January 2025
February 2025
Marianne Faithfull Dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, a British singer-songwriter and actress known for her distinctive voice and tumultuous life, died at age 78 in London, leaving behind a legacy that impacted music and popular culture.
Marianne Faithfull Dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, a British singer-songwriter and actress known for her distinctive voice and tumultuous life, died at age 78 in London, leaving behind a legacy that impacted music and popular culture.
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40% Bias Score
Merz Rejects AfD Cooperation Despite Government's Loss of Majority in Bundestag
On Wednesday, in Germany's Bundestag, opposition leader Friedrich Merz delivered two speeches, one before and after a vote. Before the vote, Merz's statement that 'a correct decision remains correct even if the wrong people support it,' contrasted sharply with his subsequent refusal to cooperate wit...
Merz Rejects AfD Cooperation Despite Government's Loss of Majority in Bundestag
On Wednesday, in Germany's Bundestag, opposition leader Friedrich Merz delivered two speeches, one before and after a vote. Before the vote, Merz's statement that 'a correct decision remains correct even if the wrong people support it,' contrasted sharply with his subsequent refusal to cooperate wit...
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60% Bias Score
DDR Injustice: New Law to Compensate Victims
Ulrike Findeis, denied higher education in 1958 East Germany for lacking "political maturity," will receive regular financial compensation under new legislation eliminating income restrictions for victims of DDR-era persecution, addressing past injustices and their lasting health and financial conse...
DDR Injustice: New Law to Compensate Victims
Ulrike Findeis, denied higher education in 1958 East Germany for lacking "political maturity," will receive regular financial compensation under new legislation eliminating income restrictions for victims of DDR-era persecution, addressing past injustices and their lasting health and financial conse...
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36% Bias Score
AfD Gains Support Among German Minority Voters Despite Anti-Multicultural Stance
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, while publicly opposing multiculturalism, is actively gaining support from immigrant voters, challenging its public image and raising questions about integration and identity politics in Germany.
AfD Gains Support Among German Minority Voters Despite Anti-Multicultural Stance
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, while publicly opposing multiculturalism, is actively gaining support from immigrant voters, challenging its public image and raising questions about integration and identity politics in Germany.
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48% Bias Score
Rafah Border Reopening: EU Mission to Control Aid and Prevent Terrorism
The Rafah border crossing, closed since May 2024 due to the Israel-Hamas war, will reopen in early February, allowing aid into Gaza and the departure of injured people; the EU will lead a border control mission with German participation to prevent aid from reaching Hamas and ensure no terrorists cro...
Rafah Border Reopening: EU Mission to Control Aid and Prevent Terrorism
The Rafah border crossing, closed since May 2024 due to the Israel-Hamas war, will reopen in early February, allowing aid into Gaza and the departure of injured people; the EU will lead a border control mission with German participation to prevent aid from reaching Hamas and ensure no terrorists cro...
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32% Bias Score
German First-Time Voters Show High Uncertainty, Stress Levels Ahead of Bundestag Election
A new report from the Institute for Generational Studies reveals that first-time voters in Germany's upcoming Bundestag elections (February 23rd) are characterized by high levels of uncertainty, stress, and fear of economic decline, with social media playing a crucial role in their political engagem...
German First-Time Voters Show High Uncertainty, Stress Levels Ahead of Bundestag Election
A new report from the Institute for Generational Studies reveals that first-time voters in Germany's upcoming Bundestag elections (February 23rd) are characterized by high levels of uncertainty, stress, and fear of economic decline, with social media playing a crucial role in their political engagem...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's "Flood the Zone" Strategy Dominates US Politics
President Trump's administration, since his January 20th inauguration, has implemented numerous radical policy changes, including withdrawing from international agreements and pardoning rioters, employing an overwhelming communication strategy to control public discourse and suppress opposition.
Trump's "Flood the Zone" Strategy Dominates US Politics
President Trump's administration, since his January 20th inauguration, has implemented numerous radical policy changes, including withdrawing from international agreements and pardoning rioters, employing an overwhelming communication strategy to control public discourse and suppress opposition.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners in Hamas Ceasefire Deal
On January 30th, Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners, including 30 minors and several convicted members of groups responsible for deadly attacks, in two buses arriving in Ramallah, as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas that began on January 19th, following the release of Israeli and Thai...
Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners in Hamas Ceasefire Deal
On January 30th, Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners, including 30 minors and several convicted members of groups responsible for deadly attacks, in two buses arriving in Ramallah, as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas that began on January 19th, following the release of Israeli and Thai...
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36% Bias Score
Hamas Releases Eight Hostages, Israel Frees 110 Palestinian Prisoners
Hamas released eight hostages (five Thai, three Israeli) to Israel on Thursday, prompting Israel to release 110 Palestinian prisoners after initially delaying due to chaotic scenes at the handover in Khan Yunis, where thousands of Palestinians gathered.
Hamas Releases Eight Hostages, Israel Frees 110 Palestinian Prisoners
Hamas released eight hostages (five Thai, three Israeli) to Israel on Thursday, prompting Israel to release 110 Palestinian prisoners after initially delaying due to chaotic scenes at the handover in Khan Yunis, where thousands of Palestinians gathered.
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48% Bias Score
DRC President Calls for Mass Youth Enrollment Amidst Ongoing Rebel Conflicts
In a national address, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi urged mass youth enrollment in the army to counter rebel groups controlling vast territories in North and South Kivu, despite the army's eighth-place ranking in Africa according to Global Firepower, highlighting systemic issues within the Congole...
DRC President Calls for Mass Youth Enrollment Amidst Ongoing Rebel Conflicts
In a national address, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi urged mass youth enrollment in the army to counter rebel groups controlling vast territories in North and South Kivu, despite the army's eighth-place ranking in Africa according to Global Firepower, highlighting systemic issues within the Congole...
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40% Bias Score
EU's Kallas on Russia, US, and EU's rising geopolitical role
Kaja Kallas, EU foreign affairs chief, addresses the rise of suspected hybrid attacks in Europe, emphasizing Russia's role while navigating the complex relationship with the new unpredictable US administration, positioning the EU as a stable global partner.
EU's Kallas on Russia, US, and EU's rising geopolitical role
Kaja Kallas, EU foreign affairs chief, addresses the rise of suspected hybrid attacks in Europe, emphasizing Russia's role while navigating the complex relationship with the new unpredictable US administration, positioning the EU as a stable global partner.
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40% Bias Score
EU Economic Growth Stagnates as Germany, France, and Italy Underperform
The EU's 2024 economic growth of 0.8% (Eurozone: 0.7%) slowed significantly in Q4 2024, leading to near-stagnation at the start of 2025, primarily due to weak performances from Germany, France, and Italy, while Spain showed strong growth.
EU Economic Growth Stagnates as Germany, France, and Italy Underperform
The EU's 2024 economic growth of 0.8% (Eurozone: 0.7%) slowed significantly in Q4 2024, leading to near-stagnation at the start of 2025, primarily due to weak performances from Germany, France, and Italy, while Spain showed strong growth.
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44% Bias Score