January 2025
February 2025
Manchester Gallery Showcases UK-China Cultural and Environmental Collaboration
The Lee Kai Hung China Culture Gallery in Manchester Museum displays over 300 Chinese artifacts across five themes, using a 22-meter scroll depicting Emperor Kangxi's parade and a milu deer to illustrate cultural exchange and environmental collaboration between the UK and China.
Manchester Gallery Showcases UK-China Cultural and Environmental Collaboration
The Lee Kai Hung China Culture Gallery in Manchester Museum displays over 300 Chinese artifacts across five themes, using a 22-meter scroll depicting Emperor Kangxi's parade and a milu deer to illustrate cultural exchange and environmental collaboration between the UK and China.
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20% Bias Score
Porsche Sales Down 3 Percent in 2024; China Market Weakness Offsets Growth in Other Regions
Porsche's 2024 global vehicle sales declined by 3 percent to 310,718 units, primarily due to decreased sales in China despite growth in other regions like North America (up 1 percent to 86,541 vehicles) and Germany (up 11 percent to 35,858 vehicles).
Porsche Sales Down 3 Percent in 2024; China Market Weakness Offsets Growth in Other Regions
Porsche's 2024 global vehicle sales declined by 3 percent to 310,718 units, primarily due to decreased sales in China despite growth in other regions like North America (up 1 percent to 86,541 vehicles) and Germany (up 11 percent to 35,858 vehicles).
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Childcare Providers Fail to Adequately Involve Parents
A Dutch government-commissioned study found widespread non-compliance with parental involvement laws in childcare, with many providers failing to adequately consult parents or provide written justifications for rejecting their advice, prompting calls for systemic improvements.
Dutch Childcare Providers Fail to Adequately Involve Parents
A Dutch government-commissioned study found widespread non-compliance with parental involvement laws in childcare, with many providers failing to adequately consult parents or provide written justifications for rejecting their advice, prompting calls for systemic improvements.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Crackdown
On Monday, Turkish authorities arrested Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat and 46 others in Istanbul for alleged bid-rigging and links to a criminal organization, part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures since 2019, impacting Turkey's political landscape.
Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Crackdown
On Monday, Turkish authorities arrested Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat and 46 others in Istanbul for alleged bid-rigging and links to a criminal organization, part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures since 2019, impacting Turkey's political landscape.
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56% Bias Score
Photographer Oliviero Toscani Dies at 82
World-renowned photographer Oliviero Toscani, famous for his controversial Benetton campaigns, died at 82 after a battle with Amyloidosis, a rare disease he publicly disclosed last August.
Photographer Oliviero Toscani Dies at 82
World-renowned photographer Oliviero Toscani, famous for his controversial Benetton campaigns, died at 82 after a battle with Amyloidosis, a rare disease he publicly disclosed last August.
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36% Bias Score
Sam Moore of Sam & Dave Dies at 89
Sam Moore, the surviving member of the 1960s soul duo Sam & Dave, died at 89 on January 10th in Coral Gables, Florida, following surgery; their career, marked by both success and systemic challenges, highlighted the struggles of many soul artists.
Sam Moore of Sam & Dave Dies at 89
Sam Moore, the surviving member of the 1960s soul duo Sam & Dave, died at 89 on January 10th in Coral Gables, Florida, following surgery; their career, marked by both success and systemic challenges, highlighted the struggles of many soul artists.
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40% Bias Score
Weak Consumer Spending Slams Myer and Premier Profits
Myer and Premier Investments reported significantly lower sales and profits for the first half of 2025, reflecting weak consumer spending during the Christmas period and Black Friday sales, driven by a challenging macroeconomic environment and high interest rates.
Weak Consumer Spending Slams Myer and Premier Profits
Myer and Premier Investments reported significantly lower sales and profits for the first half of 2025, reflecting weak consumer spending during the Christmas period and Black Friday sales, driven by a challenging macroeconomic environment and high interest rates.
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44% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, Zoran Milanović won a second term with roughly 75% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, highlighting deep political divisions over foreign policy, especially concerning support for Ukraine.
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, Zoran Milanović won a second term with roughly 75% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, highlighting deep political divisions over foreign policy, especially concerning support for Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
Norway Wins European Speed Skating Title After 34-Year Drought
Sander Eitrem secured Norway's first European allround men's speed skating title in 34 years, surpassing the Netherlands' win count (39-37) and signifying a resurgence for the sport in Norway, boosted by increased media coverage and a strong team performance.
Norway Wins European Speed Skating Title After 34-Year Drought
Sander Eitrem secured Norway's first European allround men's speed skating title in 34 years, surpassing the Netherlands' win count (39-37) and signifying a resurgence for the sport in Norway, boosted by increased media coverage and a strong team performance.
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56% Bias Score
Udo Jürgens' Complete Works Released in 70-CD Box Set
A 70-CD box set, "Udo Jürgens: Eine Werkschau," compiling 56 albums of the Austrian singer-songwriter's work from 1965 to 2014, has been released, featuring both his well-known hits and lesser-known tracks.
Udo Jürgens' Complete Works Released in 70-CD Box Set
A 70-CD box set, "Udo Jürgens: Eine Werkschau," compiling 56 albums of the Austrian singer-songwriter's work from 1965 to 2014, has been released, featuring both his well-known hits and lesser-known tracks.
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24% Bias Score
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...
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64% Bias Score
Zhang Yimou Calls for Global Influence of Chinese Cinema
At the 2024 Weibo Night in Beijing on January 11, 2025, acclaimed director Zhang Yimou, recipient of the "Most Internationally Influential Director" award, urged the Chinese film industry to pursue global impact, highlighting the success of his film "Article 20" (2.43 billion yuan) and upcoming proj...
Zhang Yimou Calls for Global Influence of Chinese Cinema
At the 2024 Weibo Night in Beijing on January 11, 2025, acclaimed director Zhang Yimou, recipient of the "Most Internationally Influential Director" award, urged the Chinese film industry to pursue global impact, highlighting the success of his film "Article 20" (2.43 billion yuan) and upcoming proj...
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40% Bias Score