January 2025
February 2025
UK Regulator Bans Wahed Invest Ads Depicting Burning Banknotes
Six Wahed Invest advertisements featuring burning US dollar and euro banknotes were banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in November 2023 after 75 complaints that they were likely to cause serious offence to viewers in the US and Europe.
UK Regulator Bans Wahed Invest Ads Depicting Burning Banknotes
Six Wahed Invest advertisements featuring burning US dollar and euro banknotes were banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in November 2023 after 75 complaints that they were likely to cause serious offence to viewers in the US and Europe.
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44% Bias Score
Cancelled A1 upgrade cost soars to £68.4m
The UK government's cancellation of the £68.4 million A1 dualling project between Morpeth and Ellingham, after spending on land, design, preparation, and surveys, sparked criticism over wasted funds and unmet safety needs for a road with many accidents, despite approval for the project having been g...
Cancelled A1 upgrade cost soars to £68.4m
The UK government's cancellation of the £68.4 million A1 dualling project between Morpeth and Ellingham, after spending on land, design, preparation, and surveys, sparked criticism over wasted funds and unmet safety needs for a road with many accidents, despite approval for the project having been g...
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56% Bias Score
Madonna di Campiglio Slalom: Noël's Injury, Intense Race Schedule
The Madonna di Campiglio night slalom's shift to early January marks the start of five prestigious races in 21 days; Clément Noël, recovering from an ankle injury, aims to compete despite limited training, while Steven Amiez seeks his first top-3 finish.
Madonna di Campiglio Slalom: Noël's Injury, Intense Race Schedule
The Madonna di Campiglio night slalom's shift to early January marks the start of five prestigious races in 21 days; Clément Noël, recovering from an ankle injury, aims to compete despite limited training, while Steven Amiez seeks his first top-3 finish.
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4% Bias Score
Public Discontent with Dutch Cabinet Mounts
Visitors to The Hague's Binnenhof on Saturday expressed widespread dissatisfaction with the current Dutch cabinet's performance, citing ineffective governance and handling of crises, with the absence of certain political parties' supporters among the interviewees notable.
Public Discontent with Dutch Cabinet Mounts
Visitors to The Hague's Binnenhof on Saturday expressed widespread dissatisfaction with the current Dutch cabinet's performance, citing ineffective governance and handling of crises, with the absence of certain political parties' supporters among the interviewees notable.
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52% Bias Score
Non-Independence Candidate Ponga Elected New Caledonian President After Political Stalemate
Following a previous unsuccessful attempt, Alcide Ponga, a non-independence member of "Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains", was elected President of New Caledonia's government on January 8th, 2024, securing six out of eleven votes, succeeding Louis Mapou whose government was ousted on December 24th a...
Non-Independence Candidate Ponga Elected New Caledonian President After Political Stalemate
Following a previous unsuccessful attempt, Alcide Ponga, a non-independence member of "Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains", was elected President of New Caledonia's government on January 8th, 2024, securing six out of eleven votes, succeeding Louis Mapou whose government was ousted on December 24th a...
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32% Bias Score
Bavaria's Startup Surge: 12% Increase in 2024
In 2024, Bavaria experienced a 12% rise in startup formations, totaling 538 new businesses, exceeding the national average and securing its leading position among German states, though not per capita, with a significant concentration in Munich and its surrounding areas.
Bavaria's Startup Surge: 12% Increase in 2024
In 2024, Bavaria experienced a 12% rise in startup formations, totaling 538 new businesses, exceeding the national average and securing its leading position among German states, though not per capita, with a significant concentration in Munich and its surrounding areas.
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44% Bias Score
French Retailer Expresses Concern Over Online Shopping's Impact
Dominique Nizan, owner of three clothing boutiques in Rochefort, France, reports a significant decline in sales, blaming the rise of online shopping and changing consumer habits despite a festive atmosphere in the city.
French Retailer Expresses Concern Over Online Shopping's Impact
Dominique Nizan, owner of three clothing boutiques in Rochefort, France, reports a significant decline in sales, blaming the rise of online shopping and changing consumer habits despite a festive atmosphere in the city.
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44% Bias Score
Nottinghamshire Flood Wardens Face Abuse from Drivers Ignoring Road Closures
Flood wardens in Nottinghamshire, England, are facing verbal and physical abuse from frustrated drivers ignoring road closures during flooding, despite their efforts to protect communities and property.
Nottinghamshire Flood Wardens Face Abuse from Drivers Ignoring Road Closures
Flood wardens in Nottinghamshire, England, are facing verbal and physical abuse from frustrated drivers ignoring road closures during flooding, despite their efforts to protect communities and property.
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40% Bias Score
Frankfurt Housing Project Faces €6 Million Cost Increase
Adaptiv plans to transform a former academy in Frankfurt into housing for 36 students and 60-64 residents, facing a €6 million cost increase, necessitating financial aid from the city to maintain affordable rents of €19.70/sqm.
Frankfurt Housing Project Faces €6 Million Cost Increase
Adaptiv plans to transform a former academy in Frankfurt into housing for 36 students and 60-64 residents, facing a €6 million cost increase, necessitating financial aid from the city to maintain affordable rents of €19.70/sqm.
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48% Bias Score
UK Imposes New ETA Requirement for International Travelers
Starting today, citizens of almost 50 countries need an ETA to enter the UK; initially, it applies to non-Europeans, expanding to Europeans in April 2024, to supposedly improve border security.
UK Imposes New ETA Requirement for International Travelers
Starting today, citizens of almost 50 countries need an ETA to enter the UK; initially, it applies to non-Europeans, expanding to Europeans in April 2024, to supposedly improve border security.
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8% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: State-Owned Companies Fall Short on Collective Bargaining, Gender Equality
A new report reveals that half of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's 20 privately held state-owned companies only partially adhere to collective bargaining agreements for employee compensation, while women hold only 24% of leadership positions.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: State-Owned Companies Fall Short on Collective Bargaining, Gender Equality
A new report reveals that half of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's 20 privately held state-owned companies only partially adhere to collective bargaining agreements for employee compensation, while women hold only 24% of leadership positions.
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36% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook and Instagram
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, will stop using fact-checkers to prioritize "free speech," as announced by Mark Zuckerberg in a video; this decision follows the 2016 initiative and will affect content moderation policies across platforms.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking on Facebook and Instagram
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, will stop using fact-checkers to prioritize "free speech," as announced by Mark Zuckerberg in a video; this decision follows the 2016 initiative and will affect content moderation policies across platforms.
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64% Bias Score