Jerusalem Resident Indicted for Hezbollah Contact, Weapons Possession
A Jerusalem resident, Muhammad Sarha, 31, was indicted for contacting a Hezbollah operative, sharing information on associates involved in suspected terrorist activities, and illegally possessing weapons; in a separate operation, three East Jerusalem residents were arrested for possessing weapons, M...
Jerusalem Resident Indicted for Hezbollah Contact, Weapons Possession
A Jerusalem resident, Muhammad Sarha, 31, was indicted for contacting a Hezbollah operative, sharing information on associates involved in suspected terrorist activities, and illegally possessing weapons; in a separate operation, three East Jerusalem residents were arrested for possessing weapons, M...
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44% Bias Score
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus Section
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus section BIC1 from Capreon for an undisclosed sum, exceeding the 2020 sale price of 130 million euros, to gain control over its development and tenant selection, prioritizing local interests and addressing foreign influence.
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus Section
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus section BIC1 from Capreon for an undisclosed sum, exceeding the 2020 sale price of 130 million euros, to gain control over its development and tenant selection, prioritizing local interests and addressing foreign influence.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Criticizes Biden's Pardons, Suggests Self-Pardon
President Trump, in a Fox News interview, criticized President Biden's preemptive pardons of family members and political opponents, notably omitting himself, suggesting Biden should have pardoned himself, and hinting at future investigations by House Republicans.
Trump Criticizes Biden's Pardons, Suggests Self-Pardon
President Trump, in a Fox News interview, criticized President Biden's preemptive pardons of family members and political opponents, notably omitting himself, suggesting Biden should have pardoned himself, and hinting at future investigations by House Republicans.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Government Unable to Ban "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Before 2026
The Dutch government urged, but cannot yet ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, prompting Klarna to add an information screen and explore a credit opt-out feature to address debt concerns among vulnerable groups.
Dutch Government Unable to Ban "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Before 2026
The Dutch government urged, but cannot yet ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, prompting Klarna to add an information screen and explore a credit opt-out feature to address debt concerns among vulnerable groups.
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56% Bias Score
González Criticizes PP's Use of Venezuela Crisis
Former Spanish President Felipe González criticized Spain's Popular Party for using Venezuela's political crisis to attack the government, highlighting Nicolás Maduro's potential prosecution at the International Criminal Court and the involvement of the new US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, as pot...
González Criticizes PP's Use of Venezuela Crisis
Former Spanish President Felipe González criticized Spain's Popular Party for using Venezuela's political crisis to attack the government, highlighting Nicolás Maduro's potential prosecution at the International Criminal Court and the involvement of the new US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, as pot...
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44% Bias Score
French Government Averts Budget Crisis with Concessions, Faces €12 Billion Censure Cost
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard warned that censuring the government's 2025 budget would cost €12 billion, prompting concessions to the Socialist Party to secure its passage. The government projects a 6% deficit for 2024 and plans a €50 billion budgetary effort for 2025, alongside EU capital ma...
French Government Averts Budget Crisis with Concessions, Faces €12 Billion Censure Cost
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard warned that censuring the government's 2025 budget would cost €12 billion, prompting concessions to the Socialist Party to secure its passage. The government projects a 6% deficit for 2024 and plans a €50 billion budgetary effort for 2025, alongside EU capital ma...
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44% Bias Score
French Senate Eliminates Benefits for Former Presidents and Prime Ministers
The French Senate voted to eliminate €2.8 million in annual benefits for former presidents and prime ministers, including chauffeur-driven cars and staff, following calls for austerity and amid rising costs; the measure now proceeds to the National Assembly.
French Senate Eliminates Benefits for Former Presidents and Prime Ministers
The French Senate voted to eliminate €2.8 million in annual benefits for former presidents and prime ministers, including chauffeur-driven cars and staff, following calls for austerity and amid rising costs; the measure now proceeds to the National Assembly.
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44% Bias Score
Bannon Trial Delayed One Week
Steve Bannon's trial in New York on charges of defrauding donors to the "We Build the Wall" campaign has been delayed one week to March 4th, to allow his new legal team time to prepare, after he claimed his previous legal team was insufficiently aggressive.
Bannon Trial Delayed One Week
Steve Bannon's trial in New York on charges of defrauding donors to the "We Build the Wall" campaign has been delayed one week to March 4th, to allow his new legal team time to prepare, after he claimed his previous legal team was insufficiently aggressive.
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44% Bias Score
Clinical Psychologist's Memoir Illuminates Sociopathy
Patric Gagne, a clinical psychologist, published a memoir, "Sociópata," detailing her life experiences as a sociopath, including past criminal activities and emotional challenges. The book aims to increase empathy and understanding of psychopathic and antisocial personality disorders.
Clinical Psychologist's Memoir Illuminates Sociopathy
Patric Gagne, a clinical psychologist, published a memoir, "Sociópata," detailing her life experiences as a sociopath, including past criminal activities and emotional challenges. The book aims to increase empathy and understanding of psychopathic and antisocial personality disorders.
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40% Bias Score
Brazil's Secular State and Religious Public Holidays
Brazil, despite its secular constitution, observes numerous public holidays with religious origins; these are justified by law based on their historical and cultural importance rather than religious belief, creating a complex interplay between secular governance and cultural practices.
Brazil's Secular State and Religious Public Holidays
Brazil, despite its secular constitution, observes numerous public holidays with religious origins; these are justified by law based on their historical and cultural importance rather than religious belief, creating a complex interplay between secular governance and cultural practices.
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28% Bias Score
Spain Faces Mounting Pressure to Increase Defense Spending
Facing pressure from NATO and the EU, Spain's defense spending of 1.29% of GDP is far below the 2% target, requiring an additional €25 billion annually to reach the potential future target of 3%, a figure equivalent to Spain's November pension expenditure.
Spain Faces Mounting Pressure to Increase Defense Spending
Facing pressure from NATO and the EU, Spain's defense spending of 1.29% of GDP is far below the 2% target, requiring an additional €25 billion annually to reach the potential future target of 3%, a figure equivalent to Spain's November pension expenditure.
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48% Bias Score