March 2025
April 2025
Spanish Congress Rejects Amendments, Euthanasia Bill Advances
The Spanish Congress rejected amendments to the Socialist Party's euthanasia bill, allowing it to proceed despite opposition from the PP and Vox, who proposed palliative care as an alternative; the bill's supporters claim it only regulates a new right, not obligating anyone, and enjoys broad public ...
Spanish Congress Rejects Amendments, Euthanasia Bill Advances
The Spanish Congress rejected amendments to the Socialist Party's euthanasia bill, allowing it to proceed despite opposition from the PP and Vox, who proposed palliative care as an alternative; the bill's supporters claim it only regulates a new right, not obligating anyone, and enjoys broad public ...
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48% Bias Score
German Union Calls for Cannabis Legalization Reform
Union politicians in Germany are calling for reforms or a complete reversal of the recently passed cannabis legalization, citing concerns about increased crime, harm to youth, and the expansion of the black market based on new studies from Canada, while police report increased workload and difficult...
German Union Calls for Cannabis Legalization Reform
Union politicians in Germany are calling for reforms or a complete reversal of the recently passed cannabis legalization, citing concerns about increased crime, harm to youth, and the expansion of the black market based on new studies from Canada, while police report increased workload and difficult...
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56% Bias Score
Adichie's "Dream Count": A Novel Exploring Female Experiences in a Global Context
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's new novel, "Dream Count," published by 4th Estate, follows three middle-aged Nigerian women living in the US and Nigeria as they navigate complex relationships and life challenges against the backdrop of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, offering a nuanced p...
Adichie's "Dream Count": A Novel Exploring Female Experiences in a Global Context
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's new novel, "Dream Count," published by 4th Estate, follows three middle-aged Nigerian women living in the US and Nigeria as they navigate complex relationships and life challenges against the backdrop of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, offering a nuanced p...
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20% Bias Score
Greek Tax Crackdown Boosts Nightclub Revenue
The Independent Public Revenue Authority of Greece (IAPRAG) launched "Operation Saturday Night Fever" on January 11, 2025, resulting in a significant increase in reported revenue from 29 nightclubs in Athens and Thessaloniki after using a combination of on-site audits and real-time digital monitorin...
Greek Tax Crackdown Boosts Nightclub Revenue
The Independent Public Revenue Authority of Greece (IAPRAG) launched "Operation Saturday Night Fever" on January 11, 2025, resulting in a significant increase in reported revenue from 29 nightclubs in Athens and Thessaloniki after using a combination of on-site audits and real-time digital monitorin...
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40% Bias Score
NSW Prison Population Soars Due to Stricter Bail Laws
Stricter bail laws in NSW, Australia, have led to a 1000-inmate increase in the prison population, straining the state's corrective services and police resources, prompting the government to return Parklea prison to public control.
NSW Prison Population Soars Due to Stricter Bail Laws
Stricter bail laws in NSW, Australia, have led to a 1000-inmate increase in the prison population, straining the state's corrective services and police resources, prompting the government to return Parklea prison to public control.
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44% Bias Score
Deutsche Post to Clear Mail Backlog After Strikes
Deutsche Post plans to quickly deliver backlogged mail and parcels following warning strikes affecting 10-12% of daily volume on Friday and Saturday, with roughly 7,500 employees participating on Saturday; the fourth round of negotiations between Deutsche Post and Verdi starts Monday.
Deutsche Post to Clear Mail Backlog After Strikes
Deutsche Post plans to quickly deliver backlogged mail and parcels following warning strikes affecting 10-12% of daily volume on Friday and Saturday, with roughly 7,500 employees participating on Saturday; the fourth round of negotiations between Deutsche Post and Verdi starts Monday.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Cannabis Legalization Faces Backlash Amidst Concerns Over Crime and Public Health
Germany's partial cannabis legalization, effective since April 2023, allowing adults to grow up to three plants and possess 50 grams, faces criticism for increasing police workload and black market activity, with Union politicians pushing for reform or repeal; Canadian studies revealing a rise in ps...
Germany's Cannabis Legalization Faces Backlash Amidst Concerns Over Crime and Public Health
Germany's partial cannabis legalization, effective since April 2023, allowing adults to grow up to three plants and possess 50 grams, faces criticism for increasing police workload and black market activity, with Union politicians pushing for reform or repeal; Canadian studies revealing a rise in ps...
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60% Bias Score
German Cannabis Legalization Faces Criticism, Reform Calls
Germany's partial cannabis legalization, effective April 2023, allowing adults to grow up to three plants and possess 50 grams, faces criticism from Union politicians who want it reformed or reversed due to concerns about increased drug crime and insufficient youth protection, while police unions su...
German Cannabis Legalization Faces Criticism, Reform Calls
Germany's partial cannabis legalization, effective April 2023, allowing adults to grow up to three plants and possess 50 grams, faces criticism from Union politicians who want it reformed or reversed due to concerns about increased drug crime and insufficient youth protection, while police unions su...
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52% Bias Score
Spain's 83 Billion Euro Debt Relief for Autonomous Communities
The Spanish government's 83 billion euro debt relief for autonomous communities, impacting regions like Andalusia and Catalonia, aims to improve public services by freeing up funds previously used for debt servicing, addressing historical underfunding and regional financial imbalances.
Spain's 83 Billion Euro Debt Relief for Autonomous Communities
The Spanish government's 83 billion euro debt relief for autonomous communities, impacting regions like Andalusia and Catalonia, aims to improve public services by freeing up funds previously used for debt servicing, addressing historical underfunding and regional financial imbalances.
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52% Bias Score
China's High-Quality Development: A Stabilizing Force and Model for Africa
A Guinean development expert credits China's economic success to its long-term vision and disciplined execution, highlighting its AI investments and green technology advancements as models for Africa's sustainable development, fostering a mutually beneficial partnership.
China's High-Quality Development: A Stabilizing Force and Model for Africa
A Guinean development expert credits China's economic success to its long-term vision and disciplined execution, highlighting its AI investments and green technology advancements as models for Africa's sustainable development, fostering a mutually beneficial partnership.
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48% Bias Score
Kouyaté's "Katanga" Wins Top Fespaco Prize
Burkinabe filmmaker Dani Kouyaté won the Étalon d'or de Yennega award at the 2025 Fespaco film festival for his film "Katanga, la danse des scorpions," a black and white adaptation of Macbeth, costing one million euros, marking Burkina Faso's third win since 1997.
Kouyaté's "Katanga" Wins Top Fespaco Prize
Burkinabe filmmaker Dani Kouyaté won the Étalon d'or de Yennega award at the 2025 Fespaco film festival for his film "Katanga, la danse des scorpions," a black and white adaptation of Macbeth, costing one million euros, marking Burkina Faso's third win since 1997.
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24% Bias Score
Norwegian Firm Halts US Military Fuel Deliveries After Trump-Zelenskyy Dispute
Haltbakk Bunkers, a small Norwegian oil company, stopped supplying fuel to US military ships in Norway after a public argument between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy, defying the Norwegian government's support for US military operations, as stated by owner Gunnar Gran and in a since-deleted Facebook...
Norwegian Firm Halts US Military Fuel Deliveries After Trump-Zelenskyy Dispute
Haltbakk Bunkers, a small Norwegian oil company, stopped supplying fuel to US military ships in Norway after a public argument between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy, defying the Norwegian government's support for US military operations, as stated by owner Gunnar Gran and in a since-deleted Facebook...
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52% Bias Score