March 2025
April 2025
Cohere's US\$30 Million AI Model Outperforms Billion-Dollar Competitors
Cohere Inc. launched Command A, a large language model built for under US\$30 million, outperforming competitors' models costing billions on specific tasks like coding and customer service; this challenges the prevailing belief that massive computational resources are necessary for advanced LLMs.
Cohere's US\$30 Million AI Model Outperforms Billion-Dollar Competitors
Cohere Inc. launched Command A, a large language model built for under US\$30 million, outperforming competitors' models costing billions on specific tasks like coding and customer service; this challenges the prevailing belief that massive computational resources are necessary for advanced LLMs.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Germany's New Coalition Government: A 10-Day Plan for Increased Defense and Infrastructure Spending
Following successful negotiations between CDU/CSU and SPD, Germany is forming a coalition government with a plan for increased defense and infrastructure spending, aiming for completion by mid-April; parliamentary approval, particularly from the Green party, is crucial.
Germany's New Coalition Government: A 10-Day Plan for Increased Defense and Infrastructure Spending
Following successful negotiations between CDU/CSU and SPD, Germany is forming a coalition government with a plan for increased defense and infrastructure spending, aiming for completion by mid-April; parliamentary approval, particularly from the Green party, is crucial.
Progress
36% Bias Score
US-Ukraine Propose 30-Day Ceasefire to Russia
The US and Ukraine jointly proposed a 30-day ceasefire to Russia following talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; the proposal aims to de-escalate the conflict, but Russia's response is uncertain, and the US may impose further sanctions.
US-Ukraine Propose 30-Day Ceasefire to Russia
The US and Ukraine jointly proposed a 30-day ceasefire to Russia following talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; the proposal aims to de-escalate the conflict, but Russia's response is uncertain, and the US may impose further sanctions.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Germany's Inadequate Civil Defenses: A Critical Assessment
Germany's civil defense preparedness is severely lacking, with insufficient bunkers, medical supplies, and trained personnel, exposing vulnerabilities highlighted by recent geopolitical events and prompting calls for increased funding and a comprehensive strategy.
Germany's Inadequate Civil Defenses: A Critical Assessment
Germany's civil defense preparedness is severely lacking, with insufficient bunkers, medical supplies, and trained personnel, exposing vulnerabilities highlighted by recent geopolitical events and prompting calls for increased funding and a comprehensive strategy.
Progress
52% Bias Score
BND Alleges Wuhan Lab Leak Origin of COVID-19; China Rejects Claim
Germany's BND alleges COVID-19 originated from a Wuhan lab leak, citing open-source intelligence indicating risky experiments and safety violations; China rejects this, referencing a WHO report, while the WHO continues to call for full data access.
BND Alleges Wuhan Lab Leak Origin of COVID-19; China Rejects Claim
Germany's BND alleges COVID-19 originated from a Wuhan lab leak, citing open-source intelligence indicating risky experiments and safety violations; China rejects this, referencing a WHO report, while the WHO continues to call for full data access.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Nuclear Deterrence Questioned: Europe Seeks Alternatives to US Umbrella
Eighty years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, questions arise about the reliability of nuclear deterrence, particularly the US commitment to Europe, leading to discussions on European alternatives and the potential for independent nuclear capabilities within the continent.
Nuclear Deterrence Questioned: Europe Seeks Alternatives to US Umbrella
Eighty years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, questions arise about the reliability of nuclear deterrence, particularly the US commitment to Europe, leading to discussions on European alternatives and the potential for independent nuclear capabilities within the continent.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on European Alcohol Amid Escalating Trade War
President Trump threatened a 200% tariff on European wines and spirits in retaliation for the EU's planned tax on American whiskey, escalating a trade war that involves $28 billion in counter-tariffs on U.S. goods and risks harming businesses and consumer confidence.
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on European Alcohol Amid Escalating Trade War
President Trump threatened a 200% tariff on European wines and spirits in retaliation for the EU's planned tax on American whiskey, escalating a trade war that involves $28 billion in counter-tariffs on U.S. goods and risks harming businesses and consumer confidence.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Anti-Ukrainian Sentiment Rises in Poland Amidst Economic Concerns and Political Maneuvering
A November-December 2024 survey reveals that only 25% of Poles view Ukrainian refugees positively, while anti-Ukrainian sentiment is rising due to economic anxieties and political exploitation, leading to increased verbal and physical abuse and discrimination.
Anti-Ukrainian Sentiment Rises in Poland Amidst Economic Concerns and Political Maneuvering
A November-December 2024 survey reveals that only 25% of Poles view Ukrainian refugees positively, while anti-Ukrainian sentiment is rising due to economic anxieties and political exploitation, leading to increased verbal and physical abuse and discrimination.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Europe Could Offset US Aid to Ukraine, but Military Replacement Remains Challenging
A new study by the Kiel Institute shows that European countries could offset a complete US aid cutoff to Ukraine by increasing their spending by 0.21% of GDP, though replacing certain US weapons systems like HIMARS and Patriots remains difficult.
Europe Could Offset US Aid to Ukraine, but Military Replacement Remains Challenging
A new study by the Kiel Institute shows that European countries could offset a complete US aid cutoff to Ukraine by increasing their spending by 0.21% of GDP, though replacing certain US weapons systems like HIMARS and Patriots remains difficult.
Progress
32% Bias Score
German Debt Plan Faces Uncertainty Amidst Political Opposition and Legal Challenges
Germany's parliament debated a controversial debt plan by the Union and SPD, facing opposition and legal challenges, while coalition talks continue amid uncertainty.
German Debt Plan Faces Uncertainty Amidst Political Opposition and Legal Challenges
Germany's parliament debated a controversial debt plan by the Union and SPD, facing opposition and legal challenges, while coalition talks continue amid uncertainty.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Russia Claims Recapture of Territory in Kursk Region
Following a reported offensive by Russian forces, the settlements of Suja, Melovy, and Podol in Russia's Kursk region are now under Russian control, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence. Ukraine has not yet issued an official statement.
Russia Claims Recapture of Territory in Kursk Region
Following a reported offensive by Russian forces, the settlements of Suja, Melovy, and Podol in Russia's Kursk region are now under Russian control, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence. Ukraine has not yet issued an official statement.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Augsburg Prison Abuse Allegations Prompt Bavarian Investigation
The Bavarian Justice Ministry is investigating allegations of abuse against 17 prison staff at the Augsburg prison, initiated by a prison doctor's report in October 2023 and additional evidence in summer 2024; the number of inmates in special security cells decreased significantly following the scan...
Augsburg Prison Abuse Allegations Prompt Bavarian Investigation
The Bavarian Justice Ministry is investigating allegations of abuse against 17 prison staff at the Augsburg prison, initiated by a prison doctor's report in October 2023 and additional evidence in summer 2024; the number of inmates in special security cells decreased significantly following the scan...
Progress
56% Bias Score