections and amidst potential snap ele...
Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6th, 2024, due to low approval ratings and internal party pressure, leaving the position open until a new Liberal Party leader is chosen; this decision comes ahead of October's federal elections and amidst potential snap ele...
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52% Bias Score
Bus Cuts Disproportionately Impact Deprived Areas in England
A new report reveals that bus cuts in England disproportionately impact deprived areas, with those in the top 10% most deprived areas experiencing a tenfold reduction in bus travel compared to the least deprived; this has led to an estimated 1.1 billion extra miles driven in cars and taxis in 2023.
Bus Cuts Disproportionately Impact Deprived Areas in England
A new report reveals that bus cuts in England disproportionately impact deprived areas, with those in the top 10% most deprived areas experiencing a tenfold reduction in bus travel compared to the least deprived; this has led to an estimated 1.1 billion extra miles driven in cars and taxis in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Saba Capital Faces Backlash in Bid to Control Seven UK Investment Trusts
Saba Capital, a New York hedge fund, is attempting to seize control of seven London-listed investment trusts, prompting strong opposition from the trusts' chairs who criticize Saba's self-serving motives and lack of transparency.
Saba Capital Faces Backlash in Bid to Control Seven UK Investment Trusts
Saba Capital, a New York hedge fund, is attempting to seize control of seven London-listed investment trusts, prompting strong opposition from the trusts' chairs who criticize Saba's self-serving motives and lack of transparency.
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56% Bias Score
China's HMPV Outbreak Sparks Transparency Concerns Amidst Rising US Cases
Western experts are urging China to be transparent about a viral outbreak overwhelming its hospitals, fueled by human metapneumovirus (HPMV), while the US also sees a rise in cases; concerns exist due to similarities with the initial COVID-19 response.
China's HMPV Outbreak Sparks Transparency Concerns Amidst Rising US Cases
Western experts are urging China to be transparent about a viral outbreak overwhelming its hospitals, fueled by human metapneumovirus (HPMV), while the US also sees a rise in cases; concerns exist due to similarities with the initial COVID-19 response.
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44% Bias Score
Austria's President Tasks Far-Right Leader with Forming Government After Failed Coalition Talks
After Austria's election, where the far-right FPÖ won, coalition talks failed, leading President Van der Bellen to task FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl with forming a government, despite strong opposition from other parties and concerns about Kickl's ties to Putin's regime.
Austria's President Tasks Far-Right Leader with Forming Government After Failed Coalition Talks
After Austria's election, where the far-right FPÖ won, coalition talks failed, leading President Van der Bellen to task FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl with forming a government, despite strong opposition from other parties and concerns about Kickl's ties to Putin's regime.
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64% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ to Form Coalition Government
Following the failure of centrist parties to form a government, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen tasked the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), which won 29% of the vote in September's election, with forming a coalition government, marking a significant shift in Austrian politics.
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ to Form Coalition Government
Following the failure of centrist parties to form a government, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen tasked the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), which won 29% of the vote in September's election, with forming a coalition government, marking a significant shift in Austrian politics.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Commemorates January 6th Attack, Underscores Need to Protect Democracy
President Biden's Washington Post op-ed marks the second anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, where approximately 2,000 Trump supporters violently stormed the building resulting in the deaths of five police officers by suicide and four rioters, while condemning the insurre...
Biden Commemorates January 6th Attack, Underscores Need to Protect Democracy
President Biden's Washington Post op-ed marks the second anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, where approximately 2,000 Trump supporters violently stormed the building resulting in the deaths of five police officers by suicide and four rioters, while condemning the insurre...
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36% Bias Score
UK to Increase Penalties for Child Sexual Grooming
The UK government will introduce stricter penalties for child sexual grooming, mandating abuse reporting and improving data collection on child sexual abuse and exploitation, following criticism over its handling of the issue.
UK to Increase Penalties for Child Sexual Grooming
The UK government will introduce stricter penalties for child sexual grooming, mandating abuse reporting and improving data collection on child sexual abuse and exploitation, following criticism over its handling of the issue.
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48% Bias Score
Starmer's £2.5bn NHS Investment Plan
Sir Keir Starmer's speech on January 6th, 2025, outlined a £2.5bn annual investment in the NHS, a new private sector deal to double elective activity, and 17 new community diagnostic centers, while acknowledging the risk of further strikes due to pay disputes.
Starmer's £2.5bn NHS Investment Plan
Sir Keir Starmer's speech on January 6th, 2025, outlined a £2.5bn annual investment in the NHS, a new private sector deal to double elective activity, and 17 new community diagnostic centers, while acknowledging the risk of further strikes due to pay disputes.
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40% Bias Score
Albanian Escapees Expose UK Immigration Exploitation
Eight Albanian men escaped Yarl's Wood immigration removal center in April 2023; subsequent investigations revealed their illegal status, involvement in drug trafficking, and disillusionment with life in the UK, highlighting the exploitation of immigrants through social media and organized crime.
Albanian Escapees Expose UK Immigration Exploitation
Eight Albanian men escaped Yarl's Wood immigration removal center in April 2023; subsequent investigations revealed their illegal status, involvement in drug trafficking, and disillusionment with life in the UK, highlighting the exploitation of immigrants through social media and organized crime.
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52% Bias Score