February 2025
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German Man Sues Catholic Church for €1 Million Over Childhood Abuse
A 42-year-old man is suing the Catholic Church in Germany for over €1 million in compensation for sexual, physical, and psychological abuse he suffered at the Domspatzen preparatory school in Pielenhofen between 1991 and 1993; the Church offered €50,000 and contests liability.
German Man Sues Catholic Church for €1 Million Over Childhood Abuse
A 42-year-old man is suing the Catholic Church in Germany for over €1 million in compensation for sexual, physical, and psychological abuse he suffered at the Domspatzen preparatory school in Pielenhofen between 1991 and 1993; the Church offered €50,000 and contests liability.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Proposes Stricter Conscription Rules
Russian lawmakers introduced two bills: one requiring fulfillment of conscription orders within a year, the other imposing 10,000–20,000 ruble fines for failing to update residency information with the military enlistment office within three months.
Russia Proposes Stricter Conscription Rules
Russian lawmakers introduced two bills: one requiring fulfillment of conscription orders within a year, the other imposing 10,000–20,000 ruble fines for failing to update residency information with the military enlistment office within three months.
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48% Bias Score
Dutton's Proposal to Toughen Citizenship Laws After Nurses' Comments Sparks Debate
Following a video showing two NSW nurses stating they would refuse to treat Israeli patients, resulting in the suspension of their registrations, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton proposed stricter citizenship-stripping laws, prompting debate over constitutional implications and alternative approaches ...
Dutton's Proposal to Toughen Citizenship Laws After Nurses' Comments Sparks Debate
Following a video showing two NSW nurses stating they would refuse to treat Israeli patients, resulting in the suspension of their registrations, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton proposed stricter citizenship-stripping laws, prompting debate over constitutional implications and alternative approaches ...
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52% Bias Score
Armenia Expands "Social Credits" Program to Incentivize Income Declaration
The Armenian government expanded its "social credits" program, reimbursing up to 100,000 AMD annually for income-declaring citizens for education (music, art, sports schools), healthcare (dental), and rent, in addition to previous coverage (universities, kindergartens, health insurance).
Armenia Expands "Social Credits" Program to Incentivize Income Declaration
The Armenian government expanded its "social credits" program, reimbursing up to 100,000 AMD annually for income-declaring citizens for education (music, art, sports schools), healthcare (dental), and rent, in addition to previous coverage (universities, kindergartens, health insurance).
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48% Bias Score
Segezha Group's Siberian Lumber Production Surges Over 10% in 2024
Segezha Group's Siberian lumber operations (Lesosibirsk LDCK №1 and Tayriku-Igirma Group) increased production and shipments by over 10% in 2024, exceeding 1 million cubic meters, driven by market diversification including a 2.5 times rise in domestic sales and increased exports to China and Egypt.
Segezha Group's Siberian Lumber Production Surges Over 10% in 2024
Segezha Group's Siberian lumber operations (Lesosibirsk LDCK №1 and Tayriku-Igirma Group) increased production and shipments by over 10% in 2024, exceeding 1 million cubic meters, driven by market diversification including a 2.5 times rise in domestic sales and increased exports to China and Egypt.
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32% Bias Score
Kayaker Swallowed, Expelled by Whale in Chile
A Chilean kayaker was swallowed by a humpback whale and later expelled unharmed near Punta Arenas on February 8th, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. local time, during a kayaking trip with his father, who recorded the event.
Kayaker Swallowed, Expelled by Whale in Chile
A Chilean kayaker was swallowed by a humpback whale and later expelled unharmed near Punta Arenas on February 8th, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. local time, during a kayaking trip with his father, who recorded the event.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg Crime Rate Drops 4%, But Violent Crime Rises in Specific Areas
Hamburg's overall crime rate decreased by 4% in 2024 to 224,913 offenses, but violent crime rose by 7.2%, largely concentrated in St. Pauli and St. Georg due to increased police reporting of incidents in drug and alcohol-related areas, sparking debates on the effectiveness of current safety measures...
Hamburg Crime Rate Drops 4%, But Violent Crime Rises in Specific Areas
Hamburg's overall crime rate decreased by 4% in 2024 to 224,913 offenses, but violent crime rose by 7.2%, largely concentrated in St. Pauli and St. Georg due to increased police reporting of incidents in drug and alcohol-related areas, sparking debates on the effectiveness of current safety measures...
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60% Bias Score
Germany's 2024 Deportations Rise 22%, Fueling Political Debate
Germany deported 20,084 people in 2024, a 22% increase from 2023, including 1,087 to Turkey and 699 to Iraq; this rise is attributed to increased EU cooperation and targeted removal of security threats, although it remains below pre-pandemic levels, causing political debate.
Germany's 2024 Deportations Rise 22%, Fueling Political Debate
Germany deported 20,084 people in 2024, a 22% increase from 2023, including 1,087 to Turkey and 699 to Iraq; this rise is attributed to increased EU cooperation and targeted removal of security threats, although it remains below pre-pandemic levels, causing political debate.
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60% Bias Score
Madrid Council's \$11.9 Million Medical Supply Purchase Under Scrutiny
In March 2020, Madrid City Council paid \$11.9 million for medical supplies from Alberto Luceño and Luis Medina, who allegedly pocketed a \$6 million commission; the council's budget coordinator testified that she believed the price was justified due to the pandemic's urgency and lack of alternative...
Madrid Council's \$11.9 Million Medical Supply Purchase Under Scrutiny
In March 2020, Madrid City Council paid \$11.9 million for medical supplies from Alberto Luceño and Luis Medina, who allegedly pocketed a \$6 million commission; the council's budget coordinator testified that she believed the price was justified due to the pandemic's urgency and lack of alternative...
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48% Bias Score
Chinese Ambassador Rejects Trade War as Solution to US-China Issues
Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng asserted in a New York speech that trade wars are counterproductive to resolving U.S.-China issues and that American tariffs would ultimately harm both nations, despite the high levels of US investment in China.
Chinese Ambassador Rejects Trade War as Solution to US-China Issues
Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng asserted in a New York speech that trade wars are counterproductive to resolving U.S.-China issues and that American tariffs would ultimately harm both nations, despite the high levels of US investment in China.
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48% Bias Score
North Dakota Nonprofits Settle Lawsuit Against White Nationalist Group
In Bismarck, North Dakota, two nonprofits settled a lawsuit against the white nationalist hate group Patriot Front, which had been accused of intimidating immigrant business owners through vandalism and racist graffiti in Fargo, with the settlement details remaining undisclosed.
North Dakota Nonprofits Settle Lawsuit Against White Nationalist Group
In Bismarck, North Dakota, two nonprofits settled a lawsuit against the white nationalist hate group Patriot Front, which had been accused of intimidating immigrant business owners through vandalism and racist graffiti in Fargo, with the settlement details remaining undisclosed.
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20% Bias Score
Sam Kerr Found Not Guilty: Chelsea Supports Player After Court Case
Chelsea footballer Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment following a court case stemming from an incident with police in January 2023; the club supports her.
Sam Kerr Found Not Guilty: Chelsea Supports Player After Court Case
Chelsea footballer Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment following a court case stemming from an incident with police in January 2023; the club supports her.
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64% Bias Score