March 2025
April 2025
Dutch Coalition Divided Over €3.5 Billion Ukraine Aid Pledge
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Schoof's surprise €3.5 billion aid pledge to Ukraine caused friction within the ruling coalition, with Deputy Prime Ministers Agema and Keijzer expressing shock and concern over the lack of prior consultation, highlighting internal disagreements over budgetary priorities an...
Dutch Coalition Divided Over €3.5 Billion Ukraine Aid Pledge
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Schoof's surprise €3.5 billion aid pledge to Ukraine caused friction within the ruling coalition, with Deputy Prime Ministers Agema and Keijzer expressing shock and concern over the lack of prior consultation, highlighting internal disagreements over budgetary priorities an...
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48% Bias Score
Judge Rules Adnan Syed Will Remain Free Despite Murder Conviction
A Maryland judge ruled that Adnan Syed, convicted of murdering Hae Min Lee in 1999, will remain free after granting him a sentence reduction to time served, despite the Maryland Supreme Court reinstating his conviction last year; this decision is based on a 2021 state law and his behavior since rele...
Judge Rules Adnan Syed Will Remain Free Despite Murder Conviction
A Maryland judge ruled that Adnan Syed, convicted of murdering Hae Min Lee in 1999, will remain free after granting him a sentence reduction to time served, despite the Maryland Supreme Court reinstating his conviction last year; this decision is based on a 2021 state law and his behavior since rele...
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40% Bias Score
German Coalition Talks: Agreement on Spending, Disagreements Remain
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are negotiating a coalition government, agreeing on a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased military spending, despite disagreements on the "debt brake", migration, and climate policy.
German Coalition Talks: Agreement on Spending, Disagreements Remain
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are negotiating a coalition government, agreeing on a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased military spending, despite disagreements on the "debt brake", migration, and climate policy.
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44% Bias Score
South Carolina to Execute Man by Firing Squad, First in 15 Years
South Carolina is set to execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, marking the first use of this method in the US in 15 years; Sigmon, convicted of the 2001 bludgeoning deaths of his ex-girlfriend's parents, chose this method over lethal injection or the electric chair due to concerns about a m...
South Carolina to Execute Man by Firing Squad, First in 15 Years
South Carolina is set to execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, marking the first use of this method in the US in 15 years; Sigmon, convicted of the 2001 bludgeoning deaths of his ex-girlfriend's parents, chose this method over lethal injection or the electric chair due to concerns about a m...
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52% Bias Score
UK Gang Diverted Millions in Electricity to Fuel £21 Million Drug Operation
A UK-based criminal network, Elev8 Civils and Utilities, illegally diverted electricity to over 100 cannabis farms, generating approximately £21 million in drug profits, using stolen equipment and a deceptive façade of legitimacy across 32 police force areas between 2020 and 2024.
UK Gang Diverted Millions in Electricity to Fuel £21 Million Drug Operation
A UK-based criminal network, Elev8 Civils and Utilities, illegally diverted electricity to over 100 cannabis farms, generating approximately £21 million in drug profits, using stolen equipment and a deceptive façade of legitimacy across 32 police force areas between 2020 and 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Balearic Islands Hike Tourist Taxes to Combat Overtourism
The Balearic Islands government announced increased tourist taxes, including a rise in the ecotasa to €6 per person per night, a tripling of cruise passenger fees to €6, and a new tax on cars registered outside the islands ranging from €30-€85, following significant local protests against mass touri...
Balearic Islands Hike Tourist Taxes to Combat Overtourism
The Balearic Islands government announced increased tourist taxes, including a rise in the ecotasa to €6 per person per night, a tripling of cruise passenger fees to €6, and a new tax on cars registered outside the islands ranging from €30-€85, following significant local protests against mass touri...
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56% Bias Score
Increased ICE Enforcement Near Schools Decreases Immigrant Student Attendance
The Trump administration's policy change allowing ICE agents near schools has caused a significant drop in school attendance among immigrant children in several US cities due to fear of family separation. Teachers report increased student anxiety and fear, while school districts work to ensure stude...
Increased ICE Enforcement Near Schools Decreases Immigrant Student Attendance
The Trump administration's policy change allowing ICE agents near schools has caused a significant drop in school attendance among immigrant children in several US cities due to fear of family separation. Teachers report increased student anxiety and fear, while school districts work to ensure stude...
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40% Bias Score
Nicaragua's Regime Expands Paramilitary Forces Through Coercion
On February 26, 2026, Nicaragua's government held a televised ceremony in Managua where First Lady Rosario Murillo swore in 76,800 new paramilitaries, including 30,000 at a single event, using coercion and state resources to expand its repressive apparatus.
Nicaragua's Regime Expands Paramilitary Forces Through Coercion
On February 26, 2026, Nicaragua's government held a televised ceremony in Managua where First Lady Rosario Murillo swore in 76,800 new paramilitaries, including 30,000 at a single event, using coercion and state resources to expand its repressive apparatus.
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44% Bias Score
Inside COBRA: U.K. Crisis Decision-Making
This podcast delves into the operations of the U.K. government's emergency committee, COBRA, featuring interviews with key figures who discuss its role in responding to crises ranging from the Munich Olympics hostage situation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inside COBRA: U.K. Crisis Decision-Making
This podcast delves into the operations of the U.K. government's emergency committee, COBRA, featuring interviews with key figures who discuss its role in responding to crises ranging from the Munich Olympics hostage situation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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16% Bias Score
EU Approves €800 Billion Defense Spending Plan Amid Russia Concerns
The European Union approved an €800 billion plan to increase military spending, driven by concerns over Russia and US relations, with an initial €150 billion loan and relaxed fiscal rules; however, Hungary refused to endorse a joint statement supporting Ukraine.
EU Approves €800 Billion Defense Spending Plan Amid Russia Concerns
The European Union approved an €800 billion plan to increase military spending, driven by concerns over Russia and US relations, with an initial €150 billion loan and relaxed fiscal rules; however, Hungary refused to endorse a joint statement supporting Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's €500 Billion Spending Plan: A Constitutional Revolution
Germany plans a €500 billion increase in spending on defense and infrastructure over the next 10 years, modifying its debt brake and facing a March 25 deadline for approval in the outgoing Bundestag before the new parliament convenes.
Germany's €500 Billion Spending Plan: A Constitutional Revolution
Germany plans a €500 billion increase in spending on defense and infrastructure over the next 10 years, modifying its debt brake and facing a March 25 deadline for approval in the outgoing Bundestag before the new parliament convenes.
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44% Bias Score
Romania Arrests Six in Alleged Russian-Backed Coup Plot
Romania arrested six people for an alleged coup attempt aided by Russia, expelling two Russian diplomats and raiding the home of a 101-year-old former general; the group aimed to dissolve the current government and withdraw from NATO.
Romania Arrests Six in Alleged Russian-Backed Coup Plot
Romania arrested six people for an alleged coup attempt aided by Russia, expelling two Russian diplomats and raiding the home of a 101-year-old former general; the group aimed to dissolve the current government and withdraw from NATO.
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44% Bias Score