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German Coalition Collapse: Scholz Faces Legislative Hurdles Ahead of Elections
Germany's governing coalition has collapsed, leaving Chancellor Olaf Scholz to lead a minority government and navigate challenges in passing legislation before snap elections, potentially impacting the nation's economic and social stability.
German Coalition Collapse: Scholz Faces Legislative Hurdles Ahead of Elections
Germany's governing coalition has collapsed, leaving Chancellor Olaf Scholz to lead a minority government and navigate challenges in passing legislation before snap elections, potentially impacting the nation's economic and social stability.
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40% Bias Score
Impeachment Vote Looms for South Korean President Amid Martial Law Controversy
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote this Saturday following his failed attempt to impose martial law on Tuesday, sparking widespread protests and an investigation into insurrection charges that could carry the death penalty.
Impeachment Vote Looms for South Korean President Amid Martial Law Controversy
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote this Saturday following his failed attempt to impose martial law on Tuesday, sparking widespread protests and an investigation into insurrection charges that could carry the death penalty.
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48% Bias Score
Bitcoin Tops $100,000 on Trump's Crypto-Friendly SEC Nominee
Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 following President-elect Trump's announcement to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair, marking a dramatic increase from $69,374 on Election Day and reversing earlier losses following the collapse of FTX.
Bitcoin Tops $100,000 on Trump's Crypto-Friendly SEC Nominee
Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 following President-elect Trump's announcement to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair, marking a dramatic increase from $69,374 on Election Day and reversing earlier losses following the collapse of FTX.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean President Under Investigation for Insurrection
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an investigation for insurrection after briefly imposing martial law during a budget dispute with the opposition, leading to clashes at the parliament and the subsequent resignation of the Defense Minister.
South Korean President Under Investigation for Insurrection
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an investigation for insurrection after briefly imposing martial law during a budget dispute with the opposition, leading to clashes at the parliament and the subsequent resignation of the Defense Minister.
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48% Bias Score
Zelensky Sanctions Georgian Government Amidst Pro-Russian Turn and Protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions on Georgia's government, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, for allegedly pushing the country toward Russian dependence, following elections that returned the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party to power; this comes amidst ongoing protests in Tbilisi ag...
Zelensky Sanctions Georgian Government Amidst Pro-Russian Turn and Protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions on Georgia's government, led by Bidzina Ivanishvili, for allegedly pushing the country toward Russian dependence, following elections that returned the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party to power; this comes amidst ongoing protests in Tbilisi ag...
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56% Bias Score
French PM Barnier Resigns After No-Confidence Vote; Macron to Address Nation
Following a no-confidence vote (331-288) on December 4th, 2023, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned, prompting President Macron to address the nation at 8 PM on December 5th and pledge a swift replacement amid growing political uncertainty and Moody's credit rating warning.
French PM Barnier Resigns After No-Confidence Vote; Macron to Address Nation
Following a no-confidence vote (331-288) on December 4th, 2023, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned, prompting President Macron to address the nation at 8 PM on December 5th and pledge a swift replacement amid growing political uncertainty and Moody's credit rating warning.
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth's Pentagon Nomination in Jeopardy Amidst Accusations
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense faces uncertainty due to allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct; his confirmation hinges on winning over Republican senators, with alternative candidates like Joni Ernst and Ron DeSantis emerging as potential replacements.
Hegseth's Pentagon Nomination in Jeopardy Amidst Accusations
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense faces uncertainty due to allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct; his confirmation hinges on winning over Republican senators, with alternative candidates like Joni Ernst and Ron DeSantis emerging as potential replacements.
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44% Bias Score
Lavrov attends OSCE meeting in Malta amid visa row and Lithuania downgrade
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in the OSCE Ministerial Council in Valletta, Malta, his first visit to an EU member state since the Ukraine conflict began; this follows Malta's unprecedented cancellation of a Russian spokeswoman's visa and Lithuania's downgraded representatio...
Lavrov attends OSCE meeting in Malta amid visa row and Lithuania downgrade
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in the OSCE Ministerial Council in Valletta, Malta, his first visit to an EU member state since the Ukraine conflict began; this follows Malta's unprecedented cancellation of a Russian spokeswoman's visa and Lithuania's downgraded representatio...
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52% Bias Score
Myanmar Rebel Group Declares Ceasefire, Seeks Chinese-Mediated Peace Talks
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) announced a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military government, requesting Chinese mediation for peace talks in the country's northeast, following a similar announcement by its ally, the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA...
Myanmar Rebel Group Declares Ceasefire, Seeks Chinese-Mediated Peace Talks
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) announced a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military government, requesting Chinese mediation for peace talks in the country's northeast, following a similar announcement by its ally, the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA...
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40% Bias Score
French Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote
A no-confidence motion led to the resignation of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government on Wednesday, marking the second such event in the Fifth Republic's history, creating political and financial uncertainty and highlighting deep political divisions.
French Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote
A no-confidence motion led to the resignation of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government on Wednesday, marking the second such event in the Fifth Republic's history, creating political and financial uncertainty and highlighting deep political divisions.
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44% Bias Score
Police Search Locations Linked to Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders
Belgian police searched locations linked to former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders after his term ended, sparking a political controversy and raising questions about the scope and application of EU immunity; no charges have been filed.
Police Search Locations Linked to Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders
Belgian police searched locations linked to former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders after his term ended, sparking a political controversy and raising questions about the scope and application of EU immunity; no charges have been filed.
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin Tops \$100,000 as Wall Street, Asian Markets Surge
Bitcoin hit \$100,000 for the first time, boosting Asian markets except South Korea, which fell due to President Yoon Suk Yeol facing impeachment after a short-lived martial law declaration; Wall Street also hit record highs driven by the AI boom.
Bitcoin Tops \$100,000 as Wall Street, Asian Markets Surge
Bitcoin hit \$100,000 for the first time, boosting Asian markets except South Korea, which fell due to President Yoon Suk Yeol facing impeachment after a short-lived martial law declaration; Wall Street also hit record highs driven by the AI boom.
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40% Bias Score