Fireworks Death Spurs Debate on Nationwide Ban in Netherlands
A 14-year-old boy died from fireworks on New Year's Eve in Rotterdam, prompting renewed calls for a nationwide ban despite opposition from some coalition parties, particularly the BBB, while support is growing among the public and some other parties.
Fireworks Death Spurs Debate on Nationwide Ban in Netherlands
A 14-year-old boy died from fireworks on New Year's Eve in Rotterdam, prompting renewed calls for a nationwide ban despite opposition from some coalition parties, particularly the BBB, while support is growing among the public and some other parties.
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44% Bias Score
Truth, Lies, and the Subjective Nature of Reality
Three recent books explore the conflict between objective truth and subjective feelings, highlighting how personal experiences and technological advancements blur the lines between truth and falsehood, impacting political decisions and personal relationships.
Truth, Lies, and the Subjective Nature of Reality
Three recent books explore the conflict between objective truth and subjective feelings, highlighting how personal experiences and technological advancements blur the lines between truth and falsehood, impacting political decisions and personal relationships.
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20% Bias Score
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died off Tunisia's coast on December 31, 2024, when two boats carrying roughly 110 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sank while attempting to reach Europe; 83 were rescued. The central Mediterranean is the deadliest migration route globally.
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died off Tunisia's coast on December 31, 2024, when two boats carrying roughly 110 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sank while attempting to reach Europe; 83 were rescued. The central Mediterranean is the deadliest migration route globally.
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36% Bias Score
Analyzing Antisemitism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Rachel Shabi's \"Off-White\" and Shlomo Sand's \"Israel Palestine\" analyze antisemitism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, respectively, offering historical context and critical perspectives on the roles of the far-right, the left, and various political actors.
Analyzing Antisemitism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Rachel Shabi's \"Off-White\" and Shlomo Sand's \"Israel Palestine\" analyze antisemitism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, respectively, offering historical context and critical perspectives on the roles of the far-right, the left, and various political actors.
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36% Bias Score
Ebusco Cuts Jobs Amidst Financial Crisis and Market Manipulation Scandal
Facing financial difficulties, Dutch electric bus manufacturer Ebusco announced 102 job cuts on December 31st, 2024, following a €3 million fine levied against major shareholder Van Der Valk Investments for market manipulation; the company previously lost a legal battle with Qbuzz and faced componen...
Ebusco Cuts Jobs Amidst Financial Crisis and Market Manipulation Scandal
Facing financial difficulties, Dutch electric bus manufacturer Ebusco announced 102 job cuts on December 31st, 2024, following a €3 million fine levied against major shareholder Van Der Valk Investments for market manipulation; the company previously lost a legal battle with Qbuzz and faced componen...
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40% Bias Score
Sudanese Sufi Leader's Humanitarian Response to Ongoing War
In Sudan, Sheikh Al-Amin Omar, a Sufi leader, has turned his religious complex into a humanitarian center, aiding thousands displaced by the brutal war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces since April 2023, highlighting the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
Sudanese Sufi Leader's Humanitarian Response to Ongoing War
In Sudan, Sheikh Al-Amin Omar, a Sufi leader, has turned his religious complex into a humanitarian center, aiding thousands displaced by the brutal war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces since April 2023, highlighting the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
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36% Bias Score
Karel Vuursteen, Former Heineken CEO, Dies at 83
Karel Vuursteen, former CEO of Heineken, died on Monday at age 83; his 1993-2002 leadership was marked by international expansion, clashes with shareholders prioritizing short-term gains, and later, involvement in a price-fixing scandal.
Karel Vuursteen, Former Heineken CEO, Dies at 83
Karel Vuursteen, former CEO of Heineken, died on Monday at age 83; his 1993-2002 leadership was marked by international expansion, clashes with shareholders prioritizing short-term gains, and later, involvement in a price-fixing scandal.
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36% Bias Score
Palestinian Authority Shuts Down Al Jazeera's Ramallah Bureau
The Palestinian Authority (PA) closed Al Jazeera's Ramallah office for 45 days, citing violations of Palestinian laws and incitement, following a similar closure by Israel and a deadly raid in Jenin refugee camp where journalist Shatha Sabbagh was killed; Al Jazeera denounced the closure as an attem...
Palestinian Authority Shuts Down Al Jazeera's Ramallah Bureau
The Palestinian Authority (PA) closed Al Jazeera's Ramallah office for 45 days, citing violations of Palestinian laws and incitement, following a similar closure by Israel and a deadly raid in Jenin refugee camp where journalist Shatha Sabbagh was killed; Al Jazeera denounced the closure as an attem...
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36% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Death Sentences Amid Global Rise in Executions
President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, contrasting sharply with former President Trump's pro-death penalty stance; globally, execution rates remain high in countries like China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, while public support for capital punishment persists in some West...
Biden Commutes Death Sentences Amid Global Rise in Executions
President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, contrasting sharply with former President Trump's pro-death penalty stance; globally, execution rates remain high in countries like China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, while public support for capital punishment persists in some West...
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52% Bias Score
Partial Release of WWII Collaboration Suspect Data
The names of over 400,000 Dutch WWII collaboration suspects are now partially accessible online, a decision made after privacy concerns halted the initial plan for full digital access to the National Archives' Central Archive for Special Jurisprudence (CABR).
Partial Release of WWII Collaboration Suspect Data
The names of over 400,000 Dutch WWII collaboration suspects are now partially accessible online, a decision made after privacy concerns halted the initial plan for full digital access to the National Archives' Central Archive for Special Jurisprudence (CABR).
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Fireworks Ban Ineffective: Nationwide Measures Needed
Despite local fireworks bans in 19 Dutch municipalities, injuries remain high due to conflicting government messaging and lack of enforcement; experts advocate for a nationwide ban and improved public education.
Dutch Fireworks Ban Ineffective: Nationwide Measures Needed
Despite local fireworks bans in 19 Dutch municipalities, injuries remain high due to conflicting government messaging and lack of enforcement; experts advocate for a nationwide ban and improved public education.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
The expiration of a gas transit contract between Ukraine and Russia on January 1st, 2024, halted Russian gas deliveries through Ukraine to Europe, impacting countries like Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. While alternatives exist, higher gas prices and limited capacity create challenges, with Moldova...
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
The expiration of a gas transit contract between Ukraine and Russia on January 1st, 2024, halted Russian gas deliveries through Ukraine to Europe, impacting countries like Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. While alternatives exist, higher gas prices and limited capacity create challenges, with Moldova...
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40% Bias Score