February 2025
March 2025
Prudential Considers £8 Billion Indian Asset Spin-off
Prudential is considering an £8 billion spin-off of its 49% stake in ICICI Prudential Asset Management, a joint venture in India, potentially listing on the Mumbai stock exchange; this follows a trend of UK firms choosing overseas listings, dealing a blow to the City of London.
Prudential Considers £8 Billion Indian Asset Spin-off
Prudential is considering an £8 billion spin-off of its 49% stake in ICICI Prudential Asset Management, a joint venture in India, potentially listing on the Mumbai stock exchange; this follows a trend of UK firms choosing overseas listings, dealing a blow to the City of London.
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56% Bias Score
Greek Prison Report Highlights Overcrowding, Inadequate Healthcare
A report by Greece's National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture and Ill-Treatment reveals severe overcrowding in Greek prisons (150% capacity in Korydallos), leading to inadequate medical care (62% lack a permanent doctor), poor living conditions, and insufficient mental health support (50% la...
Greek Prison Report Highlights Overcrowding, Inadequate Healthcare
A report by Greece's National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture and Ill-Treatment reveals severe overcrowding in Greek prisons (150% capacity in Korydallos), leading to inadequate medical care (62% lack a permanent doctor), poor living conditions, and insufficient mental health support (50% la...
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52% Bias Score
Bishop Challenges Trump's Inauguration: A Call for Ethical Leadership
On January 21, 2025, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of Washington, D.C., directly challenged President Trump during his second inauguration, criticizing his morally bankrupt policies and urging him towards ethical leadership, referencing Christian and Kantian principles.
Bishop Challenges Trump's Inauguration: A Call for Ethical Leadership
On January 21, 2025, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of Washington, D.C., directly challenged President Trump during his second inauguration, criticizing his morally bankrupt policies and urging him towards ethical leadership, referencing Christian and Kantian principles.
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44% Bias Score
New Jersey Gubernatorial Race Exposes Democratic Divide on Immigration
The upcoming New Jersey gubernatorial race is showcasing a division within the Democratic party regarding immigration, particularly concerning the Laken Riley Act, which mandates detention of undocumented immigrants convicted of certain crimes; candidates like Newark Mayor Ras Baraka criticized supp...
New Jersey Gubernatorial Race Exposes Democratic Divide on Immigration
The upcoming New Jersey gubernatorial race is showcasing a division within the Democratic party regarding immigration, particularly concerning the Laken Riley Act, which mandates detention of undocumented immigrants convicted of certain crimes; candidates like Newark Mayor Ras Baraka criticized supp...
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40% Bias Score
Federal Judge Lifts Freeze on Trump's Workforce Buyout Offer
A federal judge lifted a temporary freeze on President Trump's offer allowing federal workers to resign with benefits until September 30, despite a lawsuit from the AFGE claiming the offer was coercive and lacked transparency; 75,000 of two million workers accepted the offer before the deadline.
Federal Judge Lifts Freeze on Trump's Workforce Buyout Offer
A federal judge lifted a temporary freeze on President Trump's offer allowing federal workers to resign with benefits until September 30, despite a lawsuit from the AFGE claiming the offer was coercive and lacked transparency; 75,000 of two million workers accepted the offer before the deadline.
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40% Bias Score
ABN Amro Reports €2.7 Billion Profit, Explores Further Acquisitions
ABN Amro reported a nearly €2.7 billion net profit in 2023, driven by increased fees and mortgage interest, despite a housing shortage; CEO Robert Swaak will be succeeded by Marguerite Bérard; the bank continues exploring acquisitions and addresses a €95 million dividend stripping provision.
ABN Amro Reports €2.7 Billion Profit, Explores Further Acquisitions
ABN Amro reported a nearly €2.7 billion net profit in 2023, driven by increased fees and mortgage interest, despite a housing shortage; CEO Robert Swaak will be succeeded by Marguerite Bérard; the bank continues exploring acquisitions and addresses a €95 million dividend stripping provision.
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40% Bias Score
Ceuta and Melilla Borders Reopen with Morocco
Following years of negotiations, land border crossings between Ceuta and Melilla and Morocco resumed operations on Tuesday, with goods officially transported in both directions for the first time; the agreement includes a limited capacity of one non-articulated truck per day per direction.
Ceuta and Melilla Borders Reopen with Morocco
Following years of negotiations, land border crossings between Ceuta and Melilla and Morocco resumed operations on Tuesday, with goods officially transported in both directions for the first time; the agreement includes a limited capacity of one non-articulated truck per day per direction.
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40% Bias Score
Greece hires Washington lobbying firm BGR to advance US interests
Faced with the shifting dynamics of US foreign policy under President Trump, Greece engaged the BGR Group, a powerful Washington lobbying firm with Republican connections and access to the White House and Congress, to advance its interests. India's similar engagement with BGR suggests potential for ...
Greece hires Washington lobbying firm BGR to advance US interests
Faced with the shifting dynamics of US foreign policy under President Trump, Greece engaged the BGR Group, a powerful Washington lobbying firm with Republican connections and access to the White House and Congress, to advance its interests. India's similar engagement with BGR suggests potential for ...
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36% Bias Score
Navy Growler Crashes in San Diego Bay; Pilots Rescued
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler crashed in San Diego Bay on Wednesday, injuring two pilots who were rescued by a fishing vessel after ejecting; the Navy is investigating a reported mechanical failure.
Navy Growler Crashes in San Diego Bay; Pilots Rescued
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler crashed in San Diego Bay on Wednesday, injuring two pilots who were rescued by a fishing vessel after ejecting; the Navy is investigating a reported mechanical failure.
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28% Bias Score
California Sheriff Launches Gubernatorial Bid
Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Trump supporter and Proposition 36 proponent, announced his 2026 California gubernatorial candidacy, challenging Democratic dominance in a state where Republicans haven't won a statewide office since 2006.
California Sheriff Launches Gubernatorial Bid
Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Trump supporter and Proposition 36 proponent, announced his 2026 California gubernatorial candidacy, challenging Democratic dominance in a state where Republicans haven't won a statewide office since 2006.
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40% Bias Score
Basque Businesses Urge Strong EU Response to Trump's Tariffs
Cebek and the Basque Country's leader advocate for a strong European response to Trump's tariff threats, while anticipating moderate economic growth in 2025 despite risks from international conflicts and the contraction of Basque industry in 2024. A new Industrial Defense Group is formed to navigate...
Basque Businesses Urge Strong EU Response to Trump's Tariffs
Cebek and the Basque Country's leader advocate for a strong European response to Trump's tariff threats, while anticipating moderate economic growth in 2025 despite risks from international conflicts and the contraction of Basque industry in 2024. A new Industrial Defense Group is formed to navigate...
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32% Bias Score
70% of Dutch Children Return Home After Out-of-Home Placement, but High Relapse Rate Underscores Systemic Issues
A Leiden University study reveals that 70% of the 456 children placed in out-of-home care in 2018 returned home by 2023, yet 25% of those children were again placed out-of-home, highlighting issues of insufficient support and traumatic removal processes.
70% of Dutch Children Return Home After Out-of-Home Placement, but High Relapse Rate Underscores Systemic Issues
A Leiden University study reveals that 70% of the 456 children placed in out-of-home care in 2018 returned home by 2023, yet 25% of those children were again placed out-of-home, highlighting issues of insufficient support and traumatic removal processes.
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48% Bias Score