Shell and Equinor Merge North Sea Assets, Creating Largest Independent Producer
Shell and Equinor are merging their UK North Sea oil and gas assets to create the region's largest independent producer, employing 1,300 people and aiming to produce over 140,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by next year, despite facing declining production and environmental concerns.
Shell and Equinor Merge North Sea Assets, Creating Largest Independent Producer
Shell and Equinor are merging their UK North Sea oil and gas assets to create the region's largest independent producer, employing 1,300 people and aiming to produce over 140,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by next year, despite facing declining production and environmental concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Appeal Hearing: Teenager's Murder Sentence Challenged Over Immaturity
A court of appeal is hearing an appeal against the 20-year minimum life sentence given to Eddie Ratcliffe, 17, for the murder of Brianna Ghey; his lawyers argue the judge did not fully consider his autism, selective mutism and immaturity when sentencing.
Appeal Hearing: Teenager's Murder Sentence Challenged Over Immaturity
A court of appeal is hearing an appeal against the 20-year minimum life sentence given to Eddie Ratcliffe, 17, for the murder of Brianna Ghey; his lawyers argue the judge did not fully consider his autism, selective mutism and immaturity when sentencing.
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48% Bias Score
Hegseth's Alleged Misconduct and Biden's Controversial Pardon
Reports of excessive drinking and potential misconduct by Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, have caused concerns among colleagues and created uncertainty about his confirmation, while President Biden's controversial pardon of his son Hunter Biden sparks partisan outrage.
Hegseth's Alleged Misconduct and Biden's Controversial Pardon
Reports of excessive drinking and potential misconduct by Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, have caused concerns among colleagues and created uncertainty about his confirmation, while President Biden's controversial pardon of his son Hunter Biden sparks partisan outrage.
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48% Bias Score
South Korean President Reverses Martial Law Declaration After Parliamentary Rejection
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on February 24, 2024, citing opposition "anti-state activities" and a budget dispute; however, after a unanimous parliamentary rejection, he lifted the order within six hours, facing widespread condemnation and calls for his resignation.
South Korean President Reverses Martial Law Declaration After Parliamentary Rejection
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on February 24, 2024, citing opposition "anti-state activities" and a budget dispute; however, after a unanimous parliamentary rejection, he lifted the order within six hours, facing widespread condemnation and calls for his resignation.
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44% Bias Score
100 Suspected Russian Sabotage Incidents in Europe Spark NATO Concerns
Up to 100 of roughly 500 suspicious incidents in Europe this year, including cyberattacks, arson, and assassination attempts, are attributed to Russia, prompting concerns about hybrid warfare and potential NATO response.
100 Suspected Russian Sabotage Incidents in Europe Spark NATO Concerns
Up to 100 of roughly 500 suspicious incidents in Europe this year, including cyberattacks, arson, and assassination attempts, are attributed to Russia, prompting concerns about hybrid warfare and potential NATO response.
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44% Bias Score
UK Extends Lifespan of Four Aging Nuclear Plants to Bolster Energy Security
Four of Britain's oldest nuclear power plants will operate for more than a decade longer than planned, extending until 2030 (Heysham 2 and Torness) and 2027 (Heysham 1 and Hartlepool), to counter the delay of Hinkley Point C and bolster energy security, powering up to 11.6 million homes.
UK Extends Lifespan of Four Aging Nuclear Plants to Bolster Energy Security
Four of Britain's oldest nuclear power plants will operate for more than a decade longer than planned, extending until 2030 (Heysham 2 and Torness) and 2027 (Heysham 1 and Hartlepool), to counter the delay of Hinkley Point C and bolster energy security, powering up to 11.6 million homes.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer Unveils Ambitious Infrastructure Plan to Boost UK Economy
Keir Starmer, the UK Labour leader, announced a plan for 150 major infrastructure projects and 1.5 million new homes to overcome bureaucratic obstacles and address economic stagnation, aiming to complete these projects by the end of this parliament.
Starmer Unveils Ambitious Infrastructure Plan to Boost UK Economy
Keir Starmer, the UK Labour leader, announced a plan for 150 major infrastructure projects and 1.5 million new homes to overcome bureaucratic obstacles and address economic stagnation, aiming to complete these projects by the end of this parliament.
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52% Bias Score
England and Wales Prison Population to Exceed 100,000 by 2029
England and Wales face a prison capacity crisis: official estimates project a prison population exceeding 100,000 by March 2029 due to rising prosecutions, increased sentences, and record-high remand numbers, despite government plans to increase capacity.
England and Wales Prison Population to Exceed 100,000 by 2029
England and Wales face a prison capacity crisis: official estimates project a prison population exceeding 100,000 by March 2029 due to rising prosecutions, increased sentences, and record-high remand numbers, despite government plans to increase capacity.
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44% Bias Score
Decline in English Literature Degrees Reflects Broader Humanities Crisis
Canterbury Christ Church University is ending its English Literature degree program due to low student interest, reflecting a wider decline in humanities enrollment at both A-level and university levels, linked to factors such as tuition fees and government policies.
Decline in English Literature Degrees Reflects Broader Humanities Crisis
Canterbury Christ Church University is ending its English Literature degree program due to low student interest, reflecting a wider decline in humanities enrollment at both A-level and university levels, linked to factors such as tuition fees and government policies.
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48% Bias Score
China Bans Key Semiconductor Exports to US, Escalating Trade War
China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US, citing national security concerns, escalating trade tensions after the US announced restrictions on advanced chip sales to China; China holds a dominant share of global production for these minerals.
China Bans Key Semiconductor Exports to US, Escalating Trade War
China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US, citing national security concerns, escalating trade tensions after the US announced restrictions on advanced chip sales to China; China holds a dominant share of global production for these minerals.
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40% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Aleppo, Prompting Russia to Send Mercenaries to Syria
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants seized Aleppo, Syria, marking the largest challenge to Assad's rule in years, prompting Russia to reportedly send mercenaries despite blaming outside actors for the offensive.
HTS Seizes Aleppo, Prompting Russia to Send Mercenaries to Syria
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants seized Aleppo, Syria, marking the largest challenge to Assad's rule in years, prompting Russia to reportedly send mercenaries despite blaming outside actors for the offensive.
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48% Bias Score
Short Bursts of Intense Activity Halve Women's Heart Attack Risk
A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that women who add 1.5 to 4 minutes of daily high-intensity activities, such as climbing stairs, reduce heart attack risk by 51%, highlighting the importance of short bursts of exercise for cardiovascular health.
Short Bursts of Intense Activity Halve Women's Heart Attack Risk
A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that women who add 1.5 to 4 minutes of daily high-intensity activities, such as climbing stairs, reduce heart attack risk by 51%, highlighting the importance of short bursts of exercise for cardiovascular health.
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32% Bias Score