January 2025
February 2025
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investments decreased in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, despite increased individual deal values, driven by a boom in AI investments (€14.6 billion) and a rise in venture debt (€17.2 billion).
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investments decreased in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, despite increased individual deal values, driven by a boom in AI investments (€14.6 billion) and a rise in venture debt (€17.2 billion).
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16% Bias Score
Greenland Protected by NATO's Article 5 Amid Arctic Geopolitical Tensions
Finland's foreign minister confirmed Greenland's protection under NATO's Article 5, citing its autonomous status within Denmark, a NATO member, amid President Trump's past interest in acquiring Greenland and the growing geopolitical competition in the Arctic.
Greenland Protected by NATO's Article 5 Amid Arctic Geopolitical Tensions
Finland's foreign minister confirmed Greenland's protection under NATO's Article 5, citing its autonomous status within Denmark, a NATO member, amid President Trump's past interest in acquiring Greenland and the growing geopolitical competition in the Arctic.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Condemns Antisemitism, Vows Action
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, speaking at an Auschwitz liberation anniversary event, condemned the trivialization of the Holocaust and the rise of antisemitism in Germany, vowing stronger action against perpetrators.
Scholz Condemns Antisemitism, Vows Action
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, speaking at an Auschwitz liberation anniversary event, condemned the trivialization of the Holocaust and the rise of antisemitism in Germany, vowing stronger action against perpetrators.
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20% Bias Score
Konklave" Dominates Oscar Nominations
Edward Berger's "Konklave," a Vatican-set thriller, received eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, showcasing German filmmaking on a global stage and following the success of his previous film "Im Westen nichts Neues.
Konklave" Dominates Oscar Nominations
Edward Berger's "Konklave," a Vatican-set thriller, received eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, showcasing German filmmaking on a global stage and following the success of his previous film "Im Westen nichts Neues.
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48% Bias Score
Merz: Restoring German Credibility and Strengthening National Security
Leading German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz plans to restore international trust, focusing on repairing relations with Poland and France, implementing a new national security strategy prioritizing defense capabilities, and addressing the global challenge posed by an 'axis of autocrats'.
Merz: Restoring German Credibility and Strengthening National Security
Leading German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz plans to restore international trust, focusing on repairing relations with Poland and France, implementing a new national security strategy prioritizing defense capabilities, and addressing the global challenge posed by an 'axis of autocrats'.
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40% Bias Score
Shiffrin Returns to Skiing Competition After Injury
Three-time Olympic medalist Mikaela Shiffrin will return to alpine skiing competition on January 30th in Courchevel, France, two months after suffering a puncture wound to her left abdomen during a World Cup race in Killington, Vermont, where she was aiming for her 100th career win.
Shiffrin Returns to Skiing Competition After Injury
Three-time Olympic medalist Mikaela Shiffrin will return to alpine skiing competition on January 30th in Courchevel, France, two months after suffering a puncture wound to her left abdomen during a World Cup race in Killington, Vermont, where she was aiming for her 100th career win.
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36% Bias Score
Meta Modifies European Ad Policy Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Meta altered its European pay-or-consent policy for targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram, offering a less personalized ad option or a paid ad-free subscription after facing regulatory challenges from the European Commission and consumer protection authorities; however, the European Consumer Organi...
Meta Modifies European Ad Policy Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Meta altered its European pay-or-consent policy for targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram, offering a less personalized ad option or a paid ad-free subscription after facing regulatory challenges from the European Commission and consumer protection authorities; however, the European Consumer Organi...
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48% Bias Score
Solar Energy Overtakes Coal as EU's Top Electricity Source
In 2024, solar energy for the first time outpaced coal in the EU, providing 11% of electricity while coal fell below 10%, highlighting a rapid transition to renewable energy sources.
Solar Energy Overtakes Coal as EU's Top Electricity Source
In 2024, solar energy for the first time outpaced coal in the EU, providing 11% of electricity while coal fell below 10%, highlighting a rapid transition to renewable energy sources.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Power Grid Expansion: State Intervention vs. Private Financing
To facilitate renewable energy integration and European electricity trade, Germany plans a 14,000-kilometer power grid expansion; funding this solely through increased network charges would double electricity prices, prompting proposals for state intervention and partial nationalization of grid oper...
Germany's Power Grid Expansion: State Intervention vs. Private Financing
To facilitate renewable energy integration and European electricity trade, Germany plans a 14,000-kilometer power grid expansion; funding this solely through increased network charges would double electricity prices, prompting proposals for state intervention and partial nationalization of grid oper...
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52% Bias Score
Israel Says Hezbollah Ceasefire Implementation Too Slow
Israel announced Thursday that the American- and French-mediated ceasefire deal with Hezbollah is not being implemented quickly enough, potentially delaying the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by next Monday's deadline, despite progress noted by Israeli government spokesmen.
Israel Says Hezbollah Ceasefire Implementation Too Slow
Israel announced Thursday that the American- and French-mediated ceasefire deal with Hezbollah is not being implemented quickly enough, potentially delaying the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by next Monday's deadline, despite progress noted by Israeli government spokesmen.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Davos Address Dominates Global Discussion
Donald Trump's pre-Davos pronouncements on trade, climate, and international relations dominated discussions at the World Economic Forum, eliciting varied responses from global leaders ranging from warnings against trade wars to commitments to climate agreements.
Trump's Davos Address Dominates Global Discussion
Donald Trump's pre-Davos pronouncements on trade, climate, and international relations dominated discussions at the World Economic Forum, eliciting varied responses from global leaders ranging from warnings against trade wars to commitments to climate agreements.
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48% Bias Score
Khartoum Oil Refinery Fire Exacerbates Sudan Conflict
Sudan's government accuses the RSF of setting fire to the Khartoum oil refinery, a key infrastructure under RSF control since April, disrupting fuel supplies amidst a humanitarian crisis affecting 15 million people; the RSF blames government airstrikes.
Khartoum Oil Refinery Fire Exacerbates Sudan Conflict
Sudan's government accuses the RSF of setting fire to the Khartoum oil refinery, a key infrastructure under RSF control since April, disrupting fuel supplies amidst a humanitarian crisis affecting 15 million people; the RSF blames government airstrikes.
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44% Bias Score