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theglobeandmail.com
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Mexico to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs Amidst Accusations of Drug Cartel Collusion

In response to Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on Mexican imports, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced retaliatory tariffs and condemned his accusations of Mexican government collusion with drug cartels, citing U.S. gun sales to cartels as a contributing factor. The move further strains U.S.-Mex...

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
faz.net
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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London's Sadler's Wells Launches Rose Prize with Kyle Abraham's "An Untitled Love"

Sadler's Wells Theatre in London presents Kyle Abraham's "An Untitled Love," the opening production for the newly established Rose Prize for dance, a £5 million initiative showcasing seven nominated works by established and emerging choreographers over one week, judged by a 14-person jury.

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32% Bias Score

Quality Education
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Russia's Subtle African Influence Campaign: Misinformation and Local Influencers

A Facebook account falsely portraying Moscow's beauty, run from Burundi and posing as Vladimir Putin, exemplifies Russia's multifaceted African influence campaign involving misinformation, subtle messaging by local influencers, and direct media channels like RT and the African Initiative, significan...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Mass Protests Erupt in Germany over CDU's Asylum Policy Deal with AfD

On Sunday, an estimated 160,000-250,000 people protested in Berlin against the CDU/CSU's collaboration with the AfD on a stricter asylum policy, which passed in the Bundestag only with the AfD's votes, sparking widespread demonstrations across Germany.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Massive German Protests Condemn CDU-AfD Alliance on Immigration

On February 2nd, tens of thousands protested in multiple German cities against the AfD and the CDU's cooperation on stricter immigration policies following a controversial Bundestag vote on January 29th, with over 160,000 in Berlin alone.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Starmer's EU Carbon Scheme Plan Faces Business Cost Backlash

Keir Starmer's plan to link the UK and EU carbon markets is projected to increase energy costs for British businesses by £2 billion annually, potentially impacting consumers through higher electricity bills, though some industries support the move to avoid EU tariffs.

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60% Bias Score

Climate Action
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US Demands Panama Curb Chinese Influence Over Canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Panama to curb Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, citing concerns about neutrality obligations in existing treaties, prompting a review of port control and potential US company involvement, while protests erupted in Panama City against US claims on the c...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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SLC Management Targets 20% Profit Growth Through Integrated Asset Management Strategy

SLC Management, Sun Life Financial's asset management arm, plans a 20 percent profit increase over the next 3-5 years by integrating its $2-billion acquisition portfolio of alternative asset managers (including BentallGreenOak and Crescent Capital) and expanding into retail markets.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China; Canada Retaliates

President Trump imposed tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10% on goods from China, prompting Canada to retaliate with 25% tariffs on $255 billion worth of US goods, while Mexico and China are expected to respond; the actions are predicted to cause economic pain for Americans, altho...

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US Threatens Panama over Panama Canal Operations

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened Panama with unspecified actions unless operational changes are made to the Panama Canal, citing concerns about "Chinese control" of the canal's ports, prompting protests in Panama City and discussions about a bilateral technical group to assess US concern...

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56% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Santorini Earthquake Scare Prompts Emergency Response

Hundreds of seismic tremors near Santorini prompted Greek authorities to deploy emergency services, close schools, and advise residents to take precautions against a potential major earthquake and tsunami, while ferry companies reported increased departures of foreign workers.

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20% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Terrorgram Sanctioned, Rape Myths Persist, Trump Tariffs Impact Markets

Australia has sanctioned the neo-Nazi network Terrorgram; rape myths persist in courts; and Donald Trump's tariffs cause global market uncertainty.

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20% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions