December 2024
January 2025
Undisclosed TikTok Promotions in Romanian Presidential Campaign Spark EU Investigation
Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu's campaign benefited from undisclosed TikTok promotions, violating electoral rules by failing to disclose advertising sources, prompting an EU investigation into the platform's impact on future elections.
Undisclosed TikTok Promotions in Romanian Presidential Campaign Spark EU Investigation
Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu's campaign benefited from undisclosed TikTok promotions, violating electoral rules by failing to disclose advertising sources, prompting an EU investigation into the platform's impact on future elections.
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48% Bias Score
"Georgia Protests: Electoral Fraud Allegations, EU Accession Postponement, and President's Call for New Elections"
"Massive protests erupt in Tbilissi following allegations of election fraud and the postponement of Georgia's EU accession talks; President Salomé Zourabichvili demands new elections, claiming illegitimate parliamentary power and highlighting Russia's role in the crisis."
"Georgia Protests: Electoral Fraud Allegations, EU Accession Postponement, and President's Call for New Elections"
"Massive protests erupt in Tbilissi following allegations of election fraud and the postponement of Georgia's EU accession talks; President Salomé Zourabichvili demands new elections, claiming illegitimate parliamentary power and highlighting Russia's role in the crisis."
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40% Bias Score
Thuringia's Unprecedented Coalition Faces Uncertain Minister President Vote
A coalition agreement between CDU, BSW, and SPD in Thuringia has been approved, paving the way for Germany's first such coalition; however, the upcoming vote for Minister President remains uncertain due to a potential need for AfD votes.
Thuringia's Unprecedented Coalition Faces Uncertain Minister President Vote
A coalition agreement between CDU, BSW, and SPD in Thuringia has been approved, paving the way for Germany's first such coalition; however, the upcoming vote for Minister President remains uncertain due to a potential need for AfD votes.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amidst Post-Assad Uncertainty
Germany suspends processing of 47,000 Syrian asylum applications due to the uncertain post-Assad situation, sparking debate on potential repatriation and criticism from Amnesty International. The government is providing 124 million Euros in aid this year alone, while about 1 million Syrian refugees ...
Germany Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amidst Post-Assad Uncertainty
Germany suspends processing of 47,000 Syrian asylum applications due to the uncertain post-Assad situation, sparking debate on potential repatriation and criticism from Amnesty International. The government is providing 124 million Euros in aid this year alone, while about 1 million Syrian refugees ...
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56% Bias Score
"Uncertain Future for Russia's Syrian Military Bases Amidst Regime Change"
"Following the potential fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the status of Russia's military bases in Tartus and Hmeymim is uncertain; while initial reports suggest security guarantees from insurgents, ongoing assessments of troop movements and diplomatic negotiations continue."
"Uncertain Future for Russia's Syrian Military Bases Amidst Regime Change"
"Following the potential fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the status of Russia's military bases in Tartus and Hmeymim is uncertain; while initial reports suggest security guarantees from insurgents, ongoing assessments of troop movements and diplomatic negotiations continue."
Progress
44% Bias Score
"HTS Takeover in Syria Poses New Challenges for Turkey"
"Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led forces ousted Bashar al-Assad in Syria, creating a power vacuum and posing challenges for Turkey, including concerns about HTS's inclusion in a new Syrian government and the future of the Kurdish-controlled region where the Turkish military presence might persist."
"HTS Takeover in Syria Poses New Challenges for Turkey"
"Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led forces ousted Bashar al-Assad in Syria, creating a power vacuum and posing challenges for Turkey, including concerns about HTS's inclusion in a new Syrian government and the future of the Kurdish-controlled region where the Turkish military presence might persist."
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36% Bias Score
BP and JERA Form Joint Venture, Creating a Top-Five Global Offshore Wind Operator
BP and JERA created JERA Nex bp, a 50-50 offshore wind joint venture with a potential 13 GW capacity and $5.8 billion funding, reflecting a broader industry trend toward prioritizing profitable oil and gas investments amid rising renewable energy costs.
