January 2025
February 2025
Hannover Protest: Activists Occupy CDU Office Over Migration Policy
Activists occupied the CDU's Hannover office balcony, protesting a stricter migration policy passed in the Bundestag with AfD support; police intervened, and the CDU filed charges.
Hannover Protest: Activists Occupy CDU Office Over Migration Policy
Activists occupied the CDU's Hannover office balcony, protesting a stricter migration policy passed in the Bundestag with AfD support; police intervened, and the CDU filed charges.
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44% Bias Score
German Bundestag Rejects Stricter Immigration Bill Amidst Political Upheaval
Germany's Bundestag rejected a CDU/CSU bill aiming to restrict immigration by 350 votes against and 338 votes in favor, after a dramatic session and internal dissent within the CDU/CSU, highlighting divisions on immigration policies and relations with the far-right AfD.
German Bundestag Rejects Stricter Immigration Bill Amidst Political Upheaval
Germany's Bundestag rejected a CDU/CSU bill aiming to restrict immigration by 350 votes against and 338 votes in favor, after a dramatic session and internal dissent within the CDU/CSU, highlighting divisions on immigration policies and relations with the far-right AfD.
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52% Bias Score
Fico Accuses Georgian Legion of Involvement in Slovak Protests
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused the Georgian National Legion and its leader Mamuka Mamulashvili of involvement in domestic protests, citing photographs as evidence of links between the Legion, opposition figures, and the 'Peace for Ukraine' group, escalating tensions with Ukraine.
Fico Accuses Georgian Legion of Involvement in Slovak Protests
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused the Georgian National Legion and its leader Mamuka Mamulashvili of involvement in domestic protests, citing photographs as evidence of links between the Legion, opposition figures, and the 'Peace for Ukraine' group, escalating tensions with Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Nicaragua: Ortega Extends Rule via Unanimous Constitutional Reform
Nicaragua's parliament approved a constitutional reform extending President Daniel Ortega's term until 2028 and granting him and his wife, Rosario Murillo, co-presidency status, effectively eliminating checks and balances and drawing international condemnation.
Nicaragua: Ortega Extends Rule via Unanimous Constitutional Reform
Nicaragua's parliament approved a constitutional reform extending President Daniel Ortega's term until 2028 and granting him and his wife, Rosario Murillo, co-presidency status, effectively eliminating checks and balances and drawing international condemnation.
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60% Bias Score
German Immigration Bill Passes with Far-Right Support, Sparking Political Backlash
A controversial German immigration bill, supported by CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD, passed despite internal party dissent and opposition from SPD, Greens, and the Left Party; the bill tightens residency rules, suspends family reunification for some asylum seekers, and expands federal police powers.
German Immigration Bill Passes with Far-Right Support, Sparking Political Backlash
A controversial German immigration bill, supported by CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD, passed despite internal party dissent and opposition from SPD, Greens, and the Left Party; the bill tightens residency rules, suspends family reunification for some asylum seekers, and expands federal police powers.
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52% Bias Score
Blair Urges AI-Driven Reform of Public Services
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair proposes using AI, including digital ID and facial recognition, to reform public services, reduce crime, and improve border control, acknowledging privacy concerns but arguing for significant efficiency gains and public support.
Blair Urges AI-Driven Reform of Public Services
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair proposes using AI, including digital ID and facial recognition, to reform public services, reduce crime, and improve border control, acknowledging privacy concerns but arguing for significant efficiency gains and public support.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Merz's AfD alliance rocks German politics
Germany is facing political turmoil as CDU candidate Friedrich Merz uses support from the far-right AfD to push stricter asylum laws, sparking public protests and debate, three weeks before the snap federal election on February 23.
Merz's AfD alliance rocks German politics
Germany is facing political turmoil as CDU candidate Friedrich Merz uses support from the far-right AfD to push stricter asylum laws, sparking public protests and debate, three weeks before the snap federal election on February 23.
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60% Bias Score
Stigma Hinders Healthcare Access in Indonesia
In Indonesia, women, particularly those unmarried or from marginalized groups, face significant stigma when accessing healthcare services, leading to delayed diagnoses and treatment, despite government initiatives like free annual health checkups.
Stigma Hinders Healthcare Access in Indonesia
In Indonesia, women, particularly those unmarried or from marginalized groups, face significant stigma when accessing healthcare services, leading to delayed diagnoses and treatment, despite government initiatives like free annual health checkups.
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32% Bias Score
Netherlands to Deliver More F-16s to Ukraine in 2025
Ukraine's Defense Minister announced that the Netherlands will supply additional F-16 fighter jets in 2025, following a meeting in the Hague where €400 million in aid was coordinated and further collaboration on long-range weaponry and air defense systems was agreed upon.
Netherlands to Deliver More F-16s to Ukraine in 2025
Ukraine's Defense Minister announced that the Netherlands will supply additional F-16 fighter jets in 2025, following a meeting in the Hague where €400 million in aid was coordinated and further collaboration on long-range weaponry and air defense systems was agreed upon.
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24% Bias Score
Macedonian Protests Erupt Over Student's Death, Exposing Systemic Road Safety Failures
Mass protests erupted in Skopje and Negotino, Macedonia, demanding justice for 22-year-old Frosina Kulakova, killed by a speeding, unlicensed, intoxicated driver with a history of offenses; the demonstrations highlight systemic failures in road safety and the justice system.
Macedonian Protests Erupt Over Student's Death, Exposing Systemic Road Safety Failures
Mass protests erupted in Skopje and Negotino, Macedonia, demanding justice for 22-year-old Frosina Kulakova, killed by a speeding, unlicensed, intoxicated driver with a history of offenses; the demonstrations highlight systemic failures in road safety and the justice system.
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24% Bias Score
German Bundestag Rejects Immigration Bill Amidst CDU Internal Divisions
The German Bundestag rejected a proposed law to limit immigration (350 against, 338 for, 5 abstentions), surprising many given recent support for stricter asylum policies with AfD votes. CDU leader Friedrich Merz faces criticism, with internal party divisions and protests following the vote.
German Bundestag Rejects Immigration Bill Amidst CDU Internal Divisions
The German Bundestag rejected a proposed law to limit immigration (350 against, 338 for, 5 abstentions), surprising many given recent support for stricter asylum policies with AfD votes. CDU leader Friedrich Merz faces criticism, with internal party divisions and protests following the vote.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump-Era Title IX Rules Reinstated, Reversing Biden's Changes
Following a Kentucky judge's decision, the Department of Education reinstated Trump-era Title IX regulations on sexual misconduct in schools and universities, requiring live hearings and greater protections for accused students, reversing Biden-era changes that broadened the law's scope and protecti...
Trump-Era Title IX Rules Reinstated, Reversing Biden's Changes
Following a Kentucky judge's decision, the Department of Education reinstated Trump-era Title IX regulations on sexual misconduct in schools and universities, requiring live hearings and greater protections for accused students, reversing Biden-era changes that broadened the law's scope and protecti...
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64% Bias Score