Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Obstruction of Justice in Coup Attempt Investigation
Brazilian authorities arrested General Walter Braga Netto, a close Bolsonaro ally, on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro for allegedly obstructing justice in the investigation of a 2022 election coup attempt; this is the first time a four-star general has been arrested in Brazil.
Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Obstruction of Justice in Coup Attempt Investigation
Brazilian authorities arrested General Walter Braga Netto, a close Bolsonaro ally, on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro for allegedly obstructing justice in the investigation of a 2022 election coup attempt; this is the first time a four-star general has been arrested in Brazil.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish PP Unexpectedly Agrees to Valencian Debt Relief
Following a government proposal for debt relief, the Spanish Popular Party initially rejected bilateral write-offs but unexpectedly agreed to a debt relief only for the Valencian Community after a proposal by the President of Madrid, creating divisions within the party.
Spanish PP Unexpectedly Agrees to Valencian Debt Relief
Following a government proposal for debt relief, the Spanish Popular Party initially rejected bilateral write-offs but unexpectedly agreed to a debt relief only for the Valencian Community after a proposal by the President of Madrid, creating divisions within the party.
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Transport Ministry Clears Construction Firms of Bribery Allegations in Preliminary Report
Spain's Ministry of Transport released a preliminary report clearing ten construction companies of bribery allegations related to 17 ADIF and Adif-Alta Velocidad contracts, finding no evidence of irregularities in the bidding processes. A second report on highway contracts is forthcoming.
Spanish Transport Ministry Clears Construction Firms of Bribery Allegations in Preliminary Report
Spain's Ministry of Transport released a preliminary report clearing ten construction companies of bribery allegations related to 17 ADIF and Adif-Alta Velocidad contracts, finding no evidence of irregularities in the bidding processes. A second report on highway contracts is forthcoming.
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36% Bias Score
LLECE: 30 Years of Assessing and Improving Education in Latin America
For 30 years, UNESCO's LLECE has assessed the learning of over 600,000 students across 19 Latin American and Caribbean countries, revealing significant disparities in reading comprehension (40% of 3rd graders lack comprehension) and highlighting the need for equitable, resilient education systems.
LLECE: 30 Years of Assessing and Improving Education in Latin America
For 30 years, UNESCO's LLECE has assessed the learning of over 600,000 students across 19 Latin American and Caribbean countries, revealing significant disparities in reading comprehension (40% of 3rd graders lack comprehension) and highlighting the need for equitable, resilient education systems.
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32% Bias Score
Valladolid Appoints Cocca Amidst Relegation Fight
Real Valladolid's struggling La Liga team, currently in 19th place with 12 points from 17 games, appointed 52-year-old Argentine coach Diego Cocca to replace Paulo Pezzolano after a two-week search, facing a crucial match against Valencia this Friday.
Valladolid Appoints Cocca Amidst Relegation Fight
Real Valladolid's struggling La Liga team, currently in 19th place with 12 points from 17 games, appointed 52-year-old Argentine coach Diego Cocca to replace Paulo Pezzolano after a two-week search, facing a crucial match against Valencia this Friday.
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40% Bias Score
Record Feminicides in Colombia Expose Systemic Crisis of Gender Violence
The murder of 24-year-old Catalina Leyva, who disappeared after a job interview, highlights a record 745 feminicides in Colombia between January and October 2024, alongside rising human trafficking and a lack of protective measures for women, revealing a systemic crisis.
Record Feminicides in Colombia Expose Systemic Crisis of Gender Violence
The murder of 24-year-old Catalina Leyva, who disappeared after a job interview, highlights a record 745 feminicides in Colombia between January and October 2024, alongside rising human trafficking and a lack of protective measures for women, revealing a systemic crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Cava Sales Drop 21 Million Bottles Amidst Three-Year Drought
The 2024 cava harvest in Spain's Penedès region is down to 219 million kilos of grapes due to a three-year drought, resulting in a projected 21 million bottle sales decrease to 149 million, partially offset by increased prices (10% in Spain, 20% in exports).
Cava Sales Drop 21 Million Bottles Amidst Three-Year Drought
The 2024 cava harvest in Spain's Penedès region is down to 219 million kilos of grapes due to a three-year drought, resulting in a projected 21 million bottle sales decrease to 149 million, partially offset by increased prices (10% in Spain, 20% in exports).
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28% Bias Score
Spain Renews Push for Catalan, Galician, Basque as EU Co-Official Languages
Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares is again requesting that Catalan, Galician, and Basque become co-official EU languages, sending a letter to the Polish presidency; this follows accusations by Junts leader Carles Puigdemont of broken promises regarding Catalan.
Spain Renews Push for Catalan, Galician, Basque as EU Co-Official Languages
Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares is again requesting that Catalan, Galician, and Basque become co-official EU languages, sending a letter to the Polish presidency; this follows accusations by Junts leader Carles Puigdemont of broken promises regarding Catalan.
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40% Bias Score
Spaniards Opt for Alternative Christmas Celebrations, Driving Tourism Boom
A significant 55% of Spaniards plan to celebrate Christmas outside their homes this year, favoring hotels (56%), with Madrid leading as the top destination, showing an 85% occupancy rate in vacation rentals and over 90% in hotels, while unique venues like converted warehouses and lofts are also gain...
Spaniards Opt for Alternative Christmas Celebrations, Driving Tourism Boom
A significant 55% of Spaniards plan to celebrate Christmas outside their homes this year, favoring hotels (56%), with Madrid leading as the top destination, showing an 85% occupancy rate in vacation rentals and over 90% in hotels, while unique venues like converted warehouses and lofts are also gain...
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48% Bias Score
Spain to Restructure Pharmaceutical Co-payments, Expand Prescribing Rights
Spain's Ministry of Health proposes a new pharmaceutical co-payment law, creating six income brackets, capping monthly expenses for low earners, expanding prescription rights for nurses and physiotherapists, prioritizing generic drugs, and granting the AEMPS more power over drug supply.
Spain to Restructure Pharmaceutical Co-payments, Expand Prescribing Rights
Spain's Ministry of Health proposes a new pharmaceutical co-payment law, creating six income brackets, capping monthly expenses for low earners, expanding prescription rights for nurses and physiotherapists, prioritizing generic drugs, and granting the AEMPS more power over drug supply.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Launches Massive Missile Attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy, transport, and key infrastructure, leaving half of Ternopil without power; Ukraine claims to have intercepted 81 of 93 missiles, including one North Korean missile.
Russia Launches Massive Missile Attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy, transport, and key infrastructure, leaving half of Ternopil without power; Ukraine claims to have intercepted 81 of 93 missiles, including one North Korean missile.
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48% Bias Score
Degrading Pornography's Rise Reflects Societal Acceptance of Violence Against Women
This article analyzes the disturbing rise of violent and degrading pornography, exemplified by the 'Slut Bus' videos, highlighting its normalization in mainstream culture and its reflection of broader societal acceptance of violence and inequality against women.
Degrading Pornography's Rise Reflects Societal Acceptance of Violence Against Women
This article analyzes the disturbing rise of violent and degrading pornography, exemplified by the 'Slut Bus' videos, highlighting its normalization in mainstream culture and its reflection of broader societal acceptance of violence and inequality against women.
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72% Bias Score