January 2025
February 2025
Britain Delays Chagos Islands Handover to Mauritius
Britain has postponed the transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, pending consultation with President-elect Trump's administration, due to the islands' strategic importance to U.S. military operations based on Diego Garcia.
Britain Delays Chagos Islands Handover to Mauritius
Britain has postponed the transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, pending consultation with President-elect Trump's administration, due to the islands' strategic importance to U.S. military operations based on Diego Garcia.
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40% Bias Score
Democratic AGs Intervene in Lawsuit over Healthcare for Dreamers
Fourteen Democratic attorneys general are intervening in a North Dakota lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's policy granting subsidized healthcare to 147,000 Dreamers, anticipating the incoming Trump administration will not defend it, setting up a legal battle between states.
Democratic AGs Intervene in Lawsuit over Healthcare for Dreamers
Fourteen Democratic attorneys general are intervening in a North Dakota lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's policy granting subsidized healthcare to 147,000 Dreamers, anticipating the incoming Trump administration will not defend it, setting up a legal battle between states.
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40% Bias Score
Morales Misses Court Hearing, Faces Arrest Warrant"
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales missed a court hearing on Tuesday for human trafficking charges, citing health issues; the judge postponed the hearing until Friday, warning that failure to appear will result in an arrest warrant and asset seizure.
Morales Misses Court Hearing, Faces Arrest Warrant"
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales missed a court hearing on Tuesday for human trafficking charges, citing health issues; the judge postponed the hearing until Friday, warning that failure to appear will result in an arrest warrant and asset seizure.
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40% Bias Score
North Dakota Governor Proposes Plan to Eliminate Residential Property Taxes
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong proposed a plan to eliminate residential property taxes using $483 million in state funds and oil tax savings, aiming to provide initial relief of up to $1,550 per homeowner and eventually eliminate property taxes for many within a decade, despite concerns about...
North Dakota Governor Proposes Plan to Eliminate Residential Property Taxes
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong proposed a plan to eliminate residential property taxes using $483 million in state funds and oil tax savings, aiming to provide initial relief of up to $1,550 per homeowner and eventually eliminate property taxes for many within a decade, despite concerns about...
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48% Bias Score
German Broadcasting Fee Hike Blocked by State Vetoes
The KEF recommends a €0.58 monthly increase to the German broadcasting fee, but this is blocked by at least two states due to a long-standing veto. Reforms aiming to simplify the system are uncertain and face legal challenges, with a potential increase necessary after two years.
German Broadcasting Fee Hike Blocked by State Vetoes
The KEF recommends a €0.58 monthly increase to the German broadcasting fee, but this is blocked by at least two states due to a long-standing veto. Reforms aiming to simplify the system are uncertain and face legal challenges, with a potential increase necessary after two years.
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56% Bias Score
Madrid Building Terrorized by Squatters: Years of Harassment and Institutional Failure
Residents of a building in Madrid's Puente de Vallecas are facing severe harassment and threats from squatters who illegally occupied the building after developer bankruptcy, forcing some residents into psychological treatment and escalating into a complex conflict involving Sareb and alleged politi...
Madrid Building Terrorized by Squatters: Years of Harassment and Institutional Failure
Residents of a building in Madrid's Puente de Vallecas are facing severe harassment and threats from squatters who illegally occupied the building after developer bankruptcy, forcing some residents into psychological treatment and escalating into a complex conflict involving Sareb and alleged politi...
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68% Bias Score
Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder Zambada in Plea Talks
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, 76, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, is negotiating a plea deal in a Brooklyn federal court to avoid the death penalty after being arrested in New Mexico in July following over two decades as a fugitive; he faces 17 counts of drug and weapons charges.
Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder Zambada in Plea Talks
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, 76, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, is negotiating a plea deal in a Brooklyn federal court to avoid the death penalty after being arrested in New Mexico in July following over two decades as a fugitive; he faces 17 counts of drug and weapons charges.
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36% Bias Score
Zelensky: Ukraine's Army at 880,000, No Reduction Planned
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a current troop strength of 880,000 soldiers, with no plans for reduction, while expressing conditional support for a foreign military contingent to bolster defense, countered by the Kremlin's warning of negative repercussions.
Zelensky: Ukraine's Army at 880,000, No Reduction Planned
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a current troop strength of 880,000 soldiers, with no plans for reduction, while expressing conditional support for a foreign military contingent to bolster defense, countered by the Kremlin's warning of negative repercussions.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Combat Housing Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a potential 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU citizens and increased taxes on short-term rentals to combat a housing shortage, while also creating a public body to build more homes. Non-EU residents bought 27,000 homes in Spain in 2023.
Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Combat Housing Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a potential 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU citizens and increased taxes on short-term rentals to combat a housing shortage, while also creating a public body to build more homes. Non-EU residents bought 27,000 homes in Spain in 2023.
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56% Bias Score
Bayrou's Ambiguous Policy Speech Raises Questions About His Premiership
French Prime Minister François Bayrou's January 14th policy speech to the National Assembly lacked specific policy details, leaving his political future uncertain due to the possibility of a no-confidence vote, particularly regarding his approach to pension reform.
Bayrou's Ambiguous Policy Speech Raises Questions About His Premiership
French Prime Minister François Bayrou's January 14th policy speech to the National Assembly lacked specific policy details, leaving his political future uncertain due to the possibility of a no-confidence vote, particularly regarding his approach to pension reform.
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52% Bias Score
Cellnex Telecom Announces €800 Million Share Buyback Program
Cellnex Telecom announced an €800 million share buyback program following the sale of its Irish business for €971 million to Phoenix Tower International, aiming to reward shareholders and reduce share capital by December 2025; the company also increased its equity swap contract to €550 million and i...
Cellnex Telecom Announces €800 Million Share Buyback Program
Cellnex Telecom announced an €800 million share buyback program following the sale of its Irish business for €971 million to Phoenix Tower International, aiming to reward shareholders and reduce share capital by December 2025; the company also increased its equity swap contract to €550 million and i...
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40% Bias Score
Gullón's €690 Million Revenue Surge Driven by Exports
Gullón, a European biscuit maker, achieved €690 million in revenue in 2024, a 9.5% increase, primarily due to exports reaching €300 million (44% of sales), exceeding pre-pandemic profitability. The company aims to surpass domestic sales with exports by 2030.
Gullón's €690 Million Revenue Surge Driven by Exports
Gullón, a European biscuit maker, achieved €690 million in revenue in 2024, a 9.5% increase, primarily due to exports reaching €300 million (44% of sales), exceeding pre-pandemic profitability. The company aims to surpass domestic sales with exports by 2030.
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40% Bias Score