December 2024
January 2025
Warsaw Opens First LGBTQ+ Museum in Eastern Europe
The QueerMuzeum, Warsaw's first LGBTQ+ museum, opened on December 6th, 2024, showcasing over 132 objects highlighting Polish queer history and activism since the 1980s, despite ongoing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights in Poland.
Warsaw Opens First LGBTQ+ Museum in Eastern Europe
The QueerMuzeum, Warsaw's first LGBTQ+ museum, opened on December 6th, 2024, showcasing over 132 objects highlighting Polish queer history and activism since the 1980s, despite ongoing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights in Poland.
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32% Bias Score
BJP Accuses US of Destabilization Attempt
India's BJP accused the US State Department and alleged "deep state" actors of funding the OCCRP to destabilize India via articles critical of the Adani Group, also implicating the Congress party; the Adani Group faces a US indictment for alleged bribery, fueling the controversy; despite the accusat...
BJP Accuses US of Destabilization Attempt
India's BJP accused the US State Department and alleged "deep state" actors of funding the OCCRP to destabilize India via articles critical of the Adani Group, also implicating the Congress party; the Adani Group faces a US indictment for alleged bribery, fueling the controversy; despite the accusat...
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40% Bias Score
French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French farmers protested the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade agreement near the Channel Tunnel due to concerns about increased imports of South American beef, poultry, and sugar, despite EU assurances of safeguards and overall economic benefits.
French Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French farmers protested the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade agreement near the Channel Tunnel due to concerns about increased imports of South American beef, poultry, and sugar, despite EU assurances of safeguards and overall economic benefits.
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36% Bias Score
EU Increases Syria Aid Amidst ISIS Concerns and Refugee Return
The European Union is increasing aid to Syria while warning against ISIS resurgence and holding productive talks with the new leadership; Turkey will receive an additional $1.05 billion to aid Syrian refugees; the UNHCR anticipates 1 million Syrian refugees returning home in early 2025.
EU Increases Syria Aid Amidst ISIS Concerns and Refugee Return
The European Union is increasing aid to Syria while warning against ISIS resurgence and holding productive talks with the new leadership; Turkey will receive an additional $1.05 billion to aid Syrian refugees; the UNHCR anticipates 1 million Syrian refugees returning home in early 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Explosion
A top Russian general, Igor Kirillow, was killed in a Moscow explosion on Tuesday morning, with Russian authorities blaming Ukrainian intelligence, who in turn claimed responsibility, calling him a war criminal. The incident highlights the escalating tensions between the two countries.
Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Explosion
A top Russian general, Igor Kirillow, was killed in a Moscow explosion on Tuesday morning, with Russian authorities blaming Ukrainian intelligence, who in turn claimed responsibility, calling him a war criminal. The incident highlights the escalating tensions between the two countries.
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48% Bias Score
Moldova's Narrow Pro-EU Victory Amidst Societal Divisions and 'Georgian Scenario' Fears
Moldovan President Maia Sandu won a second term, pushing for EU membership, which narrowly passed a referendum (50.4%). However, societal divisions and the risk of a 'Georgian scenario' remain due to the influence of Russian propaganda and the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Moldova's Narrow Pro-EU Victory Amidst Societal Divisions and 'Georgian Scenario' Fears
Moldovan President Maia Sandu won a second term, pushing for EU membership, which narrowly passed a referendum (50.4%). However, societal divisions and the risk of a 'Georgian scenario' remain due to the influence of Russian propaganda and the upcoming parliamentary elections.
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52% Bias Score
Play-Based Therapy Shows Promise in Reducing Postpartum Depression in Fathers
A new study finds that a play-based parenting program significantly reduced depressive symptoms in 178 new fathers and improved their children's social and emotional development, highlighting the effectiveness of addressing the under-recognized issue of postpartum depression in men.
Play-Based Therapy Shows Promise in Reducing Postpartum Depression in Fathers
A new study finds that a play-based parenting program significantly reduced depressive symptoms in 178 new fathers and improved their children's social and emotional development, highlighting the effectiveness of addressing the under-recognized issue of postpartum depression in men.
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28% Bias Score
Germany's Snap Election: Economic Crisis and Political Uncertainty
Germany is holding snap elections on February 23, 2025, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote. Major parties, including the SPD, CDU/CSU, Greens, and FDP, are presenting their election platforms focusing on economic recovery and social programs, amid a backdrop of political infighting ...
Germany's Snap Election: Economic Crisis and Political Uncertainty
Germany is holding snap elections on February 23, 2025, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote. Major parties, including the SPD, CDU/CSU, Greens, and FDP, are presenting their election platforms focusing on economic recovery and social programs, amid a backdrop of political infighting ...
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44% Bias Score
Russia Deploys North Korean Troops in Ukraine, Suffers Heavy Losses
For three days, Russia has conducted intensive offensives in the Kursk region using over 12,000 North Korean troops, who have suffered heavy casualties due to a lack of equipment and training, while the most intense fighting continues in Donetsk Oblast.
Russia Deploys North Korean Troops in Ukraine, Suffers Heavy Losses
For three days, Russia has conducted intensive offensives in the Kursk region using over 12,000 North Korean troops, who have suffered heavy casualties due to a lack of equipment and training, while the most intense fighting continues in Donetsk Oblast.
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48% Bias Score
Europe's Shifting Landscape: Polarization, Security, and Ukraine's Future
Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev discusses Europe's challenges in a changing world, highlighting political polarization in Bulgaria, Austria, and France, the reevaluation of security assumptions in light of the war in Ukraine, and the conflict's impact on Ukrainian identity and future.
Europe's Shifting Landscape: Polarization, Security, and Ukraine's Future
Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev discusses Europe's challenges in a changing world, highlighting political polarization in Bulgaria, Austria, and France, the reevaluation of security assumptions in light of the war in Ukraine, and the conflict's impact on Ukrainian identity and future.
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44% Bias Score
Japan's Aging Crisis: Social Isolation and the Threat of 'Lonely Deaths'
85-year-old Ikuko Arai's retirement highlights Japan's aging crisis, with a government report projecting 44.3% of households to be single-person by 2050, leading to concerns about social isolation and "lonely deaths.
Japan's Aging Crisis: Social Isolation and the Threat of 'Lonely Deaths'
85-year-old Ikuko Arai's retirement highlights Japan's aging crisis, with a government report projecting 44.3% of households to be single-person by 2050, leading to concerns about social isolation and "lonely deaths.
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56% Bias Score
Racist Abuse Follows First Black Lucia's Selection in Finland
Daniela Owusu, a 20-year-old Finnish-Ghanaian woman, became Finland's first Black Lucia on December 13th, sparking thousands of racist messages. The prime minister apologized, and organizers are considering legal action against the perpetrators, highlighting a broader issue of rising racism in Finla...
Racist Abuse Follows First Black Lucia's Selection in Finland
Daniela Owusu, a 20-year-old Finnish-Ghanaian woman, became Finland's first Black Lucia on December 13th, sparking thousands of racist messages. The prime minister apologized, and organizers are considering legal action against the perpetrators, highlighting a broader issue of rising racism in Finla...
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36% Bias Score