December 2024
January 2025
Steinmeier Urges German Unity After Magdeburg Attack
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in his Christmas address, urged Germans to stand together following a Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, acknowledging widespread fear and unease but emphasizing that hatred and violence cannot win. He also addressed broader societal concerns, calling for...
Steinmeier Urges German Unity After Magdeburg Attack
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in his Christmas address, urged Germans to stand together following a Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, acknowledging widespread fear and unease but emphasizing that hatred and violence cannot win. He also addressed broader societal concerns, calling for...
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28% Bias Score
Turkey's Dialogue with Syrian Islamist Group Raises Concerns
Turkey's President Erdogan announced close dialogue with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader, planning increased involvement in Syria while supporting the Syrian people; Germany warned against this, highlighting the Kurds' key role in defeating ISIS and the potential threat of ISIS resurgence.
Turkey's Dialogue with Syrian Islamist Group Raises Concerns
Turkey's President Erdogan announced close dialogue with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader, planning increased involvement in Syria while supporting the Syrian people; Germany warned against this, highlighting the Kurds' key role in defeating ISIS and the potential threat of ISIS resurgence.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Dismisses Top Military Academy Head Amidst Corruption and Abuse Allegations
Following a cadet's complaint, an investigation into Ukraine's National Academy of Ground Forces uncovered widespread misconduct, including alleged physical abuse, financial irregularities totaling 137.9 million hryvnias, and obstruction of justice, leading to the dismissal of the academy's head, Li...
Ukraine Dismisses Top Military Academy Head Amidst Corruption and Abuse Allegations
Following a cadet's complaint, an investigation into Ukraine's National Academy of Ground Forces uncovered widespread misconduct, including alleged physical abuse, financial irregularities totaling 137.9 million hryvnias, and obstruction of justice, leading to the dismissal of the academy's head, Li...
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44% Bias Score
El Salvador Reverses Mining Ban Amid Economic and Environmental Concerns
El Salvador's legislature lifted a seven-year ban on metals mining on a vote of 57-3, granting the government sole authority over mining activities, despite environmental concerns and protests; President Nayib Bukele cites $132 billion in potential gold deposits as justification for the decision.
El Salvador Reverses Mining Ban Amid Economic and Environmental Concerns
El Salvador's legislature lifted a seven-year ban on metals mining on a vote of 57-3, granting the government sole authority over mining activities, despite environmental concerns and protests; President Nayib Bukele cites $132 billion in potential gold deposits as justification for the decision.
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36% Bias Score
FIFA's Netflix Deal Raises Concerns About Women's Soccer Accessibility
FIFA partnered with Netflix to exclusively stream the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups, marking a significant shift from free-to-air broadcasting and raising concerns about accessibility, viewership, and the potential for decreased public screenings.
FIFA's Netflix Deal Raises Concerns About Women's Soccer Accessibility
FIFA partnered with Netflix to exclusively stream the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups, marking a significant shift from free-to-air broadcasting and raising concerns about accessibility, viewership, and the potential for decreased public screenings.
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64% Bias Score
England's Youth Knife Crime Surge: Causes and Consequences
In England, knife crime among youth is surging due to fear, social media glorification, drug trade expansion, and budget cuts to youth services, leading to fatal and non-fatal stabbings, impacting communities and healthcare systems.
England's Youth Knife Crime Surge: Causes and Consequences
In England, knife crime among youth is surging due to fear, social media glorification, drug trade expansion, and budget cuts to youth services, leading to fatal and non-fatal stabbings, impacting communities and healthcare systems.
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40% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack: Psychiatrist Urges Focus on Victim Support Amidst Politicization
In Magdeburg, Germany, an attack injured 200 people, prompting psychiatrist Olaf Schulte-Herbrüggen to emphasize the importance of psychosocial support and allowing victims to decide when to seek professional help, warning against the negative impacts of politicizing the event.
Magdeburg Attack: Psychiatrist Urges Focus on Victim Support Amidst Politicization
In Magdeburg, Germany, an attack injured 200 people, prompting psychiatrist Olaf Schulte-Herbrüggen to emphasize the importance of psychosocial support and allowing victims to decide when to seek professional help, warning against the negative impacts of politicizing the event.
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24% Bias Score
Trump's Plan to Designate Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations Faces Mexican Opposition
President-elect Donald Trump plans to label Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations upon his January 20, 2025 inauguration, prompting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's strong rejection due to concerns over potential US military intervention and sovereignty violations.
Trump's Plan to Designate Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations Faces Mexican Opposition
President-elect Donald Trump plans to label Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations upon his January 20, 2025 inauguration, prompting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's strong rejection due to concerns over potential US military intervention and sovereignty violations.
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44% Bias Score
France Unveils New 35-Member Government
French Prime Minister François Bayrou's new 35-member government, announced Monday, includes the return of Manuel Valls as Minister for Overseas Territories and Elisabeth Borne as Minister of National Education, Higher Education, Innovation, and Research, while Eric Lombard takes over the Ministry o...
France Unveils New 35-Member Government
French Prime Minister François Bayrou's new 35-member government, announced Monday, includes the return of Manuel Valls as Minister for Overseas Territories and Elisabeth Borne as Minister of National Education, Higher Education, Innovation, and Research, while Eric Lombard takes over the Ministry o...
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28% Bias Score
Ecuadorian Court Reinstates Vice President, Defied by President
A court ruling reinstated Ecuadorian Vice President Verónica Abad, overturning a 150-day suspension imposed by the Ministry of Labor for an alleged delay in travel. President Daniel Noboa defied the ruling, militarizing the Vice President's office and assigning Abad a temporary role in Turkey, escal...
Ecuadorian Court Reinstates Vice President, Defied by President
A court ruling reinstated Ecuadorian Vice President Verónica Abad, overturning a 150-day suspension imposed by the Ministry of Labor for an alleged delay in travel. President Daniel Noboa defied the ruling, militarizing the Vice President's office and assigning Abad a temporary role in Turkey, escal...
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52% Bias Score
Biden Signs $895 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Controversy
President Biden signed a $895 billion defense bill including pay raises for military personnel, measures to counter China, and a ban on transgender medical care for military children, despite his objections.
Biden Signs $895 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Controversy
President Biden signed a $895 billion defense bill including pay raises for military personnel, measures to counter China, and a ban on transgender medical care for military children, despite his objections.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Renews Greenland Purchase Attempt Amidst Assertive Foreign Policy Actions
Incoming US President Trump plans to purchase Greenland from Denmark, citing national security, despite past rejections and Greenland's self-governance. He also threatened Panama over canal tolls and jokingly suggested Canada become the 51st US state.
Trump Renews Greenland Purchase Attempt Amidst Assertive Foreign Policy Actions
Incoming US President Trump plans to purchase Greenland from Denmark, citing national security, despite past rejections and Greenland's self-governance. He also threatened Panama over canal tolls and jokingly suggested Canada become the 51st US state.
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60% Bias Score