December 2024
January 2025
China to Increase Budget Deficit to Counter Economic Slowdown and US Trade Tensions
Facing a slowing economy and renewed US trade tensions under President Trump, China announced plans to increase its budget deficit, borrow more, and loosen monetary policy to maintain stable economic growth, according to the Central Economic Work Conference held December 11-12.
China to Increase Budget Deficit to Counter Economic Slowdown and US Trade Tensions
Facing a slowing economy and renewed US trade tensions under President Trump, China announced plans to increase its budget deficit, borrow more, and loosen monetary policy to maintain stable economic growth, according to the Central Economic Work Conference held December 11-12.
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40% Bias Score
Atreju Festival: A Rising Force in Italian and Global Conservative Politics
The Atreju festival, a gathering of Italy's conservative and far-right youth, held its annual event at Rome's Circo Massimo, attracting over 300 guests, including opposition figures, and featuring discussions on a range of conservative political issues, from immigration to global affairs, highlighti...
Atreju Festival: A Rising Force in Italian and Global Conservative Politics
The Atreju festival, a gathering of Italy's conservative and far-right youth, held its annual event at Rome's Circo Massimo, attracting over 300 guests, including opposition figures, and featuring discussions on a range of conservative political issues, from immigration to global affairs, highlighti...
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40% Bias Score
"Delay in French Prime Minister Appointment Highlights Deepening Political Crisis"
"After a delay exceeding the initial 48-hour deadline set by the Élysée Palace, the appointment of a new French Prime Minister is underway, tasked with overcoming a severe political crisis, managing immediate economic challenges, and restoring public confidence in the government."
"Delay in French Prime Minister Appointment Highlights Deepening Political Crisis"
"After a delay exceeding the initial 48-hour deadline set by the Élysée Palace, the appointment of a new French Prime Minister is underway, tasked with overcoming a severe political crisis, managing immediate economic challenges, and restoring public confidence in the government."
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44% Bias Score
NATO Urges Increased Defense Spending, Potential Social Program Cuts
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on NATO member states to increase defense spending to at least 2% of GDP, potentially requiring cuts to social programs like pensions and healthcare, to counter growing security concerns and Russia's increasing military budget.
NATO Urges Increased Defense Spending, Potential Social Program Cuts
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on NATO member states to increase defense spending to at least 2% of GDP, potentially requiring cuts to social programs like pensions and healthcare, to counter growing security concerns and Russia's increasing military budget.
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60% Bias Score
"Trump's Second Time Person of the Year: A Controversial Comeback"
"Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today, celebrating his second Time Magazine Person of the Year award, highlighting his political comeback and significant influence on American and global affairs, despite past controversies and criticism."
"Trump's Second Time Person of the Year: A Controversial Comeback"
"Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today, celebrating his second Time Magazine Person of the Year award, highlighting his political comeback and significant influence on American and global affairs, despite past controversies and criticism."
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48% Bias Score
"Macron to Announce New French Prime Minister Today in Poland"
"French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce the name of the new Prime Minister of France today in Poland. The next PM will face the challenge of passing the budget in a highly polarized parliament. Several names are circulating, including François Bayrou, Bertrand Cazeneuve, Jean-Yves ...
"Macron to Announce New French Prime Minister Today in Poland"
"French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce the name of the new Prime Minister of France today in Poland. The next PM will face the challenge of passing the budget in a highly polarized parliament. Several names are circulating, including François Bayrou, Bertrand Cazeneuve, Jean-Yves ...
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44% Bias Score
Rutte Urges NATO to Increase Defense Spending, Prioritize Security Over Social Programs
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on NATO member states to increase defense spending, even if it means cutting social programs, to counter growing threats and ensure long-term security. He noted that current 2% GDP spending on defense is insufficient, and urged citizens to support this reallo...
Rutte Urges NATO to Increase Defense Spending, Prioritize Security Over Social Programs
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on NATO member states to increase defense spending, even if it means cutting social programs, to counter growing threats and ensure long-term security. He noted that current 2% GDP spending on defense is insufficient, and urged citizens to support this reallo...
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52% Bias Score
Uganda Oil Projects Fuel Human Rights Crisis
A new report by three international NGOs reveals escalating human rights abuses, including violence, sexual exploitation, and forced evictions, linked to Uganda's oil projects operated by TotalEnergies and Cnooc, impacting communities near Kingfisher and Tilenga oil fields and the Eacop pipeline.
Uganda Oil Projects Fuel Human Rights Crisis
A new report by three international NGOs reveals escalating human rights abuses, including violence, sexual exploitation, and forced evictions, linked to Uganda's oil projects operated by TotalEnergies and Cnooc, impacting communities near Kingfisher and Tilenga oil fields and the Eacop pipeline.
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60% Bias Score
"Samsung and Google challenge Apple and Meta with 2025 mixed-reality headset"
"Samsung and Google's Project Moohan, a mixed-reality headset running Google's Android XR, is set for a 2025 release, challenging Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's Quest, which hold 65-75% and 3% of the market respectively in the first half of 2024."
"Samsung and Google challenge Apple and Meta with 2025 mixed-reality headset"
"Samsung and Google's Project Moohan, a mixed-reality headset running Google's Android XR, is set for a 2025 release, challenging Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's Quest, which hold 65-75% and 3% of the market respectively in the first half of 2024."
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36% Bias Score
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36% Bias Score
EU Sanctions on Russia: Ukraine Demands Stronger, Faster Action
The EU imposed sanctions on 50 ships and 80 entities linked to Russia, but Ukraine seeks stronger, faster measures, including sanctions on the energy sector and ROSATOM, while loopholes via refineries in India and China are causing concern.
EU Sanctions on Russia: Ukraine Demands Stronger, Faster Action
The EU imposed sanctions on 50 ships and 80 entities linked to Russia, but Ukraine seeks stronger, faster measures, including sanctions on the energy sector and ROSATOM, while loopholes via refineries in India and China are causing concern.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Syria's Uncertain Future Under New Islamist Rule
Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's new Islamist government, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTC), faces challenges in consolidating power amidst ongoing conflicts and international pressure, raising concerns about human rights and the future of Syrian refugees in Europe.
Syria's Uncertain Future Under New Islamist Rule
Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's new Islamist government, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTC), faces challenges in consolidating power amidst ongoing conflicts and international pressure, raising concerns about human rights and the future of Syrian refugees in Europe.
Progress
48% Bias Score