January 2025
February 2025
UK Government's NHS Hospital Building Plan Deemed Unachievable
Government advisors have deemed Boris Johnson's 2019 pledge to build 40 new NHS hospitals by 2030 unachievable, citing escalating costs from \£20bn to \£30bn and significant project management issues; Health Secretary Wes Streeting will announce a revised timetable for 25 of the projects, potentiall...
UK Government's NHS Hospital Building Plan Deemed Unachievable
Government advisors have deemed Boris Johnson's 2019 pledge to build 40 new NHS hospitals by 2030 unachievable, citing escalating costs from \£20bn to \£30bn and significant project management issues; Health Secretary Wes Streeting will announce a revised timetable for 25 of the projects, potentiall...
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52% Bias Score
Australian Billionaires Publicly Endorse Trump
Australian billionaires Gina Rinehart and Anthony Pratt published full-page ads in US newspapers endorsing Donald Trump's presidency, marking a significant shift in their relationship after past criticisms from Trump, and signaling a potential realignment of global business interests.
Australian Billionaires Publicly Endorse Trump
Australian billionaires Gina Rinehart and Anthony Pratt published full-page ads in US newspapers endorsing Donald Trump's presidency, marking a significant shift in their relationship after past criticisms from Trump, and signaling a potential realignment of global business interests.
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44% Bias Score
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Perth Bridge Project Delayed by Indigenous Heritage Concerns
Construction of a \$400 million bridge in Perth, Australia, connecting Midland and Hazelmere, was halted in 2021 due to concerns from the Whadjuk Noongar people about the impact on their cultural heritage sites; the unfinished project now involves unusable roundabouts that have become dumping ground...
Perth Bridge Project Delayed by Indigenous Heritage Concerns
Construction of a \$400 million bridge in Perth, Australia, connecting Midland and Hazelmere, was halted in 2021 due to concerns from the Whadjuk Noongar people about the impact on their cultural heritage sites; the unfinished project now involves unusable roundabouts that have become dumping ground...
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52% Bias Score
Rising Crime in Madrid: A Paradox of Perception and Reality
Despite Madrid's reputation as one of Europe's safest capital cities, reported attempted homicides have doubled since 2018, while drug trafficking offenses increased by over 80% and sexual assaults with penetration rose from 252 in 2018 to 681 in 2024, prompting debate on the accuracy of crime repor...
Rising Crime in Madrid: A Paradox of Perception and Reality
Despite Madrid's reputation as one of Europe's safest capital cities, reported attempted homicides have doubled since 2018, while drug trafficking offenses increased by over 80% and sexual assaults with penetration rose from 252 in 2018 to 681 in 2024, prompting debate on the accuracy of crime repor...
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56% Bias Score
Machado Rejects Elections, Maduro Orders Military Exercises
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado refused to participate in upcoming elections, urging military intervention against Nicolás Maduro's regime on January 22nd, prompting Maduro to order military exercises for January 23rd, the anniversary of a previous dictator's overthrow.
Machado Rejects Elections, Maduro Orders Military Exercises
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado refused to participate in upcoming elections, urging military intervention against Nicolás Maduro's regime on January 22nd, prompting Maduro to order military exercises for January 23rd, the anniversary of a previous dictator's overthrow.
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56% Bias Score
Welsh Government Fails to Halt Alarming Decline in Nature
A Welsh government report reveals the alarming decline of biodiversity in Wales, with one in six species threatened by extinction due to delayed government action, insufficient funding, and understaffed environmental agencies, prompting calls for immediate action and a comprehensive plan.
Welsh Government Fails to Halt Alarming Decline in Nature
A Welsh government report reveals the alarming decline of biodiversity in Wales, with one in six species threatened by extinction due to delayed government action, insufficient funding, and understaffed environmental agencies, prompting calls for immediate action and a comprehensive plan.
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48% Bias Score
WWII MP Deaths Commemorated on 80th Anniversary
The Speaker of the Commons will commemorate 24 MPs who died during WWII on the Order Paper, highlighting the sacrifices made during the war and marking its 80th anniversary. The event includes the memorializing of one MP who perished in a train crash, and another lost at sea.
WWII MP Deaths Commemorated on 80th Anniversary
The Speaker of the Commons will commemorate 24 MPs who died during WWII on the Order Paper, highlighting the sacrifices made during the war and marking its 80th anniversary. The event includes the memorializing of one MP who perished in a train crash, and another lost at sea.
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64% Bias Score
University Degrees Remain a Valuable Investment Despite Rising Student Debt
A former UK minister argues that despite high student loan debt, a university degree remains a sound investment, boosting lifetime earnings by an average of £280,000 for men and £190,000 for women, countering recent government criticism.
University Degrees Remain a Valuable Investment Despite Rising Student Debt
A former UK minister argues that despite high student loan debt, a university degree remains a sound investment, boosting lifetime earnings by an average of £280,000 for men and £190,000 for women, countering recent government criticism.
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56% Bias Score
Moeve's 1,800 Gas Station Renovations to Meet Electric Vehicle Growth
Moeve, formerly Cepsa, is renovating 1,800 gas stations in Spain and Portugal by 2027 to include fast EV chargers (150kW+), traditional fuels, and amenities, aligning with Europe's electric vehicle growth and sustainability targets.
Moeve's 1,800 Gas Station Renovations to Meet Electric Vehicle Growth
Moeve, formerly Cepsa, is renovating 1,800 gas stations in Spain and Portugal by 2027 to include fast EV chargers (150kW+), traditional fuels, and amenities, aligning with Europe's electric vehicle growth and sustainability targets.
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32% Bias Score
Attempted Murder of Homeless Man in Madrid
In Madrid, Spain, on February 18, 2024, Juan Ignacio A. allegedly attempted to murder his friend Emilio M. by setting fire to his mattress; a witness intervened, and Juan Ignacio A. was arrested, facing a potential nine-year prison sentence.
Attempted Murder of Homeless Man in Madrid
In Madrid, Spain, on February 18, 2024, Juan Ignacio A. allegedly attempted to murder his friend Emilio M. by setting fire to his mattress; a witness intervened, and Juan Ignacio A. was arrested, facing a potential nine-year prison sentence.
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40% Bias Score
Xizang Targets 7 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with 27.8 Billion USD Infrastructure Investment
Xizang Autonomous Region plans over 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion USD) investment in infrastructure projects, including the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, in 2025, aiming for over 7 percent GDP growth while prioritizing ecological conservation and post-earthquake reconstruction following a 6.8-magni...
Xizang Targets 7 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with 27.8 Billion USD Infrastructure Investment
Xizang Autonomous Region plans over 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion USD) investment in infrastructure projects, including the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, in 2025, aiming for over 7 percent GDP growth while prioritizing ecological conservation and post-earthquake reconstruction following a 6.8-magni...
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36% Bias Score