January 2025
February 2025
Germany Forms Fourth Military Division for Territorial Defense
Germany is creating a fourth military division, composed of active and reserve personnel, to protect critical infrastructure and serve as a territorial defense force, freeing up existing divisions for potential NATO deployments along the eastern border.
Germany Forms Fourth Military Division for Territorial Defense
Germany is creating a fourth military division, composed of active and reserve personnel, to protect critical infrastructure and serve as a territorial defense force, freeing up existing divisions for potential NATO deployments along the eastern border.
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Nominated for German Chancellorship Amid Tight Election Race
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) have officially nominated Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the upcoming February 23rd federal elections, setting the stage for a close race against the CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD amid policy disagreements and concerns over rising nationalism.
Scholz Nominated for German Chancellorship Amid Tight Election Race
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) have officially nominated Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the upcoming February 23rd federal elections, setting the stage for a close race against the CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD amid policy disagreements and concerns over rising nationalism.
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48% Bias Score
Saxony Police Apologizes Following Alleged Assault of Left Party Politician at AfD Protest
Left party politician Nam Duy Nguyen was allegedly assaulted by a police officer during protests against an AfD party convention in Riesa, Saxony, leaving him unconscious; a colleague was also injured; police apologized and an investigation was launched.
Saxony Police Apologizes Following Alleged Assault of Left Party Politician at AfD Protest
Left party politician Nam Duy Nguyen was allegedly assaulted by a police officer during protests against an AfD party convention in Riesa, Saxony, leaving him unconscious; a colleague was also injured; police apologized and an investigation was launched.
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40% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Alice Weidel as First-Ever Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), is the party's first-ever candidate for chancellor in the upcoming February 23rd election, despite the AfD's low chance of forming a coalition government.
AfD Nominates Alice Weidel as First-Ever Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), is the party's first-ever candidate for chancellor in the upcoming February 23rd election, despite the AfD's low chance of forming a coalition government.
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64% Bias Score
Australia and Spain lead global efforts to regulate children's screen time
Australia and Spain are implementing new laws to regulate children's access to social media and smartphones, prompted by growing concerns over screen time, mental health, and well-being; these initiatives involve age restrictions, parental controls, and public awareness campaigns, alongside grassroo...
Australia and Spain lead global efforts to regulate children's screen time
Australia and Spain are implementing new laws to regulate children's access to social media and smartphones, prompted by growing concerns over screen time, mental health, and well-being; these initiatives involve age restrictions, parental controls, and public awareness campaigns, alongside grassroo...
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40% Bias Score
Migrant Dies in Channel Crossing
A Syrian migrant died after being crushed on a leaking dinghy in the Channel while attempting to reach Britain; 30 others were rescued, marking the first such death at sea in 2025, highlighting the increased risks of dangerous crossings.
Migrant Dies in Channel Crossing
A Syrian migrant died after being crushed on a leaking dinghy in the Channel while attempting to reach Britain; 30 others were rescued, marking the first such death at sea in 2025, highlighting the increased risks of dangerous crossings.
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44% Bias Score
Macron's Controversial Remarks Strain Franco-African Relations
French President Emmanuel Macron's recent comments, suggesting that several African nations wouldn't exist without French military intervention, have sparked outrage in Africa and raised concerns about the future of Franco-African relations, as several African nations end military cooperation with F...
Macron's Controversial Remarks Strain Franco-African Relations
French President Emmanuel Macron's recent comments, suggesting that several African nations wouldn't exist without French military intervention, have sparked outrage in Africa and raised concerns about the future of Franco-African relations, as several African nations end military cooperation with F...
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate Amidst Low Approval Ratings and International Tensions
Facing 77% disapproval in polls, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was officially nominated as the SPD's candidate for the upcoming Bundestag election on February 23rd, He plans a vigorous campaign focused on social welfare, economic investment and countering right-wing populism, despite the challenges ...
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate Amidst Low Approval Ratings and International Tensions
Facing 77% disapproval in polls, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was officially nominated as the SPD's candidate for the upcoming Bundestag election on February 23rd, He plans a vigorous campaign focused on social welfare, economic investment and countering right-wing populism, despite the challenges ...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Germany Creates New Home Defense Division Amidst Growing Security Concerns
Germany establishes a fourth Bundeswehr division for home defense, deploying reservists and active soldiers to protect infrastructure and support NATO operations, responding to evolving security threats.
Germany Creates New Home Defense Division Amidst Growing Security Concerns
Germany establishes a fourth Bundeswehr division for home defense, deploying reservists and active soldiers to protect infrastructure and support NATO operations, responding to evolving security threats.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Malfunctioning Howitzers Highlight Ukraine's Repair Challenges
Intensive use of German Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers in Ukraine is causing frequent malfunctions due to software errors and overheating, with repair delays up to six months due to spare parts shortages; however, a new KNDS subsidiary in Kyiv and increased production aim to alleviate these issues.
Malfunctioning Howitzers Highlight Ukraine's Repair Challenges
Intensive use of German Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers in Ukraine is causing frequent malfunctions due to software errors and overheating, with repair delays up to six months due to spare parts shortages; however, a new KNDS subsidiary in Kyiv and increased production aim to alleviate these issues.
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24% Bias Score
240 Missing Polish Anti-Tank Mines Found Near Ikea Warehouse
240 missing Polish anti-tank mines, initially lost during transport from Hajnowka to Mosty between July 4-7, 2023, were discovered near an Ikea warehouse on July 16, leading to the dismissal of an army general and potential prison sentences for four soldiers due to negligence and falsified documents...
240 Missing Polish Anti-Tank Mines Found Near Ikea Warehouse
240 missing Polish anti-tank mines, initially lost during transport from Hajnowka to Mosty between July 4-7, 2023, were discovered near an Ikea warehouse on July 16, leading to the dismissal of an army general and potential prison sentences for four soldiers due to negligence and falsified documents...
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40% Bias Score
UK Faces Gas Supply Uncertainty Amid Conflicting Reports
Conflicting reports on UK gas reserves emerged this week, with Centrica warning of critically low stocks while National Gas claimed healthy levels; this uncertainty could force the UK to import EU gas at a higher price, impacting consumers.
UK Faces Gas Supply Uncertainty Amid Conflicting Reports
Conflicting reports on UK gas reserves emerged this week, with Centrica warning of critically low stocks while National Gas claimed healthy levels; this uncertainty could force the UK to import EU gas at a higher price, impacting consumers.
Progress
48% Bias Score