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welt.de
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Arson Attack on Melbourne Synagogue Condemned as Antisemitic

Arsonists firebombed the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, causing significant damage; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it an act of antisemitism.

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20% Bias Score

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dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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WhatsApp Phishing Scam Targets German Speakers

A new WhatsApp phishing scam targets German speakers using fake SMS messages mimicking confirmation codes, tricking users into giving account access via a fake webpage and chatbot, leading to potential financial and data breaches.

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32% Bias Score

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dw.com
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Romanian Politician's Ties to Far-Right German Extremist Exposed

Die Welt reveals a close relationship between Romanian politician Călin Georgescu and German far-right extremist Michael Friedrich Vogt, who praised Georgescu's ultranationalist views as a model for the West, highlighting the spread of extremist ideologies across national borders and the potential t...

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48% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Trump Belittles Canada and Mexico, Threatens Tariffs

At a Fox Nation ceremony, Donald Trump, awarded "Patriot of the Year," belittled Canada and Mexico, threatening 25% tariffs and suggesting Canada become the 51st US state, despite differing accounts of conversations with both countries' leaders.

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60% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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Van Driver Sentenced for Assaulting Police Officer

Kyle Woods, 33, was sentenced to six years and four months in prison for deliberately driving his van into a Greater Manchester Police officer on May 5th, fracturing the officer's ankle and causing multiple abrasions; the initial charge of attempted murder was dropped after a guilty plea to assault ...

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56% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Signed Despite Opposition

The EU finalized a trade deal with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay after 25 years of negotiations, despite opposition from France and concerns from European farmers over increased competition and environmental impacts; the deal reduces tariffs on various products but limits imports of speci...

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48% Bias Score

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dw.com
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Pope Francis Appoints 21 New Cardinals, Breaking with Tradition

Pope Francis appointed 21 new cardinals, including the youngest (44) and oldest (soon to be 100) in decades, significantly altering the composition of the College of Cardinals and breaking with recent traditions by prioritizing alignment with his policies and increasing representation from Africa, L...

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44% Bias Score

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dw.com
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"Belarusian War Veterans Face Unemployment and Mental Health Crisis in Poland"

"Belarusian volunteers who fought in Ukraine are struggling to find work and secure residency in Poland, facing prejudice, PTSD, and insufficient support from EU organizations, leading to unemployment and mental health crises in some cases."

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
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French Government Collapses Amidst Deep Political Division and Soaring Debt

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned on December 4th after a no-confidence vote, highlighting a deeply divided parliament and raising concerns about France's financial stability and its role within the European Union, particularly given Germany's concurrent political and economic instabilit...

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40% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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"Macron Seeks Socialist Pact Amidst French Political Crisis"

"French President Emmanuel Macron is exploring a deal with the Socialist party to form a new government after his attempt to govern with the far right failed, leading to a short-lived premiership and a no-confidence vote; the political instability has raised French borrowing costs to Greece's level....

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56% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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Boston Councilor Arrested, Charged in Kickback Scheme

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested Friday and charged with a six-count indictment for allegedly orchestrating a kickback scheme, receiving $7,000 in cash from a staff member in exchange for a $13,000 bonus; the staffer is related to Anderson but she denied this relationship.

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52% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Canada Bolsters Arctic Military Presence Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Canada announced a new Arctic security doctrine on Friday, increasing its military and diplomatic presence to counter threats from Russia and China, deploying new ships, aircraft, and strengthening alliances to address growing security challenges in a rapidly warming region.

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56% Bias Score

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