Nanning-Yulin High-Speed Rail Opens, Completing Guangxi's Network
The 193-kilometer Nanning-Yulin high-speed railway section in Guangxi, China, opened on Monday, reducing travel time between Nanning and Yulin to 48 minutes and completing Guangxi's high-speed rail network, making it the first ethnic minority autonomous region with such connectivity.
Nanning-Yulin High-Speed Rail Opens, Completing Guangxi's Network
The 193-kilometer Nanning-Yulin high-speed railway section in Guangxi, China, opened on Monday, reducing travel time between Nanning and Yulin to 48 minutes and completing Guangxi's high-speed rail network, making it the first ethnic minority autonomous region with such connectivity.
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52% Bias Score
Global Tourism Rebounds; Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta Top Punctuality Rankings
The UN confirms global tourism's 2024 return to pre-pandemic levels; Cirium ranks Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta as the world's most punctual airlines, with Riyadh King Khalid International Airport achieving top airport honors.
Global Tourism Rebounds; Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta Top Punctuality Rankings
The UN confirms global tourism's 2024 return to pre-pandemic levels; Cirium ranks Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta as the world's most punctual airlines, with Riyadh King Khalid International Airport achieving top airport honors.
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32% Bias Score
China's Expanding Railway Network: Economic Growth and Societal Transformation
By the end of 2024, China's railway network totaled 162,000 km (48,000 km high-speed), making it the world leader; a 590 billion yuan ($80.8 billion) investment in 2025 aims to add 2,600 km, further boosting the economy and passenger travel, with a goal of 180,000 km total by 2030.
China's Expanding Railway Network: Economic Growth and Societal Transformation
By the end of 2024, China's railway network totaled 162,000 km (48,000 km high-speed), making it the world leader; a 590 billion yuan ($80.8 billion) investment in 2025 aims to add 2,600 km, further boosting the economy and passenger travel, with a goal of 180,000 km total by 2030.
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56% Bias Score
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Train Derailment: Three Employees Face Charges
A train derailment near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany on June 3, 2022, killed five and injured 78, due to material weaknesses in railway sleepers; three railway employees face charges.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Train Derailment: Three Employees Face Charges
A train derailment near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany on June 3, 2022, killed five and injured 78, due to material weaknesses in railway sleepers; three railway employees face charges.
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32% Bias Score
Brisbane Authorities Demand More Information on Howard Smith Wharves Redevelopment
Brisbane authorities demanded more information on mitigating the negative impacts of the proposed Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment, questioning its transport, heritage, and environmental plans after a nine-story hotel and riverfront amenities were proposed.
Brisbane Authorities Demand More Information on Howard Smith Wharves Redevelopment
Brisbane authorities demanded more information on mitigating the negative impacts of the proposed Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment, questioning its transport, heritage, and environmental plans after a nine-story hotel and riverfront amenities were proposed.
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40% Bias Score
Brandenburg Cargo Bike Subsidy Applications Decline
Brandenburg's cargo bike subsidy program saw a decrease in applications from 102 in 2023 to 96 by early December 2024, though funding disbursed slightly increased; approved applications dropped from 95 to 87. The program's future depends on a 2025 evaluation and the 2025/2026 budget.
Brandenburg Cargo Bike Subsidy Applications Decline
Brandenburg's cargo bike subsidy program saw a decrease in applications from 102 in 2023 to 96 by early December 2024, though funding disbursed slightly increased; approved applications dropped from 95 to 87. The program's future depends on a 2025 evaluation and the 2025/2026 budget.
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36% Bias Score
EU Mandate for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Creates €332 Million Cost for Spanish Airlines
The EU mandates a 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend in jet fuel starting January 1, 2024, costing Spanish airlines €332 million this year; this is part of a broader plan to reach 70% SAF by 2050, creating challenges and opportunities for the aviation industry and the economy.
EU Mandate for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Creates €332 Million Cost for Spanish Airlines
The EU mandates a 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend in jet fuel starting January 1, 2024, costing Spanish airlines €332 million this year; this is part of a broader plan to reach 70% SAF by 2050, creating challenges and opportunities for the aviation industry and the economy.
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40% Bias Score
UK's 2034 Hybrid Car Sales Decision
The UK government is deciding whether to permit sales of non-plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2034, balancing environmental goals with the impact on the domestic auto industry, particularly Toyota's Burnaston plant.
UK's 2034 Hybrid Car Sales Decision
The UK government is deciding whether to permit sales of non-plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2034, balancing environmental goals with the impact on the domestic auto industry, particularly Toyota's Burnaston plant.
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48% Bias Score
Nanning-Yulin High-Speed Rail Opens, Completing Guangxi's HSR Network
The 193-kilometer Nanning-Yulin high-speed railway section in Guangxi, China, opened on Monday, reducing travel time between Nanning and Yulin to 48 minutes, completing Guangxi's high-speed rail network, and boosting regional economic development.
Nanning-Yulin High-Speed Rail Opens, Completing Guangxi's HSR Network
The 193-kilometer Nanning-Yulin high-speed railway section in Guangxi, China, opened on Monday, reducing travel time between Nanning and Yulin to 48 minutes, completing Guangxi's high-speed rail network, and boosting regional economic development.
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60% Bias Score
Hong Kong Launches Largest Carbon Fiber Passenger Ferry
The "Le Xin Ming Zhu III", a 500-passenger carbon fiber ferry, was delivered to Hong Kong on November 4th, marking a milestone in China's maritime innovation. This eco-friendly vessel reduces emissions, improves fuel efficiency and operates safely in high winds, enhancing Hong Kong's crucial island ...
Hong Kong Launches Largest Carbon Fiber Passenger Ferry
The "Le Xin Ming Zhu III", a 500-passenger carbon fiber ferry, was delivered to Hong Kong on November 4th, marking a milestone in China's maritime innovation. This eco-friendly vessel reduces emissions, improves fuel efficiency and operates safely in high winds, enhancing Hong Kong's crucial island ...
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40% Bias Score
Avanti West Coast Train Strike Disrupts Services
On January 4th, Avanti West Coast train services are severely disrupted due to an RMT union strike by rail managers over pay disparities for rest day working, affecting commuters returning after the Christmas break and causing cancellations to key routes, including no service to North Wales, Blackpo...
Avanti West Coast Train Strike Disrupts Services
On January 4th, Avanti West Coast train services are severely disrupted due to an RMT union strike by rail managers over pay disparities for rest day working, affecting commuters returning after the Christmas break and causing cancellations to key routes, including no service to North Wales, Blackpo...
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40% Bias Score
Jeju Air Plane Crash Kills 179 in South Korea
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of 181 people on board after a second failed landing attempt due to landing gear malfunction; investigators are analyzing data from the recovered black boxes.
Jeju Air Plane Crash Kills 179 in South Korea
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of 181 people on board after a second failed landing attempt due to landing gear malfunction; investigators are analyzing data from the recovered black boxes.
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24% Bias Score