March 2025
April 2025
German Union Strike Cancels Thousands of Flights, Disrupts Public Transportation
A strike by the Verdi union in Germany on Monday caused the cancellation of over 3,400 flights, affecting 510,000 passengers, and significantly disrupted public transportation in multiple cities, including a complete shutdown in Düsseldorf for 48 hours, due to demands for an 8% pay raise or at least...
German Union Strike Cancels Thousands of Flights, Disrupts Public Transportation
A strike by the Verdi union in Germany on Monday caused the cancellation of over 3,400 flights, affecting 510,000 passengers, and significantly disrupted public transportation in multiple cities, including a complete shutdown in Düsseldorf for 48 hours, due to demands for an 8% pay raise or at least...
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36% Bias Score
Carney Projected to Win Liberal Leadership, Facing Tight Election Race
Mark Carney is poised to win the Liberal Party leadership race and become Canada's next prime minister, despite lacking political experience; the upcoming federal election is expected to be close, with the Conservatives slightly ahead but short of a majority.
Carney Projected to Win Liberal Leadership, Facing Tight Election Race
Mark Carney is poised to win the Liberal Party leadership race and become Canada's next prime minister, despite lacking political experience; the upcoming federal election is expected to be close, with the Conservatives slightly ahead but short of a majority.
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56% Bias Score
UN Helicopter Attack in South Sudan Fuels Fears of Renewed Conflict
Following a UN helicopter attack in South Sudan's Upper Nile State on Friday, resulting in the death of a UN personnel member and dozens of soldiers, peacekeepers call for immediate investigations and a cessation of hostilities, amid concerns that the violence threatens the 2018 peace agreement.
UN Helicopter Attack in South Sudan Fuels Fears of Renewed Conflict
Following a UN helicopter attack in South Sudan's Upper Nile State on Friday, resulting in the death of a UN personnel member and dozens of soldiers, peacekeepers call for immediate investigations and a cessation of hostilities, amid concerns that the violence threatens the 2018 peace agreement.
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36% Bias Score
Panama Releases Migrants Deported from US Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Panama released dozens of migrants deported from the US after weeks of detention in a remote camp, citing concerns about their legal status; the government will allow a 60-day stay while many await asylum claims.
Panama Releases Migrants Deported from US Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Panama released dozens of migrants deported from the US after weeks of detention in a remote camp, citing concerns about their legal status; the government will allow a 60-day stay while many await asylum claims.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Ibex 35 Outperforms Amidst Trump-Induced Market Instability
Early 2025 witnessed stock market instability due to Donald Trump's influence, yet the European market, particularly Spain's Ibex 35, showed resilience, growing 15.1% in early 2025, exceeding the Eurostoxx 50's growth. Analysts point to Spain's service-based economy, low debt, and attractive valuati...
Spanish Ibex 35 Outperforms Amidst Trump-Induced Market Instability
Early 2025 witnessed stock market instability due to Donald Trump's influence, yet the European market, particularly Spain's Ibex 35, showed resilience, growing 15.1% in early 2025, exceeding the Eurostoxx 50's growth. Analysts point to Spain's service-based economy, low debt, and attractive valuati...
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48% Bias Score
SPD to hold membership vote on coalition agreement with Union
The SPD executive board approved exploratory talks with the Union, planning a membership vote on any resulting coalition agreement, with internal criticism focusing on tighter migration and asylum policies; the CSU and CDU boards also approved the results.
SPD to hold membership vote on coalition agreement with Union
The SPD executive board approved exploratory talks with the Union, planning a membership vote on any resulting coalition agreement, with internal criticism focusing on tighter migration and asylum policies; the CSU and CDU boards also approved the results.
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40% Bias Score
Liberal Party Elects New Leader Amidst Trump-Fueled Election
The Liberal Party is electing a new leader today, likely Mark Carney, to lead them into a federal election against Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, a race significantly shaped by the return of Donald Trump to the White House and resulting trade tensions.
Liberal Party Elects New Leader Amidst Trump-Fueled Election
The Liberal Party is electing a new leader today, likely Mark Carney, to lead them into a federal election against Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, a race significantly shaped by the return of Donald Trump to the White House and resulting trade tensions.
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44% Bias Score
Poland's First Abortion Clinic Opens Amidst Protests and Legal Uncertainty
On International Women's Day, Poland's first abortion clinic opened in Warsaw, directly defying the country's strict abortion laws and facing immediate protests; despite government promises of legalization, no action has been taken, leaving the clinic's future uncertain.
Poland's First Abortion Clinic Opens Amidst Protests and Legal Uncertainty
On International Women's Day, Poland's first abortion clinic opened in Warsaw, directly defying the country's strict abortion laws and facing immediate protests; despite government promises of legalization, no action has been taken, leaving the clinic's future uncertain.
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52% Bias Score
UK Zonal Pricing Debate: Balancing Energy Costs, Renewables, and Regional Equity
The UK government faces a critical decision on zonal electricity pricing: whether to divide the market into regions with locally set prices, aiming to reduce wasted energy and lower consumer bills, or maintain the national system, risking higher costs and potential investor uncertainty.
UK Zonal Pricing Debate: Balancing Energy Costs, Renewables, and Regional Equity
The UK government faces a critical decision on zonal electricity pricing: whether to divide the market into regions with locally set prices, aiming to reduce wasted energy and lower consumer bills, or maintain the national system, risking higher costs and potential investor uncertainty.
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32% Bias Score
Mercedes-Benz Road Tests Solid-State Battery Prototype
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial Energy successfully road-tested a prototype electric vehicle using a solid-state lithium-metal battery, boasting a 25% range increase over conventional lithium-ion batteries; the test, completed late 2024, marks a significant step toward mass production.
Mercedes-Benz Road Tests Solid-State Battery Prototype
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial Energy successfully road-tested a prototype electric vehicle using a solid-state lithium-metal battery, boasting a 25% range increase over conventional lithium-ion batteries; the test, completed late 2024, marks a significant step toward mass production.
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48% Bias Score
Benedetti's Resurgence: Power Broker in Colombian Politics
Following past controversies, Armando Benedetti has become a powerful figure in the Colombian government under President Gustavo Petro, tasked with stabilizing the administration and preparing for the succession, significantly impacting the upcoming elections.
Benedetti's Resurgence: Power Broker in Colombian Politics
Following past controversies, Armando Benedetti has become a powerful figure in the Colombian government under President Gustavo Petro, tasked with stabilizing the administration and preparing for the succession, significantly impacting the upcoming elections.
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52% Bias Score
China's 'Artificial Sun' Project Reaches Key Milestone with Vacuum Chamber Completion
China's Institute of Plasma Physics completed a key subsystem—a 295-tonne vacuum chamber—for its artificial sun project, achieving an internationally advanced standard after a decade of research and securing over 40 invention patents; this marks significant progress toward a functional fusion reacto...
China's 'Artificial Sun' Project Reaches Key Milestone with Vacuum Chamber Completion
China's Institute of Plasma Physics completed a key subsystem—a 295-tonne vacuum chamber—for its artificial sun project, achieving an internationally advanced standard after a decade of research and securing over 40 invention patents; this marks significant progress toward a functional fusion reacto...
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44% Bias Score