Ukraine's Recruitment Crisis: Draft Evasion Hampering War Effort
Facing a dwindling number of volunteers, the Ukrainian army struggles to recruit 200,000 soldiers this year amid widespread draft evasion driven by concerns about forced conscription, unclear demobilization terms, corruption, and controversial recruitment tactics; the government's efforts are hamper...
Ukraine's Recruitment Crisis: Draft Evasion Hampering War Effort
Facing a dwindling number of volunteers, the Ukrainian army struggles to recruit 200,000 soldiers this year amid widespread draft evasion driven by concerns about forced conscription, unclear demobilization terms, corruption, and controversial recruitment tactics; the government's efforts are hamper...
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68% Bias Score
French Military Health School Investigated for Sexual Assault and Harassment
An investigation into sexual assault and harassment allegations at the Lyon-Bron Military Health Schools, involving ten female students and eight alleged perpetrators, reveals a sharp increase in reported sexual violence within the French military from 49 cases in 2023 to 225 in 2024.
French Military Health School Investigated for Sexual Assault and Harassment
An investigation into sexual assault and harassment allegations at the Lyon-Bron Military Health Schools, involving ten female students and eight alleged perpetrators, reveals a sharp increase in reported sexual violence within the French military from 49 cases in 2023 to 225 in 2024.
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36% Bias Score
High Demand for Renewable Energy to Offset Impact of Tariffs, Says Brookfield
Brookfield Renewable Partners CEO Connor Teskey said Friday that strong demand for renewable energy, driven by AI and other data-heavy applications, will offset the impact of new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though increased costs will be passed on to customers. The company reported a ...
High Demand for Renewable Energy to Offset Impact of Tariffs, Says Brookfield
Brookfield Renewable Partners CEO Connor Teskey said Friday that strong demand for renewable energy, driven by AI and other data-heavy applications, will offset the impact of new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though increased costs will be passed on to customers. The company reported a ...
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44% Bias Score
Belgium Forms New Coalition Government After Seven Months of Negotiations
Five parties formed a new Belgian coalition government on Friday, led by Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever as prime minister, after seven months of negotiations marked by budget disputes and regional tensions; challenges remain in Brussels.
Belgium Forms New Coalition Government After Seven Months of Negotiations
Five parties formed a new Belgian coalition government on Friday, led by Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever as prime minister, after seven months of negotiations marked by budget disputes and regional tensions; challenges remain in Brussels.
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40% Bias Score
German Conservatives Seek Far-Right Support, Heightening Political Polarization
In a historic shift, Germany's conservative Union bloc collaborated with the far-right AfD in the Bundestag, seeking and achieving majorities on some bills, while failing on others. This unprecedented alliance, driven by restrictive migration policies, reflects a broader trend of libertarian and far...
German Conservatives Seek Far-Right Support, Heightening Political Polarization
In a historic shift, Germany's conservative Union bloc collaborated with the far-right AfD in the Bundestag, seeking and achieving majorities on some bills, while failing on others. This unprecedented alliance, driven by restrictive migration policies, reflects a broader trend of libertarian and far...
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64% Bias Score
Goma Regains Calm, but Humanitarian Crisis Persists Amidst Difficult Displaced Person Returns
The city of Goma in eastern DRC is regaining calm after weeks of fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, but millions of displaced people face a dire humanitarian situation with scarce aid and difficult returns home due to insecurity and lack of resources since May 2023.
Goma Regains Calm, but Humanitarian Crisis Persists Amidst Difficult Displaced Person Returns
The city of Goma in eastern DRC is regaining calm after weeks of fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, but millions of displaced people face a dire humanitarian situation with scarce aid and difficult returns home due to insecurity and lack of resources since May 2023.
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36% Bias Score
France Completes Military Withdrawal from Chad
France ended its 60-year military presence in Chad on January 30th, withdrawing nearly 1,000 troops from N'Djamena, following Chad's November decision to terminate defense cooperation agreements, reflecting a broader trend of African nations seeking greater sovereignty and independent alliances.
France Completes Military Withdrawal from Chad
France ended its 60-year military presence in Chad on January 30th, withdrawing nearly 1,000 troops from N'Djamena, following Chad's November decision to terminate defense cooperation agreements, reflecting a broader trend of African nations seeking greater sovereignty and independent alliances.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration's Funding Freeze
On Friday, a second federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration's efforts to freeze federal funding to states following an earlier order from a Washington judge. The administration's attempt to review spending alignment with President Trump's executive order...
Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration's Funding Freeze
On Friday, a second federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration's efforts to freeze federal funding to states following an earlier order from a Washington judge. The administration's attempt to review spending alignment with President Trump's executive order...
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44% Bias Score
Merz's Migration Reform Bill Fails in German Bundestag
A proposed German migration policy reform by CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed in the Bundestag today, losing by a vote of 350 to 338 with 5 abstentions; the bill aimed to restrict family reunification for those with subsidiary protection and increase police powers.
Merz's Migration Reform Bill Fails in German Bundestag
A proposed German migration policy reform by CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed in the Bundestag today, losing by a vote of 350 to 338 with 5 abstentions; the bill aimed to restrict family reunification for those with subsidiary protection and increase police powers.
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56% Bias Score
Norway Releases Russian-Crewed Ship Seized Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Norwegian police released the Russian-crewed Silver Dania, seized near Tromso on Friday, after finding no evidence linking it to the damage of a Baltic Sea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden, which Latvian authorities suspect was caused by "external influence".
Norway Releases Russian-Crewed Ship Seized Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Norwegian police released the Russian-crewed Silver Dania, seized near Tromso on Friday, after finding no evidence linking it to the damage of a Baltic Sea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden, which Latvian authorities suspect was caused by "external influence".
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40% Bias Score
Germany Passes Landmark Law Protecting Women from Domestic Violence
The German Bundestag passed a new law granting women experiencing domestic violence a legal right to support and counseling, starting in 2030, with a €2.6 billion federal investment to expand shelters and counseling services; a separate law strengthens child protection against sexual abuse.
Germany Passes Landmark Law Protecting Women from Domestic Violence
The German Bundestag passed a new law granting women experiencing domestic violence a legal right to support and counseling, starting in 2030, with a €2.6 billion federal investment to expand shelters and counseling services; a separate law strengthens child protection against sexual abuse.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration Spurs Evangelical Celebration, Signaling Policy Shifts in Jerusalem
On January 20th, hundreds celebrated Donald Trump's inauguration at Jerusalem's Friends-of-Zion Museum, reflecting the strong evangelical Christian support for his pro-Israel policies and signaling potential shifts in US Middle East policy under his second term.
Trump's Inauguration Spurs Evangelical Celebration, Signaling Policy Shifts in Jerusalem
On January 20th, hundreds celebrated Donald Trump's inauguration at Jerusalem's Friends-of-Zion Museum, reflecting the strong evangelical Christian support for his pro-Israel policies and signaling potential shifts in US Middle East policy under his second term.
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60% Bias Score