January 2025
February 2025
Evictions of Disabled Students in Abidjan Amidst University Housing Crisis
Following the dissolution of a student union in October 2024, a campaign to remove students from over-occupied university housing in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, has disproportionately affected disabled students, leading to evictions despite a temporary ministerial intervention.
Evictions of Disabled Students in Abidjan Amidst University Housing Crisis
Following the dissolution of a student union in October 2024, a campaign to remove students from over-occupied university housing in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, has disproportionately affected disabled students, leading to evictions despite a temporary ministerial intervention.
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52% Bias Score
Southeastern Europe Hit by Severe Cold Wave, Heavy Snow
Heavy snow and freezing temperatures caused widespread disruptions in Southeastern Europe, closing schools in Albania and impacting transportation in several countries, including Bulgaria and North Macedonia, with authorities working to clear roads and restore traffic; the cold snap is expected to l...
Southeastern Europe Hit by Severe Cold Wave, Heavy Snow
Heavy snow and freezing temperatures caused widespread disruptions in Southeastern Europe, closing schools in Albania and impacting transportation in several countries, including Bulgaria and North Macedonia, with authorities working to clear roads and restore traffic; the cold snap is expected to l...
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12% Bias Score
Chemnitz-Czech Republic Cultural Exchange Flourishes
Chemnitz, a 2025 European Capital of Culture, is partnering with the Czech Republic on over 30 cultural projects, funded by the German-Czech Future Fund, ranging from exhibitions and concerts to theater and conferences, promoting cross-border understanding and collaboration.
Chemnitz-Czech Republic Cultural Exchange Flourishes
Chemnitz, a 2025 European Capital of Culture, is partnering with the Czech Republic on over 30 cultural projects, funded by the German-Czech Future Fund, ranging from exhibitions and concerts to theater and conferences, promoting cross-border understanding and collaboration.
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20% Bias Score
UK Bans Excessive Upfront Rent Payments for Tenants
The UK government will ban landlords from demanding more than one month's rent upfront from tenants under new laws, aiming to prevent bidding wars and financial hardship; landlords and agencies violating this rule will face fines up to £5,000.
UK Bans Excessive Upfront Rent Payments for Tenants
The UK government will ban landlords from demanding more than one month's rent upfront from tenants under new laws, aiming to prevent bidding wars and financial hardship; landlords and agencies violating this rule will face fines up to £5,000.
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44% Bias Score
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
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40% Bias Score
Merlin to Build Spain's Largest Data Centers in Extremadura
Merlin Properties plans to build two massive data centers in Extremadura, Spain, each potentially reaching 1GW capacity, representing a multi-billion euro investment and leveraging the region's energy surplus; however, the project's success depends on securing tenants and may take years to fully imp...
Merlin to Build Spain's Largest Data Centers in Extremadura
Merlin Properties plans to build two massive data centers in Extremadura, Spain, each potentially reaching 1GW capacity, representing a multi-billion euro investment and leveraging the region's energy surplus; however, the project's success depends on securing tenants and may take years to fully imp...
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48% Bias Score
Switzerland Joins EU Military Mobility Project
Switzerland will officially join the EU's Military Mobility project, enabling faster movement of military personnel and equipment across Europe, in line with its neutrality policy; the decision follows an August 2022 Federal Council approval and a formal invitation issued January 13th.
Switzerland Joins EU Military Mobility Project
Switzerland will officially join the EU's Military Mobility project, enabling faster movement of military personnel and equipment across Europe, in line with its neutrality policy; the decision follows an August 2022 Federal Council approval and a formal invitation issued January 13th.
Progress
36% Bias Score
CSU Defends Four Billion Euro Mütterrente Expansion Amidst Criticism
The CSU's Markus Söder is defending a proposed four billion euro expansion of the Mütterrente, arguing its cost is less than spending on migration (50 billion euros) and the Bürgergeld (50 billion euros), despite criticism of it as a pre-election gift.
CSU Defends Four Billion Euro Mütterrente Expansion Amidst Criticism
The CSU's Markus Söder is defending a proposed four billion euro expansion of the Mütterrente, arguing its cost is less than spending on migration (50 billion euros) and the Bürgergeld (50 billion euros), despite criticism of it as a pre-election gift.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Arkansas Toddler's Rare Eye Cancer Highlights Diagnostic Challenges
14-month-old Lily Morss from Arkansas was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, after initial symptoms like a swollen eye were misdiagnosed. Her left eye was removed at St. Jude's, and she's undergoing chemotherapy for tumors in her right eye; the family relies on donations due to medica...
Arkansas Toddler's Rare Eye Cancer Highlights Diagnostic Challenges
14-month-old Lily Morss from Arkansas was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, after initial symptoms like a swollen eye were misdiagnosed. Her left eye was removed at St. Jude's, and she's undergoing chemotherapy for tumors in her right eye; the family relies on donations due to medica...
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40% Bias Score
UK Treasury Minister Resigns Amid Questions Over Family's Ties to Bangladesh
Tulip Siddiq resigned as the UK's economic secretary to the Treasury on Tuesday following questions about her family's financial links to the ousted Bangladeshi government, despite an independent adviser finding no rule breaches.
UK Treasury Minister Resigns Amid Questions Over Family's Ties to Bangladesh
Tulip Siddiq resigned as the UK's economic secretary to the Treasury on Tuesday following questions about her family's financial links to the ousted Bangladeshi government, despite an independent adviser finding no rule breaches.
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44% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Rates Surge, Triggering Calls for Chancellor's Resignation
Facing calls for her resignation due to a spike in UK borrowing rates, Chancellor Rachel Reeves attributes the increase to global economic volatility but faces pressure to implement further public spending cuts, potentially impacting vulnerable groups and causing political tension.
UK Borrowing Rates Surge, Triggering Calls for Chancellor's Resignation
Facing calls for her resignation due to a spike in UK borrowing rates, Chancellor Rachel Reeves attributes the increase to global economic volatility but faces pressure to implement further public spending cuts, potentially impacting vulnerable groups and causing political tension.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Istanbul Taxi Driver Jailed for Sexual Assault of Passengers
Istanbul taxi driver Bayram N. was arrested and jailed for sexually assaulting female passengers after videos surfaced, despite initially claiming he made them to provoke his wife; he has a prior drug conviction.
Istanbul Taxi Driver Jailed for Sexual Assault of Passengers
Istanbul taxi driver Bayram N. was arrested and jailed for sexually assaulting female passengers after videos surfaced, despite initially claiming he made them to provoke his wife; he has a prior drug conviction.
Progress
64% Bias Score