January 2025
February 2025
Belarus 2025 Elections to Lack Independent Observers
The 2025 Belarusian elections will proceed without independent international observers, only featuring pro-Minsk and Moscow individuals, according to the European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE), who have identified about 360 'fake' observers and documented the Belarusian authorities' refus...
Belarus 2025 Elections to Lack Independent Observers
The 2025 Belarusian elections will proceed without independent international observers, only featuring pro-Minsk and Moscow individuals, according to the European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE), who have identified about 360 'fake' observers and documented the Belarusian authorities' refus...
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52% Bias Score
Union Faction Seeks Stricter Migration Policies, Opens Door to AfD Collaboration
After a fatal stabbing in Aschaffenburg, Germany's Union faction plans to introduce stricter migration policies in the Bundestag next week, potentially accepting support from the AfD, despite stating they will not collaborate with the far-right party, causing criticism from other parties.
Union Faction Seeks Stricter Migration Policies, Opens Door to AfD Collaboration
After a fatal stabbing in Aschaffenburg, Germany's Union faction plans to introduce stricter migration policies in the Bundestag next week, potentially accepting support from the AfD, despite stating they will not collaborate with the far-right party, causing criticism from other parties.
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48% Bias Score
National Prayer Service Calls for Unity, Citing Dignity, Honesty, and Humility
A national prayer service emphasized the importance of unity across political and social divides, using religious teachings to advocate for dignity, honesty, and humility as foundational for a stable society, warning against the dangers of a culture of contempt.
National Prayer Service Calls for Unity, Citing Dignity, Honesty, and Humility
A national prayer service emphasized the importance of unity across political and social divides, using religious teachings to advocate for dignity, honesty, and humility as foundational for a stable society, warning against the dangers of a culture of contempt.
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56% Bias Score
Mafia Renews Threats Against Investigative Journalist in Palermo
Following renewed threats, increased security is in place for investigative journalist Salvo Palazzolo in Palermo, Italy, after his reports on released mafia bosses, drug trafficking via Telegram, and flaws in the parole system for convicted murderers.
Mafia Renews Threats Against Investigative Journalist in Palermo
Following renewed threats, increased security is in place for investigative journalist Salvo Palazzolo in Palermo, Italy, after his reports on released mafia bosses, drug trafficking via Telegram, and flaws in the parole system for convicted murderers.
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36% Bias Score
NBA Explores Standalone European Basketball League
The NBA is exploring creating a new basketball league in Europe after the EuroLeague rejected a partnership proposal, aiming to capitalize on the continent's talent pool and grow its global business, despite potential conflicts with the EuroLeague and financial risks.
NBA Explores Standalone European Basketball League
The NBA is exploring creating a new basketball league in Europe after the EuroLeague rejected a partnership proposal, aiming to capitalize on the continent's talent pool and grow its global business, despite potential conflicts with the EuroLeague and financial risks.
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40% Bias Score
German Stock Market Booms Despite Recession, Driven by Global Sales
Despite Germany's two-year recession and projected 0.2% growth in 2025, its stock market (DAX) has risen 25% since early 2024, outperforming European peers due to its large companies' significant international sales (20% domestic, 26% Eurozone, 24% US, 18% China).
German Stock Market Booms Despite Recession, Driven by Global Sales
Despite Germany's two-year recession and projected 0.2% growth in 2025, its stock market (DAX) has risen 25% since early 2024, outperforming European peers due to its large companies' significant international sales (20% domestic, 26% Eurozone, 24% US, 18% China).
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40% Bias Score
Rediscovered Polish Massacre Site Highlights Complexities of Holocaust Memory
In January 2025, the rediscovery of a mass grave in Szumowo, Poland, where 1500 Polish Jews were murdered in August 1941, highlights the ongoing efforts to remember lesser-known Holocaust sites and the complex interplay of historical neglect, political agendas, and evolving societal memory in Poland...
Rediscovered Polish Massacre Site Highlights Complexities of Holocaust Memory
In January 2025, the rediscovery of a mass grave in Szumowo, Poland, where 1500 Polish Jews were murdered in August 1941, highlights the ongoing efforts to remember lesser-known Holocaust sites and the complex interplay of historical neglect, political agendas, and evolving societal memory in Poland...
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52% Bias Score
Sarkozy Trial: Libyan Affair Documentary Exposes Potential Corruption
A Paris documentary screening details the alleged Libyan affair involving former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is on trial for corruption and faces up to 10 years in prison and a โฌ750,000 fine for allegedly accepting Libyan funds for his 2007 campaign, based on evidence from thousands of lea...
Sarkozy Trial: Libyan Affair Documentary Exposes Potential Corruption
A Paris documentary screening details the alleged Libyan affair involving former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is on trial for corruption and faces up to 10 years in prison and a โฌ750,000 fine for allegedly accepting Libyan funds for his 2007 campaign, based on evidence from thousands of lea...
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48% Bias Score
14-Year-Old Sexually Abused; Godfather, Another Man, and Mother Charged
In Italy, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly sexually abused by her 71-year-old godfather and a 27-year-old man, while her mother is accused of failing to protect her; all three face charges of aggravated sexual violence.
14-Year-Old Sexually Abused; Godfather, Another Man, and Mother Charged
In Italy, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly sexually abused by her 71-year-old godfather and a 27-year-old man, while her mother is accused of failing to protect her; all three face charges of aggravated sexual violence.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Social Protection Decree Rejected Amidst Political Gridlock
The Spanish government's social protection decree, including pension increases, was rejected by the PP and Junts, creating a political crisis and potentially delaying crucial social programs; the government is exploring options to pass the decree.
Spanish Social Protection Decree Rejected Amidst Political Gridlock
The Spanish government's social protection decree, including pension increases, was rejected by the PP and Junts, creating a political crisis and potentially delaying crucial social programs; the government is exploring options to pass the decree.
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48% Bias Score
UNHCR Condemns Trump's Halt on Refugee Admissions and Asylum Program
The UNHCR declared the right to seek asylum a universally recognized human right, directly opposing President Trump's decisions to halt refugee admissions and end the asylum program, leaving thousands stranded at the Mexican border and halting all refugee travel to the US since January 27th.
UNHCR Condemns Trump's Halt on Refugee Admissions and Asylum Program
The UNHCR declared the right to seek asylum a universally recognized human right, directly opposing President Trump's decisions to halt refugee admissions and end the asylum program, leaving thousands stranded at the Mexican border and halting all refugee travel to the US since January 27th.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Authorities Bust Illegal Pharmaceutical Ring
Six individuals, including doctors and pharmacists, were arrested in Greece for operating a criminal organization that illegally prescribed and sold at least 96,499 pharmaceutical units using falsified prescriptions based on 1,016 fraudulent AMKAs of foreign nationals since August 2021.
Greek Authorities Bust Illegal Pharmaceutical Ring
Six individuals, including doctors and pharmacists, were arrested in Greece for operating a criminal organization that illegally prescribed and sold at least 96,499 pharmaceutical units using falsified prescriptions based on 1,016 fraudulent AMKAs of foreign nationals since August 2021.
Progress
36% Bias Score