January 2025
February 2025
Belgian Pension Reform Sparks Massive Protest, Disrupting Transportation
On Monday, nearly 30,000 Belgian public sector workers protested a proposed pension reform that would increase the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2030 and eliminate preferential retirement schemes, leading to widespread transportation disruptions.
Belgian Pension Reform Sparks Massive Protest, Disrupting Transportation
On Monday, nearly 30,000 Belgian public sector workers protested a proposed pension reform that would increase the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2030 and eliminate preferential retirement schemes, leading to widespread transportation disruptions.
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44% Bias Score
EU Urged to Avoid Weakening Worker and Environmental Protections in Competitiveness Push
Over 250 European civil society groups sent an open letter to the European Commission expressing concerns that the upcoming "competitiveness compass" could weaken environmental and worker protections, costing governments €55 billion annually, and urging the EU to not sacrifice these protections in a...
EU Urged to Avoid Weakening Worker and Environmental Protections in Competitiveness Push
Over 250 European civil society groups sent an open letter to the European Commission expressing concerns that the upcoming "competitiveness compass" could weaken environmental and worker protections, costing governments €55 billion annually, and urging the EU to not sacrifice these protections in a...
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56% Bias Score
Virgin Group Challenges Eurostar's Channel Tunnel Monopoly with £500 Million Train Order
Virgin Group plans to order 12 high-speed trains costing around £500 million to challenge Eurostar's monopoly on Channel Tunnel rail services, potentially creating more competition and benefits for passengers.
Virgin Group Challenges Eurostar's Channel Tunnel Monopoly with £500 Million Train Order
Virgin Group plans to order 12 high-speed trains costing around £500 million to challenge Eurostar's monopoly on Channel Tunnel rail services, potentially creating more competition and benefits for passengers.
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48% Bias Score
NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Rise Unless Joint Purchases Increase
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned member states on Monday that they face a potential increase in defense spending of up to 3.7% of GDP unless they increase joint purchases and utilize existing infrastructure. Rutte cited Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example of how some overall...
NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Rise Unless Joint Purchases Increase
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned member states on Monday that they face a potential increase in defense spending of up to 3.7% of GDP unless they increase joint purchases and utilize existing infrastructure. Rutte cited Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example of how some overall...
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon Appoints International Judge as Prime Minister Amidst Political Divisions
On January 13th, Nawaf Salam, a 71-year-old international judge and former Lebanese UN ambassador, was appointed Lebanon's Prime Minister with 84 out of 128 votes, lacking support from Hezbollah and Amal, signaling a potential shift in Lebanese politics.
Lebanon Appoints International Judge as Prime Minister Amidst Political Divisions
On January 13th, Nawaf Salam, a 71-year-old international judge and former Lebanese UN ambassador, was appointed Lebanon's Prime Minister with 84 out of 128 votes, lacking support from Hezbollah and Amal, signaling a potential shift in Lebanese politics.
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36% Bias Score
BMO to Pay US$40.7 Million in SEC Settlement Over Misleading CMO Bond Sales
Bank of Montreal (BMO) will pay US$40.7 million to settle SEC charges of misleading investors about its Agency CMO bonds by misrepresenting collateral information from December 2020 to May 2023, resulting in inflated marketing materials and potential investor harm.
BMO to Pay US$40.7 Million in SEC Settlement Over Misleading CMO Bond Sales
Bank of Montreal (BMO) will pay US$40.7 million to settle SEC charges of misleading investors about its Agency CMO bonds by misrepresenting collateral information from December 2020 to May 2023, resulting in inflated marketing materials and potential investor harm.
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40% Bias Score
Mayotte Hit by Another Storm After Devastating Cyclone
Tropical Storm Dikeledi hit Mayotte on Sunday, causing further devastation just weeks after Cyclone Chido killed at least 39 people and injured over 5000, leaving many homeless and exacerbating the challenges faced by this impoverished French territory. The airport was closed, and a red alert was is...
Mayotte Hit by Another Storm After Devastating Cyclone
Tropical Storm Dikeledi hit Mayotte on Sunday, causing further devastation just weeks after Cyclone Chido killed at least 39 people and injured over 5000, leaving many homeless and exacerbating the challenges faced by this impoverished French territory. The airport was closed, and a red alert was is...
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24% Bias Score
Misinformation Spreads Following Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
A car attack in Magdeburg, Germany's Christmas market on December 19, 2024, killed six and injured 200; misinformation regarding the incident is being spread online and by politicians to influence the upcoming federal elections.
Misinformation Spreads Following Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
A car attack in Magdeburg, Germany's Christmas market on December 19, 2024, killed six and injured 200; misinformation regarding the incident is being spread online and by politicians to influence the upcoming federal elections.
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40% Bias Score
EU Accused of Double Standards on Foreign Election Interference
Hungarian MEP András László accused the EU of double standards on foreign interference, citing Elon Musk's X posts supporting Germany's far-right AfD, contrasting with criticism of Hungary's media restrictions; the situation highlights tensions between the EU and member states on election integrity ...
EU Accused of Double Standards on Foreign Election Interference
Hungarian MEP András László accused the EU of double standards on foreign interference, citing Elon Musk's X posts supporting Germany's far-right AfD, contrasting with criticism of Hungary's media restrictions; the situation highlights tensions between the EU and member states on election integrity ...
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44% Bias Score
Hungarian Public Opinion Divided on Rogán Sanctions
A Europion poll (Jan 10-12) of 1000 Hungarians aged 16+ found that 74% heard about the US sanctions against Antal Rogán, but only 35% know the details; government supporters show less awareness. The poll also shows disagreement on the reasons for the sanctions, with 51% believing it harms Hungary's ...
Hungarian Public Opinion Divided on Rogán Sanctions
A Europion poll (Jan 10-12) of 1000 Hungarians aged 16+ found that 74% heard about the US sanctions against Antal Rogán, but only 35% know the details; government supporters show less awareness. The poll also shows disagreement on the reasons for the sanctions, with 51% believing it harms Hungary's ...
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40% Bias Score
Oxford Properties, AustralianSuper Create \$1.2 Billion European Warehouse Joint Venture
Oxford Properties Group and Australia's largest pension fund, AustralianSuper, formed a joint venture, selling a 50% stake in a \$1.2 billion European warehouse portfolio to boost the logistics sector and target a \$6.7 billion valuation in 3-5 years.
Oxford Properties, AustralianSuper Create \$1.2 Billion European Warehouse Joint Venture
Oxford Properties Group and Australia's largest pension fund, AustralianSuper, formed a joint venture, selling a 50% stake in a \$1.2 billion European warehouse portfolio to boost the logistics sector and target a \$6.7 billion valuation in 3-5 years.
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8% Bias Score
Trump's 2025 Inauguration: A Celebration of 'America First'
Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, scheduled for January 20th, features country singer Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, and opera singer Christopher Macchio, along with events including a fireworks show, rally, and dinners, contrasting sharply with the 2021 inauguration.
Trump's 2025 Inauguration: A Celebration of 'America First'
Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, scheduled for January 20th, features country singer Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, and opera singer Christopher Macchio, along with events including a fireworks show, rally, and dinners, contrasting sharply with the 2021 inauguration.
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52% Bias Score