March 2025
April 2025
Duda Urges NATO to Increase Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda urged all NATO members to increase defense spending to at least 3% of GDP in a letter marking Poland's 26th anniversary in the alliance, emphasizing the need for immediate action and highlighting the US as a key pillar of NATO's strength.
Duda Urges NATO to Increase Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda urged all NATO members to increase defense spending to at least 3% of GDP in a letter marking Poland's 26th anniversary in the alliance, emphasizing the need for immediate action and highlighting the US as a key pillar of NATO's strength.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Spain to Impose Heavy Fines on AI Companies for Improper Content Labeling
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a bill imposing fines of €7.5 million–€35 million or 2–7% of global turnover on AI companies failing to properly label AI-generated content, prohibiting practices like subliminal messaging and discriminatory profiling based on sensitive data, in line with EU AI ...
Spain to Impose Heavy Fines on AI Companies for Improper Content Labeling
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a bill imposing fines of €7.5 million–€35 million or 2–7% of global turnover on AI companies failing to properly label AI-generated content, prohibiting practices like subliminal messaging and discriminatory profiling based on sensitive data, in line with EU AI ...
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40% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Heart Disease and Parkinson's Mortality Risk
A large-scale European study finds a significant link between ultra-processed foods and increased mortality risk from heart disease and Parkinson's disease, but not cancer, highlighting the importance of dietary changes for better health.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Heart Disease and Parkinson's Mortality Risk
A large-scale European study finds a significant link between ultra-processed foods and increased mortality risk from heart disease and Parkinson's disease, but not cancer, highlighting the importance of dietary changes for better health.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Duda Urges NATO to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda urged all NATO members to increase their defense spending to at least 3% of GDP in a letter commemorating Poland's 26th anniversary in the alliance, requesting this increase at NATO headquarters and emphasizing the need for immediate action, while also proposing a const...
Duda Urges NATO to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda urged all NATO members to increase their defense spending to at least 3% of GDP in a letter commemorating Poland's 26th anniversary in the alliance, requesting this increase at NATO headquarters and emphasizing the need for immediate action, while also proposing a const...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Messina Strait Bridge Construction to Begin Amidst Controversy
The Italian government will begin construction this year on a €13.5 billion bridge spanning the Messina Strait, connecting Sicily and Calabria, despite concerns over seismic risks, cost, and the need for improved basic services in Southern Italy.
Messina Strait Bridge Construction to Begin Amidst Controversy
The Italian government will begin construction this year on a €13.5 billion bridge spanning the Messina Strait, connecting Sicily and Calabria, despite concerns over seismic risks, cost, and the need for improved basic services in Southern Italy.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Pope Francis Shows Improvement, Remains Hospitalized
Pope Francis's health is improving after a diagnosis of double pneumonia, but he remains hospitalized and under observation, with his Wednesday audience canceled due to a planned Lenten retreat.
Pope Francis Shows Improvement, Remains Hospitalized
Pope Francis's health is improving after a diagnosis of double pneumonia, but he remains hospitalized and under observation, with his Wednesday audience canceled due to a planned Lenten retreat.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Portugal Faces Third Snap Election in Three Years
Portugal's minority government fell after parliament rejected a confidence motion, triggering its resignation and likely leading to snap elections in May, the third in three years, following constitutional procedure.
Portugal Faces Third Snap Election in Three Years
Portugal's minority government fell after parliament rejected a confidence motion, triggering its resignation and likely leading to snap elections in May, the third in three years, following constitutional procedure.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Houthis Threaten Israeli Ships Unless Gaza Blockade Lifted
The Houthi rebels in Yemen threatened to attack any Israeli ships in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Arabian Sea unless Israel lifts its Gaza blockade, escalating the conflict and potentially impacting global maritime trade.
Houthis Threaten Israeli Ships Unless Gaza Blockade Lifted
The Houthi rebels in Yemen threatened to attack any Israeli ships in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Arabian Sea unless Israel lifts its Gaza blockade, escalating the conflict and potentially impacting global maritime trade.
Progress
48% Bias Score
EU Sets Waste Reduction Targets, Excluding Farming Sector
The EU agreed on a new directive to reduce food and textile waste by 2030, setting targets of 30% reduction in retail and households and 10% in food production, excluding the farming sector until 2027, while implementing a Producer Responsibility scheme for textile waste.
EU Sets Waste Reduction Targets, Excluding Farming Sector
The EU agreed on a new directive to reduce food and textile waste by 2030, setting targets of 30% reduction in retail and households and 10% in food production, excluding the farming sector until 2027, while implementing a Producer Responsibility scheme for textile waste.
Progress
32% Bias Score
EU Debates Confiscation of \$258 Billion in Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union is debating the confiscation of \$258 billion in frozen Russian assets held by Euroclear in Brussels to support Ukraine, with some member states citing legal concerns while others advocate for immediate seizure.
EU Debates Confiscation of \$258 Billion in Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union is debating the confiscation of \$258 billion in frozen Russian assets held by Euroclear in Brussels to support Ukraine, with some member states citing legal concerns while others advocate for immediate seizure.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Canada's Multi-Pronged Response to Trump's Trade War
Donald Trump's trade war is harming the US economy and reputation, prompting Canada to employ multifaceted strategies targeting Trump's base, economic interests, and international allies to counter his protectionist policies.
Canada's Multi-Pronged Response to Trump's Trade War
Donald Trump's trade war is harming the US economy and reputation, prompting Canada to employ multifaceted strategies targeting Trump's base, economic interests, and international allies to counter his protectionist policies.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Alberta Premier Adopts Diplomatic Stance on U.S. Trade Disputes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pursuing a diplomatic approach to trade disputes with the U.S., advocating for increased oil export capacity to the U.S. while also pursuing alternative markets, contrasting with the tougher stance of other Canadian leaders amid tariff threats and newly discovered r...
Alberta Premier Adopts Diplomatic Stance on U.S. Trade Disputes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pursuing a diplomatic approach to trade disputes with the U.S., advocating for increased oil export capacity to the U.S. while also pursuing alternative markets, contrasting with the tougher stance of other Canadian leaders amid tariff threats and newly discovered r...
Progress
44% Bias Score