January 2025
February 2025
Whipped Cream Pie Attack on FDP Leader Lindner in Germany
A 34-year-old Left party member, Christiane Kiesow, threw a whipped cream pie at FDP leader Christian Lindner during his campaign appearance in Greifswald, Germany on Thursday. Police are investigating, while reactions range from condemnation by the state's prime minister to justification by the Lef...
Whipped Cream Pie Attack on FDP Leader Lindner in Germany
A 34-year-old Left party member, Christiane Kiesow, threw a whipped cream pie at FDP leader Christian Lindner during his campaign appearance in Greifswald, Germany on Thursday. Police are investigating, while reactions range from condemnation by the state's prime minister to justification by the Lef...
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44% Bias Score
CDU's "2030 Agenda" Aims for Economic Growth Ahead of German Election
Facing stagnant poll numbers, CDU's Friedrich Merz unveiled a "2030 Agenda" for 2 percent economic growth, proposing tax cuts, labor market flexibility, and lower energy prices, drawing parallels to Schröder's "Agenda 2010" but facing criticism from labor unions.
CDU's "2030 Agenda" Aims for Economic Growth Ahead of German Election
Facing stagnant poll numbers, CDU's Friedrich Merz unveiled a "2030 Agenda" for 2 percent economic growth, proposing tax cuts, labor market flexibility, and lower energy prices, drawing parallels to Schröder's "Agenda 2010" but facing criticism from labor unions.
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44% Bias Score
Pakistani Author Bapsi Sidhwa Dies at 86
Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa, who died aged 86, achieved international acclaim for her novels portraying the Parsi community and the 1947 partition; her most famous work, "Ice Candy Man", was adapted into Deepa Mehta's film "Earth".
Pakistani Author Bapsi Sidhwa Dies at 86
Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa, who died aged 86, achieved international acclaim for her novels portraying the Parsi community and the 1947 partition; her most famous work, "Ice Candy Man", was adapted into Deepa Mehta's film "Earth".
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0% Bias Score
Russia Honors Journalists for Contributions to National Security and Social Values
The Russian government held an awards ceremony on January 12th, honoring journalists for contributions to national security, family values, and youth development, including a posthumous award to Yulia Kuznetsova, a journalist killed in the Kursk region.
Russia Honors Journalists for Contributions to National Security and Social Values
The Russian government held an awards ceremony on January 12th, honoring journalists for contributions to national security, family values, and youth development, including a posthumous award to Yulia Kuznetsova, a journalist killed in the Kursk region.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Court Orders Child's Return Amidst Spanish Jurisdiction Dispute
An Italian court has ordered the return of 11-year-old Daniel Arcuri to Italy after Spanish courts failed to reach a decision regarding his custody, citing concerns about the mother's manipulative behavior and potential influence on the child's allegations against his father.
Italian Court Orders Child's Return Amidst Spanish Jurisdiction Dispute
An Italian court has ordered the return of 11-year-old Daniel Arcuri to Italy after Spanish courts failed to reach a decision regarding his custody, citing concerns about the mother's manipulative behavior and potential influence on the child's allegations against his father.
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72% Bias Score
Erdoğan Condemns CHP for Mismanagement, Highlights Counter-Terrorism Success
During an AKP party congress in Aydın, President Erdoğan strongly criticized the CHP for alleged mismanagement of municipalities, citing debt levels (15.5 tons of gold for seven municipalities) and a lack of meritocracy, while highlighting his party's success in counter-terrorism operations.
Erdoğan Condemns CHP for Mismanagement, Highlights Counter-Terrorism Success
During an AKP party congress in Aydın, President Erdoğan strongly criticized the CHP for alleged mismanagement of municipalities, citing debt levels (15.5 tons of gold for seven municipalities) and a lack of meritocracy, while highlighting his party's success in counter-terrorism operations.
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56% Bias Score
Bulgaria's Unexpected Coalition: A Response to Global Uncertainty?
Amidst global uncertainty following the US election, a potential coalition government in Bulgaria is forming, comprising GERB, BSP, and ITN, with support from MRF, potentially sidelining PP-DB, raising concerns about democratic backsliding.
Bulgaria's Unexpected Coalition: A Response to Global Uncertainty?
Amidst global uncertainty following the US election, a potential coalition government in Bulgaria is forming, comprising GERB, BSP, and ITN, with support from MRF, potentially sidelining PP-DB, raising concerns about democratic backsliding.
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52% Bias Score
Bavarian Hunting Ban Suspended: Court Halts Forest Overgrazing Measure
Following a court ruling, a Bavarian government decree shortening the hunting ban in Alpine forests to protect against wildlife overgrazing has been temporarily suspended due to its similarity to a previously invalidated decree.
Bavarian Hunting Ban Suspended: Court Halts Forest Overgrazing Measure
Following a court ruling, a Bavarian government decree shortening the hunting ban in Alpine forests to protect against wildlife overgrazing has been temporarily suspended due to its similarity to a previously invalidated decree.
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48% Bias Score
Illegal Lynx Release in Scottish Highlands Sparks Rewilding Debate
Four lynx, likely from a private collection, were illegally released into the Cairngorms national park in Scotland; two were quickly captured, but two more were discovered days later, sparking debate about the future of rewilding initiatives and the regulation of private exotic animal ownership.
Illegal Lynx Release in Scottish Highlands Sparks Rewilding Debate
Four lynx, likely from a private collection, were illegally released into the Cairngorms national park in Scotland; two were quickly captured, but two more were discovered days later, sparking debate about the future of rewilding initiatives and the regulation of private exotic animal ownership.
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48% Bias Score
Rise of Listening Bars in UK Reflects Shift in Nightlife Culture
The increasing popularity of listening bars in the UK, such as London's Spiritland and Stockport's Ōdiobā, reflects a shift in nightlife culture amid rising nightclub costs and changing consumer preferences, prioritizing high-fidelity sound systems and relaxed atmospheres.
Rise of Listening Bars in UK Reflects Shift in Nightlife Culture
The increasing popularity of listening bars in the UK, such as London's Spiritland and Stockport's Ōdiobā, reflects a shift in nightlife culture amid rising nightclub costs and changing consumer preferences, prioritizing high-fidelity sound systems and relaxed atmospheres.
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40% Bias Score
EU's Muted Response to Machado Kidnapping Highlights Internal Divisions on Venezuela
The European Union issued a weak condemnation of María Corina Machado's kidnapping and release by the Maduro regime, contrasting with stronger statements from the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, who recognized Edmundo González as president-elect.
EU's Muted Response to Machado Kidnapping Highlights Internal Divisions on Venezuela
The European Union issued a weak condemnation of María Corina Machado's kidnapping and release by the Maduro regime, contrasting with stronger statements from the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, who recognized Edmundo González as president-elect.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Reports Positive Momentum in Greek-Turkish Relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reported positive momentum in Greek-Turkish relations in 2024, maintaining high-level dialogue and aiming to continue this in 2025 while addressing existing disagreements through bilateral mechanisms.
Turkey Reports Positive Momentum in Greek-Turkish Relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reported positive momentum in Greek-Turkish relations in 2024, maintaining high-level dialogue and aiming to continue this in 2025 while addressing existing disagreements through bilateral mechanisms.
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28% Bias Score