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kathimerini.gr
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US Tariffs on Mexico Worry China, Threatening Global Trade

US tariffs on Mexican imports worry China, potentially forcing developing nations to choose between US and Chinese trade, impacting global supply chains and geopolitical stability. China's exports to Mexico are eleven times greater than imports, and the US might use tariffs to pressure Mexico to clo...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Verstappen Qualifies Third in Australian GP Despite Initial Struggles

Max Verstappen qualified third for the Australian Grand Prix on April 2, 2024, after a challenging start to the weekend, showcasing a significant improvement from practice sessions. He will start behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, despite Red Bull's belief they can close the gap.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
abcnews.go.com
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Turkey-Israel Tensions Escalate Amid Syria's Power Vacuum

Turkey and Israel's conflicting interests in post-Assad Syria, including Turkey's support for a unified state and Israel's preference for fragmentation, have led to heightened tensions, military clashes, and diplomatic disputes, threatening regional stability.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU Increases Defense Spending, Validating Macron's Vision

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and concerns over the US's reliability as an ally, the European Union is massively investing in its own defense, validating French President Macron's 2017 Sorbonne speech advocating for European defense autonomy, a vision initially met with skepticism but now ...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nrc.nl
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US Government Shutdown Averted by Last-Minute Budget Deal

A last-minute agreement between the US Senate's Republicans and Democrats averted a government shutdown, with ten Senate Democrats joining Republicans to pass a seven-month spending plan despite objections to spending cuts and expanded presidential powers; the House passed the plan earlier this week...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
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Schumer Votes to Avert US Government Shutdown Amidst Trade War and TikTok Sale Uncertainty

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer voted to prevent a US government shutdown, citing potential harm to the American people; France criticized the US's imposition of tariffs on European goods, calling it a 'stupid war'; Oracle is reportedly the leading candidate to help manage TikTok in the US.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
china.org.cn
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Trilateral Meeting in Beijing Addresses Iranian Nuclear Issue

China, Russia, and Iran met in Beijing on March 14, 2025, to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue, issuing a joint statement emphasizing diplomatic solutions, ending unilateral sanctions, and respecting Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
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Turkey Monitors Syrian-SDF Agreement, Citing Security Concerns

Turkey's foreign minister expressed concerns about a Syrian government agreement with the U.S.-backed SDF, fearing threats to Turkey's security, and said Ankara is closely monitoring the situation following a Thursday visit to Syria to relay these concerns.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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Ohtani Mania Drives Record MLB Ticket Sales in Tokyo

Shohei Ohtani's return to Japan with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the Tokyo Series has driven ticket prices to record highs (over \$15,000), boosted merchandise sales by 2000% in Japan, and highlighted his significant impact on the global appeal of Major League Baseball.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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Dutch Speed Skater Overcomes Illness to Win Third World Title

Dutch speed skater Femke Kok won her third consecutive world title in the 500 meters despite battling a CMV virus infection that nearly ended her season; she gradually returned to training and achieved the win, setting a remarkable example of perseverance and the importance of adaptive coaching.

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
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Germany to Lift Debt Brake for Defense and Infrastructure Spending

German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz secured Greens' support to lift the debt brake, enabling a €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund; the Constitutional Court rejected AfD and Die Linke challenges, paving the way for parliamentary approval before the new parliament convenes.

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theguardian.com
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Europe's Defense: A Churchillo-Gaullist Path

Emmanuel Macron's call for a stronger European defense is examined, highlighting the need to leverage NATO's existing infrastructure while overcoming obstacles such as differing national security understandings among European countries, nationalistic political realities, and public desire for peace.

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48% Bias Score

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