December 2024
January 2025
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Eastern EU Faces Energy Uncertainty
Ukraine will stop Russian gas transit on December 31, 2023, impacting eastern EU countries reliant on this route; Russia earned about $1 billion monthly from this transit by late 2023, and some countries like Hungary and Slovakia are exploring alternative supply methods despite EU assurances.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Eastern EU Faces Energy Uncertainty
Ukraine will stop Russian gas transit on December 31, 2023, impacting eastern EU countries reliant on this route; Russia earned about $1 billion monthly from this transit by late 2023, and some countries like Hungary and Slovakia are exploring alternative supply methods despite EU assurances.
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Urges Unity After Deadly Magdeburg Attack Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Political Tensions
In his New Year's address, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged national unity following a Christmas market terror attack in Magdeburg that killed 5 and injured over 200, raising questions about security failures and highlighting the need for a thorough investigation while subtly criticizing Elon Mus...
Scholz Urges Unity After Deadly Magdeburg Attack Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Political Tensions
In his New Year's address, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged national unity following a Christmas market terror attack in Magdeburg that killed 5 and injured over 200, raising questions about security failures and highlighting the need for a thorough investigation while subtly criticizing Elon Mus...
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40% Bias Score
Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising
On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.
Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising
On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.
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52% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack Prompts Debate Over State Parliament Investigation
A car attack on Magdeburg's Christmas market on December 24th, 2023, killed 5 and injured over 230; Saxony-Anhalt's state parliament is debating a formal investigation into the authorities' response and security failures, with several factions expressing support.
Magdeburg Attack Prompts Debate Over State Parliament Investigation
A car attack on Magdeburg's Christmas market on December 24th, 2023, killed 5 and injured over 230; Saxony-Anhalt's state parliament is debating a formal investigation into the authorities' response and security failures, with several factions expressing support.
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36% Bias Score
Carter's Post-Presidency Activism: A Legacy of Human Rights and Humility
In a 2014 interview, former US President Jimmy Carter discussed his new book on women's rights, highlighting global abuse and his lifelong commitment to the issue; he also reflected on his post-presidency work, including his foundation's near-eradication of Guinea worm disease, and his personal life...
Carter's Post-Presidency Activism: A Legacy of Human Rights and Humility
In a 2014 interview, former US President Jimmy Carter discussed his new book on women's rights, highlighting global abuse and his lifelong commitment to the issue; he also reflected on his post-presidency work, including his foundation's near-eradication of Guinea worm disease, and his personal life...
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24% Bias Score
Trump Allies Criticize Elon Musk's Influence
Influential Trump allies are criticizing Elon Musk for his outsized influence over Donald Trump, citing his large donations and online presence; this conflict reflects tensions between different factions within the Republican party and highlights the complexities of billionaire influence in politics...
Trump Allies Criticize Elon Musk's Influence
Influential Trump allies are criticizing Elon Musk for his outsized influence over Donald Trump, citing his large donations and online presence; this conflict reflects tensions between different factions within the Republican party and highlights the complexities of billionaire influence in politics...
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56% Bias Score
Scholz Urges Unity After Deadly Magdeburg Attack
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the nation following a Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, urging unity and acknowledging security concerns while highlighting Germany's economic resilience and support for Ukraine amidst global uncertainties.
Scholz Urges Unity After Deadly Magdeburg Attack
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the nation following a Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, urging unity and acknowledging security concerns while highlighting Germany's economic resilience and support for Ukraine amidst global uncertainties.
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44% Bias Score
Germany to Digitalize Visa Applications by 2025
Germany's Foreign Ministry plans to fully digitalize its visa application process by 2025 to reduce wait times and encourage skilled worker migration, prioritizing qualified applicants and addressing existing bureaucratic challenges.
Germany to Digitalize Visa Applications by 2025
Germany's Foreign Ministry plans to fully digitalize its visa application process by 2025 to reduce wait times and encourage skilled worker migration, prioritizing qualified applicants and addressing existing bureaucratic challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Taiwan Faces Constitutional Crisis Amidst KMT's Judicial Blockade
Taiwan's Nationalist Kuomintang party is blocking the confirmation of judges to the Constitutional Court, causing a political crisis mirroring recent events in South Korea. The KMT's pro-Beijing stance and obstructionist tactics threaten Taiwan's stability at a critical geopolitical moment.
Taiwan Faces Constitutional Crisis Amidst KMT's Judicial Blockade
Taiwan's Nationalist Kuomintang party is blocking the confirmation of judges to the Constitutional Court, causing a political crisis mirroring recent events in South Korea. The KMT's pro-Beijing stance and obstructionist tactics threaten Taiwan's stability at a critical geopolitical moment.
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40% Bias Score
2024 Election Brings Calm, but Challenges Remain for Election Officials
Following the decisive 2024 US presidential election victory for Donald Trump, local election officials reported a significant decrease in post-election challenges compared to 2020, with a Pew Research Center survey showing 88% of voters believing the election was well-administered, up from 59% in 2...
2024 Election Brings Calm, but Challenges Remain for Election Officials
Following the decisive 2024 US presidential election victory for Donald Trump, local election officials reported a significant decrease in post-election challenges compared to 2020, with a Pew Research Center survey showing 88% of voters believing the election was well-administered, up from 59% in 2...
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36% Bias Score
Black Girls Hike Challenges Systemic Racism in UK Outdoors
Black Girls Hike, founded in 2019, combats rural racism by providing a safe space for Black women to enjoy the countryside, with over 5,000 members and initiatives like leadership training and a Manchester Museum exhibition addressing systemic racism and unequal access to green spaces.
Black Girls Hike Challenges Systemic Racism in UK Outdoors
Black Girls Hike, founded in 2019, combats rural racism by providing a safe space for Black women to enjoy the countryside, with over 5,000 members and initiatives like leadership training and a Manchester Museum exhibition addressing systemic racism and unequal access to green spaces.
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20% Bias Score
Soaring Rents and Evictions Expose UK Housing Crisis
England and Wales saw an 11.2% increase in evictions this Christmas, while a study reveals 4.5 million people struggle with private rent costs, leading to calls for more social housing to combat the affordability crisis.
Soaring Rents and Evictions Expose UK Housing Crisis
England and Wales saw an 11.2% increase in evictions this Christmas, while a study reveals 4.5 million people struggle with private rent costs, leading to calls for more social housing to combat the affordability crisis.
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56% Bias Score