January 2025
February 2025
CSU Unveils "Bayern-Agenda" with Stricter Immigration, Increased Spending Proposals
The CSU released its "Bayern-Agenda," a 14-page document outlining proposals including a boosted mother's pension costing โฌ4.5 billion annually, a โฌ0.38/km commuter allowance, regionalized inheritance tax, and stricter immigration policies including a de facto entry ban for illegal migrants.
CSU Unveils "Bayern-Agenda" with Stricter Immigration, Increased Spending Proposals
The CSU released its "Bayern-Agenda," a 14-page document outlining proposals including a boosted mother's pension costing โฌ4.5 billion annually, a โฌ0.38/km commuter allowance, regionalized inheritance tax, and stricter immigration policies including a de facto entry ban for illegal migrants.
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52% Bias Score
Davos 2024: Global Uncertainty Dominates WEF Amidst Russia's Absence
The 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) convened in Davos, Switzerland, on January 20th, 2024, addressing global uncertainty from geopolitical conflicts, economic fragmentation, and climate change; key attendees include US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Russia nota...
Davos 2024: Global Uncertainty Dominates WEF Amidst Russia's Absence
The 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) convened in Davos, Switzerland, on January 20th, 2024, addressing global uncertainty from geopolitical conflicts, economic fragmentation, and climate change; key attendees include US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Russia nota...
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44% Bias Score
AfD Ban Motion Submitted to German Bundestag
A bipartisan group of 124 German MPs submitted a motion to ban the AfD, citing its extremist rhetoric, historical revisionism, and growing popularity, leading to a Bundestag debate next week amidst concerns about its threat to democracy.
AfD Ban Motion Submitted to German Bundestag
A bipartisan group of 124 German MPs submitted a motion to ban the AfD, citing its extremist rhetoric, historical revisionism, and growing popularity, leading to a Bundestag debate next week amidst concerns about its threat to democracy.
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48% Bias Score
1987: Trump Rejects Power, Advocates Disarmament
In a 1987 interview, Donald Trump, a successful real estate developer, attributed his success to creativity, not a thirst for power, rejected political ambitions, criticized the Reagan administration's slow nuclear disarmament efforts, and expressed concern about the impact of the New York real esta...
1987: Trump Rejects Power, Advocates Disarmament
In a 1987 interview, Donald Trump, a successful real estate developer, attributed his success to creativity, not a thirst for power, rejected political ambitions, criticized the Reagan administration's slow nuclear disarmament efforts, and expressed concern about the impact of the New York real esta...
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40% Bias Score
UK Investment Attractiveness Surges to Second Place Globally
A PwC survey ranks the UK as the second most attractive country globally for investment, surpassing its previous ranking and signaling strong investor confidence despite recent economic uncertainty.
UK Investment Attractiveness Surges to Second Place Globally
A PwC survey ranks the UK as the second most attractive country globally for investment, surpassing its previous ranking and signaling strong investor confidence despite recent economic uncertainty.
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44% Bias Score
Habeck's Realistic Idealism: A Transpartisan Approach to German Politics
Robert Habeck, Germany's Vice Chancellor and leading Chancellor candidate, is described as a "realistic idealist" by an artist who knows him, highlighting his pragmatic approach to politics detailed in his new book, "Den Bach rauf," which seeks to transcend traditional party lines and foster a more ...
Habeck's Realistic Idealism: A Transpartisan Approach to German Politics
Robert Habeck, Germany's Vice Chancellor and leading Chancellor candidate, is described as a "realistic idealist" by an artist who knows him, highlighting his pragmatic approach to politics detailed in his new book, "Den Bach rauf," which seeks to transcend traditional party lines and foster a more ...
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52% Bias Score
EU Pledges โฌ235 Million for Syria Reconstruction, Emphasizes Turkey Cooperation
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib visited Turkey to discuss Syria's reconstruction, announcing a โฌ235 million aid package and emphasizing the importance of cooperation with Turkey on issues including refugee returns and counter-terrorism.
EU Pledges โฌ235 Million for Syria Reconstruction, Emphasizes Turkey Cooperation
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib visited Turkey to discuss Syria's reconstruction, announcing a โฌ235 million aid package and emphasizing the importance of cooperation with Turkey on issues including refugee returns and counter-terrorism.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Encircles Pokrovsk, Focusing on Disrupting Ukrainian Supply Lines
Russia's encirclement of Pokrovsk, a key transportation hub in eastern Ukraine, aims to disrupt Ukrainian supply lines, potentially facilitating further offensives northward toward Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, rather than a rapid westward advance towards the Dnipro River.
Russia Encircles Pokrovsk, Focusing on Disrupting Ukrainian Supply Lines
Russia's encirclement of Pokrovsk, a key transportation hub in eastern Ukraine, aims to disrupt Ukrainian supply lines, potentially facilitating further offensives northward toward Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, rather than a rapid westward advance towards the Dnipro River.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons to Trump's Targets
US President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, members of the January 6th Capitol riot committee, and their associates, protecting them from potential future prosecutions threatened by Donald Trump, highlighting the highly polarized US political climate.
Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons to Trump's Targets
US President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, members of the January 6th Capitol riot committee, and their associates, protecting them from potential future prosecutions threatened by Donald Trump, highlighting the highly polarized US political climate.
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44% Bias Score
Slovakia Threatens to Block EU Aid to Ukraine Over Gas Transit Dispute
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut aid to Ukraine and use his veto power in the EU if Ukraine does not resume Russian gas transit by January 1, 2025, due to claimed economic losses, a move seen by experts as politically motivated.
Slovakia Threatens to Block EU Aid to Ukraine Over Gas Transit Dispute
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut aid to Ukraine and use his veto power in the EU if Ukraine does not resume Russian gas transit by January 1, 2025, due to claimed economic losses, a move seen by experts as politically motivated.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Win: Diverse Reactions and Economic Threats to Central America
Following Trump's election win, Central American leaders responded differently; Bukele congratulated him, Curruchiche celebrated, while Castro threatened to end military cooperation if mass deportations occur, highlighting the economic reliance on US remittances which could cause the region's econom...
Trump's Win: Diverse Reactions and Economic Threats to Central America
Following Trump's election win, Central American leaders responded differently; Bukele congratulated him, Curruchiche celebrated, while Castro threatened to end military cooperation if mass deportations occur, highlighting the economic reliance on US remittances which could cause the region's econom...
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52% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Murder of Audrii Cunningham
Don McDougal, a family friend with a prior child enticement conviction, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the capital murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in the Trinity River after an Amber Alert was issued on February 15, 2024.
Life Sentence for Murder of Audrii Cunningham
Don McDougal, a family friend with a prior child enticement conviction, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the capital murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in the Trinity River after an Amber Alert was issued on February 15, 2024.
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60% Bias Score