December 2024
January 2025
Vatican Removes Controversial Nativity Scene Depicting Jesus on Keffiyeh
The Vatican removed a Bethlehem nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh due to controversy; the keffiyeh's symbolism is contested, representing Palestinian identity for some and armed resistance to others; this action follows Pope Francis's perceived support of a Palestinian narrative, causi...
Vatican Removes Controversial Nativity Scene Depicting Jesus on Keffiyeh
The Vatican removed a Bethlehem nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh due to controversy; the keffiyeh's symbolism is contested, representing Palestinian identity for some and armed resistance to others; this action follows Pope Francis's perceived support of a Palestinian narrative, causi...
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48% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Lawmaker Wanted on Corruption Charges
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish lawmaker and former justice minister wanted on corruption charges exceeding €107 million related to the misuse of a justice fund, prompting condemnation from Poland and raising questions about EU judicial cooperation.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Lawmaker Wanted on Corruption Charges
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish lawmaker and former justice minister wanted on corruption charges exceeding €107 million related to the misuse of a justice fund, prompting condemnation from Poland and raising questions about EU judicial cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
EU and Switzerland Finalize Updated Partnership Agreement
The EU and Switzerland concluded years of negotiations, finalizing an updated partnership agreement including a €375 million annual Swiss contribution to support less developed EU regions, expanding cooperation in various sectors, but facing potential delays due to Swiss domestic politics.
EU and Switzerland Finalize Updated Partnership Agreement
The EU and Switzerland concluded years of negotiations, finalizing an updated partnership agreement including a €375 million annual Swiss contribution to support less developed EU regions, expanding cooperation in various sectors, but facing potential delays due to Swiss domestic politics.
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40% Bias Score
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI News Feature for Spreading Misinformation
Reporters Without Borders is demanding Apple remove its new AI news summarization feature after it produced false headlines from the BBC and New York Times, citing risks to public trust and media credibility; Apple has not responded.
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Apple's AI News Feature for Spreading Misinformation
Reporters Without Borders is demanding Apple remove its new AI news summarization feature after it produced false headlines from the BBC and New York Times, citing risks to public trust and media credibility; Apple has not responded.
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40% Bias Score
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election, Sparking Controversy
Two months before Germany's federal election, Elon Musk endorsed the AfD on X, prompting criticism from German officials who warned against foreign influence in the election, while the government cited freedom of speech.
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election, Sparking Controversy
Two months before Germany's federal election, Elon Musk endorsed the AfD on X, prompting criticism from German officials who warned against foreign influence in the election, while the government cited freedom of speech.
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48% Bias Score
ChatGPT Launches on WhatsApp: Expanding Reach, Raising Privacy Concerns
OpenAI's ChatGPT is now accessible on WhatsApp (+1 800-242-8478), offering text-based AI interaction to billions of users, though data privacy concerns exist due to the use of user conversations for AI model improvement; Meta aims to monetize this integration.
ChatGPT Launches on WhatsApp: Expanding Reach, Raising Privacy Concerns
OpenAI's ChatGPT is now accessible on WhatsApp (+1 800-242-8478), offering text-based AI interaction to billions of users, though data privacy concerns exist due to the use of user conversations for AI model improvement; Meta aims to monetize this integration.
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36% Bias Score
Poland-Hungary Diplomatic Crisis Over Asylum Granted to Accused Polish Official
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, accused of misusing over €107 million in public funds, was granted political asylum in Hungary despite a Polish arrest warrant and a claim of immunity as a Council of Europe member, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary.
Poland-Hungary Diplomatic Crisis Over Asylum Granted to Accused Polish Official
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, accused of misusing over €107 million in public funds, was granted political asylum in Hungary despite a Polish arrest warrant and a claim of immunity as a Council of Europe member, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary.
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40% Bias Score
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
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44% Bias Score
EVs: Bidirectional Charging for Grid Stability and Cost Savings
Electric vehicles with bidirectional charging capabilities (V2G) can store excess renewable energy and supply power to homes (V2H), stabilizing grids and potentially saving households €31-780 annually; a study estimates €22 billion annual EU savings from grid support.
EVs: Bidirectional Charging for Grid Stability and Cost Savings
Electric vehicles with bidirectional charging capabilities (V2G) can store excess renewable energy and supply power to homes (V2H), stabilizing grids and potentially saving households €31-780 annually; a study estimates €22 billion annual EU savings from grid support.
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36% Bias Score
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD, Stirring Election Controversy
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's AfD party two months before the February 2025 elections, praising its policies despite its categorization as right-wing extremist, prompting criticism for interfering in German politics and suggesting a broader pattern of supporting European populist movements.
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD, Stirring Election Controversy
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's AfD party two months before the February 2025 elections, praising its policies despite its categorization as right-wing extremist, prompting criticism for interfering in German politics and suggesting a broader pattern of supporting European populist movements.
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48% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin's Cultural Sector Faces €130 Million Budget Cut
Berlin's cultural institutions face significant budget cuts of €130 million in 2024, prompting protests and raising concerns about the future of the city's cultural landscape, with some institutions more severely impacted than others.
Berlin's Cultural Sector Faces €130 Million Budget Cut
Berlin's cultural institutions face significant budget cuts of €130 million in 2024, prompting protests and raising concerns about the future of the city's cultural landscape, with some institutions more severely impacted than others.
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52% Bias Score