Trump's Reelection Shakes US-Europe Alliance, Spurs Calls for Independent European Defense
Following Donald Trump's reelection, the US-Europe relationship is strained due to criticism of NATO, separate talks with Russia, and a vote against condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, prompting calls for a stronger European defense force.
Trump's Reelection Shakes US-Europe Alliance, Spurs Calls for Independent European Defense
Following Donald Trump's reelection, the US-Europe relationship is strained due to criticism of NATO, separate talks with Russia, and a vote against condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, prompting calls for a stronger European defense force.
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56% Bias Score
French Surgeon on Trial for Abusing 299 Children
A 74-year-old French surgeon, Joël Le Scouarnec, stands trial in Brittany, accused of sexually abusing 299 children between 1989 and 2014; his diaries detailed the abuse, and he faces up to 20 years in prison.
French Surgeon on Trial for Abusing 299 Children
A 74-year-old French surgeon, Joël Le Scouarnec, stands trial in Brittany, accused of sexually abusing 299 children between 1989 and 2014; his diaries detailed the abuse, and he faces up to 20 years in prison.
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32% Bias Score
Merz Poised for Chancellorship, Prioritizing European Independence
Following Germany's federal election, CDU-CSU leader Friedrich Merz is set to become chancellor, prioritizing strengthening Europe's independence from the US amid concerns about US security commitments after President Trump's recent actions; his party secured roughly 29% of the vote.
Merz Poised for Chancellorship, Prioritizing European Independence
Following Germany's federal election, CDU-CSU leader Friedrich Merz is set to become chancellor, prioritizing strengthening Europe's independence from the US amid concerns about US security commitments after President Trump's recent actions; his party secured roughly 29% of the vote.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine's Reconstruction Cost Estimated at $524 Billion
A new report estimates Ukraine's reconstruction cost at $524 billion over 10 years, with $176 billion in direct war damage, primarily impacting housing (13% damaged), transport, energy, trade, and industry, concentrated near the conflict zones.
Ukraine's Reconstruction Cost Estimated at $524 Billion
A new report estimates Ukraine's reconstruction cost at $524 billion over 10 years, with $176 billion in direct war damage, primarily impacting housing (13% damaged), transport, energy, trade, and industry, concentrated near the conflict zones.
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36% Bias Score
Apple Removes Encryption from UK Market After Government Backdoor Demand
The UK government demanded Apple create a backdoor into its iCloud service for law enforcement, prompting Apple to remove its advanced data protection feature from the UK market, increasing vulnerabilities for UK users while requiring law enforcement to use warrants.
Apple Removes Encryption from UK Market After Government Backdoor Demand
The UK government demanded Apple create a backdoor into its iCloud service for law enforcement, prompting Apple to remove its advanced data protection feature from the UK market, increasing vulnerabilities for UK users while requiring law enforcement to use warrants.
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52% Bias Score
Macron's Unexpected Alignment with Trump on Ukraine Policy
French President Macron's Monday visit to Washington D.C. led to a surprising policy shift, where he publicly endorsed President Trump's approach to the Ukraine conflict, including dialogue with Putin and a resource deal with Kyiv, despite earlier European expectations of opposition.
Macron's Unexpected Alignment with Trump on Ukraine Policy
French President Macron's Monday visit to Washington D.C. led to a surprising policy shift, where he publicly endorsed President Trump's approach to the Ukraine conflict, including dialogue with Putin and a resource deal with Kyiv, despite earlier European expectations of opposition.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Dismantles Election Security Efforts Amidst Concerns of Foreign Interference
The U.S. government has dismantled its election security efforts, firing CISA personnel, disbanding an FBI task force, and halting a nationwide training program, raising concerns among election officials about vulnerabilities to foreign interference. The actions follow accusations of CISA engaging i...
U.S. Dismantles Election Security Efforts Amidst Concerns of Foreign Interference
The U.S. government has dismantled its election security efforts, firing CISA personnel, disbanding an FBI task force, and halting a nationwide training program, raising concerns among election officials about vulnerabilities to foreign interference. The actions follow accusations of CISA engaging i...
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56% Bias Score
Canada's G7 Presidency: A Response to US Isolationism
Canada assumes the G7 presidency amid global instability caused by US isolationism, requiring a proactive approach to address threats to democracy, armed conflicts, and climate change through multilateral cooperation.
Canada's G7 Presidency: A Response to US Isolationism
Canada assumes the G7 presidency amid global instability caused by US isolationism, requiring a proactive approach to address threats to democracy, armed conflicts, and climate change through multilateral cooperation.
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52% Bias Score
US Shifts Stance on Ukraine, Aligning with Russia in UN Votes
On February 24th, 2025, the US supported Russia in two UN votes concerning the Ukraine conflict, marking a sharp change in US policy under President Trump, who adopted a new stance on Ukraine, which was positively received by Russia.
US Shifts Stance on Ukraine, Aligning with Russia in UN Votes
On February 24th, 2025, the US supported Russia in two UN votes concerning the Ukraine conflict, marking a sharp change in US policy under President Trump, who adopted a new stance on Ukraine, which was positively received by Russia.
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36% Bias Score
Record Number of Child Migrant Deaths in the English Channel in 2024
A record 82 migrants died crossing the English Channel in 2024, including 14 children, prompting calls for increased safety measures and safe migration routes; the UN's IOM Missing Migrants Project recorded these deaths.
Record Number of Child Migrant Deaths in the English Channel in 2024
A record 82 migrants died crossing the English Channel in 2024, including 14 children, prompting calls for increased safety measures and safe migration routes; the UN's IOM Missing Migrants Project recorded these deaths.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's Email to Federal Employees Sparks Chaos and Legal Battle
Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, emailed 2.3 million federal employees demanding a weekly work report, threatening termination for non-compliance; the White House later clarified the request was voluntary, creating confusion and legal challenges.
Musk's Email to Federal Employees Sparks Chaos and Legal Battle
Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, emailed 2.3 million federal employees demanding a weekly work report, threatening termination for non-compliance; the White House later clarified the request was voluntary, creating confusion and legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Apple Invests $500 Billion in US Manufacturing, AI, and Healthcare
Apple announced a $500 billion investment over four years in American manufacturing, technology, and AI, including a new Houston server facility and advancements in Apple silicon, aiming to leverage its 2 billion active devices to improve its AI, Apple Intelligence, especially for healthcare.
Apple Invests $500 Billion in US Manufacturing, AI, and Healthcare
Apple announced a $500 billion investment over four years in American manufacturing, technology, and AI, including a new Houston server facility and advancements in Apple silicon, aiming to leverage its 2 billion active devices to improve its AI, Apple Intelligence, especially for healthcare.
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48% Bias Score