January 2025
February 2025
Italy Releases Libyan Warlord Accused of War Crimes, Sparking International Outrage
An Italian appeals court released Libyan warlord Ossama Anijem, accused by the ICC of war crimes and crimes against humanity, due to a procedural error in his arrest; the decision sparked condemnation from human rights groups and the ICC, highlighting concerns about Italy's cooperation with internat...
Italy Releases Libyan Warlord Accused of War Crimes, Sparking International Outrage
An Italian appeals court released Libyan warlord Ossama Anijem, accused by the ICC of war crimes and crimes against humanity, due to a procedural error in his arrest; the decision sparked condemnation from human rights groups and the ICC, highlighting concerns about Italy's cooperation with internat...
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52% Bias Score
Aschaffenburg Stabbing Fuels Germany's Migration Debate
A deadly stabbing in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on Wednesday killed two people, including a 2-year-old boy, and injured others; a 28-year-old Afghan man with a history of violence is in custody, sparking a renewed debate on migration policies ahead of Germany's February 23 elections.
Aschaffenburg Stabbing Fuels Germany's Migration Debate
A deadly stabbing in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on Wednesday killed two people, including a 2-year-old boy, and injured others; a 28-year-old Afghan man with a history of violence is in custody, sparking a renewed debate on migration policies ahead of Germany's February 23 elections.
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64% Bias Score
Germany's Stalled Family Law Reform Leaves Multi-Parent Families in Limbo
The collapse of Germany's Ampel coalition halts a planned family law reform, leaving families with multiple parents, like 12-year-old Michi's, facing legal uncertainty and inequality regarding parental rights, healthcare access, and inheritance.
Germany's Stalled Family Law Reform Leaves Multi-Parent Families in Limbo
The collapse of Germany's Ampel coalition halts a planned family law reform, leaving families with multiple parents, like 12-year-old Michi's, facing legal uncertainty and inequality regarding parental rights, healthcare access, and inheritance.
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44% Bias Score
US Passes Strict Immigration Law: "Laken Riley Act
The Republican-dominated US Congress passed the "Laken Riley Act", mandating detention and expedited deportation of undocumented immigrants for minor offenses, costing an estimated $83 billion over three years, despite studies showing lower crime rates among this group; 46 Democrats voted in favor.
US Passes Strict Immigration Law: "Laken Riley Act
The Republican-dominated US Congress passed the "Laken Riley Act", mandating detention and expedited deportation of undocumented immigrants for minor offenses, costing an estimated $83 billion over three years, despite studies showing lower crime rates among this group; 46 Democrats voted in favor.
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64% Bias Score
Germany Calls for More Autonomous European Security
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, during a visit to Lithuania, advocates for a more autonomous European security policy in response to the US administration's anticipated increased focus on the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing the need for strengthened European defense capabilities and a more active...
Germany Calls for More Autonomous European Security
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, during a visit to Lithuania, advocates for a more autonomous European security policy in response to the US administration's anticipated increased focus on the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing the need for strengthened European defense capabilities and a more active...
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36% Bias Score
Merz Pledges De Facto Entry Ban for Undocumented Immigrants to Germany
Following a fatal knife attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on January 23, 2024, conservative candidate Friedrich Merz announced a five-point plan for stricter immigration policies, including a de facto entry ban for undocumented individuals, citing years of what he calls erroneous migration policy as...
Merz Pledges De Facto Entry Ban for Undocumented Immigrants to Germany
Following a fatal knife attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on January 23, 2024, conservative candidate Friedrich Merz announced a five-point plan for stricter immigration policies, including a de facto entry ban for undocumented individuals, citing years of what he calls erroneous migration policy as...
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56% Bias Score
Rubio's Latin America Trip Amidst Panama Canal Dispute
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica in late January or early February, his first trip as Secretary of State. This follows President Trump's controversial statement about "returning" the Panama Canal to the U.S., which Panama has rejected. 74 ...
Rubio's Latin America Trip Amidst Panama Canal Dispute
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica in late January or early February, his first trip as Secretary of State. This follows President Trump's controversial statement about "returning" the Panama Canal to the U.S., which Panama has rejected. 74 ...
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44% Bias Score
Aigner Condemns Weidel's Historical Revisionism as Threat to Democracy
Bavarian Landtag President Ilse Aigner condemned AfD chair Alice Weidel's statement that Hitler was a communist, calling it a perversion of history and a threat to democracy during a Dachau memorial event.
Aigner Condemns Weidel's Historical Revisionism as Threat to Democracy
Bavarian Landtag President Ilse Aigner condemned AfD chair Alice Weidel's statement that Hitler was a communist, calling it a perversion of history and a threat to democracy during a Dachau memorial event.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Rejects Global Minimum Tax Deal, Threatening International Trade
President Trump signed an executive order rejecting the OECD's global corporate minimum tax deal, leaving it without US support and potentially opening the door to retaliatory trade actions from other countries. This decision reverses prior US support and leaves the future of the agreement uncertain...
Trump Rejects Global Minimum Tax Deal, Threatening International Trade
President Trump signed an executive order rejecting the OECD's global corporate minimum tax deal, leaving it without US support and potentially opening the door to retaliatory trade actions from other countries. This decision reverses prior US support and leaves the future of the agreement uncertain...
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52% Bias Score
Italy Releases Libyan Warlord Wanted by ICC
Italy released Libyan warlord Ossama al-Masri, who was detained in Turin on an ICC warrant for crimes against humanity, prompting strong criticism from the ICC and human rights groups; the Italian court cited procedural violations.
Italy Releases Libyan Warlord Wanted by ICC
Italy released Libyan warlord Ossama al-Masri, who was detained in Turin on an ICC warrant for crimes against humanity, prompting strong criticism from the ICC and human rights groups; the Italian court cited procedural violations.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Monitors Foreign Interference Risks in 2025 Federal Election
Ahead of Germany's 2025 federal election, authorities are closely monitoring potential foreign interference and disinformation campaigns, particularly from Russia, following concerns raised by similar events in the US and Romania, implementing preventative measures to maintain election integrity.
Germany Monitors Foreign Interference Risks in 2025 Federal Election
Ahead of Germany's 2025 federal election, authorities are closely monitoring potential foreign interference and disinformation campaigns, particularly from Russia, following concerns raised by similar events in the US and Romania, implementing preventative measures to maintain election integrity.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Oil Spill Causes Tourism Collapse, Environmental Disaster
A massive oil spill from two sunken tankers off the coast of Anapa, Russia, on December 15th, 2023, has caused a 40 percent drop in summer tourism bookings, killed thousands of animals, and sparked criticism of the government's response.
Russian Oil Spill Causes Tourism Collapse, Environmental Disaster
A massive oil spill from two sunken tankers off the coast of Anapa, Russia, on December 15th, 2023, has caused a 40 percent drop in summer tourism bookings, killed thousands of animals, and sparked criticism of the government's response.
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36% Bias Score