Hamburg Sees Sharp Rise in Energy Shutoffs in 2024
Due to unpaid bills, Hamburg, Germany saw a sharp increase in energy shutoffs in 2024: electricity shutoffs rose to 6145 (nearly triple 2023's 2174), water shutoffs to 549 (nearly double 2023's 285), and gas shutoffs to 49 (over five times 2023's 9), despite a hardship fund designed to prevent such ...
Hamburg Sees Sharp Rise in Energy Shutoffs in 2024
Due to unpaid bills, Hamburg, Germany saw a sharp increase in energy shutoffs in 2024: electricity shutoffs rose to 6145 (nearly triple 2023's 2174), water shutoffs to 549 (nearly double 2023's 285), and gas shutoffs to 49 (over five times 2023's 9), despite a hardship fund designed to prevent such ...
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40% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Sentence of Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier
Former President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, an 80-year-old Indigenous activist convicted in 1977 for the 1975 deaths of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota; Peltier will serve his sentence at home, ending a decades-long legal battle.
Biden Commutes Sentence of Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier
Former President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, an 80-year-old Indigenous activist convicted in 1977 for the 1975 deaths of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota; Peltier will serve his sentence at home, ending a decades-long legal battle.
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24% Bias Score
False Accusations Force German Green Party Candidate to Resign
False accusations of sexual harassment against German Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar led to his resignation from candidacy, revealing flaws in internal party procedures and journalistic fact-checking; a new investigation is underway.
False Accusations Force German Green Party Candidate to Resign
False accusations of sexual harassment against German Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar led to his resignation from candidacy, revealing flaws in internal party procedures and journalistic fact-checking; a new investigation is underway.
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48% Bias Score
St. Petersburg Court Denies House Arrest in Fatal Obvodny Canal Accident
A St. Petersburg court ruled against placing 37-year-old Skoda driver Mr. Morozov under house arrest following a fatal accident on January 20th, where his vehicle collided with a Mercedes that subsequently plunged into the Obvodny Canal, killing a mother and daughter; Mr. Morozov is charged with tra...
St. Petersburg Court Denies House Arrest in Fatal Obvodny Canal Accident
A St. Petersburg court ruled against placing 37-year-old Skoda driver Mr. Morozov under house arrest following a fatal accident on January 20th, where his vehicle collided with a Mercedes that subsequently plunged into the Obvodny Canal, killing a mother and daughter; Mr. Morozov is charged with tra...
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48% Bias Score
Monique Olivier Confesses Involvement in 1993 Disappearance of Lydie Logé
Monique Olivier confessed to being present during the 1993 disappearance and murder of Lydie Logé in Orne, France, a case linked to her late ex-husband, serial killer Michel Fourniret; a site visit is planned for January 23rd.
Monique Olivier Confesses Involvement in 1993 Disappearance of Lydie Logé
Monique Olivier confessed to being present during the 1993 disappearance and murder of Lydie Logé in Orne, France, a case linked to her late ex-husband, serial killer Michel Fourniret; a site visit is planned for January 23rd.
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36% Bias Score
Postponement of Tax Fraud Hearing for Isabel Díaz Ayuso's Partner
Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid's president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, requested a postponement of his February 7th court appearance for alleged tax fraud due to a pre-planned business trip to the US and Mexico, citing "defenselessness" from the prosecution's actions; the judge had previously pos...
Postponement of Tax Fraud Hearing for Isabel Díaz Ayuso's Partner
Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid's president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, requested a postponement of his February 7th court appearance for alleged tax fraud due to a pre-planned business trip to the US and Mexico, citing "defenselessness" from the prosecution's actions; the judge had previously pos...
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36% Bias Score
German Green Party Files Complaint Over False Accusations Against Bundestag Member
Following false accusations of harassment against Green Party member Stefan Gelbhaar, which were later retracted by RBB, the party filed a criminal complaint against district politician Shirin Kreße, who allegedly made the false statements under a false name, and an unknown person. Kreße subsequentl...
German Green Party Files Complaint Over False Accusations Against Bundestag Member
Following false accusations of harassment against Green Party member Stefan Gelbhaar, which were later retracted by RBB, the party filed a criminal complaint against district politician Shirin Kreße, who allegedly made the false statements under a false name, and an unknown person. Kreße subsequentl...
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56% Bias Score
Major Japanese Companies Halt Fuji TV Ads Amid Sex Scandal
Major Japanese companies, including Nissan, Kao, and Seven & i Holdings, are suspending commercials on Fuji TV following allegations of the network's involvement in a nonconsensual sexual activity scandal involving former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, resulting in a 90 million yen settlement.
Major Japanese Companies Halt Fuji TV Ads Amid Sex Scandal
Major Japanese companies, including Nissan, Kao, and Seven & i Holdings, are suspending commercials on Fuji TV following allegations of the network's involvement in a nonconsensual sexual activity scandal involving former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, resulting in a 90 million yen settlement.
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56% 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
Rising Crime in Madrid: A Paradox of Perception and Reality
Despite Madrid's reputation as one of Europe's safest capital cities, reported attempted homicides have doubled since 2018, while drug trafficking offenses increased by over 80% and sexual assaults with penetration rose from 252 in 2018 to 681 in 2024, prompting debate on the accuracy of crime repor...
Rising Crime in Madrid: A Paradox of Perception and Reality
Despite Madrid's reputation as one of Europe's safest capital cities, reported attempted homicides have doubled since 2018, while drug trafficking offenses increased by over 80% and sexual assaults with penetration rose from 252 in 2018 to 681 in 2024, prompting debate on the accuracy of crime repor...
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Orders Further Investigation into Hiring of Prime Minister's Brother
A Spanish judge is investigating the hiring of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's brother, David Sánchez, at the Diputación de Badajoz, ordering further investigation into emails exchanged with colleagues before their employment and citing four new witnesses for testimony on February 7th.
Spanish Judge Orders Further Investigation into Hiring of Prime Minister's Brother
A Spanish judge is investigating the hiring of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's brother, David Sánchez, at the Diputación de Badajoz, ordering further investigation into emails exchanged with colleagues before their employment and citing four new witnesses for testimony on February 7th.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Immigration Law Challenged Over Asylum Seeker Provisions
Three Spanish human rights organizations sued the government over a new immigration law set to take effect on May 20, arguing it will leave over 200,000 immigrants undocumented and create significant obstacles for asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors.
Spanish Immigration Law Challenged Over Asylum Seeker Provisions
Three Spanish human rights organizations sued the government over a new immigration law set to take effect on May 20, arguing it will leave over 200,000 immigrants undocumented and create significant obstacles for asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors.
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44% Bias Score