January 2025
February 2025
Trump Plans Grand 250th Anniversary Celebration, Reviving 'National Garden of American Heroes'
President Donald Trump plans a large-scale "extraordinary celebration" for the U.S. semiquincentennial in 2026, including a "National Garden of American Heroes" with 250 statues, reviving a 2020 initiative, and a yearlong "Salute to America 250" featuring state fairs and athletic competitions.
Trump Plans Grand 250th Anniversary Celebration, Reviving 'National Garden of American Heroes'
President Donald Trump plans a large-scale "extraordinary celebration" for the U.S. semiquincentennial in 2026, including a "National Garden of American Heroes" with 250 statues, reviving a 2020 initiative, and a yearlong "Salute to America 250" featuring state fairs and athletic competitions.
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44% Bias Score
UK Aims to Double Unicorn Startups by 2030 with New Brand-Building Program
The UK government seeks to double its number of unicorn startups by 2030 through a six-week program focused on brand building and public engagement, aiming to address challenges in the UK business climate and public perception of success.
UK Aims to Double Unicorn Startups by 2030 with New Brand-Building Program
The UK government seeks to double its number of unicorn startups by 2030 through a six-week program focused on brand building and public engagement, aiming to address challenges in the UK business climate and public perception of success.
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52% Bias Score
ARD/ZDF Lawsuit Delays German Broadcasting Contribution Reform
On November 19, ARD and ZDF filed a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, delaying a planned reform of the broadcasting contribution. Bayern and Sachsen-Anhalt conditioned their signatures on the withdrawal of the lawsuit, while the Länder justify their deviation from the KEF's recommendati...
ARD/ZDF Lawsuit Delays German Broadcasting Contribution Reform
On November 19, ARD and ZDF filed a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, delaying a planned reform of the broadcasting contribution. Bayern and Sachsen-Anhalt conditioned their signatures on the withdrawal of the lawsuit, while the Länder justify their deviation from the KEF's recommendati...
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48% Bias Score
IOC Presidency Candidate Proposes Simultaneous Olympic Games Across Five Continents
Morinari Watanabe, a candidate for IOC president, proposed holding simultaneous Olympic Games across five continents, aiming to increase global viewership and address past issues within the gymnastics federation, where he served as president.
IOC Presidency Candidate Proposes Simultaneous Olympic Games Across Five Continents
Morinari Watanabe, a candidate for IOC president, proposed holding simultaneous Olympic Games across five continents, aiming to increase global viewership and address past issues within the gymnastics federation, where he served as president.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Fails to Pass Key Bills Due to Political Gridlock
Germany's parliament failed to pass crucial legislation, including a bill establishing a documentation center for NSU terror victims and a cybersecurity bill, due to the Union party's last-minute refusal to cooperate, leaving the country vulnerable and victims without justice.
Germany Fails to Pass Key Bills Due to Political Gridlock
Germany's parliament failed to pass crucial legislation, including a bill establishing a documentation center for NSU terror victims and a cybersecurity bill, due to the Union party's last-minute refusal to cooperate, leaving the country vulnerable and victims without justice.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Tightens Immigration Policy After Violent Crime
Germany's Bundestag passed a stricter immigration policy, including permanent border controls, deportations, and detention for those with deportation orders, following a recent violent crime; the AfD voted in favor, alongside CDU/CSU and FDP, while SPD, Greens, and Left opposed it.
Germany Tightens Immigration Policy After Violent Crime
Germany's Bundestag passed a stricter immigration policy, including permanent border controls, deportations, and detention for those with deportation orders, following a recent violent crime; the AfD voted in favor, alongside CDU/CSU and FDP, while SPD, Greens, and Left opposed it.
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36% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia's Luxury Dream of the Desert Train to Launch in 2026
The Dream of the Desert, a 1,300-kilometer luxury train launching in late 2026, will offer 34 suites across 14 carriages traveling from Riyadh to Qurayyat via Hail, integrating cultural programs and unique tourist itineraries in a joint venture between Saudi Arabia Railways and Arsenale S.p.A.
Saudi Arabia's Luxury Dream of the Desert Train to Launch in 2026
The Dream of the Desert, a 1,300-kilometer luxury train launching in late 2026, will offer 34 suites across 14 carriages traveling from Riyadh to Qurayyat via Hail, integrating cultural programs and unique tourist itineraries in a joint venture between Saudi Arabia Railways and Arsenale S.p.A.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Cuts 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.3% Amidst Economic Stagnation
Germany's Minister of Economy lowered the 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3%, significantly less than the previous 1.1% projection, due to persistent economic stagnation, global crises, and internal structural weaknesses; the upcoming election centers on economic revitalization.
Germany Cuts 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.3% Amidst Economic Stagnation
Germany's Minister of Economy lowered the 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3%, significantly less than the previous 1.1% projection, due to persistent economic stagnation, global crises, and internal structural weaknesses; the upcoming election centers on economic revitalization.
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48% Bias Score
Migrant Apprehended in Joint Canada-U.S. Border Operation
A migrant attempting illegal entry into Canada from the U.S. via a freight train near Niagara Falls was apprehended last month in a joint RCMP and CBSA operation, part of Project Disrupt and Deter, highlighting increased border security measures.
Migrant Apprehended in Joint Canada-U.S. Border Operation
A migrant attempting illegal entry into Canada from the U.S. via a freight train near Niagara Falls was apprehended last month in a joint RCMP and CBSA operation, part of Project Disrupt and Deter, highlighting increased border security measures.
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48% Bias Score
German TV Legend Max Schautzer Dies at 84
Max Schautzer, a renowned German television presenter known for shows like "Pleiten, Pech und Pannen," died at 84 in Cologne after a brief illness; his career transitioned to theater later in life due to his criticism of modern TV.
German TV Legend Max Schautzer Dies at 84
Max Schautzer, a renowned German television presenter known for shows like "Pleiten, Pech und Pannen," died at 84 in Cologne after a brief illness; his career transitioned to theater later in life due to his criticism of modern TV.
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28% Bias Score
German Businessman's €2 Million Donation to AfD Donor Raises Concerns
Udo Böttcher, owner of a Jena-based office supplies company, admitted to giving €2 million to Horst Jan Winter, who subsequently donated €999,990 to the AfD; Böttcher claims the money was a gift for Winter's cancer treatment, and he has since fired Winter from his supervisory board position, demandi...
German Businessman's €2 Million Donation to AfD Donor Raises Concerns
Udo Böttcher, owner of a Jena-based office supplies company, admitted to giving €2 million to Horst Jan Winter, who subsequently donated €999,990 to the AfD; Böttcher claims the money was a gift for Winter's cancer treatment, and he has since fired Winter from his supervisory board position, demandi...
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56% Bias Score
Appeal Challenges Long Sentences for UK Climate Activists
Sixteen climate activists are appealing their unusually long sentences—up to five years—for non-violent Just Stop Oil protests in 2022, arguing that judges disregarded their conscientious motives, setting a potentially significant precedent for future civil disobedience cases.
Appeal Challenges Long Sentences for UK Climate Activists
Sixteen climate activists are appealing their unusually long sentences—up to five years—for non-violent Just Stop Oil protests in 2022, arguing that judges disregarded their conscientious motives, setting a potentially significant precedent for future civil disobedience cases.
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44% Bias Score