January 2025
February 2025
South Korean President Arrested: First in History
South Korean authorities arrested former President Yun Suk Yeol on January 15th following a standoff with his security detail, after parliament removed him from office on December 14th for declaring martial law on December 3rd, marking the first time a South Korean president has been arrested.
South Korean President Arrested: First in History
South Korean authorities arrested former President Yun Suk Yeol on January 15th following a standoff with his security detail, after parliament removed him from office on December 14th for declaring martial law on December 3rd, marking the first time a South Korean president has been arrested.
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36% Bias Score
EU's Response to Austria's Far-Right: A Weakening Firewall
The potential inclusion of Austria's far-right Freedom Party in government signals a major shift in EU politics, abandoning the previous strategy of isolating such parties and potentially changing the bloc's political landscape.
EU's Response to Austria's Far-Right: A Weakening Firewall
The potential inclusion of Austria's far-right Freedom Party in government signals a major shift in EU politics, abandoning the previous strategy of isolating such parties and potentially changing the bloc's political landscape.
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52% Bias Score
Merz Vows to Scale Back Climate Policies to Boost German Industry
Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, plans to scale back climate policies to boost industrial competitiveness, potentially reversing billions of euros in investments and jeopardizing Germany's leadership in green technologies, while facing opposition from other parties.
Merz Vows to Scale Back Climate Policies to Boost German Industry
Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, plans to scale back climate policies to boost industrial competitiveness, potentially reversing billions of euros in investments and jeopardizing Germany's leadership in green technologies, while facing opposition from other parties.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Starts World Handball Championship Bid Against Poland
Germany's national handball team starts their World Championship campaign tonight against Poland in Herning, Denmark, aiming for a medal after a less-than-stellar performance in recent test matches; the tournament is co-hosted by Denmark, Norway, and Croatia.
Germany Starts World Handball Championship Bid Against Poland
Germany's national handball team starts their World Championship campaign tonight against Poland in Herning, Denmark, aiming for a medal after a less-than-stellar performance in recent test matches; the tournament is co-hosted by Denmark, Norway, and Croatia.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Acts to Counter Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue vandalism and arson, Prime Minister Albanese convened a meeting to enhance information sharing, update legislation, and support affected communities; Labor MP Josh Burns advocates for stronger national laws against vilification and the ...
Australia Acts to Counter Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue vandalism and arson, Prime Minister Albanese convened a meeting to enhance information sharing, update legislation, and support affected communities; Labor MP Josh Burns advocates for stronger national laws against vilification and the ...
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40% Bias Score
Mexican Cartels' Open Influence Undermines Governance
In Mexico, drug cartels like the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel distributed toys and Rosca de Reyes cakes in Michoacán and Tabasco, with the mayor of Coalcomán participating; despite public outcry and evidence, few consequences have followed.
Mexican Cartels' Open Influence Undermines Governance
In Mexico, drug cartels like the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel distributed toys and Rosca de Reyes cakes in Michoacán and Tabasco, with the mayor of Coalcomán participating; despite public outcry and evidence, few consequences have followed.
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68% Bias Score
Hamburg Cum-Ex Inquiry Finds No Evidence of Political Influence
A Hamburg parliamentary committee investigating the Cum-Ex scandal concluded that allegations of political influence regarding Warburg Bank and HSH Nordbank were unfounded, despite opposition claims; HSH Nordbank repaid €126 million in 2014 following an independent review.
Hamburg Cum-Ex Inquiry Finds No Evidence of Political Influence
A Hamburg parliamentary committee investigating the Cum-Ex scandal concluded that allegations of political influence regarding Warburg Bank and HSH Nordbank were unfounded, despite opposition claims; HSH Nordbank repaid €126 million in 2014 following an independent review.
Progress
44% Bias Score
US Bans Connected Vehicles with Chinese, Russian Technology
The Biden administration banned connected vehicles using Chinese or Russian technology from the US market starting in 2027 for software and 2030 for hardware, citing national security risks due to data collection capabilities and potential foreign access.
US Bans Connected Vehicles with Chinese, Russian Technology
The Biden administration banned connected vehicles using Chinese or Russian technology from the US market starting in 2027 for software and 2030 for hardware, citing national security risks due to data collection capabilities and potential foreign access.
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56% Bias Score
EU Launches Action Plan to Combat Rising Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The European Commission is launching a cybersecurity action plan for the health sector on Wednesday, allocating funds to improve infrastructure and information sharing to counter rising cyberattacks that cost hospitals an average of €300,000 per major incident.
EU Launches Action Plan to Combat Rising Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The European Commission is launching a cybersecurity action plan for the health sector on Wednesday, allocating funds to improve infrastructure and information sharing to counter rising cyberattacks that cost hospitals an average of €300,000 per major incident.
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16% Bias Score
£2 Billion Spent on Private SEND Placements Amidst Capacity Crisis
English councils spend £2 billion yearly on private school placements for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), a 46% rise in four years due to insufficient state-sector capacity, raising concerns about Labour's planned tax increases on private schools.
£2 Billion Spent on Private SEND Placements Amidst Capacity Crisis
English councils spend £2 billion yearly on private school placements for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), a 46% rise in four years due to insufficient state-sector capacity, raising concerns about Labour's planned tax increases on private schools.
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52% Bias Score
Queensland Health System Faces \$2 Billion Maintenance Backlog, Cybersecurity Risks Double
A Queensland audit revealed \$2 billion in deferred hospital maintenance, doubled cybersecurity risks, and the longest specialist outpatient wait times in nine years, despite adding 6,259 health staff and 2,200 beds between 2023 and 2024.
Queensland Health System Faces \$2 Billion Maintenance Backlog, Cybersecurity Risks Double
A Queensland audit revealed \$2 billion in deferred hospital maintenance, doubled cybersecurity risks, and the longest specialist outpatient wait times in nine years, despite adding 6,259 health staff and 2,200 beds between 2023 and 2024.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Blue Origin's New Glenn Launch: A Crucial Moment in the Space Race
Blue Origin is preparing to launch its reusable New Glenn rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Station on Thursday, after a Monday setback, marking a significant moment in its competition with SpaceX, which has made significant strides in reusable rocket technology and government contracts.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Launch: A Crucial Moment in the Space Race
Blue Origin is preparing to launch its reusable New Glenn rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Station on Thursday, after a Monday setback, marking a significant moment in its competition with SpaceX, which has made significant strides in reusable rocket technology and government contracts.
Progress
48% Bias Score