February 2025
March 2025
Spanish Congress Approves Nationality for Sahrawis, Dividing Coalition Government
The Spanish Congress approved Sumar's proposal granting Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born in Western Sahara before 1976 (potentially 180,000-200,000 individuals and their descendants), despite the PSOE's opposition, highlighting divisions within Spain's coalition government and its stance on West...
Spanish Congress Approves Nationality for Sahrawis, Dividing Coalition Government
The Spanish Congress approved Sumar's proposal granting Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born in Western Sahara before 1976 (potentially 180,000-200,000 individuals and their descendants), despite the PSOE's opposition, highlighting divisions within Spain's coalition government and its stance on West...
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56% Bias Score
Zambada's Repatriation Request Exacerbates US-Mexico Cartel Tensions
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, seeks repatriation to Mexico from US custody, arguing his arrest violated Mexican sovereignty; this fuels tensions between Mexico and the US, particularly due to President Trump's hardline stance on cartels and fentanyl.
Zambada's Repatriation Request Exacerbates US-Mexico Cartel Tensions
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, seeks repatriation to Mexico from US custody, arguing his arrest violated Mexican sovereignty; this fuels tensions between Mexico and the US, particularly due to President Trump's hardline stance on cartels and fentanyl.
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56% Bias Score
German Election Results: CDU Leads, Coalition Talks Begin, Debt Brake Reform Uncertain
Germany's February 23rd elections saw the CDU emerge as the leading party, while the AfD gained ground. Coalition talks will determine the government's ability to reform the debt brake and address economic challenges like rising energy costs and insufficient domestic investment. The lack of a two-th...
German Election Results: CDU Leads, Coalition Talks Begin, Debt Brake Reform Uncertain
Germany's February 23rd elections saw the CDU emerge as the leading party, while the AfD gained ground. Coalition talks will determine the government's ability to reform the debt brake and address economic challenges like rising energy costs and insufficient domestic investment. The lack of a two-th...
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36% Bias Score
UK to Increase Defense Spending, Cut Foreign Aid
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a substantial increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by April 2027, partially funded by reducing foreign aid, ahead of meetings with European leaders and US President Trump to strengthen transatlantic security cooperation.
UK to Increase Defense Spending, Cut Foreign Aid
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a substantial increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by April 2027, partially funded by reducing foreign aid, ahead of meetings with European leaders and US President Trump to strengthen transatlantic security cooperation.
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48% Bias Score
EU Unveils Clean Industrial Deal to Boost Competitiveness
The European Commission's Clean Industrial Deal, presented this Wednesday, aims to bolster European industry's competitiveness while adhering to climate goals by promoting domestic procurement, streamlining state aid, and employing a temporary LNG strategy to mitigate high energy prices.
EU Unveils Clean Industrial Deal to Boost Competitiveness
The European Commission's Clean Industrial Deal, presented this Wednesday, aims to bolster European industry's competitiveness while adhering to climate goals by promoting domestic procurement, streamlining state aid, and employing a temporary LNG strategy to mitigate high energy prices.
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48% Bias Score
Tesla's European Sales Plunge 45% Amidst Musk's Controversies
Tesla's European car sales dropped 45 percent in January 2024 to 9,945 units, contrasting with a 34 percent rise in overall electric vehicle sales; analysts suggest this is partly due to consumer anticipation for a new model and negative publicity surrounding Elon Musk's political endorsements.
Tesla's European Sales Plunge 45% Amidst Musk's Controversies
Tesla's European car sales dropped 45 percent in January 2024 to 9,945 units, contrasting with a 34 percent rise in overall electric vehicle sales; analysts suggest this is partly due to consumer anticipation for a new model and negative publicity surrounding Elon Musk's political endorsements.
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52% Bias Score
SPD Seeks Coalition After Election Defeat, Facing Internal Divisions
Following a resounding electoral defeat, Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) aims to form a grand coalition with the CDU/CSU, while facing internal divisions and negotiating crucial policy decisions such as the debt brake and future defense spending.
SPD Seeks Coalition After Election Defeat, Facing Internal Divisions
Following a resounding electoral defeat, Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) aims to form a grand coalition with the CDU/CSU, while facing internal divisions and negotiating crucial policy decisions such as the debt brake and future defense spending.
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44% Bias Score
Mass Resignation at DOGE Highlights Concerns Over Politicization of US Government Technology
More than 20 federal employees resigned from the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday, alleging they were pressured to dismantle essential public services; their departure highlights concerns about the politicization of technology in government and potential risks to public servic...
Mass Resignation at DOGE Highlights Concerns Over Politicization of US Government Technology
More than 20 federal employees resigned from the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday, alleging they were pressured to dismantle essential public services; their departure highlights concerns about the politicization of technology in government and potential risks to public servic...
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48% Bias Score
Avian Flu Drives US Egg Prices Soar, Benefits Investors, and Spurs Market Shifts
Avian flu has ravaged US laying hens, causing a 56% egg price increase in 2024 and a record 10% weekly jump recently, leading to shortages, consumer hardship, and soaring profits for major egg producers while boosting the vegan egg market and sparking interest from global food giants.
Avian Flu Drives US Egg Prices Soar, Benefits Investors, and Spurs Market Shifts
Avian flu has ravaged US laying hens, causing a 56% egg price increase in 2024 and a record 10% weekly jump recently, leading to shortages, consumer hardship, and soaring profits for major egg producers while boosting the vegan egg market and sparking interest from global food giants.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine, US Reach Deal on Raw Material Extraction
Ukraine and the US reached a deal on extracting Ukrainian raw materials, removing a controversial $500 billion compensation demand and "unfavorable clauses". The Ukrainian cabinet will recommend signing the agreement on Wednesday, resolving a dispute that had seen earlier proposals rejected.
Ukraine, US Reach Deal on Raw Material Extraction
Ukraine and the US reached a deal on extracting Ukrainian raw materials, removing a controversial $500 billion compensation demand and "unfavorable clauses". The Ukrainian cabinet will recommend signing the agreement on Wednesday, resolving a dispute that had seen earlier proposals rejected.
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44% Bias Score
US Blocks Climate Scientists from Key IPCC Meeting
The US government blocked its climate scientists from attending the UN climate panel's (IPCC) meeting in China, raising concerns about the future of international climate cooperation and the IPCC's ability to function effectively, as the US plays a significant role in climate research.
US Blocks Climate Scientists from Key IPCC Meeting
The US government blocked its climate scientists from attending the UN climate panel's (IPCC) meeting in China, raising concerns about the future of international climate cooperation and the IPCC's ability to function effectively, as the US plays a significant role in climate research.
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44% Bias Score
US-Ukraine Mineral Deal Stalled Amidst Disagreements over Resources and Security
The US proposed a $500 billion mineral deal with Ukraine, demanding half the revenue from resource extraction and infrastructure; Ukraine rejected the proposal, citing the lack of sufficient security guarantees and the high environmental costs.
US-Ukraine Mineral Deal Stalled Amidst Disagreements over Resources and Security
The US proposed a $500 billion mineral deal with Ukraine, demanding half the revenue from resource extraction and infrastructure; Ukraine rejected the proposal, citing the lack of sufficient security guarantees and the high environmental costs.
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60% Bias Score