January 2025
February 2025
Von der Leyen Warns Against EU-US Trade War, Proposes New LNG Deal
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned US President Donald Trump against a trade war, highlighting €1.5 trillion in EU-US trade and the millions of jobs at stake on both sides; she proposed a new LNG deal and announced a plan to boost Europe's competitiveness through regulatory reforms ...
Von der Leyen Warns Against EU-US Trade War, Proposes New LNG Deal
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned US President Donald Trump against a trade war, highlighting €1.5 trillion in EU-US trade and the millions of jobs at stake on both sides; she proposed a new LNG deal and announced a plan to boost Europe's competitiveness through regulatory reforms ...
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32% Bias Score
Berlinale 2024: Diverse Lineup Showcases Global Cinema
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival, opening February 13th, will feature 19 films in competition, including Richard Linklater's "Blue Moon," Michel Franco's "Dreams," and Radu Jude's "Kontinental '25," with Tilda Swinton receiving an honorary Golden Bear.
Berlinale 2024: Diverse Lineup Showcases Global Cinema
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival, opening February 13th, will feature 19 films in competition, including Richard Linklater's "Blue Moon," Michel Franco's "Dreams," and Radu Jude's "Kontinental '25," with Tilda Swinton receiving an honorary Golden Bear.
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40% Bias Score
US-Taliban Prisoner Exchange: Two Americans Freed
Two American prisoners, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, were freed by the Taliban in exchange for Khan Mohammad, a life-sentenced narco-terrorist, following "long and productive" negotiations; Corbett's family expressed gratitude.
US-Taliban Prisoner Exchange: Two Americans Freed
Two American prisoners, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, were freed by the Taliban in exchange for Khan Mohammad, a life-sentenced narco-terrorist, following "long and productive" negotiations; Corbett's family expressed gratitude.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Ministers Quit X Over Musk's Actions
Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz and several government officials announced their departure from X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's perceived politically motivated use of the platform, citing his apparent Nazi salute during Donald Trump's inauguration as a catalyst for their decision.
Spanish Ministers Quit X Over Musk's Actions
Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz and several government officials announced their departure from X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's perceived politically motivated use of the platform, citing his apparent Nazi salute during Donald Trump's inauguration as a catalyst for their decision.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Prosecutors Deny Access to Leaked Email; Investigation Widens
Communication chiefs from Spain's General State Prosecutor's Office and Madrid Superior Prosecutor's Office denied accessing a leaked email on March 13th, 2024, that detailed tax offenses and a plea bargain offer, prompting an investigation into potential leaks and political influence.
Spanish Prosecutors Deny Access to Leaked Email; Investigation Widens
Communication chiefs from Spain's General State Prosecutor's Office and Madrid Superior Prosecutor's Office denied accessing a leaked email on March 13th, 2024, that detailed tax offenses and a plea bargain offer, prompting an investigation into potential leaks and political influence.
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44% Bias Score
€200 Million Hydrocarbon VAT Fraud Leads to Arrests, Seizure of Luxury Goods
Spanish authorities arrested businessman Claudio Rivas and Víctor de Aldama in October for their alleged involvement in a €200 million VAT fraud scheme in the hydrocarbon sector, seizing nearly €24,000 in cash and luxury watches from Rivas; the investigation links them to former Minister José Luis Á...
€200 Million Hydrocarbon VAT Fraud Leads to Arrests, Seizure of Luxury Goods
Spanish authorities arrested businessman Claudio Rivas and Víctor de Aldama in October for their alleged involvement in a €200 million VAT fraud scheme in the hydrocarbon sector, seizing nearly €24,000 in cash and luxury watches from Rivas; the investigation links them to former Minister José Luis Á...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Expansive Energy Plan: Rebuilding Reserves and Boosting Exports
During his inaugural address, President Trump announced plans to refill the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to near capacity by increasing domestic oil and gas production, potentially leading to lower energy costs and increased competition in global energy markets; he also intends to restrict imports...
Trump's Expansive Energy Plan: Rebuilding Reserves and Boosting Exports
During his inaugural address, President Trump announced plans to refill the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to near capacity by increasing domestic oil and gas production, potentially leading to lower energy costs and increased competition in global energy markets; he also intends to restrict imports...
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56% Bias Score
International Far-Right Figures Gather at Trump's Inauguration
At Trump's inauguration, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Argentinian President Javier Milei, along with several other prominent right-wing figures from the UK and Ireland, were present, highlighting the growing global connections within the far-right political sphere.
International Far-Right Figures Gather at Trump's Inauguration
At Trump's inauguration, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Argentinian President Javier Milei, along with several other prominent right-wing figures from the UK and Ireland, were present, highlighting the growing global connections within the far-right political sphere.
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64% Bias Score
Swedish Jihadist to Face Trial for ISIS Execution of Jordanian Pilot
Swedish prosecutors are seeking the extradition of Osama Krayem, a Swedish jihadist previously convicted for his role in the Paris and Brussels attacks, to stand trial for his alleged involvement in the 2014 burning alive of Jordanian pilot Mouath al-Kasaesbeh by ISIS militants in Syria.
Swedish Jihadist to Face Trial for ISIS Execution of Jordanian Pilot
Swedish prosecutors are seeking the extradition of Osama Krayem, a Swedish jihadist previously convicted for his role in the Paris and Brussels attacks, to stand trial for his alleged involvement in the 2014 burning alive of Jordanian pilot Mouath al-Kasaesbeh by ISIS militants in Syria.
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40% Bias Score
Prince Harry's Trial Postponed Amid Settlement Talks
Prince Harry's trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN) for alleged illegal information gathering, originally set for January 21st, was postponed indefinitely due to last-minute settlement talks, despite initial objections from the judge. The case involves alleged phone hacking and other privacy vi...
Prince Harry's Trial Postponed Amid Settlement Talks
Prince Harry's trial against News Group Newspapers (NGN) for alleged illegal information gathering, originally set for January 21st, was postponed indefinitely due to last-minute settlement talks, despite initial objections from the judge. The case involves alleged phone hacking and other privacy vi...
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48% Bias Score
Theft Exposes Flaws in Spain's Judicial Selection System
A judicial candidate in Madrid had 1000 euros stolen, intended for private tutoring; this highlights a flawed, opaque system for judicial selection in Spain, recently reformed to promote transparency and meritocracy.
Theft Exposes Flaws in Spain's Judicial Selection System
A judicial candidate in Madrid had 1000 euros stolen, intended for private tutoring; this highlights a flawed, opaque system for judicial selection in Spain, recently reformed to promote transparency and meritocracy.
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64% Bias Score
Italy's High Energy Costs Threaten Industrial Competitiveness
Italian businesses are paying double the energy costs compared to other EU nations due to high gas import reliance and a pricing system based on the most expensive energy source; this is impacting competitiveness and employment.
Italy's High Energy Costs Threaten Industrial Competitiveness
Italian businesses are paying double the energy costs compared to other EU nations due to high gas import reliance and a pricing system based on the most expensive energy source; this is impacting competitiveness and employment.
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40% Bias Score