Ukraine Claims Responsibility for Assassination of Top Russian General
An Uzbekistani citizen confessed to assassinating Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops, in Moscow on Tuesday via a bomb placed on an electric scooter; Ukraine's security service claimed responsibility.
Ukraine Claims Responsibility for Assassination of Top Russian General
An Uzbekistani citizen confessed to assassinating Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops, in Moscow on Tuesday via a bomb placed on an electric scooter; Ukraine's security service claimed responsibility.
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56% Bias Score
Spain to Reduce Standard Work Week to 37.5 Hours
Spain is set to reduce its standard work week to 37.5 hours, despite disagreements on implementation timing between the Ministries of Labor and Economy. The agreement, nearing completion with unions, plans for a transitional period for existing contracts, with a target date of 2025.
Spain to Reduce Standard Work Week to 37.5 Hours
Spain is set to reduce its standard work week to 37.5 hours, despite disagreements on implementation timing between the Ministries of Labor and Economy. The agreement, nearing completion with unions, plans for a transitional period for existing contracts, with a target date of 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Honda-Nissan Merger Talks Aim to Counter Chinese Automakers
Honda and Nissan, facing falling sales, are reportedly discussing a merger to form the world's third-largest carmaker, aiming to compete with China's BYD, which surpassed Tesla in quarterly revenue last October; talks began in March, focusing on electric vehicles and software.
Honda-Nissan Merger Talks Aim to Counter Chinese Automakers
Honda and Nissan, facing falling sales, are reportedly discussing a merger to form the world's third-largest carmaker, aiming to compete with China's BYD, which surpassed Tesla in quarterly revenue last October; talks began in March, focusing on electric vehicles and software.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Ministry Sanctions Tourist Apartment Platform for Unlicensed Listings
The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs launched a sanctioning procedure against a tourist apartment platform for failing to remove thousands of unlicensed property listings despite a prior request to do so, potentially facing fines up to \u20ac100,000 or more.
Spanish Ministry Sanctions Tourist Apartment Platform for Unlicensed Listings
The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs launched a sanctioning procedure against a tourist apartment platform for failing to remove thousands of unlicensed property listings despite a prior request to do so, potentially facing fines up to \u20ac100,000 or more.
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Government to Negotiate 2025 Public Sector Salary Increases Amidst Muface Crisis
Facing union pressure over the Muface crisis and salary cuts, the Spanish government has called a public administration meeting to negotiate 2025 salary increases and other labor conditions, including job creation, retirement conditions, and working hours, starting Thursday.
Spanish Government to Negotiate 2025 Public Sector Salary Increases Amidst Muface Crisis
Facing union pressure over the Muface crisis and salary cuts, the Spanish government has called a public administration meeting to negotiate 2025 salary increases and other labor conditions, including job creation, retirement conditions, and working hours, starting Thursday.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court Seeks to Prosecute Former Minister Ábalos
The Spanish Supreme Court requested parliamentary authorization to prosecute former Minister José Luis Ábalos for four alleged crimes in the Koldo case; the government supports the request while the opposition criticizes it as a major corruption scandal.
Supreme Court Seeks to Prosecute Former Minister Ábalos
The Spanish Supreme Court requested parliamentary authorization to prosecute former Minister José Luis Ábalos for four alleged crimes in the Koldo case; the government supports the request while the opposition criticizes it as a major corruption scandal.
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48% Bias Score
Anti-Whaling Activist Released from Greenland, Avoiding Extradition to Japan
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released from Greenland on Tuesday after a five-month detainment, avoiding extradition to Japan, where he faced obstruction charges related to a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling vessel; while a red notice remains active, he plans to continue his activism.
Anti-Whaling Activist Released from Greenland, Avoiding Extradition to Japan
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released from Greenland on Tuesday after a five-month detainment, avoiding extradition to Japan, where he faced obstruction charges related to a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling vessel; while a red notice remains active, he plans to continue his activism.
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40% Bias Score
Thirty Women Accuse Film Director Eduard Cortés of Sexual Harassment
Spanish film director Eduard Cortés faces accusations of sexual harassment from thirty women who allege he propositioned them for nude photos and videos in exchange for career help via social media over the past decade; two were minors when contacted.
Thirty Women Accuse Film Director Eduard Cortés of Sexual Harassment
Spanish film director Eduard Cortés faces accusations of sexual harassment from thirty women who allege he propositioned them for nude photos and videos in exchange for career help via social media over the past decade; two were minors when contacted.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Court Clears Andalusian Health Service in Emergency Contract Probe
The Spanish Court of Auditors concluded its investigation into Andalusian Health Service emergency contracts, finding no accounting irregularities despite initial concerns, and the matter remains under judicial investigation.
Spanish Court Clears Andalusian Health Service in Emergency Contract Probe
The Spanish Court of Auditors concluded its investigation into Andalusian Health Service emergency contracts, finding no accounting irregularities despite initial concerns, and the matter remains under judicial investigation.
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36% Bias Score
Insurtech Funding: $3.2 Billion in Q3 2024, Projected $4.2 Billion Year-End
Global Insurtech funding reached $3.2 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, with the US and Europe leading, while Latin America saw record lows; however, year-end projections anticipate $4.2 billion, driven by Series B and C funding and B2B SaaS companies.
Insurtech Funding: $3.2 Billion in Q3 2024, Projected $4.2 Billion Year-End
Global Insurtech funding reached $3.2 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, with the US and Europe leading, while Latin America saw record lows; however, year-end projections anticipate $4.2 billion, driven by Series B and C funding and B2B SaaS companies.
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32% Bias Score
Indiana Executes Man Convicted of 1997 Quadruple Homicide
Joseph Corcoran, 49, was executed in Indiana on Wednesday for the 1997 shooting deaths of four people, including his brother and his sister's fiancé; this is Indiana's first execution in 15 years and occurred without independent witnesses.
Indiana Executes Man Convicted of 1997 Quadruple Homicide
Joseph Corcoran, 49, was executed in Indiana on Wednesday for the 1997 shooting deaths of four people, including his brother and his sister's fiancé; this is Indiana's first execution in 15 years and occurred without independent witnesses.
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56% Bias Score
Illa Pushes for Mossos Control of Catalan Ports and Airports
Catalan President Salvador Illa announced that the Mossos d'Esquadra will assume security responsibilities in ports and airports, a decision that follows negotiations with the Spanish government and Catalan independence parties, and comes despite prior disagreements over resource allocation.
Illa Pushes for Mossos Control of Catalan Ports and Airports
Catalan President Salvador Illa announced that the Mossos d'Esquadra will assume security responsibilities in ports and airports, a decision that follows negotiations with the Spanish government and Catalan independence parties, and comes despite prior disagreements over resource allocation.
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48% Bias Score