January 2025
February 2025
Madagascar Transit Point in Somali Migration to Mayotte
A 26-year-old Somali man, fleeing death threats, transited through Madagascar in March 2024 before being arrested in April near Mayotte after a clandestine sea journey. His asylum request was denied, and his case highlights the increasing use of Madagascar as a transit point for Somali migrants ille...
Madagascar Transit Point in Somali Migration to Mayotte
A 26-year-old Somali man, fleeing death threats, transited through Madagascar in March 2024 before being arrested in April near Mayotte after a clandestine sea journey. His asylum request was denied, and his case highlights the increasing use of Madagascar as a transit point for Somali migrants ille...
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44% Bias Score
North Korea Launches Missile Amid Heightened Regional Tensions
North Korea launched at least one short-range ballistic missile into the sea on a date not specified in the article, from a northern region of the country, during a visit by Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to Seoul; South Korea and Japan had just agreed to strengthen security ties, and the l...
North Korea Launches Missile Amid Heightened Regional Tensions
North Korea launched at least one short-range ballistic missile into the sea on a date not specified in the article, from a northern region of the country, during a visit by Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to Seoul; South Korea and Japan had just agreed to strengthen security ties, and the l...
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44% Bias Score
Spain's Tourism Boom Exacerbates Housing Crisis
Spain's tourism sector is booming in 2024, with nearly 100 million tourists expected; however, this success is coupled with a housing crisis as the number of tourist accommodations (VUT) surpassed hotels in August 2023, reaching 36.5% of the total, while illegal listings may be nine times higher tha...
Spain's Tourism Boom Exacerbates Housing Crisis
Spain's tourism sector is booming in 2024, with nearly 100 million tourists expected; however, this success is coupled with a housing crisis as the number of tourist accommodations (VUT) surpassed hotels in August 2023, reaching 36.5% of the total, while illegal listings may be nine times higher tha...
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44% Bias Score
Reforming European Procurement Law to Prioritize Sustainability
Professor Willem Janssen argues that the current European procurement law, designed for market integration, is an obstacle to sustainability, and proposes reforms mandating sustainable spending and potentially awarding contracts without competition to environmentally responsible businesses.
Reforming European Procurement Law to Prioritize Sustainability
Professor Willem Janssen argues that the current European procurement law, designed for market integration, is an obstacle to sustainability, and proposes reforms mandating sustainable spending and potentially awarding contracts without competition to environmentally responsible businesses.
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44% Bias Score
Sudanese Army Gains Ground Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The Sudanese army is gaining ground against the RSF in the 21-month-old conflict, retaking key areas, while the RSF attacks infrastructure; the conflict is fueled by historical grievances, economic competition, and foreign intervention, causing a major humanitarian crisis.
Sudanese Army Gains Ground Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The Sudanese army is gaining ground against the RSF in the 21-month-old conflict, retaking key areas, while the RSF attacks infrastructure; the conflict is fueled by historical grievances, economic competition, and foreign intervention, causing a major humanitarian crisis.
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16% Bias Score
China's Central Bank Takes Steps to Stabilize Yuan Amid Strong US Dollar
On Monday, China's central bank governor vowed to stabilize the yuan against the strong US dollar, raising the macro-prudential adjustment parameter for cross-border financing to 1.75 and issuing central bank bills in Hong Kong, resulting in the yuan modestly strengthening to 7.3320 per dollar.
China's Central Bank Takes Steps to Stabilize Yuan Amid Strong US Dollar
On Monday, China's central bank governor vowed to stabilize the yuan against the strong US dollar, raising the macro-prudential adjustment parameter for cross-border financing to 1.75 and issuing central bank bills in Hong Kong, resulting in the yuan modestly strengthening to 7.3320 per dollar.
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44% Bias Score
German Bundestag Elections: Wave of Retirements and New Candidates
Several prominent German politicians are retiring from the Bundestag after the upcoming elections, including long-time members from the Green Party and the SPD, while others from various sectors, like virologist Christian Drosten, are seeking election for the first time.
German Bundestag Elections: Wave of Retirements and New Candidates
Several prominent German politicians are retiring from the Bundestag after the upcoming elections, including long-time members from the Green Party and the SPD, while others from various sectors, like virologist Christian Drosten, are seeking election for the first time.
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40% Bias Score
Pope Francis Releases Autobiography, Details Personal Life and Political Views
Pope Francis unexpectedly released his autobiography, "Hope. The Autobiography," on Tuesday, detailing his personal life and political views, including criticisms of Israeli actions in Gaza and two foiled assassination attempts during his 2021 Iraq trip, while addressing global issues like war, migr...
Pope Francis Releases Autobiography, Details Personal Life and Political Views
Pope Francis unexpectedly released his autobiography, "Hope. The Autobiography," on Tuesday, detailing his personal life and political views, including criticisms of Israeli actions in Gaza and two foiled assassination attempts during his 2021 Iraq trip, while addressing global issues like war, migr...
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32% Bias Score
China's Auto Sector Booms in 2024, Driven by NEV Sales
China's 2024 auto production and sales exceeded 31 million units, with new energy vehicle (NEV) sales jumping 35.5% to 12.87 million units, representing 40.9% of the market, driven by a government consumer goods replacement program offering subsidies of up to 20,000 yuan for NEV purchases.
China's Auto Sector Booms in 2024, Driven by NEV Sales
China's 2024 auto production and sales exceeded 31 million units, with new energy vehicle (NEV) sales jumping 35.5% to 12.87 million units, representing 40.9% of the market, driven by a government consumer goods replacement program offering subsidies of up to 20,000 yuan for NEV purchases.
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36% Bias Score
NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.
NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.
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56% Bias Score
Rideshare Company Solves EV Charging Problem with Mobile Power Units
Alto, a Texas-based rideshare company with 350 EVs, partnered with L-Charge to deploy mobile natural-gas-powered charging units to overcome grid limitations and ensure efficient fleet operations, addressing the need for quick, inexpensive charging solutions while permanent infrastructure is develope...
Rideshare Company Solves EV Charging Problem with Mobile Power Units
Alto, a Texas-based rideshare company with 350 EVs, partnered with L-Charge to deploy mobile natural-gas-powered charging units to overcome grid limitations and ensure efficient fleet operations, addressing the need for quick, inexpensive charging solutions while permanent infrastructure is develope...
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40% Bias Score
New Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Neil Gaiman Impact Film and TV Projects
Vulture magazine published an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and coercion against Neil Gaiman, interviewing eight women; two filed police reports (one for sexual assault, one for rape), but the nanny's case was closed; Gaiman denies all allegations, saying encounters were consensual.
New Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Neil Gaiman Impact Film and TV Projects
Vulture magazine published an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and coercion against Neil Gaiman, interviewing eight women; two filed police reports (one for sexual assault, one for rape), but the nanny's case was closed; Gaiman denies all allegations, saying encounters were consensual.
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52% Bias Score