Gukesh Wins World Chess Championship: Mental Fortitude and Family Support Key
Eighteen-year-old Indian chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh unexpectedly won the World Chess Championship in Singapore against China's Ding Liren on Thursday, attributing his victory to intense mental preparation guided by sports psychologist Paddy Upton and the significant sacrifices of his family.
Gukesh Wins World Chess Championship: Mental Fortitude and Family Support Key
Eighteen-year-old Indian chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh unexpectedly won the World Chess Championship in Singapore against China's Ding Liren on Thursday, attributing his victory to intense mental preparation guided by sports psychologist Paddy Upton and the significant sacrifices of his family.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Changes Dismissal Law
Spain's Supreme Court ruled on November 13th that companies cannot dismiss employees without a prior hearing, overturning a 40-year-old precedent and aligning with international labor standards following a Balearic Islands court case.
Supreme Court Changes Dismissal Law
Spain's Supreme Court ruled on November 13th that companies cannot dismiss employees without a prior hearing, overturning a 40-year-old precedent and aligning with international labor standards following a Balearic Islands court case.
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28% Bias Score
Russia Reportedly Withdraws Some Forces From Syrian Bases Amid Assad's Flight
Amid negotiations with Syrian rebels following the flight of Bashar al-Assad, Russia is reportedly withdrawing some forces from its Syrian bases—Jmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base—with satellite images showing dismantled equipment and multiple cargo planes leaving Syria for Russia, though the ove...
Russia Reportedly Withdraws Some Forces From Syrian Bases Amid Assad's Flight
Amid negotiations with Syrian rebels following the flight of Bashar al-Assad, Russia is reportedly withdrawing some forces from its Syrian bases—Jmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base—with satellite images showing dismantled equipment and multiple cargo planes leaving Syria for Russia, though the ove...
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48% Bias Score
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
Trump's Deportation Plan: Data Challenges Campaign Rhetoric
President-elect Trump plans to deport undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions or deportation orders, despite data showing lower crime rates among undocumented immigrants than US-born citizens in Texas; the plan's scope and impact remain unclear.
Trump's Deportation Plan: Data Challenges Campaign Rhetoric
President-elect Trump plans to deport undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions or deportation orders, despite data showing lower crime rates among undocumented immigrants than US-born citizens in Texas; the plan's scope and impact remain unclear.
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48% Bias Score
Valencia Flood: Blame for Highway Closures Amidst 223 Deaths
The October 29th floods in Valencia, Spain, caused 223 deaths; the regional government and PP criticized the central government for not closing highways, but the regional flood risk plan assigned closure responsibility to the regional Interior Minister.
Valencia Flood: Blame for Highway Closures Amidst 223 Deaths
The October 29th floods in Valencia, Spain, caused 223 deaths; the regional government and PP criticized the central government for not closing highways, but the regional flood risk plan assigned closure responsibility to the regional Interior Minister.
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56% Bias Score
Mango Founder Isak Andic Dies in Mountain Accident
Isak Andic, founder of the Mango fashion brand and Catalonia's wealthiest man, died Saturday in a hiking accident near Montserrat, Spain, at age 71.
Mango Founder Isak Andic Dies in Mountain Accident
Isak Andic, founder of the Mango fashion brand and Catalonia's wealthiest man, died Saturday in a hiking accident near Montserrat, Spain, at age 71.
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28% 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