February 2025
March 2025
German Employers Push for Retirement Age Hike Tied to Life Expectancy
Facing Germany's upcoming federal election, employers are advocating for a retirement age increase linked to life expectancy, citing the need for stable social security financing; however, unions and the SPD criticize this as social cutbacks.
German Employers Push for Retirement Age Hike Tied to Life Expectancy
Facing Germany's upcoming federal election, employers are advocating for a retirement age increase linked to life expectancy, citing the need for stable social security financing; however, unions and the SPD criticize this as social cutbacks.
Progress
44% Bias Score
New Zealand Allows Tourists to Work, Boosting Tourism
New Zealand now permits tourists to work for up to 90 days visa-free, provided their employer is based abroad, aiming to boost its tourism economy which generates nearly $5.9 billion EUR annually.
New Zealand Allows Tourists to Work, Boosting Tourism
New Zealand now permits tourists to work for up to 90 days visa-free, provided their employer is based abroad, aiming to boost its tourism economy which generates nearly $5.9 billion EUR annually.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Kosovo Election Preparations: Fewer Ballots Printed, German Donation Boosts Security
Kosovo's parliamentary elections are three days away, with 28 political entities competing for 2 million eligible voters. The CEC has printed fewer ballots than eligible voters due to historically low turnout, but received a €140,000 donation from Germany for improved election security.
Kosovo Election Preparations: Fewer Ballots Printed, German Donation Boosts Security
Kosovo's parliamentary elections are three days away, with 28 political entities competing for 2 million eligible voters. The CEC has printed fewer ballots than eligible voters due to historically low turnout, but received a €140,000 donation from Germany for improved election security.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Bank of England Cuts Rates Amid Bleak Growth Forecast
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday, slashing its 2025 UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent while warning that inflation will remain above target at 3.5 percent, reflecting the impact of rising natural gas prices and recent tax increases.
Bank of England Cuts Rates Amid Bleak Growth Forecast
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday, slashing its 2025 UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent while warning that inflation will remain above target at 3.5 percent, reflecting the impact of rising natural gas prices and recent tax increases.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Wind Energy Misinformation Fueled by Fossil Fuel Interests
Misinformation about wind energy's negative impacts on health and the environment, promoted by fossil fuel interests and amplified by figures like Donald Trump, is widespread despite scientific evidence demonstrating its environmental benefits and relatively low impact on wildlife.
Wind Energy Misinformation Fueled by Fossil Fuel Interests
Misinformation about wind energy's negative impacts on health and the environment, promoted by fossil fuel interests and amplified by figures like Donald Trump, is widespread despite scientific evidence demonstrating its environmental benefits and relatively low impact on wildlife.
Progress
56% Bias Score
US Snubs South Africa Over Land Policy, G20 Participation
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, echoing President Trump's unsubstantiated claims, accused South Africa of "anti-Americanism" and refused to attend a G20 meeting in Johannesburg this month due to South Africa's land expropriation policy, further straining already tense relations.
US Snubs South Africa Over Land Policy, G20 Participation
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, echoing President Trump's unsubstantiated claims, accused South Africa of "anti-Americanism" and refused to attend a G20 meeting in Johannesburg this month due to South Africa's land expropriation policy, further straining already tense relations.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Kenya's AI Crackdown: Missing Persons and a Digital War
At least 29 people remain missing in Kenya after abductions since June 2024, following the government's crackdown on AI-generated content critical of President Ruto, highlighting a growing conflict between digital freedom and authoritarian control.
Kenya's AI Crackdown: Missing Persons and a Digital War
At least 29 people remain missing in Kenya after abductions since June 2024, following the government's crackdown on AI-generated content critical of President Ruto, highlighting a growing conflict between digital freedom and authoritarian control.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Russian Drone Strikes Damage Kharkiv Market and Infrastructure
During the night of February 5-6, 2024, Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine, damaging at least 100 stalls at the Barabashovo market and a transportation facility; Ukrainian forces shot down 56 of the 77 drones launched.
Russian Drone Strikes Damage Kharkiv Market and Infrastructure
During the night of February 5-6, 2024, Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine, damaging at least 100 stalls at the Barabashovo market and a transportation facility; Ukrainian forces shot down 56 of the 77 drones launched.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Merz Criticizes Merkel's Migrant Policy, Sparking Political Crisis in Germany
CDU leader Friedrich Merz openly criticizes Angela Merkel's 2015 migrant policy, proposing stricter border controls and rejecting cooperation with the AfD, sparking protests and criticism from Merkel and others, highlighting a deep division within the CDU and broader German society.
Merz Criticizes Merkel's Migrant Policy, Sparking Political Crisis in Germany
CDU leader Friedrich Merz openly criticizes Angela Merkel's 2015 migrant policy, proposing stricter border controls and rejecting cooperation with the AfD, sparking protests and criticism from Merkel and others, highlighting a deep division within the CDU and broader German society.
Progress
52% Bias Score
North Korean Missiles in Ukraine Show Significant Accuracy Improvement
North Korean ballistic missiles used by Russia in Ukraine have significantly increased in accuracy since late December 2024, now hitting within 50-100 meters of targets—a major development revealed by two high-ranking Ukrainian officials to Reuters. This suggests North Korea is using the conflict to...
North Korean Missiles in Ukraine Show Significant Accuracy Improvement
North Korean ballistic missiles used by Russia in Ukraine have significantly increased in accuracy since late December 2024, now hitting within 50-100 meters of targets—a major development revealed by two high-ranking Ukrainian officials to Reuters. This suggests North Korea is using the conflict to...
Progress
40% Bias Score
KPK Alleges Hasto Kristiyanto Approved Bribe in Harun Masiku Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) alleges that PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto approved a Rp 900 million bribe to secure Harun Masiku's parliamentary appointment, with Hasto's staff delivering Rp 400 million; Harun Masiku remains at large.
KPK Alleges Hasto Kristiyanto Approved Bribe in Harun Masiku Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) alleges that PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto approved a Rp 900 million bribe to secure Harun Masiku's parliamentary appointment, with Hasto's staff delivering Rp 400 million; Harun Masiku remains at large.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Right-Wing Group's 'Blacklists' of Federal Employees Funded by Heritage Foundation
The American Accountability Foundation, funded by the Heritage Foundation, publishes "blacklists" of federal employees on X, including their photos and social media, causing staff intimidation and union outcry; other lists target people of color in government health roles and education workers.
Right-Wing Group's 'Blacklists' of Federal Employees Funded by Heritage Foundation
The American Accountability Foundation, funded by the Heritage Foundation, publishes "blacklists" of federal employees on X, including their photos and social media, causing staff intimidation and union outcry; other lists target people of color in government health roles and education workers.
Progress
60% Bias Score