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Private Security Clears German Forest, Activists Report Assaults

RWE cleared six hectares of forest near Manheim, Germany, for gravel extraction, despite the presence of activists in tree houses. Private security, not police, conducted the operation, resulting in reported assaults, sexual harassment, and injuries to activists; police claim no emergency calls were...

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68% Bias Score

Life on Land
lexpress.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US Judge Halts Program for Federal Employee Resignations

A US federal judge temporarily blocked a program offering federal employees deferred resignation with continued pay and benefits until September 30, after a lawsuit from a federal employee union; over 40,000 employees had already accepted the offer.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
taz.de
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M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire, Advance in Eastern DRC

M23 rebels in eastern DRC ignored a Tuesday ceasefire and advanced toward Bukavu on Thursday, with residents posting videos showing rebels near the strategically important Kavumu airport; the rebels also established a parallel government in Goma, while the Congolese military issued arrest warrants.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
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Lysovenko's Hannover Exhibition: Imagined Portraits and Stolen Artifacts

Ukrainian artist Kateryna Lysovenko's Hannover exhibition, "Angel Folding the Sky," displays imagined portraits of murdered artists and a missing contemporary artist, alongside works depicting the Russian theft of Ukrainian cultural artifacts, reflecting the trauma and cultural destruction caused by...

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Gold Prices Projected to Hit \$3,000 by 2025 Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty

Global gold demand hit a record high of 4,974.5 metric tons in 2024, and leading banks predict prices will reach \$3,000 per ounce by 2025 due to rising geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions stemming from U.S. trade policies.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
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Pinterest Exceeds Q4 Expectations, Driven by AI and Increased User Engagement

Pinterest's Q4 2023 revenue reached \$1.15 billion, surpassing expectations, driven by a record 553 million monthly active users and AI-powered advertising tools; Q1 revenue is forecasted between \$837 million and \$852 million.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
taz.de
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Italy Releases Libyan General Wanted by ICC, Sparking Outrage and Legal Action

Italy released Libyan General Osama Njeem Almasri, wanted by the ICC for murder and torture, after failing to confirm the arrest warrant; this sparked a parliamentary debate and legal action against government officials, revealing potential prioritization of cooperation with the Libyan regime over i...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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South Africa's Land Expropriation Law Sparks Domestic and International Controversy

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a controversial land expropriation law on January 23rd, aiming to correct historical land ownership inequalities from apartheid; the law faces strong opposition from Afrikaners and international figures, raising concerns about economic impacts and comp...

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
taz.de
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German Court Rules Extradition of Antifascist to Hungary Illegal

The German Federal Constitutional Court declared the June 2024 extradition of German antifascist Maja T. to Hungary illegal, citing the Berlin Regional Court's failure to address the risk of torture and inhumane treatment in Hungarian prisons, based on Article 4 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Righ...

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Örebro Shooting: Ten Dead, Gunman Identified as Rickard A.

A 35-year-old man, Rickard A., shot and killed ten people at the Risbergska campus in Örebro, Sweden, on Wednesday before apparently taking his own life; police found four legally owned hunting weapons at the scene and are investigating the motive.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Ukraine's Elections: A Postponement Amidst Peace Negotiations

President Zelenskyy insists Ukraine's postponed presidential elections will occur only after the active war phase ends and martial law is lifted, despite suggestions from US and Russian officials, who see elections as a potential component in peace negotiations, though experts warn of the risks of s...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
welt.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Porsche Invests Heavily to Counter Crisis, Accepts Lower Profit Margin

Porsche announced a significant investment to counter a financial downturn, expecting a reduced operating margin (10-12 percent in 2023) due to new model development and market challenges; the company aims for long-term growth despite short-term financial strain and recent executive changes.

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44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production