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theglobeandmail.com
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Aga Khan IV, Spiritual Leader, Dies at 88

Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, died at age 88; his close friend, former Canadian Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, remembers his generosity, kindness, and belief in Canada's values, highlighting his instrumental role in resettling 10,000 Ismailis in Canada.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump's Policies Strain US-Latin American Relations

President Trump's administration has taken several actions impacting Latin America, including increased deportations, threats of tariffs, and a potential designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, causing significant diplomatic and economic tension.

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60% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Far-right narratives shape German election campaign, overshadowing critical social issues

The article discusses the unsubstantiated link between violence and immigration in Germany, the rise of the "great replacement" theory influencing the Union's proposed "Zustrombegrenzungsgesetz", and the neglect of critical social issues such as poverty and housing shortages.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Germany Faces Critical Social Housing Shortage, Urging Massive Funding Increase

A new study reveals a critical shortage of 550,000 social housing units in Germany, urging the government to create 210,000 new units annually, funded by 11 billion euros yearly, to address the "chronic burnout" in the social housing market and reach 2 million units by 2028.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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EU and US Employ Different Strategies Against Cheap Chinese Imports

The US and EU are tackling cheap Chinese online retailers; the US uses delivery blocks and tariffs, while the EU focuses on enforcing existing regulations to protect domestic businesses and consumers from substandard products.

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56% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Ukraine Offers Access to Critical Raw Materials Amidst War

Ukrainian President Zelensky offered Western countries access to Ukraine's vast deposits of critical raw materials, including titanium, lithium, and gallium, vital for modern industries, aiming to diversify global supply chains and reduce dependence on China, despite the ongoing war and Russian occu...

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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EU and US Launch Joint Crackdown on Chinese Online Retailers

The EU and US are simultaneously cracking down on Chinese online retailers like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress due to concerns about low-cost imports, product safety, and consumer protection; the EU is investigating while the US ended a duty-free import loophole, potentially increasing prices for consu...

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40% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
dw.com
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Bob Marley's Enduring Legacy: Reggae's Global Impact

Bob Marley's June 1980 Cologne concert, despite his illness, captivated 8,000; his reggae music, influenced by Rastafarianism, became a global phenomenon, impacting social justice movements and earning UNESCO recognition; his legacy is celebrated in the 2024 biopic "One Love".

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28% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Germany's Climate Progress Insufficient: Expert Council Calls for €100 Billion Investment

Germany's climate policy improved since 2021, but CO2 emission reductions are insufficient to meet 2030 climate goals due to lagging progress in buildings and transport sectors; the expert council recommends at least €100 billion annual investment.

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Climate Action
zeit.de
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Macron Invites Syria's New President to France Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

French President Macron phoned Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, inviting him to France and potentially marking a significant shift in European relations with Syria following a December coup by al-Sharaa's Islamist HTS militia ousting Bashar al-Assad; a new port deal between a French firm a...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Trump Envoy to Present Ukraine Peace Plan at Munich Conference

Donald Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, will present a plan at the Munich Security Conference to end the war in Ukraine by potentially freezing the conflict and providing Ukraine with unspecified security guarantees, despite differing opinions within the Trump administration and significant obs...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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EU Links Security, Fishing Rights in Post-Brexit Talks

The EU is demanding that security and defense be included in post-Brexit talks with the UK, linking them to fishing rights and freedom of movement for young adults, a move criticized by UK Conservatives who want to prioritize a US trade deal instead.

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions