January 2025
February 2025
Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...
Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...
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44% Bias Score
EU Demands Repayment for Unused €35 Million Grammatiko Landfill
The €35 million Grammatiko landfill in Attica, Greece, completed in 2019, remains unused, resulting in the EU demanding the return of its €11 million contribution; recent theft highlights security concerns.
EU Demands Repayment for Unused €35 Million Grammatiko Landfill
The €35 million Grammatiko landfill in Attica, Greece, completed in 2019, remains unused, resulting in the EU demanding the return of its €11 million contribution; recent theft highlights security concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's European Far-Right Political Interventions
Elon Musk is openly supporting far-right political candidates in Europe, including Germany's AfD, mirroring his previous $250 million contribution to Donald Trump's US presidential campaign, raising concerns about the influence of billionaires on democratic processes and political stability.
Musk's European Far-Right Political Interventions
Elon Musk is openly supporting far-right political candidates in Europe, including Germany's AfD, mirroring his previous $250 million contribution to Donald Trump's US presidential campaign, raising concerns about the influence of billionaires on democratic processes and political stability.
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60% Bias Score
Slovakia Seeks Gas Transit Talks Amidst EU Sanctions
Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico invited Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss the halted transit of Russian gas through Ukraine, which ended on January 1, 2024 after a contract expiration. Fico claims this causes significant harm to Slovakia and the EU, and previously threatened to cut off electric...
Slovakia Seeks Gas Transit Talks Amidst EU Sanctions
Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico invited Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss the halted transit of Russian gas through Ukraine, which ended on January 1, 2024 after a contract expiration. Fico claims this causes significant harm to Slovakia and the EU, and previously threatened to cut off electric...
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36% Bias Score
UK Unveils Ambitious AI Plan, Sparking Ethical Debate
UK Prime Minister Starmer announced ambitious plans to make the UK an AI world leader, involving a £14 billion investment, a new supercomputer, and the use of centralized healthcare data for AI-driven research, despite ethical concerns.
UK Unveils Ambitious AI Plan, Sparking Ethical Debate
UK Prime Minister Starmer announced ambitious plans to make the UK an AI world leader, involving a £14 billion investment, a new supercomputer, and the use of centralized healthcare data for AI-driven research, despite ethical concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Reform Rabbi Calls for Jewish Unity to Rebuild Post-October 7th War
Following the October 7th war, Reform Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch called for unity within the Jewish community to support Israel's rebuilding, emphasizing the need to overcome internal divisions and focusing on collective action to address both external threats and internal challenges.
Reform Rabbi Calls for Jewish Unity to Rebuild Post-October 7th War
Following the October 7th war, Reform Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch called for unity within the Jewish community to support Israel's rebuilding, emphasizing the need to overcome internal divisions and focusing on collective action to address both external threats and internal challenges.
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36% Bias Score
EU Leaders to Discuss Increased Defense Responsibility and Military Cooperation
EU leaders will meet in Belgium on February 3rd to discuss increasing their defense responsibilities and military cooperation, aiming to enhance the EU's defense autonomy and efficiency, making it a stronger transatlantic partner within NATO, in response to the war in Ukraine.
EU Leaders to Discuss Increased Defense Responsibility and Military Cooperation
EU leaders will meet in Belgium on February 3rd to discuss increasing their defense responsibilities and military cooperation, aiming to enhance the EU's defense autonomy and efficiency, making it a stronger transatlantic partner within NATO, in response to the war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Fiber-Optic Drones Shift Ukraine War Dynamics
Russia's use of fiber-optic guided drones in eastern Ukraine is creating significant challenges for Ukrainian forces due to their resistance to electronic jamming and increased precision, forcing a rapid adaptation of defensive strategies.
Fiber-Optic Drones Shift Ukraine War Dynamics
Russia's use of fiber-optic guided drones in eastern Ukraine is creating significant challenges for Ukrainian forces due to their resistance to electronic jamming and increased precision, forcing a rapid adaptation of defensive strategies.
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48% Bias Score
UK Announces Ambitious Plan to Become Global AI Leader
UK Prime Minister Starmer unveiled ambitious plans to make Britain a global leader in artificial intelligence, involving a £14 billion investment, the construction of a supercomputer, and the use of national health data for AI research, despite ethical concerns.
UK Announces Ambitious Plan to Become Global AI Leader
UK Prime Minister Starmer unveiled ambitious plans to make Britain a global leader in artificial intelligence, involving a £14 billion investment, the construction of a supercomputer, and the use of national health data for AI research, despite ethical concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Fico Invites Zelensky Amidst Russian Gas Transit Dispute
Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico invited Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss the transit of Russian gas after a contract expired on December 31st, 2023, causing significant harm to Slovakia and the EU; Fico recently met with Putin in Russia to discuss alternative supply routes.
Fico Invites Zelensky Amidst Russian Gas Transit Dispute
Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico invited Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss the transit of Russian gas after a contract expired on December 31st, 2023, causing significant harm to Slovakia and the EU; Fico recently met with Putin in Russia to discuss alternative supply routes.
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44% Bias Score
Leaked Documents Reveal Hamas Plan, State Actor Involvement, and Dispute Over Israeli Leadership's Knowledge
New details in the leaked documents scandal reveal a Hamas plan to psychologically pressure Israel, a state actor's involvement in an attack, and a dispute over whether the Israeli political leadership was fully informed. A non-commissioned officer, Ari Rosenfeld, faces legal action for leaking the ...
Leaked Documents Reveal Hamas Plan, State Actor Involvement, and Dispute Over Israeli Leadership's Knowledge
New details in the leaked documents scandal reveal a Hamas plan to psychologically pressure Israel, a state actor's involvement in an attack, and a dispute over whether the Israeli political leadership was fully informed. A non-commissioned officer, Ari Rosenfeld, faces legal action for leaking the ...
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36% Bias Score
UK Considers Post-Conflict Peacekeepers for Ukraine Amidst European Division
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering sending peacekeepers to Ukraine after the Russia-Ukraine conflict concludes, while other European nations express differing opinions and Russia demands the consent of both conflicting parties. This follows statements by former UK defense ministers advoca...
UK Considers Post-Conflict Peacekeepers for Ukraine Amidst European Division
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering sending peacekeepers to Ukraine after the Russia-Ukraine conflict concludes, while other European nations express differing opinions and Russia demands the consent of both conflicting parties. This follows statements by former UK defense ministers advoca...
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40% Bias Score