February 2025
March 2025
Ecuador Closes Borders Ahead of General Elections
Ecuador closed its land borders with Colombia and Peru from February 8th to 10th, 2025, due to security concerns related to the general elections, allowing only Ecuadorian citizens and legal trade to pass.
Ecuador Closes Borders Ahead of General Elections
Ecuador closed its land borders with Colombia and Peru from February 8th to 10th, 2025, due to security concerns related to the general elections, allowing only Ecuadorian citizens and legal trade to pass.
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36% Bias Score
Restitution Demands Rise in Spain Following Government's Palace Transfer
The Spanish government's transfer of a Parisian palace to the PNV has fueled outrage among hundreds of Catalan civil and trade associations whose properties were confiscated during the Franco dictatorship; they demand restitution under the 2022 Democratic Memory Law, citing historian Neus Moran's re...
Restitution Demands Rise in Spain Following Government's Palace Transfer
The Spanish government's transfer of a Parisian palace to the PNV has fueled outrage among hundreds of Catalan civil and trade associations whose properties were confiscated during the Franco dictatorship; they demand restitution under the 2022 Democratic Memory Law, citing historian Neus Moran's re...
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48% Bias Score
Japan PM Gifts Trump Golden Samurai Helmet
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gifted President Trump a golden samurai helmet, referencing the TV series "Shogun," during their Friday summit in Washington.
Japan PM Gifts Trump Golden Samurai Helmet
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gifted President Trump a golden samurai helmet, referencing the TV series "Shogun," during their Friday summit in Washington.
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4% Bias Score
Harrogate Actor Debuts Alongside Pugh and Garfield in New Film
Lee Braithwaite, a Harrogate-raised actor, made their film debut in "We Live In Time," starring alongside Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2024, playing a commis chef and citing the experience as incredibly positive.
Harrogate Actor Debuts Alongside Pugh and Garfield in New Film
Lee Braithwaite, a Harrogate-raised actor, made their film debut in "We Live In Time," starring alongside Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2024, playing a commis chef and citing the experience as incredibly positive.
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32% Bias Score
Kosovo Holds Parliamentary Elections Amidst Tensions with Serbia
Kosovars participated in parliamentary elections on Sunday, a key test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti whose party is expected to win but may require coalition partners. The election will shape Kosovo's relations with Serbia and its future within the international community.
Kosovo Holds Parliamentary Elections Amidst Tensions with Serbia
Kosovars participated in parliamentary elections on Sunday, a key test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti whose party is expected to win but may require coalition partners. The election will shape Kosovo's relations with Serbia and its future within the international community.
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36% Bias Score
North-West England Councils Face Staffing Crisis, Agency Spending Soars
North-west England councils dramatically increased spending on agency staff, with some seeing sevenfold increases over five years due to a severe local government workforce crisis, impacting social care services, with Lancashire and Manchester spending roughly £30 million each last year.
North-West England Councils Face Staffing Crisis, Agency Spending Soars
North-west England councils dramatically increased spending on agency staff, with some seeing sevenfold increases over five years due to a severe local government workforce crisis, impacting social care services, with Lancashire and Manchester spending roughly £30 million each last year.
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40% Bias Score
Laneway Festival's 20th Anniversary: Social Media's Impact and the Future of Live Music
Charli XCX headlined the sold-out 20th anniversary of the St Jerome's Laneway Festival in Brisbane, showcasing a diverse lineup influenced by social media trends, amidst a decline in similar Australian festivals.
Laneway Festival's 20th Anniversary: Social Media's Impact and the Future of Live Music
Charli XCX headlined the sold-out 20th anniversary of the St Jerome's Laneway Festival in Brisbane, showcasing a diverse lineup influenced by social media trends, amidst a decline in similar Australian festivals.
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52% Bias Score
Alcaraz Reaches Rotterdam Final
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3 to reach the ABN Amro Open final in Rotterdam, his first indoor final, where he will face Alex de Minaur, who beat Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-2.
Alcaraz Reaches Rotterdam Final
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3 to reach the ABN Amro Open final in Rotterdam, his first indoor final, where he will face Alex de Minaur, who beat Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-2.
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32% Bias Score
Pension Delays Leave Dying Mineworkers Empty-Handed
Former British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) mineworkers in the East Midlands are facing delays in receiving promised pension surplus funds, with many dying before receiving payments, while the government claims further assessment is needed before the next budget.
Pension Delays Leave Dying Mineworkers Empty-Handed
Former British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) mineworkers in the East Midlands are facing delays in receiving promised pension surplus funds, with many dying before receiving payments, while the government claims further assessment is needed before the next budget.
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56% Bias Score
Korean Air named Airline of the Year for prioritizing passenger comfort
AirlineRatings.com named Korean Air Airline of the Year for 2025, citing its spacious economy seating and commitment to passenger comfort as key factors, contrasting with the industry trend of reduced seat pitch to maximize capacity; AirAsia topped the low-cost carrier list, and Jetblue won the inau...
Korean Air named Airline of the Year for prioritizing passenger comfort
AirlineRatings.com named Korean Air Airline of the Year for 2025, citing its spacious economy seating and commitment to passenger comfort as key factors, contrasting with the industry trend of reduced seat pitch to maximize capacity; AirAsia topped the low-cost carrier list, and Jetblue won the inau...
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44% Bias Score
France's Constitutional Council Nomination Sparks Debate Over Qualifications
President Macron's nomination of Richard Ferrand to lead France's Constitutional Council sparks debate about prioritizing political affiliation over legal expertise and moral integrity in selecting judges for this key institution responsible for upholding the rule of law and fundamental rights.
France's Constitutional Council Nomination Sparks Debate Over Qualifications
President Macron's nomination of Richard Ferrand to lead France's Constitutional Council sparks debate about prioritizing political affiliation over legal expertise and moral integrity in selecting judges for this key institution responsible for upholding the rule of law and fundamental rights.
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52% Bias Score
South Dakota Rejects Gender-Neutral Language in State Constitution
South Dakota voters rejected a constitutional amendment to change the gendered term "he" for the governor to gender-neutral language, despite Governor Kristi Noem's efforts and a state law update reflecting the rising number of women in politics nationwide.
South Dakota Rejects Gender-Neutral Language in State Constitution
South Dakota voters rejected a constitutional amendment to change the gendered term "he" for the governor to gender-neutral language, despite Governor Kristi Noem's efforts and a state law update reflecting the rising number of women in politics nationwide.
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52% Bias Score