February 2025
March 2025
French Student Poverty Drives Rise in Shoplifting and Illegal Activities
French students are resorting to shoplifting and other illegal activities due to insufficient financial aid, with some stealing food and hygiene products to supplement meager incomes while others illegally sublet housing or avoid transportation fees; a February 2024 Linkee study revealed that three ...
French Student Poverty Drives Rise in Shoplifting and Illegal Activities
French students are resorting to shoplifting and other illegal activities due to insufficient financial aid, with some stealing food and hygiene products to supplement meager incomes while others illegally sublet housing or avoid transportation fees; a February 2024 Linkee study revealed that three ...
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48% Bias Score
Record €1.5 Million Donation to German Far-Right AfD Sparks Concerns
German entrepreneur Winfried Stöcker donated €1.5 million to the far-right AfD party, the largest single donation in its history, raising concerns about the normalization of extremist parties and the influence of wealthy donors on German politics.
Record €1.5 Million Donation to German Far-Right AfD Sparks Concerns
German entrepreneur Winfried Stöcker donated €1.5 million to the far-right AfD party, the largest single donation in its history, raising concerns about the normalization of extremist parties and the influence of wealthy donors on German politics.
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56% Bias Score
German Unemployment Rises to 6.4%, Inflation Falls Unexpectedly
Germany's unemployment rose to 2.993 million in January 2025, a significant increase from December and the previous year, resulting in a 6.4% unemployment rate; however, inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.3%.
German Unemployment Rises to 6.4%, Inflation Falls Unexpectedly
Germany's unemployment rose to 2.993 million in January 2025, a significant increase from December and the previous year, resulting in a 6.4% unemployment rate; however, inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.3%.
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24% Bias Score
Mass Protests Erupt in Germany Against CDU-AfD Alliance
Widespread protests occurred across Germany on February 1st against the CDU's cooperation with the far-right AfD, with tens of thousands participating in cities like Hamburg, Cologne, and Stuttgart, following a failed attempt to pass stricter immigration laws.
Mass Protests Erupt in Germany Against CDU-AfD Alliance
Widespread protests occurred across Germany on February 1st against the CDU's cooperation with the far-right AfD, with tens of thousands participating in cities like Hamburg, Cologne, and Stuttgart, following a failed attempt to pass stricter immigration laws.
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40% Bias Score
Transnistria Rejects Moldovan Aid Amidst Energy Crisis
Despite Moldova offering a 30 million euro grant for energy to Transnistria, including gas from Romania, some Transnistrian residents attacked Moldovan aid workers and rejected assistance; meanwhile, Moldova celebrated Unirea in Chisinau.
Transnistria Rejects Moldovan Aid Amidst Energy Crisis
Despite Moldova offering a 30 million euro grant for energy to Transnistria, including gas from Romania, some Transnistrian residents attacked Moldovan aid workers and rejected assistance; meanwhile, Moldova celebrated Unirea in Chisinau.
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56% Bias Score
Greenland's IUD Scandal Fuels Independence Movement
A Danish podcast revealed that thousands of underage Greenlandic girls were forced into IUD use in the 1960s and 70s by the Danish government, causing lasting health problems and prompting a lawsuit seeking compensation and an apology; this, along with a past assimilation experiment, fuels calls for...
Greenland's IUD Scandal Fuels Independence Movement
A Danish podcast revealed that thousands of underage Greenlandic girls were forced into IUD use in the 1960s and 70s by the Danish government, causing lasting health problems and prompting a lawsuit seeking compensation and an apology; this, along with a past assimilation experiment, fuels calls for...
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64% Bias Score
Auschwitz Testimonies and the Rise of the Far-Right in Germany
A Greek-language document discovered at Auschwitz reveals the weight of a cremated body (640 grams), while the 80th anniversary of the camp's liberation featured testimonies from the last surviving victims, highlighting the ongoing struggle against hate and the potential normalization of far-right i...
Auschwitz Testimonies and the Rise of the Far-Right in Germany
A Greek-language document discovered at Auschwitz reveals the weight of a cremated body (640 grams), while the 80th anniversary of the camp's liberation featured testimonies from the last surviving victims, highlighting the ongoing struggle against hate and the potential normalization of far-right i...
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40% Bias Score
Merz Promises Stricter Asylum Policies in Germany
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, promises stricter asylum policies in Germany if he wins the upcoming early parliamentary elections on February 23rd, including limiting asylum seekers and modifying internal security; a recent Bundestag vote reflects a partisan divide on immigration.
Merz Promises Stricter Asylum Policies in Germany
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, promises stricter asylum policies in Germany if he wins the upcoming early parliamentary elections on February 23rd, including limiting asylum seekers and modifying internal security; a recent Bundestag vote reflects a partisan divide on immigration.
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40% Bias Score
EU Bans High-Risk AI Systems, Sparking Competitiveness Concerns
The EU's AI Act, effective February 2nd, 2024, bans high-risk AI systems like social scoring and emotion recognition, with exceptions for law enforcement; this raises concerns about Europe's competitiveness in AI.
EU Bans High-Risk AI Systems, Sparking Competitiveness Concerns
The EU's AI Act, effective February 2nd, 2024, bans high-risk AI systems like social scoring and emotion recognition, with exceptions for law enforcement; this raises concerns about Europe's competitiveness in AI.
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36% Bias Score
Russia's Hidden War Casualties and the High Price of Returning Soldiers
Russia's secrecy around Ukraine war casualties contrasts with anecdotal evidence of high injury rates (54% severe, 96% returning to combat), reports of abuse, inadequate compensation, and challenges with prosthetic care, highlighting severe personnel shortages and societal impacts.
Russia's Hidden War Casualties and the High Price of Returning Soldiers
Russia's secrecy around Ukraine war casualties contrasts with anecdotal evidence of high injury rates (54% severe, 96% returning to combat), reports of abuse, inadequate compensation, and challenges with prosthetic care, highlighting severe personnel shortages and societal impacts.
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44% Bias Score
German Election: Public Support for Climate Action and Social Justice Ignored Amidst Far-Right Rise
Germany's upcoming election is characterized by political inaction on key issues despite widespread public support for climate protection, social justice, and wealth redistribution, fueling the rise of far-right populism and a sense of powerlessness among progressive citizens.
German Election: Public Support for Climate Action and Social Justice Ignored Amidst Far-Right Rise
Germany's upcoming election is characterized by political inaction on key issues despite widespread public support for climate protection, social justice, and wealth redistribution, fueling the rise of far-right populism and a sense of powerlessness among progressive citizens.
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56% Bias Score
Labour Urges Ambitious New EU Relationship Amidst Brexit Hesitation
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock criticizes the UK government's hesitant approach to EU relations, urging a more ambitious partnership; Keir Starmer will meet with EU leaders this week to discuss a potential security and defence pact, while the Liberal Democrats advocate for a bespoke customs union...
Labour Urges Ambitious New EU Relationship Amidst Brexit Hesitation
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock criticizes the UK government's hesitant approach to EU relations, urging a more ambitious partnership; Keir Starmer will meet with EU leaders this week to discuss a potential security and defence pact, while the Liberal Democrats advocate for a bespoke customs union...
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48% Bias Score