March 2025
April 2025
Carney Becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Mark Carney became Canada's new prime minister today following Justin Trudeau's resignation, inheriting a tariff dispute with the U.S. and an upcoming federal election; his cabinet includes Chrystia Freeland and several ministers from the previous government, while others were replaced.
Carney Becomes Prime Minister of Canada
Mark Carney became Canada's new prime minister today following Justin Trudeau's resignation, inheriting a tariff dispute with the U.S. and an upcoming federal election; his cabinet includes Chrystia Freeland and several ministers from the previous government, while others were replaced.
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44% Bias Score
US Resumes GLSDB Shipments to Ukraine After Upgrades
The US is resuming shipments of upgraded GLSDB long-range weapons to Ukraine to address previous ineffectiveness against Russian electronic warfare and depleted ATACMS stocks; 19 GLSDBs were recently tested, and the updated weapons, with a range of 160 kilometers, may be deployed in the coming days.
US Resumes GLSDB Shipments to Ukraine After Upgrades
The US is resuming shipments of upgraded GLSDB long-range weapons to Ukraine to address previous ineffectiveness against Russian electronic warfare and depleted ATACMS stocks; 19 GLSDBs were recently tested, and the updated weapons, with a range of 160 kilometers, may be deployed in the coming days.
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36% Bias Score
RBB Executives Resign After False Report on Green Politician
Due to fabricated testimonies in a report on harassment allegations against Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar, RBB program director Katrin Günther and editor-in-chief David Biesinger resigned; Gelbhaar is pursuing legal action for millions in damages.
RBB Executives Resign After False Report on Green Politician
Due to fabricated testimonies in a report on harassment allegations against Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar, RBB program director Katrin Günther and editor-in-chief David Biesinger resigned; Gelbhaar is pursuing legal action for millions in damages.
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36% Bias Score
German Campaign Demands Ban on Police Knee-Fixation Technique
The "Polizei im Nacken" campaign in Germany seeks to ban the police's use of knee-fixation due to its lethal potential, as evidenced by Zefanias M.'s case, who suffered long-term injuries after being wrongly accused and subjected to this practice for nine minutes; this campaign is gaining traction t...
German Campaign Demands Ban on Police Knee-Fixation Technique
The "Polizei im Nacken" campaign in Germany seeks to ban the police's use of knee-fixation due to its lethal potential, as evidenced by Zefanias M.'s case, who suffered long-term injuries after being wrongly accused and subjected to this practice for nine minutes; this campaign is gaining traction t...
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56% Bias Score
Hungary Vetoes EU Sanctions Renewal, Secures Removal of Several Russians
Hungary vetoed the EU's renewal of sanctions against over 2,200 Russians and organizations, securing the removal of several individuals, including oligarch Viacheslav Moshe Kantor and a relative of Alisher Usmanov, due to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's opposition to the sanctions' effectiveness.
Hungary Vetoes EU Sanctions Renewal, Secures Removal of Several Russians
Hungary vetoed the EU's renewal of sanctions against over 2,200 Russians and organizations, securing the removal of several individuals, including oligarch Viacheslav Moshe Kantor and a relative of Alisher Usmanov, due to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's opposition to the sanctions' effectiveness.
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60% Bias Score
Arrest of Columbia Student Sparks Concerns about Chilling Effect on Academic Freedom
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and green card holder, was arrested for alleged Hamas ties, prompting concerns among Chicago academics about a chilling effect on free speech due to President Trump's crackdown on antisemitism on college campuses.
Arrest of Columbia Student Sparks Concerns about Chilling Effect on Academic Freedom
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and green card holder, was arrested for alleged Hamas ties, prompting concerns among Chicago academics about a chilling effect on free speech due to President Trump's crackdown on antisemitism on college campuses.
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48% Bias Score
Munich Consulate Attack: Anti-Israeli Motivation Confirmed
On September 5th, 2024, an 18-year-old Austrian man, acting alone, shot at the Israeli Consulate in Munich, Germany, before being fatally shot by police; investigators determined the attack was primarily anti-Israeli, not Islamist.
Munich Consulate Attack: Anti-Israeli Motivation Confirmed
On September 5th, 2024, an 18-year-old Austrian man, acting alone, shot at the Israeli Consulate in Munich, Germany, before being fatally shot by police; investigators determined the attack was primarily anti-Israeli, not Islamist.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Approves Massive Debt Plan for Defense and Investment
Germany's CDU/CSU, SPD, and Greens agreed to a €500 billion debt plan exempting defense spending from the debt brake, unlocking €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine and €100 billion for climate and economic transformation, aiming for parliamentary approval before March 25.
Germany Approves Massive Debt Plan for Defense and Investment
Germany's CDU/CSU, SPD, and Greens agreed to a €500 billion debt plan exempting defense spending from the debt brake, unlocking €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine and €100 billion for climate and economic transformation, aiming for parliamentary approval before March 25.
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44% Bias Score
German Authorities' Failure to Recognize NSU Murders' Racist Motive to be Investigated
A research team will investigate why German authorities initially failed to recognize the racist motive behind the NSU's murder series, which spanned 2000-2006, resulting in a delayed investigation and diminished public trust.
German Authorities' Failure to Recognize NSU Murders' Racist Motive to be Investigated
A research team will investigate why German authorities initially failed to recognize the racist motive behind the NSU's murder series, which spanned 2000-2006, resulting in a delayed investigation and diminished public trust.
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32% Bias Score
Germany Exceeds 2024 Emissions Target, But Sectoral Shortfalls Remain
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.4 percent in 2024 to 649 million tons, exceeding the government's target but falling short in transportation and buildings, potentially leading to EU fines.
Germany Exceeds 2024 Emissions Target, But Sectoral Shortfalls Remain
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.4 percent in 2024 to 649 million tons, exceeding the government's target but falling short in transportation and buildings, potentially leading to EU fines.
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40% Bias Score
Unicredit's Bid for Commerzbank Doubles Share Price, Sparks Political Debate
Unicredit, holding a 9.5% stake and access to an additional 18.5% via derivatives, seeks to acquire Commerzbank, causing its stock price to nearly double to €23.34, despite Commerzbank's rejection. The ECB approved, while the German cartel office investigates, and political figures express concern.
Unicredit's Bid for Commerzbank Doubles Share Price, Sparks Political Debate
Unicredit, holding a 9.5% stake and access to an additional 18.5% via derivatives, seeks to acquire Commerzbank, causing its stock price to nearly double to €23.34, despite Commerzbank's rejection. The ECB approved, while the German cartel office investigates, and political figures express concern.
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40% Bias Score
Pan Am 103 bombing trial delayed
A US judge has postponed the trial of Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988, due to the case's complexity and the need for more time to prepare for pre-trial hearings; a new date has not been set.
Pan Am 103 bombing trial delayed
A US judge has postponed the trial of Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988, due to the case's complexity and the need for more time to prepare for pre-trial hearings; a new date has not been set.
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32% Bias Score