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Germany Guarantees Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims

Germany's coalition government and opposition Union party agreed to a law guaranteeing shelter and support for women facing violence, with a 2.6 billion euro federal funding commitment, marking a significant change from a previously resource-limited system.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
politico.eu
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MEP Urges Greenland to Rejoin EU Amid Trump's Acquisition Threats

Danish MEP Morten Løkkegaard urged Greenland to consider rejoining the EU for protection against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to acquire the island, prompting discussions about Greenland's future alliances and its relationship with Europe amid a changing geopolitical landscape.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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German Police Arrest Five in Major Human Smuggling Raid

German police arrested five Iraqi men in a multi-state raid targeting a human smuggling ring; the gang allegedly smuggled around 370 migrants from the Middle East through Central Europe, charging \$2,000-3,000 per person in inhumane conditions.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
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Federal Social Program Freeze Blocked by Judge

The Trump administration issued a temporary freeze on numerous federal social programs to review their alignment with the White House's agenda; however, a judge swiftly blocked the order following legal action by non-profit organizations.

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64% Bias Score

No Poverty
zeit.de
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Scholz Accuses Union of Illegal Migration Policy Proposals

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the Union's proposed stricter migration policy as illegal under German and EU law, warning that it would violate European unity and potentially set a dangerous precedent, while also highlighting existing legal frameworks that could prevent the recent crimes t...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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U.S. Military to House Migrants at Colorado Base Amid Trump Crackdown

The U.S. military will allow ICE to detain migrants at Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado starting Monday, expanding the military's role in President Trump's immigration crackdown that includes increased deportations and border troop deployments, resulting in approximately 1,000-1,200 daily arrest...

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72% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Trump Administration Expands White House Briefings to Include Social Media Influencers

President Trump's administration is changing its approach to media relations by including social media influencers in White House briefings, as announced by spokesperson Caroline Levit on January 28th, prioritizing online platforms over traditional media due to the latter's declining audience reach.

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52% Bias Score

nos.nl
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France Investigates Binance for Money Laundering and Tax Fraud

France launched a judicial investigation into Binance for money laundering and tax fraud, potentially linked to drug trafficking, between 2019 and 2024, following a 2022 preliminary inquiry prompted by user complaints and alleged illegal marketing practices; Binance denies the accusations.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
politico.eu
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EU Unveils Competitiveness Compass to Counter Economic Slowdown

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, a plan to boost Europe's lagging economy by improving innovation, securing energy supplies, and streamlining regulations while acknowledging funding limitations and the need for governmental coordination.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
jpost.com
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US Senate Blocks Sanctions on International Criminal Court

The US Senate blocked legislation that would have sanctioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) over its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials, with a 54-45 vote failing to reach the required 60 votes; the bill had previously passed the House.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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Trump Administration Offers Severance to 2.3 Million Federal Employees

The Trump administration offered a severance package to approximately 2.3 million federal employees, encouraging resignations by February 6th with full salary until September; this is the largest attempt to reduce the size of the government.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
npr.org
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Louvre Museum to Undergo 800 Million Euro Renovation

French President Macron announced an 800 million euro renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, including a new entrance, a dedicated Mona Lisa room, and addressing issues of overcrowding, outdated equipment, and climate concerns, aiming for 12 million annual visitors by 2031.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities