February 2025
March 2025
High PFAS Levels Found in German Sea Foam
Greenpeace found dangerously high levels of PFAS, so-called 'forever chemicals', in sea foam on nine German beaches in November and January; concentrations were between 290 and 3777 times above the Danish limit for bathing water.
High PFAS Levels Found in German Sea Foam
Greenpeace found dangerously high levels of PFAS, so-called 'forever chemicals', in sea foam on nine German beaches in November and January; concentrations were between 290 and 3777 times above the Danish limit for bathing water.
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52% Bias Score
AfD and BSW Excluded from Munich Security Conference
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) excluded the AfD and BSW parties due to their departure during President Zelenskyy's address and the AfD's partial classification as far-right by German intelligence; the exclusion reflects a stricter adherence to the conference's 'Peace through dialogue' princip...
AfD and BSW Excluded from Munich Security Conference
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) excluded the AfD and BSW parties due to their departure during President Zelenskyy's address and the AfD's partial classification as far-right by German intelligence; the exclusion reflects a stricter adherence to the conference's 'Peace through dialogue' princip...
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56% Bias Score
Massive Berlin Protest Targets Merz's Asylum Policy
Approximately 160,000 people protested in Berlin on Sunday against CDU candidate Friedrich Merz's proposed asylum policy changes, fearing collaboration with the AfD, following similar protests in other German cities.
Massive Berlin Protest Targets Merz's Asylum Policy
Approximately 160,000 people protested in Berlin on Sunday against CDU candidate Friedrich Merz's proposed asylum policy changes, fearing collaboration with the AfD, following similar protests in other German cities.
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52% Bias Score
EU Leaders to Tackle Defense Strategy Amid Funding Gaps and Russia Concerns
EU leaders convene in Brussels on Monday for an informal summit to define a common defense strategy, aiming for €500 billion in investment over a decade, addressing capability gaps and funding mechanisms amid concerns about Russia and shifting US priorities.
EU Leaders to Tackle Defense Strategy Amid Funding Gaps and Russia Concerns
EU leaders convene in Brussels on Monday for an informal summit to define a common defense strategy, aiming for €500 billion in investment over a decade, addressing capability gaps and funding mechanisms amid concerns about Russia and shifting US priorities.
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40% Bias Score
Ramaphosa Rebuts Trump's Claims of Land Confiscation in South Africa
On Monday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa denied US President Donald Trump's claims that South Africa is confiscating land from White farmers, stating that the government has not confiscated any land, and that the new law is a legal process guided by the constitution, despite Trump's threat...
Ramaphosa Rebuts Trump's Claims of Land Confiscation in South Africa
On Monday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa denied US President Donald Trump's claims that South Africa is confiscating land from White farmers, stating that the government has not confiscated any land, and that the new law is a legal process guided by the constitution, despite Trump's threat...
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32% Bias Score
De Wever Becomes Belgium's Prime Minister, Shifting Country Rightward
After eight months of post-election negotiations, Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever became Belgium's prime minister on February 3rd, forming a right-leaning coalition government focused on fiscal austerity, increased defense spending, and stricter asylum policies.
De Wever Becomes Belgium's Prime Minister, Shifting Country Rightward
After eight months of post-election negotiations, Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever became Belgium's prime minister on February 3rd, forming a right-leaning coalition government focused on fiscal austerity, increased defense spending, and stricter asylum policies.
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48% Bias Score
Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Evacuations, Raises Tsunami and Volcanic Eruption Fears
Santorini is experiencing a series of earthquakes ranging from 3 to 4.7 on the Richter scale, prompting evacuations, flight and ferry cancellations, and government emergency measures due to the potential for a larger quake, tsunami, and volcanic eruption.
Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Evacuations, Raises Tsunami and Volcanic Eruption Fears
Santorini is experiencing a series of earthquakes ranging from 3 to 4.7 on the Richter scale, prompting evacuations, flight and ferry cancellations, and government emergency measures due to the potential for a larger quake, tsunami, and volcanic eruption.
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44% Bias Score
Record-Breaking €51 Million Sale of 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R
A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Formula One car, driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, sold for €51,155,000 at a private auction in Stuttgart's Mercedes-Benz Museum on February 1st, 2024, setting a new record for the most expensive racing car ever sold.
Record-Breaking €51 Million Sale of 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R
A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Formula One car, driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, sold for €51,155,000 at a private auction in Stuttgart's Mercedes-Benz Museum on February 1st, 2024, setting a new record for the most expensive racing car ever sold.
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40% Bias Score
Habeck Open to CDU/CSU Coalition, but Rejects AfD Collaboration
German Green Party's chancellor candidate Robert Habeck conditionally supports a coalition with CDU/CSU, opposing their cooperation with the AfD in a Bundestag vote on stricter migration policies; FDP leader Lindner proposes excluding future coalitions with the Greens.
Habeck Open to CDU/CSU Coalition, but Rejects AfD Collaboration
German Green Party's chancellor candidate Robert Habeck conditionally supports a coalition with CDU/CSU, opposing their cooperation with the AfD in a Bundestag vote on stricter migration policies; FDP leader Lindner proposes excluding future coalitions with the Greens.
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56% Bias Score
Musk Aims to Shut Down USAID Amidst Trump's Cost-Cutting Drive
Elon Musk, working with President Trump, seeks to close the USAID, the world's largest humanitarian aid provider, raising concerns about the impact on global aid and following unsubstantiated claims of bioweapons research funding; two USAID security officials were placed on leave for obstructing Mus...
Musk Aims to Shut Down USAID Amidst Trump's Cost-Cutting Drive
Elon Musk, working with President Trump, seeks to close the USAID, the world's largest humanitarian aid provider, raising concerns about the impact on global aid and following unsubstantiated claims of bioweapons research funding; two USAID security officials were placed on leave for obstructing Mus...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Halts US Funding to South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law
US President Donald Trump announced a halt to all US funding to South Africa on February 2nd, 2024, following the enactment of a South African land expropriation law, citing concerns over land confiscation and the potential for negative impacts mirroring Zimbabwe's experience.
Trump Halts US Funding to South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law
US President Donald Trump announced a halt to all US funding to South Africa on February 2nd, 2024, following the enactment of a South African land expropriation law, citing concerns over land confiscation and the potential for negative impacts mirroring Zimbabwe's experience.
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56% Bias Score
Attacks on French Environmental Agencies Threaten Public Health and Environmental Protection
French environmental and health agencies are facing increasing attacks from farmers, fueled by misinformation and political opportunism, jeopardizing their ability to enforce regulations and protect public health and the environment.
Attacks on French Environmental Agencies Threaten Public Health and Environmental Protection
French environmental and health agencies are facing increasing attacks from farmers, fueled by misinformation and political opportunism, jeopardizing their ability to enforce regulations and protect public health and the environment.
Progress
52% Bias Score