January 2025
February 2025
British Royals Leverage Soft Power Amid Strained UK-US Relations
The British royal family's soft power is being used to improve relations between the UK and the incoming Trump administration, despite policy disagreements, as exemplified by Prince Edward's recent US visit and President-elect Trump's positive comments about the royals.
British Royals Leverage Soft Power Amid Strained UK-US Relations
The British royal family's soft power is being used to improve relations between the UK and the incoming Trump administration, despite policy disagreements, as exemplified by Prince Edward's recent US visit and President-elect Trump's positive comments about the royals.
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44% Bias Score
Risky Play: Crucial for Child Development
A Nature study reveals that seemingly risky play, like climbing or jumping, is crucial for children's physical, mental, and emotional development, challenging the common parental prioritization of safety over such activities, which are essential for developing spatial awareness, coordination, risk a...
Risky Play: Crucial for Child Development
A Nature study reveals that seemingly risky play, like climbing or jumping, is crucial for children's physical, mental, and emotional development, challenging the common parental prioritization of safety over such activities, which are essential for developing spatial awareness, coordination, risk a...
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52% Bias Score
AI Pilot Program Launched in North Rhine-Westphalia Schools
North Rhine-Westphalia launches a €1 million AI pilot program in 25 secondary schools (grades 5-10) starting February 2024, integrating AI in math and German classes to enhance student skills, with the University of Siegen providing scientific support until July 2027.
AI Pilot Program Launched in North Rhine-Westphalia Schools
North Rhine-Westphalia launches a €1 million AI pilot program in 25 secondary schools (grades 5-10) starting February 2024, integrating AI in math and German classes to enhance student skills, with the University of Siegen providing scientific support until July 2027.
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40% Bias Score
Local Reviews More Effective Than Public Inquiries in Tackling CSE: Telford Model
Tom Crowther KC, former chair of the Telford CSE inquiry, advocates for a local review model over a public inquiry, citing the Telford model's success in implementing 38 out of 47 recommendations and significantly improving child safety by prioritizing collaboration with survivors.
Local Reviews More Effective Than Public Inquiries in Tackling CSE: Telford Model
Tom Crowther KC, former chair of the Telford CSE inquiry, advocates for a local review model over a public inquiry, citing the Telford model's success in implementing 38 out of 47 recommendations and significantly improving child safety by prioritizing collaboration with survivors.
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60% Bias Score
Valencia Announces €250 Million in Flood Aid, Contrasting with Central Government
The Valencian regional government announced a €250 million aid package for over 120,000 flood-damaged vehicles, exceeding the central government's aid and contrasting its approach with faster, less bureaucratic payments.
Valencia Announces €250 Million in Flood Aid, Contrasting with Central Government
The Valencian regional government announced a €250 million aid package for over 120,000 flood-damaged vehicles, exceeding the central government's aid and contrasting its approach with faster, less bureaucratic payments.
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52% Bias Score
Alkis Kampanos Murder Trial Postponed to November 2025
The appeal trial for the murder of 19-year-old Alkis Kampanos, victim of fan violence in February 2022 in Thessaloniki, Greece, has been postponed to November 3, 2025, following defense requests; eight of the twelve defendants, initially sentenced to varying terms including life imprisonment, were p...
Alkis Kampanos Murder Trial Postponed to November 2025
The appeal trial for the murder of 19-year-old Alkis Kampanos, victim of fan violence in February 2022 in Thessaloniki, Greece, has been postponed to November 3, 2025, following defense requests; eight of the twelve defendants, initially sentenced to varying terms including life imprisonment, were p...
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36% Bias Score
Rome's Jubilee 2025: Lower-Than-Expected Tourism Impact Raises Concerns
Rome's Jubilee 2025, anticipated to attract over 30 million pilgrims, is showing lower-than-expected visitor numbers and bookings in its first month, raising concerns about its projected €4-4.5 billion economic impact and potential for urban renewal, despite initial predictions of €17 billion in Jub...
Rome's Jubilee 2025: Lower-Than-Expected Tourism Impact Raises Concerns
Rome's Jubilee 2025, anticipated to attract over 30 million pilgrims, is showing lower-than-expected visitor numbers and bookings in its first month, raising concerns about its projected €4-4.5 billion economic impact and potential for urban renewal, despite initial predictions of €17 billion in Jub...
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24% Bias Score
Nuremberg Train Station Implements Multi-Agency Plan to Curb Crime
Nuremberg's main train station, one of Germany's most dangerous, is implementing increased police presence, improved inter-agency cooperation, and technological upgrades to combat a significant rise in crime between 2019 and 2023, aiming to reduce crime and improve safety for the 200,000 daily passe...
Nuremberg Train Station Implements Multi-Agency Plan to Curb Crime
Nuremberg's main train station, one of Germany's most dangerous, is implementing increased police presence, improved inter-agency cooperation, and technological upgrades to combat a significant rise in crime between 2019 and 2023, aiming to reduce crime and improve safety for the 200,000 daily passe...
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40% Bias Score
Low UK Gas Storage Levels Raise Winter Energy Security Concerns
Amid a colder-than-normal winter, Centrica reported UK gas storage levels at critically low levels—half of early November's and a quarter below last year's, raising concerns despite government assurances of sufficient supply for the winter.
Low UK Gas Storage Levels Raise Winter Energy Security Concerns
Amid a colder-than-normal winter, Centrica reported UK gas storage levels at critically low levels—half of early November's and a quarter below last year's, raising concerns despite government assurances of sufficient supply for the winter.
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36% Bias Score
PSOE Proposes Bill to Curb Politically Motivated Lawsuits in Spain
The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) submitted a bill to the Congress to limit popular accusations, prohibiting those based on media reports or lacking credible evidence, following lawsuits against the Prime Minister's family; the bill also seeks to repeal the offense of insulting religious sentiments...
PSOE Proposes Bill to Curb Politically Motivated Lawsuits in Spain
The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) submitted a bill to the Congress to limit popular accusations, prohibiting those based on media reports or lacking credible evidence, following lawsuits against the Prime Minister's family; the bill also seeks to repeal the offense of insulting religious sentiments...
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44% Bias Score
Torremolinos Files Hate Crime Charges Against Club for Anti-LGBTQ+ Party Advertisement
The Torremolinos City Council is filing a hate crime lawsuit against a private club that advertised a party excluding LGBTQ+ people, with the mayor personally involved in the complaint; the event was to be illegal anyway due to lacking permits.
Torremolinos Files Hate Crime Charges Against Club for Anti-LGBTQ+ Party Advertisement
The Torremolinos City Council is filing a hate crime lawsuit against a private club that advertised a party excluding LGBTQ+ people, with the mayor personally involved in the complaint; the event was to be illegal anyway due to lacking permits.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Businessman Shot Dead in Georgia: Two Arrested
38-year-old Russian businessman Viktor Solovyov was shot and killed on January 5th, 2024, in Georgia during a roadside stop with his girlfriend. Two suspects, initially admitting guilt but now claiming self-defense, have been arrested and charged with murder, robbery, and weapons offenses.
Russian Businessman Shot Dead in Georgia: Two Arrested
38-year-old Russian businessman Viktor Solovyov was shot and killed on January 5th, 2024, in Georgia during a roadside stop with his girlfriend. Two suspects, initially admitting guilt but now claiming self-defense, have been arrested and charged with murder, robbery, and weapons offenses.
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52% Bias Score