February 2025
March 2025
Trump Administration Removes Children's Book Amidst Arts Censorship Crackdown
Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore criticized the Trump administration for removing her children's book, "Freckleface Strawberry," from schools serving military and civilian defense personnel's children, due to its perceived promotion of gender ideology, part of a wider crackdown on diversity and ...
Trump Administration Removes Children's Book Amidst Arts Censorship Crackdown
Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore criticized the Trump administration for removing her children's book, "Freckleface Strawberry," from schools serving military and civilian defense personnel's children, due to its perceived promotion of gender ideology, part of a wider crackdown on diversity and ...
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48% Bias Score
German Election: CDU/CSU Projected to Win, AfD's Rise, and Urgent Domestic and Foreign Policy Challenges
In Germany's upcoming elections, the CDU/CSU is predicted to win the most votes, while the AfD will likely gain support; however, the impact of endorsements from Elon Musk and J.D. Vance remains unclear. The next government will face urgent domestic economic challenges and a need for a more decisive...
German Election: CDU/CSU Projected to Win, AfD's Rise, and Urgent Domestic and Foreign Policy Challenges
In Germany's upcoming elections, the CDU/CSU is predicted to win the most votes, while the AfD will likely gain support; however, the impact of endorsements from Elon Musk and J.D. Vance remains unclear. The next government will face urgent domestic economic challenges and a need for a more decisive...
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40% Bias Score
German Companies Publicly Oppose Far-Right AfD
Facing the German election, major companies like Mercedes-Benz and Deutsche Bank are publicly opposing the far-right AfD party due to economic concerns, fearing its anti-immigration stance would harm skilled worker immigration and negatively impact economic growth; this unprecedented move is a direc...
German Companies Publicly Oppose Far-Right AfD
Facing the German election, major companies like Mercedes-Benz and Deutsche Bank are publicly opposing the far-right AfD party due to economic concerns, fearing its anti-immigration stance would harm skilled worker immigration and negatively impact economic growth; this unprecedented move is a direc...
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Military Drills Disrupt Australian Air Traffic
Three Chinese naval ships conducted military exercises off Australia's east coast, prompting several airlines to reroute flights due to concerns about live ammunition; the incident raises concerns about transparency and communication.
Chinese Military Drills Disrupt Australian Air Traffic
Three Chinese naval ships conducted military exercises off Australia's east coast, prompting several airlines to reroute flights due to concerns about live ammunition; the incident raises concerns about transparency and communication.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Authorities Bust Professional Art Forgery Ring
Italian authorities discovered a sophisticated art forgery workshop near Rome, seizing 71 fake paintings and materials used to create forgeries attributed to artists like Picasso and Rembrandt; this follows a November bust of a Europe-wide ring, highlighting the scale of art forgery operations.
Italian Authorities Bust Professional Art Forgery Ring
Italian authorities discovered a sophisticated art forgery workshop near Rome, seizing 71 fake paintings and materials used to create forgeries attributed to artists like Picasso and Rembrandt; this follows a November bust of a Europe-wide ring, highlighting the scale of art forgery operations.
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24% Bias Score
Arrest Made in Alleged Plot to Attack Israeli Embassy in Berlin
German authorities arrested an 18-year-old Russian man from Brandenburg on January 1, 2025, for allegedly planning a politically motivated attack against the Israeli embassy in Berlin, based on evidence suggesting an Islamist background; the man was charged with preparing a serious act of violence e...
Arrest Made in Alleged Plot to Attack Israeli Embassy in Berlin
German authorities arrested an 18-year-old Russian man from Brandenburg on January 1, 2025, for allegedly planning a politically motivated attack against the Israeli embassy in Berlin, based on evidence suggesting an Islamist background; the man was charged with preparing a serious act of violence e...
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40% Bias Score
Timelapse": Ukrainian Schoolchildren's Resilience During War
Timelapse," a Ukrainian documentary premiering at the Berlinale on February 20th, follows Ukrainian schoolchildren's education amidst the war, showing their resilience despite disrupted learning, damaged infrastructure, and psychological trauma, with scenes ranging from online graduations to undergr...
Timelapse": Ukrainian Schoolchildren's Resilience During War
Timelapse," a Ukrainian documentary premiering at the Berlinale on February 20th, follows Ukrainian schoolchildren's education amidst the war, showing their resilience despite disrupted learning, damaged infrastructure, and psychological trauma, with scenes ranging from online graduations to undergr...
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28% Bias Score
UK Forces Apple to Disable End-to-End Encryption for iCloud
The UK government compelled Apple to disable its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for iCloud in the UK, undermining end-to-end encryption for all users and potentially setting a global precedent for government access to encrypted data.
UK Forces Apple to Disable End-to-End Encryption for iCloud
The UK government compelled Apple to disable its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for iCloud in the UK, undermining end-to-end encryption for all users and potentially setting a global precedent for government access to encrypted data.
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44% Bias Score
Bayern's â¬9.77 Billion Contribution Dominates Germany's 2024 Regional Redistribution
Germany's 2024 LÀnderfinanzausgleich redistributed â¬18.65 billion, with Bayern contributing â¬9.77 billion (52% of the total), while eastern states received â¬13.92 billion; Bayern filed a lawsuit in 2023 challenging the system's fairness.
Bayern's â¬9.77 Billion Contribution Dominates Germany's 2024 Regional Redistribution
Germany's 2024 LÀnderfinanzausgleich redistributed â¬18.65 billion, with Bayern contributing â¬9.77 billion (52% of the total), while eastern states received â¬13.92 billion; Bayern filed a lawsuit in 2023 challenging the system's fairness.
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56% Bias Score
Syria Plans National Dialogue Conference to Address Key Issues
A Syrian National Dialogue Conference is planned to address key issues such as constitutional reform, transitional justice, and economic challenges, with participation from various segments of Syrian society, excluding the Assad regime and armed groups that refuse disarmament; the conference's non-b...
Syria Plans National Dialogue Conference to Address Key Issues
A Syrian National Dialogue Conference is planned to address key issues such as constitutional reform, transitional justice, and economic challenges, with participation from various segments of Syrian society, excluding the Assad regime and armed groups that refuse disarmament; the conference's non-b...
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32% Bias Score
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty Stalled on Disputed Points
Armenia and Azerbaijan's peace treaty negotiations are stalled on two points: Armenia says they concern third-party border deployments and mutual international claims; Azerbaijan says they involve the Zangezur corridor and Armenia's constitution. Both sides publicly affirmed their positions.
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty Stalled on Disputed Points
Armenia and Azerbaijan's peace treaty negotiations are stalled on two points: Armenia says they concern third-party border deployments and mutual international claims; Azerbaijan says they involve the Zangezur corridor and Armenia's constitution. Both sides publicly affirmed their positions.
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32% Bias Score
EU Population Aging: 2024 Data and Future Projections
The EU's population is aging: In early 2024, it reached 449.3 million, with over 20% aged 65+, a 0.3% increase from 2023. This trend, driven by increased longevity and low fertility, is projected to continue, placing a greater burden on the working-age population and requiring significant adjustment...
EU Population Aging: 2024 Data and Future Projections
The EU's population is aging: In early 2024, it reached 449.3 million, with over 20% aged 65+, a 0.3% increase from 2023. This trend, driven by increased longevity and low fertility, is projected to continue, placing a greater burden on the working-age population and requiring significant adjustment...
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40% Bias Score