February 2025
March 2025
Russian Citizen Admits to Killing Two Ukrainian Soldiers in Germany
A 57-year-old Russian citizen in Munich, Germany, admitted to killing two Ukrainian soldiers in Murnau on April 2024, following an alcohol-fueled argument; the suspect, with prior convictions, claimed he only intended to frighten them, while the prosecution alleges the crime was motivated by extreme...
Russian Citizen Admits to Killing Two Ukrainian Soldiers in Germany
A 57-year-old Russian citizen in Munich, Germany, admitted to killing two Ukrainian soldiers in Murnau on April 2024, following an alcohol-fueled argument; the suspect, with prior convictions, claimed he only intended to frighten them, while the prosecution alleges the crime was motivated by extreme...
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40% Bias Score
UK to Subsidize Drax Power Plant with £1.8 Billion
The UK government will provide Drax power plant with £1.8 billion in subsidies from 2027-2031 to ensure energy security, despite the plant's high profits and past subsidies totaling £7 billion since 2012, with a guaranteed power price significantly above market rates.
UK to Subsidize Drax Power Plant with £1.8 Billion
The UK government will provide Drax power plant with £1.8 billion in subsidies from 2027-2031 to ensure energy security, despite the plant's high profits and past subsidies totaling £7 billion since 2012, with a guaranteed power price significantly above market rates.
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44% Bias Score
European Markets Calm Despite Trump's New Tariffs"
Despite President Trump's announcement of new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, European markets saw a calm session; the IBEX 35 closed up 0.16%, while Acerinox rose 3.76% due to its US production, contrasting with ArcelorMittal's 0.58% drop due to uncertainty and Tubos Reunidos' potential negative...
European Markets Calm Despite Trump's New Tariffs"
Despite President Trump's announcement of new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, European markets saw a calm session; the IBEX 35 closed up 0.16%, while Acerinox rose 3.76% due to its US production, contrasting with ArcelorMittal's 0.58% drop due to uncertainty and Tubos Reunidos' potential negative...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Faces Crisis Over Controversial Asylum Laws
The Dutch government plans to implement three restrictive asylum seeker laws despite warnings from the Council of State about their ineffectiveness and potential to worsen backlogs, causing internal coalition tensions and threats from the far-right.
Dutch Coalition Faces Crisis Over Controversial Asylum Laws
The Dutch government plans to implement three restrictive asylum seeker laws despite warnings from the Council of State about their ineffectiveness and potential to worsen backlogs, causing internal coalition tensions and threats from the far-right.
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60% Bias Score
Interest Rate Cuts to Fuel Perth Housing Price Surge
Australia's anticipated interest rate cuts are expected to significantly increase Perth home prices, with CoreLogic predicting a 3.1 percent price boost in Bayswater and Bassendean, driven by higher Western Australian salaries and a strong state economy.
Interest Rate Cuts to Fuel Perth Housing Price Surge
Australia's anticipated interest rate cuts are expected to significantly increase Perth home prices, with CoreLogic predicting a 3.1 percent price boost in Bayswater and Bassendean, driven by higher Western Australian salaries and a strong state economy.
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40% Bias Score
North Sydney Council Votes for 87% Rate Hike Amid Public Outcry
North Sydney Council voted 7-3 to raise property rates by 87% over two years to address \$122 million Olympic pool redevelopment cost overruns and "unsustainable" finances, sparking outrage from over 100 residents and local politicians during a fiery public meeting.
North Sydney Council Votes for 87% Rate Hike Amid Public Outcry
North Sydney Council voted 7-3 to raise property rates by 87% over two years to address \$122 million Olympic pool redevelopment cost overruns and "unsustainable" finances, sparking outrage from over 100 residents and local politicians during a fiery public meeting.
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56% Bias Score
Bestselling Author Tom Robbins Dies at 92
Tom Robbins, a bestselling author celebrated for his whimsical and unconventional novels such as "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Still Life With Woodpecker," died at age 92, leaving a lasting impact on counter-culture literature.
Bestselling Author Tom Robbins Dies at 92
Tom Robbins, a bestselling author celebrated for his whimsical and unconventional novels such as "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Still Life With Woodpecker," died at age 92, leaving a lasting impact on counter-culture literature.
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40% Bias Score
Royal Housing Visit: King Charles Joins Labour Leaders in Cornwall
King Charles III, Keir Starmer, and Angela Rayner jointly visited the Nansledan housing project in Cornwall this week, showcasing a model of community-focused development, days before a major government housing announcement.
Royal Housing Visit: King Charles Joins Labour Leaders in Cornwall
King Charles III, Keir Starmer, and Angela Rayner jointly visited the Nansledan housing project in Cornwall this week, showcasing a model of community-focused development, days before a major government housing announcement.
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48% Bias Score
Rome Conference Addresses Gender-Based Violence with Multi-Sectoral Approach
A conference on gender-based violence is being held in Rome on February 15th at 10:30 AM at Palazzo San Callisto, featuring experts from law enforcement, judiciary, politics, arts, and religious sectors to provide tools for understanding, prevention, and support for victims.
Rome Conference Addresses Gender-Based Violence with Multi-Sectoral Approach
A conference on gender-based violence is being held in Rome on February 15th at 10:30 AM at Palazzo San Callisto, featuring experts from law enforcement, judiciary, politics, arts, and religious sectors to provide tools for understanding, prevention, and support for victims.
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32% Bias Score
Netherlands Considers Ignition Interlocks to Combat Rise in Drunk Driving
An 84% majority of Dutch respondents support reintroducing ignition interlocks for repeat drunk driving offenders, aiming to curb the recent rise in alcohol-related traffic incidents and fatalities by preventing repeat offenses and complementing addiction treatment.
Netherlands Considers Ignition Interlocks to Combat Rise in Drunk Driving
An 84% majority of Dutch respondents support reintroducing ignition interlocks for repeat drunk driving offenders, aiming to curb the recent rise in alcohol-related traffic incidents and fatalities by preventing repeat offenses and complementing addiction treatment.
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48% Bias Score
CFMEU Proposes Seven-Story Office Building in Bowen Hills Amid Political Scrutiny
The CFMEU submitted plans for a seven-story office building in Bowen Hills, a Priority Development Area requiring state government approval, adding to the union's significant property development activity near its headquarters amid political scrutiny.
CFMEU Proposes Seven-Story Office Building in Bowen Hills Amid Political Scrutiny
The CFMEU submitted plans for a seven-story office building in Bowen Hills, a Priority Development Area requiring state government approval, adding to the union's significant property development activity near its headquarters amid political scrutiny.
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52% Bias Score
Ghikas's 1958 Journey: A Contrast in Travel Styles
The Benaki Museum's exhibition, "Ghikas, Journey from West to East," showcases Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas's 1958 journey across the Americas and Asia, using his sketches, writings, and personal artifacts to contrast his immersive travel experience with the more superficial nature of modern tourism.
Ghikas's 1958 Journey: A Contrast in Travel Styles
The Benaki Museum's exhibition, "Ghikas, Journey from West to East," showcases Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas's 1958 journey across the Americas and Asia, using his sketches, writings, and personal artifacts to contrast his immersive travel experience with the more superficial nature of modern tourism.
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36% Bias Score