December 2024
January 2025
Lebanon Condemns Israeli Ceasefire Violations, Awaits Full Withdrawal
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati discusses Lebanon's response to continued Israeli ceasefire violations, the 60-day Israeli withdrawal deadline, and the role of Hezbollah and the international community in achieving lasting peace amid regional instability and economic crisis.
Lebanon Condemns Israeli Ceasefire Violations, Awaits Full Withdrawal
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati discusses Lebanon's response to continued Israeli ceasefire violations, the 60-day Israeli withdrawal deadline, and the role of Hezbollah and the international community in achieving lasting peace amid regional instability and economic crisis.
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36% Bias Score
France Names François Bayrou as New Prime Minister Amidst Political Crisis
After the no-confidence vote ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist François Bayrou as France's new Prime Minister, aiming to create a stable government despite a deeply divided parliament.
France Names François Bayrou as New Prime Minister Amidst Political Crisis
After the no-confidence vote ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist François Bayrou as France's new Prime Minister, aiming to create a stable government despite a deeply divided parliament.
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48% Bias Score
Meta and Amazon Donate \$2 Million to Trump's Inauguration
Meta and Amazon each donated \$1 million to celebrate Donald Trump's inauguration, a move to improve relations with the new president after past criticism, with Zuckerberg and Bezos planning meetings and Bezos streaming the event on Prime Video.
Meta and Amazon Donate \$2 Million to Trump's Inauguration
Meta and Amazon each donated \$1 million to celebrate Donald Trump's inauguration, a move to improve relations with the new president after past criticism, with Zuckerberg and Bezos planning meetings and Bezos streaming the event on Prime Video.
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36% Bias Score
New EU Space Commissioner Prioritizes Increased Funding and Strategic Alignment
Andrius Kubilius's appointment as the new European Commissioner for Defence and Space signals a strategic shift towards leveraging space to boost Europe's economy and global influence, involving increased funding, streamlined ESA operations, and closer collaboration with the EU.
New EU Space Commissioner Prioritizes Increased Funding and Strategic Alignment
Andrius Kubilius's appointment as the new European Commissioner for Defence and Space signals a strategic shift towards leveraging space to boost Europe's economy and global influence, involving increased funding, streamlined ESA operations, and closer collaboration with the EU.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia's Presidential Election Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
Georgia holds a presidential election on December 14th amidst widespread protests and a deep political crisis triggered by disputed parliamentary elections and the ruling Georgian Dream party's actions. The opposition boycotts the election, claiming electoral fraud and challenging the legitimacy of ...
Georgia's Presidential Election Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
Georgia holds a presidential election on December 14th amidst widespread protests and a deep political crisis triggered by disputed parliamentary elections and the ruling Georgian Dream party's actions. The opposition boycotts the election, claiming electoral fraud and challenging the legitimacy of ...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Faces Second Recession as Bundesbank Slashs Growth Forecasts
Germany's Bundesbank sharply reduced its economic growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 to -0.2% and 0.2% respectively, citing structural problems and global protectionism as major concerns, marking a second consecutive year of recession.
Germany Faces Second Recession as Bundesbank Slashs Growth Forecasts
Germany's Bundesbank sharply reduced its economic growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 to -0.2% and 0.2% respectively, citing structural problems and global protectionism as major concerns, marking a second consecutive year of recession.
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24% Bias Score
Spain's New Funding Model Sparks Tax Policy Showdown
The Spanish government's proposed reform of the autonomous community funding model seeks to curb tax-cutting powers among regional governments, aiming for greater fiscal equality, a move that has sparked significant political opposition.
Spain's New Funding Model Sparks Tax Policy Showdown
The Spanish government's proposed reform of the autonomous community funding model seeks to curb tax-cutting powers among regional governments, aiming for greater fiscal equality, a move that has sparked significant political opposition.
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56% Bias Score
Controversial Bayrou Appointed French Prime Minister
François Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician with a past conviction for misusing European funds, has been unexpectedly appointed Prime Minister by President Emmanuel Macron, despite criticism and concerns about his suitability.
Controversial Bayrou Appointed French Prime Minister
François Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician with a past conviction for misusing European funds, has been unexpectedly appointed Prime Minister by President Emmanuel Macron, despite criticism and concerns about his suitability.
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40% 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
Soldier's Suicide Highlights Military Mental Health Failures
Lance Corporal Charlie Owen, 25, a Welsh Guards soldier, died by suicide after being ordered to leave his family and return to barracks despite expressing suicidal thoughts and a desire to leave the army, prompting an inquest revealing communication failures and inadequate risk assessment within the...
Soldier's Suicide Highlights Military Mental Health Failures
Lance Corporal Charlie Owen, 25, a Welsh Guards soldier, died by suicide after being ordered to leave his family and return to barracks despite expressing suicidal thoughts and a desire to leave the army, prompting an inquest revealing communication failures and inadequate risk assessment within the...
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36% Bias Score
Disinformation Campaign Obscures Atrocities at Syrian Prison
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, the release of prisoners from the notorious Sednaya prison sparked a surge of images and videos online, many of which are fabricated, hindering efforts to document the regime's atrocities.
Disinformation Campaign Obscures Atrocities at Syrian Prison
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, the release of prisoners from the notorious Sednaya prison sparked a surge of images and videos online, many of which are fabricated, hindering efforts to document the regime's atrocities.
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20% Bias Score
France Names Fourth Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as prime minister on Friday, following the collapse of Michel Barnier's government due to a controversial social security budget; Bayrou faces an uphill battle to form a stable government amid deep political divisions.
France Names Fourth Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as prime minister on Friday, following the collapse of Michel Barnier's government due to a controversial social security budget; Bayrou faces an uphill battle to form a stable government amid deep political divisions.
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44% Bias Score