December 2024
January 2025
"South Korean Citizens Thwart Coup Attempt, Highlighting Democracy's Fragility"
"A failed coup attempt in South Korea was thwarted by swift citizen action in response to President Yoon's declaration of a state of emergency, highlighting the fragility of democracies and the importance of citizen engagement, while Georgia faces pro-Russian interference and the US grapples with in...
"South Korean Citizens Thwart Coup Attempt, Highlighting Democracy's Fragility"
"A failed coup attempt in South Korea was thwarted by swift citizen action in response to President Yoon's declaration of a state of emergency, highlighting the fragility of democracies and the importance of citizen engagement, while Georgia faces pro-Russian interference and the US grapples with in...
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44% Bias Score
KLM challenges Dutch government's Schiphol flight cap
The Dutch government's decision to cap Schiphol Airport flights at 478,000 in 2024 faces opposition from KLM, which cites economic risks, while residents and environmental groups criticize insufficient noise reduction and emission cuts, highlighting a conflict between economic and social interests.
KLM challenges Dutch government's Schiphol flight cap
The Dutch government's decision to cap Schiphol Airport flights at 478,000 in 2024 faces opposition from KLM, which cites economic risks, while residents and environmental groups criticize insufficient noise reduction and emission cuts, highlighting a conflict between economic and social interests.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Cabinet Approves Warffum Gas Extraction, Negotiates Wadden Sea Drilling Halt
The Dutch cabinet approved extending gas extraction in Groningen's Warffum until 2032, citing energy needs, while initiating talks to prevent extraction under the Wadden Sea due to environmental and safety concerns, despite public opposition and conflicting interpretations of the "no more Groningen ...
Dutch Cabinet Approves Warffum Gas Extraction, Negotiates Wadden Sea Drilling Halt
The Dutch cabinet approved extending gas extraction in Groningen's Warffum until 2032, citing energy needs, while initiating talks to prevent extraction under the Wadden Sea due to environmental and safety concerns, despite public opposition and conflicting interpretations of the "no more Groningen ...
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48% Bias Score
Joint Police Operation Dismantles Major Online Fraud Ring
Dutch and Belgian police arrested nine suspects allegedly running a large-scale online fraud operation, seizing luxury goods and cash; the group, mostly in their twenties, used social media to promote their 'F-game' and recruit young participants, leading to a counter-campaign by police.
Joint Police Operation Dismantles Major Online Fraud Ring
Dutch and Belgian police arrested nine suspects allegedly running a large-scale online fraud operation, seizing luxury goods and cash; the group, mostly in their twenties, used social media to promote their 'F-game' and recruit young participants, leading to a counter-campaign by police.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Reversal
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's unexpected declaration of martial law on Tuesday, aimed at purported "anti-state, pro-North Korea forces," was swiftly overturned by parliament, prompting calls for his impeachment, with his own party leader now advocating for his immediate removal.
South Korean President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Reversal
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's unexpected declaration of martial law on Tuesday, aimed at purported "anti-state, pro-North Korea forces," was swiftly overturned by parliament, prompting calls for his impeachment, with his own party leader now advocating for his immediate removal.
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48% Bias Score
KLM and Residents Oppose Dutch Plan to Limit Schiphol Flights
The Dutch government's plan to limit Schiphol Airport to 478,000 flights in 2024 faces strong opposition from KLM, who cite potential international repercussions, and from residents' groups, who argue the plan insufficiently addresses noise pollution impacting tens of thousands daily.
KLM and Residents Oppose Dutch Plan to Limit Schiphol Flights
The Dutch government's plan to limit Schiphol Airport to 478,000 flights in 2024 faces strong opposition from KLM, who cite potential international repercussions, and from residents' groups, who argue the plan insufficiently addresses noise pollution impacting tens of thousands daily.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Audio Recording Implicates Brothers in Murder of 18-Year-Old Ryan
An audio recording reveals one of Ryan's brothers stating his intent to harm her due to her Western lifestyle; this strengthens the suspicion against the brothers in her murder, highlighting family conflicts and cultural clashes.
Audio Recording Implicates Brothers in Murder of 18-Year-Old Ryan
An audio recording reveals one of Ryan's brothers stating his intent to harm her due to her Western lifestyle; this strengthens the suspicion against the brothers in her murder, highlighting family conflicts and cultural clashes.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Bolsters National Resilience Against Crises
The Dutch government launched a plan to bolster national resilience against armed conflicts, cyberattacks, and other crises, urging citizens to prepare emergency kits and emphasizing the need for both individual and collective preparedness.
Netherlands Bolsters National Resilience Against Crises
The Dutch government launched a plan to bolster national resilience against armed conflicts, cyberattacks, and other crises, urging citizens to prepare emergency kits and emphasizing the need for both individual and collective preparedness.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Weakens Schiphol Noise Reduction Target
The Dutch government reduced its Schiphol airport noise reduction target from 20% to 15% for next year, delaying the remaining 5% until 2028; this follows years of decreased restrictions on flights and ongoing legal challenges from residents and environmental groups.
Netherlands Weakens Schiphol Noise Reduction Target
The Dutch government reduced its Schiphol airport noise reduction target from 20% to 15% for next year, delaying the remaining 5% until 2028; this follows years of decreased restrictions on flights and ongoing legal challenges from residents and environmental groups.
Progress
48% Bias Score
EU Approves Landmark Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst National Opposition
The European Union approved a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur countries after 25 years of negotiations, despite opposition from several member states, including France, creating a vast free trade zone, but facing potential roadblocks from national governments and parliaments.
EU Approves Landmark Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst National Opposition
The European Union approved a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur countries after 25 years of negotiations, despite opposition from several member states, including France, creating a vast free trade zone, but facing potential roadblocks from national governments and parliaments.
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56% Bias Score
International Police Operation Nets Nine Suspects in Major Online Fraud Ring
Dutch and Belgian police arrested nine suspects, mainly in their twenties, for running a large-scale online fraud operation, seizing luxury goods and cash; a campaign targets youth to prevent future recruitment.
International Police Operation Nets Nine Suspects in Major Online Fraud Ring
Dutch and Belgian police arrested nine suspects, mainly in their twenties, for running a large-scale online fraud operation, seizing luxury goods and cash; a campaign targets youth to prevent future recruitment.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Kremlin Confident in Kursk Resolution Amid High Putin Approval; West Urges Dialogue
The Kremlin anticipates a swift resolution to the Kursk Oblast crisis under the new acting governor; President Putin enjoys high approval ratings (78.6% trust, 75.7% approval). Western reactions to Lavrov's interview underscore the need for dialogue, contrasting with the Kremlin's confidence. Hungar...
Kremlin Confident in Kursk Resolution Amid High Putin Approval; West Urges Dialogue
The Kremlin anticipates a swift resolution to the Kursk Oblast crisis under the new acting governor; President Putin enjoys high approval ratings (78.6% trust, 75.7% approval). Western reactions to Lavrov's interview underscore the need for dialogue, contrasting with the Kremlin's confidence. Hungar...
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60% Bias Score