Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Years of Neglect
Cyclone Chido, the most powerful cyclone to hit Mayotte in 90 years, caused widespread devastation, leaving 100,000 homeless and at least 20 dead (potentially thousands), exposing the island's weak infrastructure due to underinvestment and high poverty, prompting a national emergency response.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Years of Neglect
Cyclone Chido, the most powerful cyclone to hit Mayotte in 90 years, caused widespread devastation, leaving 100,000 homeless and at least 20 dead (potentially thousands), exposing the island's weak infrastructure due to underinvestment and high poverty, prompting a national emergency response.
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40% Bias Score
China Funds 136 Social Housing Units in Seychelles
China and Seychelles signed agreements on December 13th, 2024, to build 136 social housing units on Mahe Island, funded by a Chinese grant, starting construction in March 2026, strengthening their strategic partnership.
China Funds 136 Social Housing Units in Seychelles
China and Seychelles signed agreements on December 13th, 2024, to build 136 social housing units on Mahe Island, funded by a Chinese grant, starting construction in March 2026, strengthening their strategic partnership.
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40% Bias Score
Gateshead Flyover May Face Permanent Closure
The A167 Gateshead Highway flyover closed Friday due to damage to a supporting pillar; council leader Martin Gannon says it may close permanently, expediting demolition plans initially set for the end of the decade; Metro services are also affected.
Gateshead Flyover May Face Permanent Closure
The A167 Gateshead Highway flyover closed Friday due to damage to a supporting pillar; council leader Martin Gannon says it may close permanently, expediting demolition plans initially set for the end of the decade; Metro services are also affected.
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52% Bias Score
Rome's Jubilee Year: Renovations and Concerns
Rome is undergoing extensive renovations for the 2024 Jubilee year, a Catholic celebration expected to attract 35 million visitors, despite concerns about whether projects will finish on time; the city received \$2 billion in Jubilee funding and over \$3 billion in post-pandemic EU funds.
Rome's Jubilee Year: Renovations and Concerns
Rome is undergoing extensive renovations for the 2024 Jubilee year, a Catholic celebration expected to attract 35 million visitors, despite concerns about whether projects will finish on time; the city received \$2 billion in Jubilee funding and over \$3 billion in post-pandemic EU funds.
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40% Bias Score
Riedbahn Reopens After Five-Month Renovation
The renovated Riedbahn railway line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened at midnight on December 16th after a five-month closure, with most services resuming, though some regional lines and freight traffic will be fully operational by December 24th.
Riedbahn Reopens After Five-Month Renovation
The renovated Riedbahn railway line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened at midnight on December 16th after a five-month closure, with most services resuming, though some regional lines and freight traffic will be fully operational by December 24th.
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36% Bias Score
Widespread Power Outages in Ukraine After Major Russian Missile and Drone Attack
A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine resulted in widespread power outages across the country, impacting 50% of the nation's energy capacity, with 9.2 GW lost due to damaged energy blocks and targeted destruction of power substations in western regions.
Widespread Power Outages in Ukraine After Major Russian Missile and Drone Attack
A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine resulted in widespread power outages across the country, impacting 50% of the nation's energy capacity, with 9.2 GW lost due to damaged energy blocks and targeted destruction of power substations in western regions.
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64% Bias Score
\$15.6 Billion Highway to Connect Abidjan and Lagos, Boosting West African Integration
A \$15.6 billion highway connecting Abidjan to Lagos via Ghana, Togo, and Benin is set to begin construction in 2026, aiming to boost West African economic development and counter the impact of recent military coups and state withdrawals from ECOWAS.
\$15.6 Billion Highway to Connect Abidjan and Lagos, Boosting West African Integration
A \$15.6 billion highway connecting Abidjan to Lagos via Ghana, Togo, and Benin is set to begin construction in 2026, aiming to boost West African economic development and counter the impact of recent military coups and state withdrawals from ECOWAS.
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36% Bias Score
China's Fixed Asset Investment Rises 3.3% in First 11 Months of 2024
China's fixed asset investment increased by 3.3% year-on-year to 46,583.9 billion yuan in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by government policies and increased domestic demand, while real estate investment fell by 10.4%.
China's Fixed Asset Investment Rises 3.3% in First 11 Months of 2024
China's fixed asset investment increased by 3.3% year-on-year to 46,583.9 billion yuan in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by government policies and increased domestic demand, while real estate investment fell by 10.4%.
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40% Bias Score
Thessaloniki Metro Stalls, Passengers Evacuate Tunnel
A Thessaloniki metro train carrying passengers stalled in a tunnel between the Fleming and Euclid stations on Saturday afternoon due to a power outage lasting from 5:59 PM to 7:34 PM, forcing passengers to evacuate on foot; the mayor demanded explanations and improvements.
Thessaloniki Metro Stalls, Passengers Evacuate Tunnel
A Thessaloniki metro train carrying passengers stalled in a tunnel between the Fleming and Euclid stations on Saturday afternoon due to a power outage lasting from 5:59 PM to 7:34 PM, forcing passengers to evacuate on foot; the mayor demanded explanations and improvements.
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40% Bias Score
Deutsche Bahn Expands International Rail Network Amidst Price Hikes and Major Line Closure
Deutsche Bahn's new timetable introduces over 330 daily international train connections to twelve countries, including new direct routes to Paris and Amsterdam, but also includes price increases for Flexpreis and Bahncard 100 and a major disruption to the Hamburg-Berlin line for renovations starting...
Deutsche Bahn Expands International Rail Network Amidst Price Hikes and Major Line Closure
Deutsche Bahn's new timetable introduces over 330 daily international train connections to twelve countries, including new direct routes to Paris and Amsterdam, but also includes price increases for Flexpreis and Bahncard 100 and a major disruption to the Hamburg-Berlin line for renovations starting...
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40% Bias Score
Deutsche Bahn's 4,000km Network Upgrade: Challenges and Delays
Deutsche Bahn plans to renovate 4,000 kilometers of its railway network by 2030, including a complete closure of the Hamburg-Berlin line from August 2025 to April 2026 for modernization, causing significant delays; the recent completion of the Riedbahn line resulted in a 1% increase in punctuality.
Deutsche Bahn's 4,000km Network Upgrade: Challenges and Delays
Deutsche Bahn plans to renovate 4,000 kilometers of its railway network by 2030, including a complete closure of the Hamburg-Berlin line from August 2025 to April 2026 for modernization, causing significant delays; the recent completion of the Riedbahn line resulted in a 1% increase in punctuality.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Launches Widespread Missile Attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale missile attack across Ukraine targeting energy, transportation, and military facilities, leaving half the country without power, according to Ukrenergo, and prompting the US embassy to confirm widespread damage to key infrastructure.
Russia Launches Widespread Missile Attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale missile attack across Ukraine targeting energy, transportation, and military facilities, leaving half the country without power, according to Ukrenergo, and prompting the US embassy to confirm widespread damage to key infrastructure.
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56% Bias Score