January 2025
February 2025
UK Economy Shows Slight Growth in November Amidst Stagnation Concerns
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, following a 0.1% drop in October, but this slower-than-expected growth raises concerns about stagnation despite a rise in services and construction, offset by falls in manufacturing and other sectors.
UK Economy Shows Slight Growth in November Amidst Stagnation Concerns
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, following a 0.1% drop in October, but this slower-than-expected growth raises concerns about stagnation despite a rise in services and construction, offset by falls in manufacturing and other sectors.
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60% Bias Score
Spain to Pay Rent for Parisian Building Seized During Franco Era
Spain will pay rent to the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) for a Parisian building, seized by the Franco regime, now used by the Instituto Cervantes; this follows a government investigation and is facilitated by the Democratic Memory Law.
Spain to Pay Rent for Parisian Building Seized During Franco Era
Spain will pay rent to the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) for a Parisian building, seized by the Franco regime, now used by the Instituto Cervantes; this follows a government investigation and is facilitated by the Democratic Memory Law.
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40% Bias Score
Renewed Search for Mass Grave of International Brigadistas in Madrid
The Spanish Ministry of Democratic Memory restarted an excavation in Montecarmelo, Madrid, searching for a mass grave containing 451 international brigadistas based on historical documents and aerial photos; the site was previously investigated unsuccessfully in August 2023.
Renewed Search for Mass Grave of International Brigadistas in Madrid
The Spanish Ministry of Democratic Memory restarted an excavation in Montecarmelo, Madrid, searching for a mass grave containing 451 international brigadistas based on historical documents and aerial photos; the site was previously investigated unsuccessfully in August 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Argentine Embassy in Spain Remains Vacant Amidst Government Disputes
The Argentine Embassy in Spain remains vacant due to internal government disputes following the dismissal of Ambassador Roberto Bosch, whose removal stemmed from a diplomatic incident with Spain; the subsequent failed appointment of Alejandro Alonso Sainz further highlights internal conflict impacti...
Argentine Embassy in Spain Remains Vacant Amidst Government Disputes
The Argentine Embassy in Spain remains vacant due to internal government disputes following the dismissal of Ambassador Roberto Bosch, whose removal stemmed from a diplomatic incident with Spain; the subsequent failed appointment of Alejandro Alonso Sainz further highlights internal conflict impacti...
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60% Bias Score
Junts-PSOE Breakdown Threatens Spanish Government Stability
Negotiations between Spain's ruling PSOE and the Catalan Junts party are collapsing, jeopardizing agreements on Catalan autonomy and threatening the stability of the Spanish government; Junts is using a proposed vote of no confidence to pressure the PSOE.
Junts-PSOE Breakdown Threatens Spanish Government Stability
Negotiations between Spain's ruling PSOE and the Catalan Junts party are collapsing, jeopardizing agreements on Catalan autonomy and threatening the stability of the Spanish government; Junts is using a proposed vote of no confidence to pressure the PSOE.
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64% Bias Score
Unique Lunar Crystal Growth Challenges Existing Theories
Chinese researchers studying Chang'e-5 lunar samples found chromite nanocrystals growing from olivine like 'mushrooms after rain', a pattern challenging existing crystal growth theories and impacting our understanding of extraterrestrial processes, published in American Mineralogist.
Unique Lunar Crystal Growth Challenges Existing Theories
Chinese researchers studying Chang'e-5 lunar samples found chromite nanocrystals growing from olivine like 'mushrooms after rain', a pattern challenging existing crystal growth theories and impacting our understanding of extraterrestrial processes, published in American Mineralogist.
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20% Bias Score
Journalist and Activist Simon Townsend Dies at 79
Journalist and activist Simon Townsend died aged 79; his legacy includes two imprisonments for refusing conscription during the Vietnam War and his significant contribution to the anti-conscription movement that led to its abolishment in 1972.
Journalist and Activist Simon Townsend Dies at 79
Journalist and activist Simon Townsend died aged 79; his legacy includes two imprisonments for refusing conscription during the Vietnam War and his significant contribution to the anti-conscription movement that led to its abolishment in 1972.
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24% Bias Score
Sur Holdings Acquires Wom Colombia, Averts Bankruptcy
Sur Holdings acquired Wom Colombia, rescuing the mobile phone company from bankruptcy and securing the jobs of over 2,000 employees; the deal, finalized late last year, followed months of financial distress and involved the Colombian government as a major creditor.
Sur Holdings Acquires Wom Colombia, Averts Bankruptcy
Sur Holdings acquired Wom Colombia, rescuing the mobile phone company from bankruptcy and securing the jobs of over 2,000 employees; the deal, finalized late last year, followed months of financial distress and involved the Colombian government as a major creditor.
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40% Bias Score
Italian Teacher Sentenced for Abuse of Elementary School Students
A 56-year-old special education teacher in Nardò, Italy, Brunella La Rosa, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for aggravated abuse of eight elementary school students between November 2018 and January 2019, including slapping, pushing, hair pulling, and causing students to urinate themselves, base...
Italian Teacher Sentenced for Abuse of Elementary School Students
A 56-year-old special education teacher in Nardò, Italy, Brunella La Rosa, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for aggravated abuse of eight elementary school students between November 2018 and January 2019, including slapping, pushing, hair pulling, and causing students to urinate themselves, base...
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48% Bias Score
Anahí Cheating Scandal: TelevisaUnivision Fires Publicist, Defends Singer
Mexican singer Anahí was accused of cheating on the TelevisaUnivision show '¿Quién es la máscara?' with help from her publicist Danna Vázquez; after an internal investigation, TelevisaUnivision fired Vázquez and defended Anahí, citing their 40-year professional relationship while Anahí denied the ac...
Anahí Cheating Scandal: TelevisaUnivision Fires Publicist, Defends Singer
Mexican singer Anahí was accused of cheating on the TelevisaUnivision show '¿Quién es la máscara?' with help from her publicist Danna Vázquez; after an internal investigation, TelevisaUnivision fired Vázquez and defended Anahí, citing their 40-year professional relationship while Anahí denied the ac...
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44% Bias Score
New Map Reveals Extensive Roman Water Channels at Las Médulas
Researchers from the University of León have created a highly precise map of over 1,100 kilometers of Roman water channels in Las Médulas, Spain, revealing 300 kilometers previously unknown, challenging prior assumptions about gold production and labor force size, and raising concerns regarding a pl...
New Map Reveals Extensive Roman Water Channels at Las Médulas
Researchers from the University of León have created a highly precise map of over 1,100 kilometers of Roman water channels in Las Médulas, Spain, revealing 300 kilometers previously unknown, challenging prior assumptions about gold production and labor force size, and raising concerns regarding a pl...
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44% Bias Score
Shanghai Hosts World's First Digital Exhibition on Niya Ruins
A digital exhibition on the Niya ruins in Xinjiang's Hotan prefecture opens in Shanghai on January 25th, running until July 25th, offering an immersive experience featuring over 100 artifacts and VR technology, including a nationally treasured brocade arm protector unearthed in 1995.
Shanghai Hosts World's First Digital Exhibition on Niya Ruins
A digital exhibition on the Niya ruins in Xinjiang's Hotan prefecture opens in Shanghai on January 25th, running until July 25th, offering an immersive experience featuring over 100 artifacts and VR technology, including a nationally treasured brocade arm protector unearthed in 1995.
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40% Bias Score