December 2024
January 2025
German Man Sentenced for Sending 40+ Threatening Letters with Extremist Content
A 51-year-old man from Hagen, Germany, was given a two-year suspended sentence for sending over 40 threatening letters with right-wing extremist and Islamophobic content to institutions across Germany between 2016 and 2023 to frame an Osnabrück family he held responsible for a past online business f...
German Man Sentenced for Sending 40+ Threatening Letters with Extremist Content
A 51-year-old man from Hagen, Germany, was given a two-year suspended sentence for sending over 40 threatening letters with right-wing extremist and Islamophobic content to institutions across Germany between 2016 and 2023 to frame an Osnabrück family he held responsible for a past online business f...
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40% Bias Score
Walter Lübcke Prize Awarded to Journalist Natalie Amiri and Other Democracy Advocates
The Walter Lübcke Democracy Prize was awarded to journalist Natalie Amiri, the Darmstadt History Workshop, and the "Open to Diversity" initiative in Northern Hesse, recognizing their contributions to democracy and social cohesion in memory of Kassel government president Walter Lübcke, who was murder...
Walter Lübcke Prize Awarded to Journalist Natalie Amiri and Other Democracy Advocates
The Walter Lübcke Democracy Prize was awarded to journalist Natalie Amiri, the Darmstadt History Workshop, and the "Open to Diversity" initiative in Northern Hesse, recognizing their contributions to democracy and social cohesion in memory of Kassel government president Walter Lübcke, who was murder...
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32% Bias Score
North Macedonia's Fiscal Council Proposes Raising Retirement Age to 67
The Fiscal Council of North Macedonia proposed raising the retirement age to 67 for both men and women by 2026 to address a projected deficit in the Public Pension Fund (PIO), a measure opposed by both VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM.
North Macedonia's Fiscal Council Proposes Raising Retirement Age to 67
The Fiscal Council of North Macedonia proposed raising the retirement age to 67 for both men and women by 2026 to address a projected deficit in the Public Pension Fund (PIO), a measure opposed by both VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM.
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52% Bias Score
Moscow Anti-War Activist Gorinov's Heating Cut Off in Prison Following Retrial
Former Moscow municipal deputy Alexey Gorinov, imprisoned for anti-war statements, had his heating cut off in SIZO-1 Vladimir on November 29th, following a new three-year sentence; he is denied a warm blanket and mail, and suffers from chronic lung disease.
Moscow Anti-War Activist Gorinov's Heating Cut Off in Prison Following Retrial
Former Moscow municipal deputy Alexey Gorinov, imprisoned for anti-war statements, had his heating cut off in SIZO-1 Vladimir on November 29th, following a new three-year sentence; he is denied a warm blanket and mail, and suffers from chronic lung disease.
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52% Bias Score
German Court Forces Bank to Accept Far-Right Magazine as Client
A German court ordered a bank to open an account for the far-right magazine Compact after others refused, ruling that denying service based on the magazine's views is unlawful; this decision is final.
German Court Forces Bank to Accept Far-Right Magazine as Client
A German court ordered a bank to open an account for the far-right magazine Compact after others refused, ruling that denying service based on the magazine's views is unlawful; this decision is final.
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth Denies Misconduct Amidst Secretary of Defense Nomination Challenges
Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, is facing multiple accusations of misconduct, including sexual assault and excessive alcohol consumption at work, prompting speculation that President-elect Trump may replace him with Ron DeSantis; despite this, Hegseth maintains that he will not wit...
Hegseth Denies Misconduct Amidst Secretary of Defense Nomination Challenges
Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, is facing multiple accusations of misconduct, including sexual assault and excessive alcohol consumption at work, prompting speculation that President-elect Trump may replace him with Ron DeSantis; despite this, Hegseth maintains that he will not wit...
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60% Bias Score
Declining Trust in Politics in Lower Saxony
A recent study reveals declining trust in Lower Saxony's political system due to public dissatisfaction over migration, the climate crisis, and rising energy prices; trust in politicians dropped from 60% in 2021 to 12% in 2023.
Declining Trust in Politics in Lower Saxony
A recent study reveals declining trust in Lower Saxony's political system due to public dissatisfaction over migration, the climate crisis, and rising energy prices; trust in politicians dropped from 60% in 2021 to 12% in 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Namibia's First Female President Faces Disputed Election
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won Namibia's presidential election with 57.3% of the vote, making history as the first female president. However, the opposition rejects the results due to alleged irregularities, including missing ballots and malfunctioning equipment, and plans legal action. SWAPO's parliame...
Namibia's First Female President Faces Disputed Election
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won Namibia's presidential election with 57.3% of the vote, making history as the first female president. However, the opposition rejects the results due to alleged irregularities, including missing ballots and malfunctioning equipment, and plans legal action. SWAPO's parliame...
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Urges Parliament to Act Before Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing a minority government after a coalition collapse, urged parliament to approve key legislation before the February 23rd election, including income tax relief, increased child benefits, and securing energy prices for industrial jobs, to prevent political gridlock.
Scholz Urges Parliament to Act Before Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing a minority government after a coalition collapse, urged parliament to approve key legislation before the February 23rd election, including income tax relief, increased child benefits, and securing energy prices for industrial jobs, to prevent political gridlock.
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48% Bias Score
German Opposition Blocks Budget Bills Before Elections
Following the collapse of Germany's ruling coalition in November 2023, the CDU/CSU opposition is blocking budget-related laws proposed by Chancellor Scholz before the February 23rd elections, while showing willingness to cooperate on non-budgetary matters, influencing post-election coalition scenari...
German Opposition Blocks Budget Bills Before Elections
Following the collapse of Germany's ruling coalition in November 2023, the CDU/CSU opposition is blocking budget-related laws proposed by Chancellor Scholz before the February 23rd elections, while showing willingness to cooperate on non-budgetary matters, influencing post-election coalition scenari...
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44% Bias Score
Neuer's Red Card Eliminates Bayern Munich from German Cup
Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer received his first career red card in the 17th minute against Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup, resulting in their elimination and marking their fifth consecutive exit from the tournament since 2020.
Neuer's Red Card Eliminates Bayern Munich from German Cup
Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer received his first career red card in the 17th minute against Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup, resulting in their elimination and marking their fifth consecutive exit from the tournament since 2020.
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36% Bias Score
UK Transport Secretary Resigns Amid Decade-Old Fraud Conviction
British Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigned after a decade-old fraud conviction related to falsely reporting a stolen work phone resurfaced, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not fully disclosing his knowledge of the conviction prior to her appointment.
UK Transport Secretary Resigns Amid Decade-Old Fraud Conviction
British Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigned after a decade-old fraud conviction related to falsely reporting a stolen work phone resurfaced, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not fully disclosing his knowledge of the conviction prior to her appointment.
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56% Bias Score