January 2025
February 2025
No-Confidence Vote Against Slovak PM Fico Fails
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico survived a no-confidence vote on Tuesday after opposition parties walked out of the parliament session protesting a move to discuss a confidential security report in private; the opposition accused Fico of undermining Slovakia's national interests through his pro-Ru...
No-Confidence Vote Against Slovak PM Fico Fails
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico survived a no-confidence vote on Tuesday after opposition parties walked out of the parliament session protesting a move to discuss a confidential security report in private; the opposition accused Fico of undermining Slovakia's national interests through his pro-Ru...
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52% Bias Score
Putin and Xi Emphasize Strong Ties Amidst Trump's Inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on Tuesday, emphasizing strong bilateral ties a day after Donald Trump's inauguration, highlighting their shared commitment to a multipolar world and cooperation amid Western sanctions on Russia and Trump's expressed hope for a ...
Putin and Xi Emphasize Strong Ties Amidst Trump's Inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on Tuesday, emphasizing strong bilateral ties a day after Donald Trump's inauguration, highlighting their shared commitment to a multipolar world and cooperation amid Western sanctions on Russia and Trump's expressed hope for a ...
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48% Bias Score
EU's €1.5 Billion Defense Budget Falls Short of Needs, Sparking Funding Debate
Facing shortages in munitions production after its support for Ukraine, the EU proposed a €1.5 billion defense budget for 2025-2027, a sum far below the estimated €500 billion needed over the next decade, sparking debate on funding mechanisms and highlighting potential divisions within the bloc.
EU's €1.5 Billion Defense Budget Falls Short of Needs, Sparking Funding Debate
Facing shortages in munitions production after its support for Ukraine, the EU proposed a €1.5 billion defense budget for 2025-2027, a sum far below the estimated €500 billion needed over the next decade, sparking debate on funding mechanisms and highlighting potential divisions within the bloc.
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Remains Off U.S. App Stores Despite Trump's Reprieve
President Trump's executive order temporarily delaying a TikTok ban until late September has led to the app's continued absence from U.S. app stores, despite resuming service, while potential investors such as former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin explore alternative ownership structures.
TikTok Remains Off U.S. App Stores Despite Trump's Reprieve
President Trump's executive order temporarily delaying a TikTok ban until late September has led to the app's continued absence from U.S. app stores, despite resuming service, while potential investors such as former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin explore alternative ownership structures.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's 'Roman Salute' Sparks International Debate and Legal Scrutiny
Elon Musk's 'Roman salute' gesture in Italy sparked debate, with his representative initially praising it, then blaming his autism; legal interpretations vary internationally, particularly after an Italian Supreme Court ruling on similar gestures in 2024, which is not an automatic ban but depends on...
Musk's 'Roman Salute' Sparks International Debate and Legal Scrutiny
Elon Musk's 'Roman salute' gesture in Italy sparked debate, with his representative initially praising it, then blaming his autism; legal interpretations vary internationally, particularly after an Italian Supreme Court ruling on similar gestures in 2024, which is not an automatic ban but depends on...
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40% Bias Score
Global Optimism for Research Varies Widely: Nigeria at 94%, Japan Below 50%
A global survey reveals significant variations in public optimism towards research and technology, with Nigeria showing 94% optimism while Japan shows less than 50%, highlighting the influence of socioeconomic factors and public trust on acceptance of technological advancements.
Global Optimism for Research Varies Widely: Nigeria at 94%, Japan Below 50%
A global survey reveals significant variations in public optimism towards research and technology, with Nigeria showing 94% optimism while Japan shows less than 50%, highlighting the influence of socioeconomic factors and public trust on acceptance of technological advancements.
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32% Bias Score
Davos 2025: Private Jet Use Spikes Despite Sustainability Push
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos saw a 170% increase in private jet landings at Zurich airport on Monday compared to the weekly average, despite the WEF's promotion of sustainable travel options.
Davos 2025: Private Jet Use Spikes Despite Sustainability Push
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos saw a 170% increase in private jet landings at Zurich airport on Monday compared to the weekly average, despite the WEF's promotion of sustainable travel options.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Post-Inauguration Speech Filled with False Claims
Following his second inauguration, Donald Trump made false claims about the 2020 election, immigration, electric vehicles, the Panama Canal, and President Biden's pardons, lacking factual basis and potentially influencing public perception.
Trump's Post-Inauguration Speech Filled with False Claims
Following his second inauguration, Donald Trump made false claims about the 2020 election, immigration, electric vehicles, the Panama Canal, and President Biden's pardons, lacking factual basis and potentially influencing public perception.
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16% Bias Score
European Airlines Resume Flights to Tel Aviv After Ceasefire
Following a Hamas attack in October 2023, Israel's tourism industry shut down, but a ceasefire agreement has prompted a resurgence in European air travel to Tel Aviv, with over 1200 weekly flights anticipated by mid-May, exceeding current levels by hundreds.
European Airlines Resume Flights to Tel Aviv After Ceasefire
Following a Hamas attack in October 2023, Israel's tourism industry shut down, but a ceasefire agreement has prompted a resurgence in European air travel to Tel Aviv, with over 1200 weekly flights anticipated by mid-May, exceeding current levels by hundreds.
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32% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from WHO and Paris Agreement: China Steps into Leadership Vacuum
On January 20, 2021, US President Donald Trump initiated the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the Paris Agreement on climate change, prompting China to express concern and reaffirm its commitment to international cooperation, creating a potential shift in global leadership.
US Withdrawal from WHO and Paris Agreement: China Steps into Leadership Vacuum
On January 20, 2021, US President Donald Trump initiated the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the Paris Agreement on climate change, prompting China to express concern and reaffirm its commitment to international cooperation, creating a potential shift in global leadership.
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40% Bias Score
German Health Insurance Contributions Projected to Rise Significantly
The IGES Institute forecasts a substantial rise in German health insurance contributions, reaching 18.5% by 2029 and potentially over 22% by 2035 due to rising healthcare costs and an aging population, prompting the DAK health insurance fund to threaten legal action if reforms aren't implemented.
German Health Insurance Contributions Projected to Rise Significantly
The IGES Institute forecasts a substantial rise in German health insurance contributions, reaching 18.5% by 2029 and potentially over 22% by 2035 due to rising healthcare costs and an aging population, prompting the DAK health insurance fund to threaten legal action if reforms aren't implemented.
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52% Bias Score
German Authorities Arrest 17 Members of International Drug Trafficking Ring
German authorities arrested 17 members of a drug trafficking organization called "Die Firma" in 2023, seizing approximately 500 kilograms of cocaine and cannabis; two members were extradited from Croatia and Italy; the investigation was launched after analysis of decrypted messages from SkyECC.
German Authorities Arrest 17 Members of International Drug Trafficking Ring
German authorities arrested 17 members of a drug trafficking organization called "Die Firma" in 2023, seizing approximately 500 kilograms of cocaine and cannabis; two members were extradited from Croatia and Italy; the investigation was launched after analysis of decrypted messages from SkyECC.
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52% Bias Score