Holocaust Survivors Return Awards, Condemning CDU-AfD Collaboration
Two Holocaust survivors returned their German awards protesting a parliamentary vote where the CDU used the far-right AfD's votes for the first time to pass a motion on migration reduction; this collaboration broke a long-standing taboo against cooperation with the AfD.
Holocaust Survivors Return Awards, Condemning CDU-AfD Collaboration
Two Holocaust survivors returned their German awards protesting a parliamentary vote where the CDU used the far-right AfD's votes for the first time to pass a motion on migration reduction; this collaboration broke a long-standing taboo against cooperation with the AfD.
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52% Bias Score
French Budget Negotiations: Bayrou Faces Crucial Vote
Fourteen French parliamentarians are negotiating a €32 billion budget cut to meet EU deficit targets; the Socialist Party's support is crucial, while the far-right's stance is uncertain; failure risks a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Bayrou.
French Budget Negotiations: Bayrou Faces Crucial Vote
Fourteen French parliamentarians are negotiating a €32 billion budget cut to meet EU deficit targets; the Socialist Party's support is crucial, while the far-right's stance is uncertain; failure risks a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Bayrou.
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48% Bias Score
France's 2025 Budget Faces Political Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou is negotiating a €32 billion budget cut to reduce the deficit, facing potential use of article 49.3 and a no-confidence vote due to tense political divisions, impacting France's stability.
France's 2025 Budget Faces Political Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou is negotiating a €32 billion budget cut to reduce the deficit, facing potential use of article 49.3 and a no-confidence vote due to tense political divisions, impacting France's stability.
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52% Bias Score
B.C. Court Strikes Down 25-Year Parole Ineligibility for First-Degree Murder
Luciano Mariani's guilty plea for the first-degree murder of Caroline Bernard in August 2021 led to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that deemed the mandatory 25-year parole ineligibility period unconstitutional due to its failure to differentiate between single and multiple murderers.
B.C. Court Strikes Down 25-Year Parole Ineligibility for First-Degree Murder
Luciano Mariani's guilty plea for the first-degree murder of Caroline Bernard in August 2021 led to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that deemed the mandatory 25-year parole ineligibility period unconstitutional due to its failure to differentiate between single and multiple murderers.
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64% Bias Score
Surge in Liberal Voter Registration for Leadership Race
Nearly 400,000 people registered to vote in the Liberal leadership race by January 30th, a sharp increase from 100,000 in early January, following Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation announcement on January 6th. Mark Carney leads in endorsements with support from at least 20 cabinet ministers.
Surge in Liberal Voter Registration for Leadership Race
Nearly 400,000 people registered to vote in the Liberal leadership race by January 30th, a sharp increase from 100,000 in early January, following Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation announcement on January 6th. Mark Carney leads in endorsements with support from at least 20 cabinet ministers.
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44% Bias Score
Canadian Food Startups Weigh U.S. Relocation Amid Tariff Threats
Facing threatened 25% tariffs, Canadian food startups Flourish Pancakes and Mid-Day Squares consider relocating production to the U.S. to access a larger market and capital, highlighting challenges in Canada's consumer packaged goods sector.
Canadian Food Startups Weigh U.S. Relocation Amid Tariff Threats
Facing threatened 25% tariffs, Canadian food startups Flourish Pancakes and Mid-Day Squares consider relocating production to the U.S. to access a larger market and capital, highlighting challenges in Canada's consumer packaged goods sector.
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44% Bias Score
Norwegian Eurosceptics Leave Coalition Over EU Energy Rules
The Norwegian Center Party left the governing coalition due to opposition to EU energy market rules, leaving Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre with a minority government. The party blames increased electricity prices on connections to Germany and England, and opposes the EU's Fourth Energy Package, ci...
Norwegian Eurosceptics Leave Coalition Over EU Energy Rules
The Norwegian Center Party left the governing coalition due to opposition to EU energy market rules, leaving Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre with a minority government. The party blames increased electricity prices on connections to Germany and England, and opposes the EU's Fourth Energy Package, ci...
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52% Bias Score
New Zealand Allows Tourists to Work Remotely to Boost Economy
Starting January 27th, New Zealand allows tourists with visitor visas to work remotely for foreign employers for up to 90 days to boost its struggling economy, hoping to attract digital nomads for longer stays and increased spending.
New Zealand Allows Tourists to Work Remotely to Boost Economy
Starting January 27th, New Zealand allows tourists with visitor visas to work remotely for foreign employers for up to 90 days to boost its struggling economy, hoping to attract digital nomads for longer stays and increased spending.
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52% Bias Score
Dubai's Booming Economy Strains Infrastructure and Affordability
Dubai's record tourism and immigration, while boosting its economy, are causing severe traffic congestion and rising housing costs, prompting rare public concern from Emirati residents and leading the government to explore high-tech solutions like flying taxis and remote work.
Dubai's Booming Economy Strains Infrastructure and Affordability
Dubai's record tourism and immigration, while boosting its economy, are causing severe traffic congestion and rising housing costs, prompting rare public concern from Emirati residents and leading the government to explore high-tech solutions like flying taxis and remote work.
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56% Bias Score
Merz-AfD Collaboration on Immigration Sparks German Political Crisis
During a German political debate on a new immigration law, CDU leader Merz collaborated with the AfD to pass the bill, sparking criticism for working with 'declared EU enemies and Putin friends' and potentially harming German democracy; the move highlights increasing political polarization.
Merz-AfD Collaboration on Immigration Sparks German Political Crisis
During a German political debate on a new immigration law, CDU leader Merz collaborated with the AfD to pass the bill, sparking criticism for working with 'declared EU enemies and Putin friends' and potentially harming German democracy; the move highlights increasing political polarization.
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56% Bias Score
Nicaragua Approves Constitutional Reform, Extending Ortega-Murillo Rule
Nicaragua's National Assembly approved a constitutional reform, extending Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's presidency until 2028 and making Murillo co-president. The changes centralize power, declare Nicaragua a socialist state, and allow the state to monitor the press and church. This follows th...
Nicaragua Approves Constitutional Reform, Extending Ortega-Murillo Rule
Nicaragua's National Assembly approved a constitutional reform, extending Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's presidency until 2028 and making Murillo co-president. The changes centralize power, declare Nicaragua a socialist state, and allow the state to monitor the press and church. This follows th...
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64% Bias Score
FDA Approves Non-Addictive Pain Pill Journavx
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx, a non-addictive pain medication, for short-term pain relief following surgery or injury; studies showed modest effectiveness compared to opioids, but its different mechanism offers a new approach, although its $15.50 pr...
FDA Approves Non-Addictive Pain Pill Journavx
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx, a non-addictive pain medication, for short-term pain relief following surgery or injury; studies showed modest effectiveness compared to opioids, but its different mechanism offers a new approach, although its $15.50 pr...
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40% Bias Score