December 2024
January 2025
SACP Ends Alliance with South Africa's Ruling ANC
South Africa's Communist Party (SACP) will compete independently in the 2026 municipal elections, ending a 30-year alliance with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) due to the ANC's coalition with the Democratic Alliance and the perceived betrayal of the National Democratic Revolution's goals...
SACP Ends Alliance with South Africa's Ruling ANC
South Africa's Communist Party (SACP) will compete independently in the 2026 municipal elections, ending a 30-year alliance with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) due to the ANC's coalition with the Democratic Alliance and the perceived betrayal of the National Democratic Revolution's goals...
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40% Bias Score
Serbian Intelligence Accused of Hacking Journalists' Phones with Spyware
Amnesty International accuses Serbian intelligence services of using Israeli Cellebrite spyware and a new domestic program, NoviSpy, to hack the phones of at least 13 journalists and activists, copying data and sending it to a BIA server; the incident followed interrogations, raising concerns about ...
Serbian Intelligence Accused of Hacking Journalists' Phones with Spyware
Amnesty International accuses Serbian intelligence services of using Israeli Cellebrite spyware and a new domestic program, NoviSpy, to hack the phones of at least 13 journalists and activists, copying data and sending it to a BIA server; the incident followed interrogations, raising concerns about ...
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36% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amid Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad on December 8, Germany, along with France, Britain, Italy, and others, swiftly paused asylum applications from Syrian nationals, impacting over 47,000 pending claims in Germany and heightening concerns among the 1.5 million Syrians already in Europe...
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amid Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad on December 8, Germany, along with France, Britain, Italy, and others, swiftly paused asylum applications from Syrian nationals, impacting over 47,000 pending claims in Germany and heightening concerns among the 1.5 million Syrians already in Europe...
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60% Bias Score
Death of Cuban Protester Highlights Prison Abuses
A Cuban man, Manuel de Jesús Guillén Esplugas, 29, who participated in the July 11, 2021, protests, died in a Cuban prison; his family alleges he was beaten to death, while the official cause was suicide; this is the fourth death linked to those protests, raising concerns about human rights abuses a...
Death of Cuban Protester Highlights Prison Abuses
A Cuban man, Manuel de Jesús Guillén Esplugas, 29, who participated in the July 11, 2021, protests, died in a Cuban prison; his family alleges he was beaten to death, while the official cause was suicide; this is the fourth death linked to those protests, raising concerns about human rights abuses a...
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Early German Elections Possible in February 2025
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in parliament on December 2024, triggering a process that could lead to early elections on February 23, 2025, following the collapse of his coalition government in November.
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Early German Elections Possible in February 2025
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in parliament on December 2024, triggering a process that could lead to early elections on February 23, 2025, following the collapse of his coalition government in November.
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36% Bias Score
German Political Parties Strengthen Security Ahead of Federal Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal election, political parties are implementing enhanced security measures, including hotlines, de-escalation training, and police collaboration, following recent attacks on campaigners and amid concerns about online threats and disinformation.
German Political Parties Strengthen Security Ahead of Federal Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal election, political parties are implementing enhanced security measures, including hotlines, de-escalation training, and police collaboration, following recent attacks on campaigners and amid concerns about online threats and disinformation.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin: Far-Right Attack on SPD Campaigners
Four men from Halle attacked two SPD members in Berlin on Saturday, causing serious injuries; three are in custody, and one is released with conditions. The incident involved Nazi slurs and assaults on police officers, highlighting growing far-right extremism.
Berlin: Far-Right Attack on SPD Campaigners
Four men from Halle attacked two SPD members in Berlin on Saturday, causing serious injuries; three are in custody, and one is released with conditions. The incident involved Nazi slurs and assaults on police officers, highlighting growing far-right extremism.
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40% Bias Score
Macedonian State Lottery Corruption Investigation Implicates Former Prime Minister, Vice-Prime Minister
A major investigation in North Macedonia alleges over 501 million denars (approximately $8.5 million USD) in damages to the State Lottery due to embezzlement and abuse of office by eight individuals, including a former prime minister and vice-prime minister; two suspects are currently unavailable to...
Macedonian State Lottery Corruption Investigation Implicates Former Prime Minister, Vice-Prime Minister
A major investigation in North Macedonia alleges over 501 million denars (approximately $8.5 million USD) in damages to the State Lottery due to embezzlement and abuse of office by eight individuals, including a former prime minister and vice-prime minister; two suspects are currently unavailable to...
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48% Bias Score
Israel Closes Dublin Embassy Amid Diplomatic Row with Ireland
Israel closed its embassy in Dublin due to Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies," including supporting a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice and formally recognizing Palestine; this action follows the prior withdrawal of Israel's ambassador and escalates existing tensions...
Israel Closes Dublin Embassy Amid Diplomatic Row with Ireland
Israel closed its embassy in Dublin due to Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies," including supporting a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice and formally recognizing Palestine; this action follows the prior withdrawal of Israel's ambassador and escalates existing tensions...
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60% Bias Score
Somaliland's Deal with Ethiopia Unsettled Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement
Following a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somaliland asserts its deal with Ethiopia for recognition in exchange for port access remains valid, despite the Ankara Declaration seemingly invalidating it; however, the new Somaliland president plans to review the agreement, emphasizing t...
Somaliland's Deal with Ethiopia Unsettled Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement
Following a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somaliland asserts its deal with Ethiopia for recognition in exchange for port access remains valid, despite the Ankara Declaration seemingly invalidating it; however, the new Somaliland president plans to review the agreement, emphasizing t...
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 6th, 2024, leading to the dissolution of parliament and early elections scheduled for February 23rd, 2025, with polls indicating a potential shift in political power.
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 6th, 2024, leading to the dissolution of parliament and early elections scheduled for February 23rd, 2025, with polls indicating a potential shift in political power.
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20% Bias Score
Scholz's Vote of No Confidence Leads to German Snap Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag (207 in favor, 394 against, 116 abstentions), triggering a snap election expected around February 23, 2024. Scholz blamed the FDP's actions, while the opposition criticized his economic and foreign policies.
Scholz's Vote of No Confidence Leads to German Snap Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag (207 in favor, 394 against, 116 abstentions), triggering a snap election expected around February 23, 2024. Scholz blamed the FDP's actions, while the opposition criticized his economic and foreign policies.
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48% Bias Score