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welt.de
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H&K Develops AI-Assisted Grenade Launcher for Drone Defense

German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch is partnering with Valhalla Turrets and ATS to develop a new AI-assisted 40mm grenade launcher for drone defense, showcasing it at the Enforce Tac trade fair in Nuremberg.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Modi: India, EU Aim to Finalize Free Trade Deal by Year's End

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that India and the European Union aim to finalize a mutually beneficial free trade agreement by the end of the year, following a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen economic ties.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
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İmamoğlu's Candidacy Announcement Overshadowed by Beykoz Mayor's Arrest

The arrest of Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler on the same day as Ekrem İmamoğlu announced his presidential candidacy sparked outrage within the CHP; İmamoğlu criticized the timing as politically motivated, while the CHP views the incident as part of a broader campaign to undermine the opposition.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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Bitcoin Price Plunges Below \$80,000 Amidst Tariffs and Crypto Theft

Bitcoin's price fell below \$80,000 on Friday, down over 28 percent from its high, due to Trump administration tariffs, a \$1.5 billion crypto exchange theft, and the launch of a questionable Trump meme-coin.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Starmer's Trump Meeting: A Spectacular Success

Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump in the White House resulted in overwhelmingly positive press coverage, boosting Starmer's political standing and weakening the Conservative party's campaign against him on the Chagos Islands deal; Health Secretary Wes Streeting called it a "spectacular suc...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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UK Considers "Good Behaviour Credits" to Replace Automatic Early Prison Release

The UK government is exploring a Texas-inspired system where prisoners earn early release through "good behaviour credits," potentially reducing automatic releases from 70% to incentivize rehabilitation and address prison overcrowding, following a visit by the justice secretary and a former justice ...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Öcalan Calls for PKK Disarmament, Potentially Reshaping Turkish Politics

Imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called for his followers to disarm and dissolve the organization, potentially opening a path to peace with Turkey and bolstering President Erdogan's political standing, following decades of conflict resulting in over 40,000 deaths.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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German CDU/CSU Inquiry Targets Funding of NGOs, Sparks Civil Society Concerns

The CDU/CSU parliamentary group in Germany's Bundestag submitted a 551-question inquiry to the federal government investigating the political neutrality and funding of various NGOs, including those involved in antifascist protests, sparking criticism of a potential attack on civil society.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Romania's Democracy Plummets to 'Hybrid Regime' Status

Romania's 2024 Democracy Index ranking plummeted to 72nd globally, categorized as a 'hybrid regime', due to the annulment of the presidential elections, low citizen trust in the government, and weak political participation, according to The Economist.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Moorgate Tube Crash: 50 Years On

On February 28, 1975, a Northern Line train crashed at Moorgate station in London, killing 43 and injuring 74; the driver failed to brake, causing a catastrophic collision resulting in extensive casualties and a large-scale rescue operation.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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Starmer and Trump's White House Meeting: Warm Relations, Limited Ukraine Commitments

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's White House meeting with President Trump yielded surprisingly warm relations, including praise for Starmer and the UK, and discussions of a potential new trade deal, though concrete commitments on Ukraine remained limited.

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68% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Pennsylvania Woman's Uterus Donation Leads to Two Births

A 39-year-old Pennsylvania woman donated her uterus in February 2020, enabling a recipient with MRKH to conceive and give birth to two children; this act highlights advancements in uterus transplantation and the unique bond between donor and recipient.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being