January 2025
February 2025
Trump at Davos: Criticism of EU, NATO Demands, and Ukraine Peace Efforts
At the Davos Forum, President Trump criticized the EU's economic policies toward the US, demanded a 5% increase in NATO defense spending, and expressed his desire for a meeting with President Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, suggesting China's involvement.
Trump at Davos: Criticism of EU, NATO Demands, and Ukraine Peace Efforts
At the Davos Forum, President Trump criticized the EU's economic policies toward the US, demanded a 5% increase in NATO defense spending, and expressed his desire for a meeting with President Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, suggesting China's involvement.
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56% Bias Score
New Charges Filed Against Ohanyan for 2008 Post-Election Violence in Armenia
Armenia's Prosecutor General filed new charges against former Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan for his alleged role in the 2008 post-election violence, involving the army against protesters, resulting in 10 deaths; this is part of a retrial against former President Robert Kocharyan and his associates...
New Charges Filed Against Ohanyan for 2008 Post-Election Violence in Armenia
Armenia's Prosecutor General filed new charges against former Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan for his alleged role in the 2008 post-election violence, involving the army against protesters, resulting in 10 deaths; this is part of a retrial against former President Robert Kocharyan and his associates...
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52% Bias Score
Scholz's Conditional Defense of Free Speech Sparks Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated that while everyone has the right to free speech, support for far-right views is unacceptable, raising concerns about limitations on free expression in a liberal democracy.
Scholz's Conditional Defense of Free Speech Sparks Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated that while everyone has the right to free speech, support for far-right views is unacceptable, raising concerns about limitations on free expression in a liberal democracy.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Fast-Food Executive as US Ambassador to EU Amid Trade Tensions
Amid growing disagreements between Washington and Brussels, President Trump nominated Andrew Puzder, a former fast-food executive lacking diplomatic experience, as US ambassador to the EU; this follows Trump's threat of tariffs on European goods unless trade volume increases.
Trump Nominates Fast-Food Executive as US Ambassador to EU Amid Trade Tensions
Amid growing disagreements between Washington and Brussels, President Trump nominated Andrew Puzder, a former fast-food executive lacking diplomatic experience, as US ambassador to the EU; this follows Trump's threat of tariffs on European goods unless trade volume increases.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Child Benefits Scandal: Committee Demands Overhaul for Faster Compensation
A Dutch parliamentary committee urges immediate changes to the handling of the child benefits scandal, citing overpromised government actions, insufficient attention to victims' needs and a lack of trust, proposing two compensation routes and a unified framework for financial compensation.
Dutch Child Benefits Scandal: Committee Demands Overhaul for Faster Compensation
A Dutch parliamentary committee urges immediate changes to the handling of the child benefits scandal, citing overpromised government actions, insufficient attention to victims' needs and a lack of trust, proposing two compensation routes and a unified framework for financial compensation.
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52% Bias Score
EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy
The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.
EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy
The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.
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56% Bias Score
China's Economic Growth Fuels Optimism at Davos
China's 5% GDP growth in 2024, exceeding expectations amidst global economic uncertainty, has been praised at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, with experts highlighting its contributions to global trade and technological advancements.
China's Economic Growth Fuels Optimism at Davos
China's 5% GDP growth in 2024, exceeding expectations amidst global economic uncertainty, has been praised at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, with experts highlighting its contributions to global trade and technological advancements.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Meme Cryptocurrency Sparks Market Volatility
US President Donald Trump's meme cryptocurrency, "$TRUMP", launched before his inauguration, initially soared to $75 per unit before falling to $39, sparking controversy over market manipulation and the risky nature of meme coins.
Trump's Meme Cryptocurrency Sparks Market Volatility
US President Donald Trump's meme cryptocurrency, "$TRUMP", launched before his inauguration, initially soared to $75 per unit before falling to $39, sparking controversy over market manipulation and the risky nature of meme coins.
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine Conflict: Renewed Talks on Western Troop Deployment
The Financial Times reports that discussions are underway about deploying 40,000–50,000 Western troops to Ukraine as a stabilizing force following a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, a shift from previous dismissals of such a plan; however, significant political obstacles remain.
Ukraine Conflict: Renewed Talks on Western Troop Deployment
The Financial Times reports that discussions are underway about deploying 40,000–50,000 Western troops to Ukraine as a stabilizing force following a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, a shift from previous dismissals of such a plan; however, significant political obstacles remain.
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44% Bias Score
Meta Accused of Political Bias Following Trump's Re-election
Following President Trump's re-election, Meta faced accusations of political bias due to incidents such as automatic following of Vice President J.D. Vance's page by Facebook users, censorship of posts from a prominent abortion provider, and hidden search results for Democratic-related hashtags; Met...
Meta Accused of Political Bias Following Trump's Re-election
Following President Trump's re-election, Meta faced accusations of political bias due to incidents such as automatic following of Vice President J.D. Vance's page by Facebook users, censorship of posts from a prominent abortion provider, and hidden search results for Democratic-related hashtags; Met...
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52% Bias Score
Bariatric Surgery: A Last Resort for Severely Obese Children in the Netherlands
A scientific study in the Netherlands provides bariatric surgery to six obese children (13+) as a last resort after failed lifestyle interventions, addressing the rising rates of childhood obesity (12% overweight, 4.1% severely obese among 4-17 year olds) and its severe health consequences.
Bariatric Surgery: A Last Resort for Severely Obese Children in the Netherlands
A scientific study in the Netherlands provides bariatric surgery to six obese children (13+) as a last resort after failed lifestyle interventions, addressing the rising rates of childhood obesity (12% overweight, 4.1% severely obese among 4-17 year olds) and its severe health consequences.
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48% Bias Score
Severe Storm Éowyn Cripples Ireland
Storm Éowyn, anticipated to be a major storm or hurricane, is causing widespread disruption in Ireland, with schools, public transport, and many businesses closed; significant power outages are expected, potentially exceeding those caused by the last major storm in December.
Severe Storm Éowyn Cripples Ireland
Storm Éowyn, anticipated to be a major storm or hurricane, is causing widespread disruption in Ireland, with schools, public transport, and many businesses closed; significant power outages are expected, potentially exceeding those caused by the last major storm in December.
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40% Bias Score