December 2024
January 2025
"Scholz Denies Political Influence in Cum-Ex Tax Evasion Cases, Facing Questions on Memory Lapses"
"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz testified before a parliamentary committee on Friday, denying political influence in tax evasion cases involving Warburg Bank and HSH Nordbank, while acknowledging the seriousness of Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum schemes but citing memory lapses regarding specific details."
"Scholz Denies Political Influence in Cum-Ex Tax Evasion Cases, Facing Questions on Memory Lapses"
"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz testified before a parliamentary committee on Friday, denying political influence in tax evasion cases involving Warburg Bank and HSH Nordbank, while acknowledging the seriousness of Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum schemes but citing memory lapses regarding specific details."
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine's Disarmament: A Costly Mistake in the Face of Russian Aggression
Ukraine's 1994 relinquishment of its substantial Soviet-era nuclear arsenal, guaranteed by the Budapest Memorandum, is now seen as a major error contributing to Russia's 2022 invasion; a retired Ukrainian missile engineer blames the decision for the current war, highlighting the lack of security des...
Ukraine's Disarmament: A Costly Mistake in the Face of Russian Aggression
Ukraine's 1994 relinquishment of its substantial Soviet-era nuclear arsenal, guaranteed by the Budapest Memorandum, is now seen as a major error contributing to Russia's 2022 invasion; a retired Ukrainian missile engineer blames the decision for the current war, highlighting the lack of security des...
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60% Bias Score
EU Foreign Policy Chief Sparks Outrage With Top Official's Dismissal
EU's new foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, dismissed the EEAS secretary-general, Stefano Sannino, a week into her term, sparking controversy among member states and raising questions about the future direction of the EU's foreign policy.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Sparks Outrage With Top Official's Dismissal
EU's new foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, dismissed the EEAS secretary-general, Stefano Sannino, a week into her term, sparking controversy among member states and raising questions about the future direction of the EU's foreign policy.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Economy Slows Amid Sanctions, High Interest Rates
Russia's economy is slowing significantly, particularly in housing and investment, due to high inflation, a weak ruble, and the central bank's 21% interest rate hike; this comes amid Western sanctions and increased military spending following the invasion of Ukraine.
Russian Economy Slows Amid Sanctions, High Interest Rates
Russia's economy is slowing significantly, particularly in housing and investment, due to high inflation, a weak ruble, and the central bank's 21% interest rate hike; this comes amid Western sanctions and increased military spending following the invasion of Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
"Woidke Urges Extension of Job Guarantee for PCK Refinery in Schwedt"
"Brandenburg's Minister President Dietmar Woidke is urging the German federal government to extend a job guarantee for the PCK refinery in Schwedt, which switched from Russian oil to alternative sources after the start of the war in Ukraine, beyond 2024, citing concerns about the future of the refin...
"Woidke Urges Extension of Job Guarantee for PCK Refinery in Schwedt"
"Brandenburg's Minister President Dietmar Woidke is urging the German federal government to extend a job guarantee for the PCK refinery in Schwedt, which switched from Russian oil to alternative sources after the start of the war in Ukraine, beyond 2024, citing concerns about the future of the refin...
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36% Bias Score
Notre Dame reabre após reconstrução de 700 milhões de euros
Cinco anos após um devastador incêndio, a Catedral de Notre Dame em Paris será reaberta em 7 de dezembro de 2023, após uma reconstrução de 700 milhões de euros, com a presença de numerosos chefes de Estado e governo, embora existam preocupações sobre a pressa na reconstrução.
Notre Dame reabre após reconstrução de 700 milhões de euros
Cinco anos após um devastador incêndio, a Catedral de Notre Dame em Paris será reaberta em 7 de dezembro de 2023, após uma reconstrução de 700 milhões de euros, com a presença de numerosos chefes de Estado e governo, embora existam preocupações sobre a pressa na reconstrução.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Advance on Homs, Threatening Assad Regime
Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have advanced to within 5 kilometers of Homs after capturing Rastan and Talbiseh, marking a significant territorial gain since the 2011 civil war and raising concerns among regional and international actors.
Syrian Rebels Advance on Homs, Threatening Assad Regime
Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have advanced to within 5 kilometers of Homs after capturing Rastan and Talbiseh, marking a significant territorial gain since the 2011 civil war and raising concerns among regional and international actors.
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32% Bias Score
Glifosato: Estudio revela daño cerebral persistente incluso a bajas dosis
Un nuevo estudio muestra que la exposición al herbicida glifosato causa inflamación cerebral persistente en ratones, incluso a bajas dosis, con síntomas similares al Alzheimer y ansiedad, desafiando las afirmaciones de seguridad de la EPA y la EFSA.
Glifosato: Estudio revela daño cerebral persistente incluso a bajas dosis
Un nuevo estudio muestra que la exposición al herbicida glifosato causa inflamación cerebral persistente en ratones, incluso a bajas dosis, con síntomas similares al Alzheimer y ansiedad, desafiando las afirmaciones de seguridad de la EPA y la EFSA.
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52% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized After 25 Years
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade deal after 25 years, aiming to connect over 700 million people and boost trade by eliminating over 90% of tariffs, despite concerns from farmers and environmental groups over potential negative impacts.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized After 25 Years
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade deal after 25 years, aiming to connect over 700 million people and boost trade by eliminating over 90% of tariffs, despite concerns from farmers and environmental groups over potential negative impacts.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon: Returning to Ruins After 14-Month War
Following a 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah, a 60-day ceasefire has been declared, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people, including from the heavily bombarded city of Tyre, Lebanon, returning to widespread destruction. Raja Chaar, a local water supplier, recounts burying nearly...
Lebanon: Returning to Ruins After 14-Month War
Following a 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah, a 60-day ceasefire has been declared, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people, including from the heavily bombarded city of Tyre, Lebanon, returning to widespread destruction. Raja Chaar, a local water supplier, recounts burying nearly...
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32% Bias Score
Russia's Weakened Syrian Support Amid Ukraine Conflict
Since February 2022, Russia's military support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has significantly decreased due to its involvement in the Ukraine conflict, leading to rebel advances toward Damascus despite continued Russian airstrikes and negotiations with regional powers like Turkey.
Russia's Weakened Syrian Support Amid Ukraine Conflict
Since February 2022, Russia's military support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has significantly decreased due to its involvement in the Ukraine conflict, leading to rebel advances toward Damascus despite continued Russian airstrikes and negotiations with regional powers like Turkey.
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24% Bias Score
LA Times to Integrate AI "Bias Meter" Amidst Controversy
Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong announced plans to integrate an AI-powered "bias meter" into the newspaper's articles by January 2024, aiming to identify and address source bias and provide readers with opposing viewpoints, a move that has drawn criticism from the paper's staff union.
LA Times to Integrate AI "Bias Meter" Amidst Controversy
Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong announced plans to integrate an AI-powered "bias meter" into the newspaper's articles by January 2024, aiming to identify and address source bias and provide readers with opposing viewpoints, a move that has drawn criticism from the paper's staff union.
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52% Bias Score