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Transatlantic Rift over European Democracy

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rebuked U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's Munich Security Conference criticism of European freedom of speech, citing Germany's allowance of AfD's participation in political discourse as evidence of a functioning democracy; German President Steinmeier criticized...

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Trump's Balkan Strategy: Deals, Allies, and Rising Tensions

Donald Trump's renewed presidency sees a focus on resource acquisition and strategic alliances, exemplified by the planned construction of a Trump Tower in Belgrade, facilitated by his advisor Richard Grenell and involving Jared Kushner and Arab investors; the potential appointment of Rod Blagojevic...

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60% Bias Score

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Trump Announces New Car Tariffs for April 2nd

President Trump announced on February 14th, 2025, new tariffs on imported cars to take effect April 2nd, aiming to increase revenue and pressure other countries, following a recent memorandum on reciprocal tariffs.

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OpenAI Rejects $97.4 Billion Musk Bid

OpenAI firmly rejected a $97.4 billion acquisition bid from Elon Musk's consortium on Friday, citing its commitment to its for-profit structure and mission to benefit all of humanity. This rejection follows previous disagreements and legal actions between Musk and OpenAI's leadership.

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Senator Warns of Potential H5N1 Pandemic Amidst Trump Communication Blackout

Senator Gary Peters warned of a potential deadly pandemic from the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, citing President Trump's communication blackout and the spread of a deadlier variant, D1.1, which has already infected nearly 20 million chickens, 957 dairy herds, and 67 Americans, resulting in one death.

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Kansas City Man Pleads Guilty in Shooting of Teenager

An 86-year-old Kansas City man, Andrew Lester, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who mistakenly rang his doorbell; Lester faces up to seven years in prison, and the incident sparked debates about racism and gun violence in the US.

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Nepal's Social Media Bill Raises Free Speech Concerns

Nepal's proposed social media law, mandating platform registration and allowing removal of "objectionable" content, sparks concerns over free speech; penalties include fines and up to five years imprisonment for false information or anonymity.

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52% Bias Score

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US Vice President Denies Sending Troops to Ukraine

US Vice President JD Vance denied reports of potential US troop deployment to Ukraine, contradicting a Wall Street Journal interview, stating that the conflict is between Russia and Ukraine and that American troops won't be sent unless it serves US interests; he supports President Trump's planned pe...

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Family Challenges Hospital's Covid Vaccine Mandate for Child's Heart Transplant

Twelve-year-old Adaline, adopted from China and suffering from cerebral palsy and a deteriorating heart condition, requires a heart transplant; however, her family faces a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirement at her current hospital, leading them to explore alternative options and launch a GoF...

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HSBC Announces Further Job Cuts After £1.2 Billion Restructuring

HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery will announce further job cuts next week, part of a restructuring that saved the bank £1.2 billion, impacting the investment banking division in UK, Europe, and the US, while boosting 2024 profits to £25.4 billion and increasing dividends.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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White House Bans Associated Press from Oval Office over Gulf Name Dispute

The White House indefinitely banned Associated Press journalists from the Oval Office and Air Force One for refusing to use the administration's preferred name, "Gulf of America," for the Gulf of Mexico, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the news agency.

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UK Police Monitoring Failure Allows Serial Sex Offender to Run Global Paedophile Forums

Alan Wattman, a 44-year-old former NatWest bank clerk with multiple child sex abuse convictions and under UK police monitoring, faces US extradition for running global paedophile forums sharing abuse videos of children as young as two, highlighting failures in monitoring and enforcement.

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