Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Russia Accused of Missile Strike
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people, after reportedly being hit by a Russian air defense missile during a drone attack on Grozny; Azerbaijan demands compensation and an apology from Russia.
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Russia Accused of Missile Strike
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people, after reportedly being hit by a Russian air defense missile during a drone attack on Grozny; Azerbaijan demands compensation and an apology from Russia.
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48% Bias Score
Two Sailors Die in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Due to Severe Weather
Two sailors died, and another was injured during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on December 27th, 2024, due to severe weather and accidents involving the boats' booms while changing sails. A third sailor was rescued after falling overboard.
Two Sailors Die in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Due to Severe Weather
Two sailors died, and another was injured during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on December 27th, 2024, due to severe weather and accidents involving the boats' booms while changing sails. A third sailor was rescued after falling overboard.
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24% Bias Score
Germany to Hold Early Elections on February 23rd, 2024
Following a vote of no confidence, Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag, scheduling early general elections for February 23rd, 2024, to address economic recession, international conflicts, and other significant challenges.
Germany to Hold Early Elections on February 23rd, 2024
Following a vote of no confidence, Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag, scheduling early general elections for February 23rd, 2024, to address economic recession, international conflicts, and other significant challenges.
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40% Bias Score
FlamAid: A Personal Safety Device Addressing Widespread Street Harassment
Julieta Rueff, a 21-year-old woman in Barcelona, created FlamAid, a personal safety device, after experiencing prolonged harassment; the device, resembling a grenade, emits a 110-decibel alarm, alerts emergency contacts, and optionally, police, addressing the high rates of unreported street harassme...
FlamAid: A Personal Safety Device Addressing Widespread Street Harassment
Julieta Rueff, a 21-year-old woman in Barcelona, created FlamAid, a personal safety device, after experiencing prolonged harassment; the device, resembling a grenade, emits a 110-decibel alarm, alerts emergency contacts, and optionally, police, addressing the high rates of unreported street harassme...
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36% Bias Score
Spain Extends Pandemic Accounting Moratorium for Two Years
Spain extended its pandemic-era accounting moratorium for two years, allowing companies to exclude 2020-2021 losses from solvency calculations until 2026, benefiting tourism businesses and state-rescued firms, and those affected by October's severe weather. This measure helps businesses that were re...
Spain Extends Pandemic Accounting Moratorium for Two Years
Spain extended its pandemic-era accounting moratorium for two years, allowing companies to exclude 2020-2021 losses from solvency calculations until 2026, benefiting tourism businesses and state-rescued firms, and those affected by October's severe weather. This measure helps businesses that were re...
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44% Bias Score
PP to Build "Alternative Opposition" in Spain, Focusing on Tax Cuts
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo announced a strategy of forming an "alternative opposition" in the Spanish Congress, focusing on tax cuts and forging agreements with Junts, Vox, and PNV to counter the government's fiscal policies; this follows a recent agreement with Junts to lower taxes on food, you...
PP to Build "Alternative Opposition" in Spain, Focusing on Tax Cuts
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo announced a strategy of forming an "alternative opposition" in the Spanish Congress, focusing on tax cuts and forging agreements with Junts, Vox, and PNV to counter the government's fiscal policies; this follows a recent agreement with Junts to lower taxes on food, you...
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56% Bias Score
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
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16% Bias Score
Houthi Missile Attack on Ben Gurion Airport
Following an Israeli airstrike on Thursday that killed at least six and wounded 40 in Yemen, Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile attack on Friday morning at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, temporarily disrupting operations; Israel claims to have intercepted the missile.
Houthi Missile Attack on Ben Gurion Airport
Following an Israeli airstrike on Thursday that killed at least six and wounded 40 in Yemen, Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile attack on Friday morning at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, temporarily disrupting operations; Israel claims to have intercepted the missile.
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40% Bias Score
€17 Million Luxury Vehicle VAT Fraud Ring Dismantled
A €17 million VAT fraud in the intra-community trade of luxury vehicles from Germany has been uncovered in Spain, leading to 30 arrests and the seizure of €11 million in assets.
€17 Million Luxury Vehicle VAT Fraud Ring Dismantled
A €17 million VAT fraud in the intra-community trade of luxury vehicles from Germany has been uncovered in Spain, leading to 30 arrests and the seizure of €11 million in assets.
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0% Bias Score
Spain to Review Gender Violence Law Amidst Rise of New Forms of Abuse
Spain's Minister of Equality announced a review of the Integral Law against Gender Violence to address new forms of violence, including vicarious violence (9 children murdered this year), economic abuse, and online harassment, aligning with a renewed State Pact and acknowledging the challenge posed ...
Spain to Review Gender Violence Law Amidst Rise of New Forms of Abuse
Spain's Minister of Equality announced a review of the Integral Law against Gender Violence to address new forms of violence, including vicarious violence (9 children murdered this year), economic abuse, and online harassment, aligning with a renewed State Pact and acknowledging the challenge posed ...
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60% Bias Score
Mazón Deflects Criticism over Lunch Controversy by Questioning Other Politicians' Expenses
Valencian President Carlos Mazón faced criticism for attending a lunch during a storm, initially claiming it was for work but later stating it was a PP event; he now suggests submitting the bill to the Court of Auditors while questioning the transparency of other politicians' expenses.
Mazón Deflects Criticism over Lunch Controversy by Questioning Other Politicians' Expenses
Valencian President Carlos Mazón faced criticism for attending a lunch during a storm, initially claiming it was for work but later stating it was a PP event; he now suggests submitting the bill to the Court of Auditors while questioning the transparency of other politicians' expenses.
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56% Bias Score
Record High Pension Payout in Spain Reaches \u20ac12.97 Billion in December 2024
Spain's Social Security system paid a record \u20ac12.97 billion in contributory pensions in December 2024, a 7.04% increase from December 2023, driven by a 3.8% pension increase for 2024 and reflecting the increasing number of pensioners; 73.1% of this was for retirement pensions.
Record High Pension Payout in Spain Reaches \u20ac12.97 Billion in December 2024
Spain's Social Security system paid a record \u20ac12.97 billion in contributory pensions in December 2024, a 7.04% increase from December 2023, driven by a 3.8% pension increase for 2024 and reflecting the increasing number of pensioners; 73.1% of this was for retirement pensions.
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44% Bias Score