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February 2025

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Greece marks second anniversary of deadly train crash with massive protests

On the second anniversary of Greece's deadliest train crash, near Larissa on February 28, 2023, that killed 57, about 300,000 people protested, accusing the government of negligence and cover-up, while the government pledged railway modernization.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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UK Defence Spending Boosted to 2.5% of GDP Amidst US Pressure

Keir Starmer announced a boost to UK defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP, driven by US pressure and aiming to address the imbalance in military aid to Ukraine compared to Europe, with potential long-term economic and political implications.

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68% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Measles Outbreak in US: 173 Cases, One Death

At least 173 Americans have been infected with measles in 2025, exceeding half the 2024 total, with one death in Texas linked to low vaccination rates; nine states have reported cases, raising concerns about the impact of falling vaccination rates nationwide.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US Demands Massive Increase in European Defense Spending

The United States is demanding that European nations, including Spain, significantly increase their defense spending to 2% of GDP by summer, citing concerns over a lack of military strength in a world war, past appeasement of dictators, and reliance on US protection. Spain, already a top ten NATO co...

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cincodias.elpais.com
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Santander Increases Executive Pay Amidst Record Profits and Policy Changes

Banco Santander increased executive compensation by 10.5% in 2024 to 33.9 million euros, driven by record profits (12.574 billion euros) and strong stock performance (23% increase). The bank altered its remuneration policy to include a greater emphasis on long-term incentives and shareholder returns...

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24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Foreign Interference Exposed: Hidden Motives Behind Interventions in Spain, Ukraine, and Libya

The article reveals instances of foreign interference in Spain, Ukraine, and Libya, using leaked documents and memoirs to expose the discrepancies between stated justifications—humanitarian concerns or promoting democracy—and actual geopolitical and economic motives.

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in 2025

Microsoft announced it is shutting down its Skype application on May 5, 2025, after a 21-year run, directing its 1.95 billion registered users to migrate to its free Teams app due to declining usage and the rise of competing platforms.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump Fires Top Military Officials, Sparking Concerns About Politicization

President Trump fired General Charles Brown, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, and seven other senior Pentagon officials on February 14th, prompting five former defense secretaries to urge Congress to hold hearings into their dismissals, raising concerns about the politicization of the military...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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COP16 Reaches Biodiversity Funding Agreement

Nearly 200 countries reached a deal at COP16 in Rome to create a strategy for international funding to protect biodiversity, aiming to mobilize at least $200 billion annually by 2030, building on a 2022 agreement to protect 30% of land and water.

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36% Bias Score

Life on Land
repubblica.it
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Italy's Nuclear Power Revival Faces Strong Opposition

Italy's government plans to revive nuclear power, sparking strong opposition from environmental groups who cite the high costs, radioactive waste, and previous public referendums rejecting nuclear energy, while advocating for a rapid transition to renewable energy sources.

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60% Bias Score

Climate Action
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Spanish Court Rules Against Discriminatory Driving License Renewal for HIV-Positive Individual

A Spanish court ruled that reducing a driver's license validity for an HIV-positive individual due to their medication was discriminatory, ordering the Traffic Authority (DGT) to reinstate the 10-year validity.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Merz's Chancellorship: A New Era for German and European Policy

Friedrich Merz, the new CDU leader, aims to revitalize Germany's economy and strengthen its role in the European Union, emulating past chancellors' strategies for integration while facing contemporary challenges.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth