January 2025
February 2025
Cabinet Reshuffle in Colombia Ahead of Presidential Elections
Following weeks of speculation, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on January 20, 2025, the replacement of Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo with Laura Sarabia, his closest advisor, effective February 1st. Transportation Minister María Constanza García also resigned, alongside the Mini...
Cabinet Reshuffle in Colombia Ahead of Presidential Elections
Following weeks of speculation, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on January 20, 2025, the replacement of Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo with Laura Sarabia, his closest advisor, effective February 1st. Transportation Minister María Constanza García also resigned, alongside the Mini...
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44% Bias Score
Journalist's Release Highlights Global Press Freedom Concerns
The release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala highlights the 553 reporters currently imprisoned globally, raising concerns about press freedom and the erosion of democratic values among younger generations who rely on social media for information, potentially impacting future civic engagement.
Journalist's Release Highlights Global Press Freedom Concerns
The release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala highlights the 553 reporters currently imprisoned globally, raising concerns about press freedom and the erosion of democratic values among younger generations who rely on social media for information, potentially impacting future civic engagement.
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48% Bias Score
Contentious Nomination to Armenia's High Judicial Council Sparks Debate
The Armenian National Assembly debated Alexandr Sirunyan's nomination to the High Judicial Council, facing strong opposition due to his Civil Contract party affiliation and past inflammatory social media posts containing hate speech. The CCP defended his nomination despite a negative assessment from...
Contentious Nomination to Armenia's High Judicial Council Sparks Debate
The Armenian National Assembly debated Alexandr Sirunyan's nomination to the High Judicial Council, facing strong opposition due to his Civil Contract party affiliation and past inflammatory social media posts containing hate speech. The CCP defended his nomination despite a negative assessment from...
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Agriculture: 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction Possible Through Innovation
A Wageningen University study commissioned by Dutch provinces reveals that agricultural ammonia emissions can be reduced by almost 50 percent within five years using available and upcoming technologies, mainly in dairy farming, potentially enabling all provinces to meet nitrogen targets, though live...
Dutch Agriculture: 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction Possible Through Innovation
A Wageningen University study commissioned by Dutch provinces reveals that agricultural ammonia emissions can be reduced by almost 50 percent within five years using available and upcoming technologies, mainly in dairy farming, potentially enabling all provinces to meet nitrogen targets, though live...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Agricultural Innovations Could Reduce Ammonia Emissions by 50%
Dutch research shows agricultural innovations can reduce ammonia emissions by almost 50% in five years, but complete success requires all farms adopting innovations and potentially a 20-30% livestock reduction, facing challenges in funding and acceptance.
Dutch Agricultural Innovations Could Reduce Ammonia Emissions by 50%
Dutch research shows agricultural innovations can reduce ammonia emissions by almost 50% in five years, but complete success requires all farms adopting innovations and potentially a 20-30% livestock reduction, facing challenges in funding and acceptance.
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48% Bias Score
Inauguration Day Drives D.C. Travel Prices to Record Highs, Then Sharp Drop
Due to President Trump's inauguration, Washington, D.C. flight and hotel prices reached record highs, with some hotels exceeding \$3,000 per night and flights from Dallas to D.C. increasing by over 420%; however, prices are expected to decrease significantly post-inauguration.
Inauguration Day Drives D.C. Travel Prices to Record Highs, Then Sharp Drop
Due to President Trump's inauguration, Washington, D.C. flight and hotel prices reached record highs, with some hotels exceeding \$3,000 per night and flights from Dallas to D.C. increasing by over 420%; however, prices are expected to decrease significantly post-inauguration.
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36% Bias Score
UK to Approve Airport Expansions, Prioritizing Growth Despite Climate Concerns
The UK government is reportedly about to approve expansion plans for three major airports, along with the Lower Thames Crossing and a Universal Studios theme park, to boost economic growth, despite climate concerns and opposition from some ministers.
UK to Approve Airport Expansions, Prioritizing Growth Despite Climate Concerns
The UK government is reportedly about to approve expansion plans for three major airports, along with the Lower Thames Crossing and a Universal Studios theme park, to boost economic growth, despite climate concerns and opposition from some ministers.
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56% Bias Score
Marukyan Warns of Grave Dangers in Dissolving OSCE Minsk Group
Edmon Marukyan, leader of the "Luminous Armenia" party, warns that dissolving the OSCE Minsk Group would legitimize accusations of Armenia being an occupying power, ignoring the unresolved issues of Armenian prisoners of war, missing persons, and 150,000 displaced persons.
Marukyan Warns of Grave Dangers in Dissolving OSCE Minsk Group
Edmon Marukyan, leader of the "Luminous Armenia" party, warns that dissolving the OSCE Minsk Group would legitimize accusations of Armenia being an occupying power, ignoring the unresolved issues of Armenian prisoners of war, missing persons, and 150,000 displaced persons.
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56% Bias Score
Rare Shostakovich Sonatas Concert Reveals Composer's Life Under Stalin
A concert featuring three rarely performed Shostakovich sonatas (cello, violin, and viola) will take place, offering a unique perspective on the composer's life and the political repression he faced under Stalinism; the viola sonata, composed in his final days, is particularly poignant.
Rare Shostakovich Sonatas Concert Reveals Composer's Life Under Stalin
A concert featuring three rarely performed Shostakovich sonatas (cello, violin, and viola) will take place, offering a unique perspective on the composer's life and the political repression he faced under Stalinism; the viola sonata, composed in his final days, is particularly poignant.
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44% Bias Score
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Extensive Child Sexual Abuse in the Netherlands
A Dutch court heard a case against Fred K., a 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece and exploiting dozens of girls online; the prosecution demanded a nine-year prison sentence.
Nine-Year Sentence Demanded for Extensive Child Sexual Abuse in the Netherlands
A Dutch court heard a case against Fred K., a 47-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his daughter and niece and exploiting dozens of girls online; the prosecution demanded a nine-year prison sentence.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Presidency: Potential Economic Impacts on Russia
Experts predict a stronger dollar (120-130 rubles in 2-3 years), lower oil prices (Urals potentially dropping to \$65/barrel in 2025), and uncertainty regarding sanctions relief, leading to potential budget challenges for Russia and a possible shift in global trade dynamics.
Trump Presidency: Potential Economic Impacts on Russia
Experts predict a stronger dollar (120-130 rubles in 2-3 years), lower oil prices (Urals potentially dropping to \$65/barrel in 2025), and uncertainty regarding sanctions relief, leading to potential budget challenges for Russia and a possible shift in global trade dynamics.
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44% Bias Score
Senegalese Baye Fall: Faith Through Work and Community
The Baye Fall, a Senegalese Muslim subgroup, prioritize community service and work over traditional Islamic practices like prayer and fasting, contributing significantly to Senegal's economy and social fabric while facing challenges like criticism for street begging and resource limitations.
Senegalese Baye Fall: Faith Through Work and Community
The Baye Fall, a Senegalese Muslim subgroup, prioritize community service and work over traditional Islamic practices like prayer and fasting, contributing significantly to Senegal's economy and social fabric while facing challenges like criticism for street begging and resource limitations.
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40% Bias Score