January 2025
February 2025
Merz Urges EU to Regulate Meta After Content Moderation Changes
Following Meta's announcement to relax content moderation rules, CDU leader Friedrich Merz urged the EU to regulate social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation and hate speech, emphasizing the need to balance free speech with online safety.
Merz Urges EU to Regulate Meta After Content Moderation Changes
Following Meta's announcement to relax content moderation rules, CDU leader Friedrich Merz urged the EU to regulate social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation and hate speech, emphasizing the need to balance free speech with online safety.
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52% Bias Score
Cambodian Opposition Politician Assassinated in Thailand
Lim Kimya, a 74-year-old Cambodian-French opposition politician, was shot dead in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 26, 2023, in what authorities believe was a contract killing linked to his criticism of Cambodia's government. A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested.
Cambodian Opposition Politician Assassinated in Thailand
Lim Kimya, a 74-year-old Cambodian-French opposition politician, was shot dead in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 26, 2023, in what authorities believe was a contract killing linked to his criticism of Cambodia's government. A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested.
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36% Bias Score
German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...
German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...
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28% Bias Score
EU Responds Cautiously to Trump's Greenland Threat
President-elect Trump's statement on potentially using military force to seize Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark associated with the EU, prompted a cautious response from the European Commission, who affirmed their commitment to state sovereignty, though they stopped short of assessing t...
EU Responds Cautiously to Trump's Greenland Threat
President-elect Trump's statement on potentially using military force to seize Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark associated with the EU, prompted a cautious response from the European Commission, who affirmed their commitment to state sovereignty, though they stopped short of assessing t...
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48% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees 66% Surge in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes
Right-wing extremist crimes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern increased by 66 percent from 1,131 in 2023 to 1,879 in 2024 (Jan-Nov), prompting criticism of the state government's response; the national increase was 17 percent.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees 66% Surge in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes
Right-wing extremist crimes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern increased by 66 percent from 1,131 in 2023 to 1,879 in 2024 (Jan-Nov), prompting criticism of the state government's response; the national increase was 17 percent.
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40% Bias Score
Nikolai Lukashenko's Rising Profile Fuels Succession Speculation in Belarus
Twenty-year-old Nikolai Lukashenko, the youngest son of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, is increasingly featured in Belarusian media, sparking speculation about a potential future leadership role; his recent interview declaring himself an "absolute copy" of his father fuels such speculati...
Nikolai Lukashenko's Rising Profile Fuels Succession Speculation in Belarus
Twenty-year-old Nikolai Lukashenko, the youngest son of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, is increasingly featured in Belarusian media, sparking speculation about a potential future leadership role; his recent interview declaring himself an "absolute copy" of his father fuels such speculati...
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48% Bias Score
Carney Considers Liberal Leadership Bid Amidst Uncertain Election
Following Justin Trudeau's resignation, Mark Carney is considering a bid for the Liberal leadership, prompting other potential candidates to assess their options amidst the complexities of a potential spring election and the rules regarding cabinet ministers' participation.
Carney Considers Liberal Leadership Bid Amidst Uncertain Election
Following Justin Trudeau's resignation, Mark Carney is considering a bid for the Liberal leadership, prompting other potential candidates to assess their options amidst the complexities of a potential spring election and the rules regarding cabinet ministers' participation.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea's Impeached President Faces Criminal Investigation Amidst Political Upheaval
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in December sparked widespread protests and a criminal investigation, leading to his impeachment; while daily life has largely returned to normal, the political uncertainty continues.
South Korea's Impeached President Faces Criminal Investigation Amidst Political Upheaval
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in December sparked widespread protests and a criminal investigation, leading to his impeachment; while daily life has largely returned to normal, the political uncertainty continues.
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44% Bias Score
Danish City Pioneers Sustainable Seawater Heating
The Danish city of Esbjerg utilizes a massive heat pump extracting energy from the North Sea, heating 25,000 homes, replacing a coal plant, and highlighting sustainable heating solutions even at low water temperatures.
Danish City Pioneers Sustainable Seawater Heating
The Danish city of Esbjerg utilizes a massive heat pump extracting energy from the North Sea, heating 25,000 homes, replacing a coal plant, and highlighting sustainable heating solutions even at low water temperatures.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Increases Collaboration with Trump
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, announced it is ending its fact-checking program and will work more closely with Donald Trump, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the platforms' ability to moderate harmful content.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Increases Collaboration with Trump
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, announced it is ending its fact-checking program and will work more closely with Donald Trump, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the platforms' ability to moderate harmful content.
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48% Bias Score
Norway's 88% EV Market Share: Policy, Infrastructure, and the Path to Global Adoption
Norway's 2023 electric vehicle market share reached 88%, exceeding the global average of 18%, due to decades-long government support for domestic EV development, tax breaks, and accessible home charging infrastructure; however, recent incentive rollbacks and potential policy shifts in other countrie...
Norway's 88% EV Market Share: Policy, Infrastructure, and the Path to Global Adoption
Norway's 2023 electric vehicle market share reached 88%, exceeding the global average of 18%, due to decades-long government support for domestic EV development, tax breaks, and accessible home charging infrastructure; however, recent incentive rollbacks and potential policy shifts in other countrie...
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36% Bias Score
UK Confirms 2030 Ban on New Petrol and Diesel Cars
The UK government confirms a 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, reversing a previous delay to 2035 and launching a consultation to address industry and consumer concerns, aiming for a 100% zero-emission vehicle market by 2035.
UK Confirms 2030 Ban on New Petrol and Diesel Cars
The UK government confirms a 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, reversing a previous delay to 2035 and launching a consultation to address industry and consumer concerns, aiming for a 100% zero-emission vehicle market by 2035.
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32% Bias Score