BP and JERA Form Joint Venture, Creating a Top-Five Global Offshore Wind Operator
BP and JERA created JERA Nex bp, a 50-50 offshore wind joint venture with a potential 13 GW capacity and $5.8 billion funding, reflecting a broader industry trend toward prioritizing profitable oil and gas investments amid rising renewable energy costs.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Reviews Protection Status for Syrian Refugees
Germany is considering revoking the protection status of Syrian refugees, contingent on lasting improvements in Syria's security situation. Nearly 720,000 Syrians in Germany currently hold subsidiary protection due to risks of torture or inhumane treatment, not the civil war. The government's decisi...
Germany Reviews Protection Status for Syrian Refugees
Germany is considering revoking the protection status of Syrian refugees, contingent on lasting improvements in Syria's security situation. Nearly 720,000 Syrians in Germany currently hold subsidiary protection due to risks of torture or inhumane treatment, not the civil war. The government's decisi...
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48% Bias Score
DRC-Rwanda Conflict: Luanda Summit Aims to Resolve Eastern DRC Clashes
The July 31 ceasefire between DRC and Rwanda failed to stop ongoing clashes in eastern DRC, prompting a December 15 summit in Luanda to address the conflict involving Congolese forces, M23 rebels (allegedly supported by Rwanda), and FDLR, with various stakeholders holding differing expectations for ...
DRC-Rwanda Conflict: Luanda Summit Aims to Resolve Eastern DRC Clashes
The July 31 ceasefire between DRC and Rwanda failed to stop ongoing clashes in eastern DRC, prompting a December 15 summit in Luanda to address the conflict involving Congolese forces, M23 rebels (allegedly supported by Rwanda), and FDLR, with various stakeholders holding differing expectations for ...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Debates Syrian Refugee Repatriation Amid Regime Change
Germany is debating Syrian refugee repatriation after the Syrian regime change, fueled by a temporary halt on asylum applications and upcoming elections; the conservative bloc is pushing for voluntary returns with financial incentives, while others emphasize the need for Syrian stabilization before ...
Germany Debates Syrian Refugee Repatriation Amid Regime Change
Germany is debating Syrian refugee repatriation after the Syrian regime change, fueled by a temporary halt on asylum applications and upcoming elections; the conservative bloc is pushing for voluntary returns with financial incentives, while others emphasize the need for Syrian stabilization before ...
Progress
56% Bias Score
"2024 Exceeds 1.5-Degree Warming Threshold, Underscoring Climate Action Urgency"
"The year 2024 marks the first year exceeding the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming threshold above pre-industrial levels, with a 95% certainty according to the European climate monitoring service Copernicus, highlighting the urgency for increased climate action despite its absence in the current Ge...
"2024 Exceeds 1.5-Degree Warming Threshold, Underscoring Climate Action Urgency"
"The year 2024 marks the first year exceeding the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming threshold above pre-industrial levels, with a 95% certainty according to the European climate monitoring service Copernicus, highlighting the urgency for increased climate action despite its absence in the current Ge...
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44% Bias Score
UK Veterans Minister Allegedly Withheld Evidence From War Crimes Inquiry
UK Veterans Minister Al Carns allegedly withheld evidence from a public inquiry into British Special Forces' war crimes in Afghanistan for five months, despite a judge's request for information; Mr. Carns served in Afghanistan with the Special Forces, and his actions raise concerns regarding his sui...
UK Veterans Minister Allegedly Withheld Evidence From War Crimes Inquiry
UK Veterans Minister Al Carns allegedly withheld evidence from a public inquiry into British Special Forces' war crimes in Afghanistan for five months, despite a judge's request for information; Mr. Carns served in Afghanistan with the Special Forces, and his actions raise concerns regarding his sui...
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52% Bias Score