February 2025
March 2025
EU Commission Intensifies Shein Probe Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission issued a second request for information to Shein under the DSA on Thursday, following a consumer protection probe launched the previous day, demanding transparency on illegal content, recommender systems, data access, and consumer protection measures. Shein has until February...
EU Commission Intensifies Shein Probe Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission issued a second request for information to Shein under the DSA on Thursday, following a consumer protection probe launched the previous day, demanding transparency on illegal content, recommender systems, data access, and consumer protection measures. Shein has until February...
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40% Bias Score
China and Brunei Strengthen Economic and Political Ties
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with the Sultan of Brunei in Beijing on February 6, 2025, during the Sultan's state visit to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade, technology, agriculture, and infrastructure development, including accelerating Belt and Road projects an...
China and Brunei Strengthen Economic and Political Ties
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with the Sultan of Brunei in Beijing on February 6, 2025, during the Sultan's state visit to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade, technology, agriculture, and infrastructure development, including accelerating Belt and Road projects an...
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0% Bias Score
FCAS's Super Bowl Ad Shifts Focus to All Forms of Hate
The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) aired a Super Bowl ad featuring Snoop Dogg and Tom Brady, promoting the message of combating all forms of hate, unlike last year's ad which specifically addressed antisemitism and reached a record 123.4 million viewers.
FCAS's Super Bowl Ad Shifts Focus to All Forms of Hate
The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) aired a Super Bowl ad featuring Snoop Dogg and Tom Brady, promoting the message of combating all forms of hate, unlike last year's ad which specifically addressed antisemitism and reached a record 123.4 million viewers.
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36% Bias Score
Xizang Tourism Booms During Spring Festival, Revenue Up 13.68%
Xizang's tourist attractions saw over 2.38 million visits during the 2023 Spring Festival, a 16.56% year-on-year increase, generating $266.36 million in revenue; this boom was driven by the region's inclusion in the Spring Festival gala and various promotional activities.
Xizang Tourism Booms During Spring Festival, Revenue Up 13.68%
Xizang's tourist attractions saw over 2.38 million visits during the 2023 Spring Festival, a 16.56% year-on-year increase, generating $266.36 million in revenue; this boom was driven by the region's inclusion in the Spring Festival gala and various promotional activities.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's LNG Terminals: Low Utilization Amidst Pricing Disputes
Germany's North Sea LNG import terminals reached 65% capacity in 2024, with Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel leading, while Baltic Sea terminals had lower utilization due to maintenance and disputes over transport fees; the overall LNG contribution to German gas imports remained low at 8%.
Germany's LNG Terminals: Low Utilization Amidst Pricing Disputes
Germany's North Sea LNG import terminals reached 65% capacity in 2024, with Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel leading, while Baltic Sea terminals had lower utilization due to maintenance and disputes over transport fees; the overall LNG contribution to German gas imports remained low at 8%.
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40% Bias Score
Bensons Property Group Averted Liquidation in $811 Million Creditors Deal
Creditors approved a rescue deal for the Australian property developer Bensons Property Group (BPG), accepting half the $811 million they were owed to prevent the company's liquidation. The deal involves a $480 million family investment over three years, safeguarding a $1.5 billion project pipeline ...
Bensons Property Group Averted Liquidation in $811 Million Creditors Deal
Creditors approved a rescue deal for the Australian property developer Bensons Property Group (BPG), accepting half the $811 million they were owed to prevent the company's liquidation. The deal involves a $480 million family investment over three years, safeguarding a $1.5 billion project pipeline ...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Presidency: 75% of German Firms Fear Negative Economic Impact
A ZEW survey of 850 German companies in December 2016 shows that 75% anticipate negative economic consequences from Trump's presidency, with those exporting to the US expressing significantly more concern. The survey predates Trump's January 20 inauguration.
Trump Presidency: 75% of German Firms Fear Negative Economic Impact
A ZEW survey of 850 German companies in December 2016 shows that 75% anticipate negative economic consequences from Trump's presidency, with those exporting to the US expressing significantly more concern. The survey predates Trump's January 20 inauguration.
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36% Bias Score
Alcaraz Advances to ABN Amro Open Quarterfinals
Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, defeated qualifier Andrea Vavassori 6-2, 6-1 in the second round of the ABN Amro Open in Rotterdam, setting up a quarterfinal match against Pedro Martínez after Vavassori received a first-round bye.
Alcaraz Advances to ABN Amro Open Quarterfinals
Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, defeated qualifier Andrea Vavassori 6-2, 6-1 in the second round of the ABN Amro Open in Rotterdam, setting up a quarterfinal match against Pedro Martínez after Vavassori received a first-round bye.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese New Home Sales Surge 8% During Spring Festival, Boosting Market Confidence
A positive buying sentiment in China's new-home market during the Chinese New Year holiday (Jan 28-Feb 5) resulted in an 8 percent year-on-year growth in daily transactions across 28 major cities, signaling a strong sales season is expected in March and April, despite the holiday usually being a low...
Chinese New Home Sales Surge 8% During Spring Festival, Boosting Market Confidence
A positive buying sentiment in China's new-home market during the Chinese New Year holiday (Jan 28-Feb 5) resulted in an 8 percent year-on-year growth in daily transactions across 28 major cities, signaling a strong sales season is expected in March and April, despite the holiday usually being a low...
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Politically Motivated Crimes Marks Lower Saxony's 2025 Election Campaign
In Lower Saxony, police have reported a surge in politically motivated crimes during the 2025 German federal election campaign, with 98 incidents targeting officials, far surpassing the 48 in 2021, mostly involving property damage and disproportionately affecting the SPD and Greens.
Surge in Politically Motivated Crimes Marks Lower Saxony's 2025 Election Campaign
In Lower Saxony, police have reported a surge in politically motivated crimes during the 2025 German federal election campaign, with 98 incidents targeting officials, far surpassing the 48 in 2021, mostly involving property damage and disproportionately affecting the SPD and Greens.
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36% Bias Score
Moldova Census Shows 14% Population Decline
Moldova's 2024 census shows a 14% population decrease to 2.4 million in the last 10 years, with 46% living in urban areas; Chisinau's population grew to 719,000. Transnistria did not participate.
Moldova Census Shows 14% Population Decline
Moldova's 2024 census shows a 14% population decrease to 2.4 million in the last 10 years, with 46% living in urban areas; Chisinau's population grew to 719,000. Transnistria did not participate.
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32% Bias Score
Indra and Spanish Defence Ministry Meet to Discuss Defence Programs
Indra's new CEO and chairman met with Spain's Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, on Thursday to discuss ongoing defence programs and Indra's role in modernizing the Spanish Armed Forces, focusing on the company's acquisition of Hisdesat.
Indra and Spanish Defence Ministry Meet to Discuss Defence Programs
Indra's new CEO and chairman met with Spain's Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, on Thursday to discuss ongoing defence programs and Indra's role in modernizing the Spanish Armed Forces, focusing on the company's acquisition of Hisdesat.
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44% Bias Score