Billionaire Wealth Surges to Eurozone GDP Equivalent Amid Stagnant Poverty
In 2024, the world's 2,769 billionaires held a combined wealth of $15 billionβequal to the Eurozone's GDPβan increase of $2 billion compared to the previous year, while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting calls for increased taxation of the wealthy and regulatory changes.
Billionaire Wealth Surges to Eurozone GDP Equivalent Amid Stagnant Poverty
In 2024, the world's 2,769 billionaires held a combined wealth of $15 billionβequal to the Eurozone's GDPβan increase of $2 billion compared to the previous year, while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting calls for increased taxation of the wealthy and regulatory changes.
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56% Bias Score
90 Palestinian Women and Children Released in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal
Following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, 90 Palestinian women and children were released from Ofer Prison in the West Bank on Monday, while three Israeli women were released the previous day; the deal involves phased releases of prisoners and hostages, aiming for a permanent end to the 1...
90 Palestinian Women and Children Released in Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal
Following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, 90 Palestinian women and children were released from Ofer Prison in the West Bank on Monday, while three Israeli women were released the previous day; the deal involves phased releases of prisoners and hostages, aiming for a permanent end to the 1...
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48% Bias Score
Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Food Insecurity Rises
Oxfam's report reveals a stark contrast: 204 new billionaires in 2024, increasing their collective wealth to \$15 trillion, while 733 million people lack sufficient food, 152 million more than five years ago.
Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Food Insecurity Rises
Oxfam's report reveals a stark contrast: 204 new billionaires in 2024, increasing their collective wealth to \$15 trillion, while 733 million people lack sufficient food, 152 million more than five years ago.
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64% Bias Score
Afghanistan Funding Cuts Cripple Aid, Exacerbating Women's Plight
Funding cuts to Afghanistan are severely impacting aid agencies like the Norwegian Refugee Council, whose assistance to Afghans fell from 772,484 in 2022 to 491,435 in 2023, disproportionately harming women and girls due to Taliban restrictions and lack of funding for education and livelihood progra...
Afghanistan Funding Cuts Cripple Aid, Exacerbating Women's Plight
Funding cuts to Afghanistan are severely impacting aid agencies like the Norwegian Refugee Council, whose assistance to Afghans fell from 772,484 in 2022 to 491,435 in 2023, disproportionately harming women and girls due to Taliban restrictions and lack of funding for education and livelihood progra...
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40% Bias Score
Attempted Murder of Homeless Man in Madrid
In Madrid, Spain, on February 18, 2024, Juan Ignacio A. allegedly attempted to murder his friend Emilio M. by setting fire to his mattress; a witness intervened, and Juan Ignacio A. was arrested, facing a potential nine-year prison sentence.
Attempted Murder of Homeless Man in Madrid
In Madrid, Spain, on February 18, 2024, Juan Ignacio A. allegedly attempted to murder his friend Emilio M. by setting fire to his mattress; a witness intervened, and Juan Ignacio A. was arrested, facing a potential nine-year prison sentence.
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40% Bias Score
Braunschweig Permits Neo-Nazi March, Sparking Controversy
In Braunschweig, Germany, a small neo-Nazi group's march featuring the slogan "Braunschweig, Nazi-Stadt" was permitted by the city, despite a previous crackdown on similar slogans. This decision was criticized by local officials and residents, raising concerns about the city's handling of far-right ...
Braunschweig Permits Neo-Nazi March, Sparking Controversy
In Braunschweig, Germany, a small neo-Nazi group's march featuring the slogan "Braunschweig, Nazi-Stadt" was permitted by the city, despite a previous crackdown on similar slogans. This decision was criticized by local officials and residents, raising concerns about the city's handling of far-right ...
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52% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Soars by $2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Rising Global Inequality
Oxfam's "Takers Not Makers" report, released before the Davos WEF summit, reveals that billionaire wealth soared by $2 trillion in 2024, while 44% of humanity lives on less than $6.85 daily, highlighting a massive wealth gap and criticizing policies that may worsen inequality.
Billionaire Wealth Soars by $2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Rising Global Inequality
Oxfam's "Takers Not Makers" report, released before the Davos WEF summit, reveals that billionaire wealth soared by $2 trillion in 2024, while 44% of humanity lives on less than $6.85 daily, highlighting a massive wealth gap and criticizing policies that may worsen inequality.
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64% Bias Score
M23 Captures Lumbishi, DRC; Defection Exposes Conflict's Economic Drivers
M23 rebels captured Lumbishi in eastern DRC on January 18th, 2024, after a local army captain defected, citing past alliances with the rebels and highlighting the conflict's economic dimension centered around mineral resources; the M23's advance towards the Numbi mining area raises serious concerns.
M23 Captures Lumbishi, DRC; Defection Exposes Conflict's Economic Drivers
M23 rebels captured Lumbishi in eastern DRC on January 18th, 2024, after a local army captain defected, citing past alliances with the rebels and highlighting the conflict's economic dimension centered around mineral resources; the M23's advance towards the Numbi mining area raises serious concerns.
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36% Bias Score
October 7th Exacerbates Tensions Between Arab and Jewish Israelis
The October 7th events exacerbated existing tensions between Arab and Jewish Israelis, fueled by misinformation and leading to social and economic segregation, despite the crucial role Arab Israelis played during the conflict maintaining essential services.
October 7th Exacerbates Tensions Between Arab and Jewish Israelis
The October 7th events exacerbated existing tensions between Arab and Jewish Israelis, fueled by misinformation and leading to social and economic segregation, despite the crucial role Arab Israelis played during the conflict maintaining essential services.
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40% Bias Score
Escaped Mining Ringleader Highlights South Africa's Illegal Mining Crisis
South African police are searching for James Neo Tshoaeli, an alleged illegal gold mining ringleader who escaped custody after a rescue operation at an abandoned mine recovered 78 bodies and 246 survivors, prompting outrage and criticism of government actions.
Escaped Mining Ringleader Highlights South Africa's Illegal Mining Crisis
South African police are searching for James Neo Tshoaeli, an alleged illegal gold mining ringleader who escaped custody after a rescue operation at an abandoned mine recovered 78 bodies and 246 survivors, prompting outrage and criticism of government actions.
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56% Bias Score
Digital Services: Ensuring Equal Access Amidst Privacy Concerns
The Hessian State Data Protection Commissioner warns against digital exclusion, as many lack computer or smartphone access, impacting their ability to use essential services; this will be discussed at the European Data Protection Day on January 28th in Berlin.
Digital Services: Ensuring Equal Access Amidst Privacy Concerns
The Hessian State Data Protection Commissioner warns against digital exclusion, as many lack computer or smartphone access, impacting their ability to use essential services; this will be discussed at the European Data Protection Day on January 28th in Berlin.
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40% Bias Score
Perth Bridge Project Delayed by Indigenous Heritage Concerns
Construction of a \$400 million bridge in Perth, Australia, connecting Midland and Hazelmere, was halted in 2021 due to concerns from the Whadjuk Noongar people about the impact on their cultural heritage sites; the unfinished project now involves unusable roundabouts that have become dumping ground...
Perth Bridge Project Delayed by Indigenous Heritage Concerns
Construction of a \$400 million bridge in Perth, Australia, connecting Midland and Hazelmere, was halted in 2021 due to concerns from the Whadjuk Noongar people about the impact on their cultural heritage sites; the unfinished project now involves unusable roundabouts that have become dumping ground...
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52% Bias Score