February 2025
March 2025
Hamburg's 2023 Bundestag Election: Voter Turnout Surpasses 2021
In Hamburg's 2023 Bundestag election, approximately 1.3 million residents voted, with a turnout exceeding 78.6 percent by 4 pm, surpassing 2021's 77.8 percent. Twelve parties participated, and 49 candidates competed across six electoral districts.
Hamburg's 2023 Bundestag Election: Voter Turnout Surpasses 2021
In Hamburg's 2023 Bundestag election, approximately 1.3 million residents voted, with a turnout exceeding 78.6 percent by 4 pm, surpassing 2021's 77.8 percent. Twelve parties participated, and 49 candidates competed across six electoral districts.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Selects Consortium for $60-90 Billion High-Speed Rail Project
The Canadian government chose a consortium including CDPQ Infra, AtkinsRéalis, and Air Canada to design a high-speed rail line from Quebec City to Toronto, estimated at $60-$90 billion, with trains reaching 300 km/h; a five-year planning phase is underway.
Canada Selects Consortium for $60-90 Billion High-Speed Rail Project
The Canadian government chose a consortium including CDPQ Infra, AtkinsRéalis, and Air Canada to design a high-speed rail line from Quebec City to Toronto, estimated at $60-$90 billion, with trains reaching 300 km/h; a five-year planning phase is underway.
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48% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Wins 2025 German Bundestag Election, SPD Suffers Historic Defeat
In the 2025 German Bundestag election, the CDU/CSU won with approximately 29% of the vote, the SPD achieved its worst-ever result at around 16%, and the AfD doubled its vote share to about 20%, becoming the second-largest party; voter turnout reached its highest level since reunification.
CDU/CSU Wins 2025 German Bundestag Election, SPD Suffers Historic Defeat
In the 2025 German Bundestag election, the CDU/CSU won with approximately 29% of the vote, the SPD achieved its worst-ever result at around 16%, and the AfD doubled its vote share to about 20%, becoming the second-largest party; voter turnout reached its highest level since reunification.
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44% Bias Score
German Election 2025: Migration and Economy Take Center Stage
The 2025 German federal election centers on migration and economic policies, reflecting a shift in public concerns from high unemployment in the early 2000s to current economic challenges and the lingering impact of the Ukraine war, while climate change remains a longer-term issue.
German Election 2025: Migration and Economy Take Center Stage
The 2025 German federal election centers on migration and economic policies, reflecting a shift in public concerns from high unemployment in the early 2000s to current economic challenges and the lingering impact of the Ukraine war, while climate change remains a longer-term issue.
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36% Bias Score
German Election: CDU/CSU Leads, AfD Makes Record Gains
Preliminary results indicate CDU/CSU won 29% (211 seats), AfD 19.5% (142 seats), SPD 16%, Greens 13%, and Left 8.5%, prompting complex coalition talks amid economic recession and immigration concerns.
German Election: CDU/CSU Leads, AfD Makes Record Gains
Preliminary results indicate CDU/CSU won 29% (211 seats), AfD 19.5% (142 seats), SPD 16%, Greens 13%, and Left 8.5%, prompting complex coalition talks amid economic recession and immigration concerns.
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44% Bias Score
DRC Offers Mineral Access to US, EU to Counter Rwanda's Support for Rebels
President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo offered the US and EU access to its mineral resources to pressure Rwanda, which supports the M23 rebel group, aiming for increased security and stability; the offer comes amid a 30-year conflict exacerbated by resource exploitation.
DRC Offers Mineral Access to US, EU to Counter Rwanda's Support for Rebels
President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo offered the US and EU access to its mineral resources to pressure Rwanda, which supports the M23 rebel group, aiming for increased security and stability; the offer comes amid a 30-year conflict exacerbated by resource exploitation.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Plans to Restructure U.S. Postal Service
President Trump plans to dissolve the U.S. Postal Service board, integrating it into the Commerce Department, potentially violating federal law; this follows his previous privatization attempts, facing opposition from Democrats and unions.
Trump Plans to Restructure U.S. Postal Service
President Trump plans to dissolve the U.S. Postal Service board, integrating it into the Commerce Department, potentially violating federal law; this follows his previous privatization attempts, facing opposition from Democrats and unions.
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52% Bias Score
Hanau Memorial Speech Sparks Controversy".
Five years after a far-right extremist murdered ten people in Hanau, Germany, including her son Sedat, Emiş Gürbüz's speech at a memorial event sparked intense criticism from the city's governing coalition, accusing her of making false statements and misusing the event.
Hanau Memorial Speech Sparks Controversy".
Five years after a far-right extremist murdered ten people in Hanau, Germany, including her son Sedat, Emiş Gürbüz's speech at a memorial event sparked intense criticism from the city's governing coalition, accusing her of making false statements and misusing the event.
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64% Bias Score
US Considers Cutting Ukraine's Starlink Access Amid Mineral Resource Dispute
The Trump administration is reportedly considering cutting off Ukraine's access to Starlink internet as leverage to gain access to the country's strategic minerals, causing rising tensions between the two countries. This comes after the US and Russia held peace talks without inviting Ukraine, and am...
US Considers Cutting Ukraine's Starlink Access Amid Mineral Resource Dispute
The Trump administration is reportedly considering cutting off Ukraine's access to Starlink internet as leverage to gain access to the country's strategic minerals, causing rising tensions between the two countries. This comes after the US and Russia held peace talks without inviting Ukraine, and am...
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48% Bias Score
Higher Turnout Marks German Bundestag Election
In Germany's Bundestag election, 59.2 million citizens are voting today, with midday turnout exceeding 2021 levels in several states due to fewer mail-in ballots. The CDU/CSU is projected to win, raising questions about potential coalition formations with the reduced 630-seat Bundestag.
Higher Turnout Marks German Bundestag Election
In Germany's Bundestag election, 59.2 million citizens are voting today, with midday turnout exceeding 2021 levels in several states due to fewer mail-in ballots. The CDU/CSU is projected to win, raising questions about potential coalition formations with the reduced 630-seat Bundestag.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Defense Spending to Boost European Economy and Create 680,000 Jobs
A study by EY and Deka-Bank shows that €72 billion in planned NATO defense spending over six years will generate €157 billion in economic activity and 680,000 jobs across 30 European nations, with further increases projected.
NATO Defense Spending to Boost European Economy and Create 680,000 Jobs
A study by EY and Deka-Bank shows that €72 billion in planned NATO defense spending over six years will generate €157 billion in economic activity and 680,000 jobs across 30 European nations, with further increases projected.
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48% Bias Score
US-Ukraine Mineral Resource Deal Expected This Week
The U.S. and Ukraine are finalizing a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources, including rare earth metals; the deal is expected to be signed this week, despite initial Ukrainian hesitation due to concerns about one-sided obligations, but President Zelensky now supports the agre...
US-Ukraine Mineral Resource Deal Expected This Week
The U.S. and Ukraine are finalizing a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources, including rare earth metals; the deal is expected to be signed this week, despite initial Ukrainian hesitation due to concerns about one-sided obligations, but President Zelensky now supports the agre...
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48% Bias Score