January 2025
February 2025
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ to Form Government After ÖVP Shift
Following failed coalition talks, Austria's President Van der Bellen tasked the far-right FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, with forming a new government after the ÖVP's acting chairman expressed willingness to cooperate with them, marking a significant shift in Austrian politics.
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ to Form Government After ÖVP Shift
Following failed coalition talks, Austria's President Van der Bellen tasked the far-right FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, with forming a new government after the ÖVP's acting chairman expressed willingness to cooperate with them, marking a significant shift in Austrian politics.
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36% Bias Score
Mahama Begins Second Term, Facing Economic Crisis in Ghana
John Dramani Mahama was sworn in for a second term as Ghana's president on Tuesday, pledging to boost the economy and create jobs amid a cost-of-living crisis and a \$2.5 billion power sector debt. His election win continues Ghana's democratic tradition.
Mahama Begins Second Term, Facing Economic Crisis in Ghana
John Dramani Mahama was sworn in for a second term as Ghana's president on Tuesday, pledging to boost the economy and create jobs amid a cost-of-living crisis and a \$2.5 billion power sector debt. His election win continues Ghana's democratic tradition.
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24% Bias Score
Bavarian Parties Strategize on Economic Policy Ahead of Federal Elections
Bavarian political parties, including the CSU, Freie Wähler, Grüne, and SPD, are holding strategic meetings focused on economic policy and upcoming federal elections, with prominent business leaders and politicians discussing pressing issues such as economic downturn, industrial transformation, and ...
Bavarian Parties Strategize on Economic Policy Ahead of Federal Elections
Bavarian political parties, including the CSU, Freie Wähler, Grüne, and SPD, are holding strategic meetings focused on economic policy and upcoming federal elections, with prominent business leaders and politicians discussing pressing issues such as economic downturn, industrial transformation, and ...
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60% Bias Score
Austrian ÖVP's Shock Coalition Talks with FPÖ
Christian Stocker, former Austrian ÖVP Secretary General, dramatically reversed his staunch opposition to Herbert Kickl, paving the way for a potential ÖVP-FPÖ coalition government in Austria, despite significant policy differences and concerns over Kickl's alleged ties to Russia.
Austrian ÖVP's Shock Coalition Talks with FPÖ
Christian Stocker, former Austrian ÖVP Secretary General, dramatically reversed his staunch opposition to Herbert Kickl, paving the way for a potential ÖVP-FPÖ coalition government in Austria, despite significant policy differences and concerns over Kickl's alleged ties to Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Mixed Reactions and Uncertain Legacy
Jean-Marie Le Pen, a historical figure of the French far-right, died on Tuesday at age 98, sparking diverse reactions and raising questions about his complex legacy and the future of the French far-right.
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Mixed Reactions and Uncertain Legacy
Jean-Marie Le Pen, a historical figure of the French far-right, died on Tuesday at age 98, sparking diverse reactions and raising questions about his complex legacy and the future of the French far-right.
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32% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checkers, Prioritizes Community Notes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that his company is eliminating third-party fact-checkers from its US platforms, replacing them with community notes to prioritize free expression, simplify content policies, and mend ties with President-elect Donald Trump, relocating its trust and safet...
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checkers, Prioritizes Community Notes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that his company is eliminating third-party fact-checkers from its US platforms, replacing them with community notes to prioritize free expression, simplify content policies, and mend ties with President-elect Donald Trump, relocating its trust and safet...
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56% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader: A Facade of Moderation Masks Concerning Intentions
Following his takeover of Damascus on December 8th, Ahmed al-Charaa (formerly Abou Mohammed al-Joulani) has adopted a diplomatic facade, promising minority rights and appointing women to high positions, while simultaneously attempting to Islamize the education system and appointing individuals with ...
Syria's New Leader: A Facade of Moderation Masks Concerning Intentions
Following his takeover of Damascus on December 8th, Ahmed al-Charaa (formerly Abou Mohammed al-Joulani) has adopted a diplomatic facade, promising minority rights and appointing women to high positions, while simultaneously attempting to Islamize the education system and appointing individuals with ...
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56% Bias Score
Canada's Trade Surplus with U.S. Grows Amid Trump's Tariff Threats
Canada's November trade deficit shrank to $323 million, while its surplus with the U.S. rose to $8.2 billion, despite overall export growth. This comes amid President-elect Trump's threats of tariffs on Canadian goods due to unresolved border security concerns and criticisms of trade deficits.
Canada's Trade Surplus with U.S. Grows Amid Trump's Tariff Threats
Canada's November trade deficit shrank to $323 million, while its surplus with the U.S. rose to $8.2 billion, despite overall export growth. This comes amid President-elect Trump's threats of tariffs on Canadian goods due to unresolved border security concerns and criticisms of trade deficits.
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40% Bias Score
NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted for the murder of Debrina Kawam, 57, whom he allegedly set on fire on a NYC subway car on December 22, 2024, prompting increased police presence and highlighting safety concerns in the city's transit system.
NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted for the murder of Debrina Kawam, 57, whom he allegedly set on fire on a NYC subway car on December 22, 2024, prompting increased police presence and highlighting safety concerns in the city's transit system.
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28% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Release of Trump Investigation Report
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, following a request from Trump's former co-defendants who argued the report would interfere with their ongoing case.
Judge Blocks Release of Trump Investigation Report
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, following a request from Trump's former co-defendants who argued the report would interfere with their ongoing case.
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48% Bias Score
EU Unveils Emergency Plans to Support Struggling Industries
The European Commission plans to launch emergency support plans for struggling EU industries, including energy-intensive sectors, by creating decarbonized public markets and reducing regulatory burdens, as announced by Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné.
EU Unveils Emergency Plans to Support Struggling Industries
The European Commission plans to launch emergency support plans for struggling EU industries, including energy-intensive sectors, by creating decarbonized public markets and reducing regulatory burdens, as announced by Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Strikes Russian Command Post, Eliminates North Korean Soldiers
On January 7th, Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian command post near Bila, Kursk Oblast, resulting in the reported elimination of 13 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; the UAF stated that such strikes are a necessary part of their operations and they will contin...
Ukraine Strikes Russian Command Post, Eliminates North Korean Soldiers
On January 7th, Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian command post near Bila, Kursk Oblast, resulting in the reported elimination of 13 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; the UAF stated that such strikes are a necessary part of their operations and they will contin...
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52% Bias Score