February 2025
March 2025
Canada Bans DeepSeek AI Chatbot Over Privacy Concerns
The Canadian government restricted DeepSeek's AI chatbot on federal mobile devices due to serious privacy concerns about data collection, recommending other agencies follow suit, mirroring similar bans in Australia and potential US legislation.
Canada Bans DeepSeek AI Chatbot Over Privacy Concerns
The Canadian government restricted DeepSeek's AI chatbot on federal mobile devices due to serious privacy concerns about data collection, recommending other agencies follow suit, mirroring similar bans in Australia and potential US legislation.
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48% Bias Score
Altmark Incident: Catalyst for German Invasion of Norway
On February 16, 1940, the Royal Navy boarded the German supply ship Altmark in Norwegian waters, rescuing British prisoners of war. This incident, involving the violation of Norwegian neutrality, directly escalated tensions and accelerated Germany's invasion of Norway, marking the end of the 'Phony ...
Altmark Incident: Catalyst for German Invasion of Norway
On February 16, 1940, the Royal Navy boarded the German supply ship Altmark in Norwegian waters, rescuing British prisoners of war. This incident, involving the violation of Norwegian neutrality, directly escalated tensions and accelerated Germany's invasion of Norway, marking the end of the 'Phony ...
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36% Bias Score
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Power Grid
On February 8th, 2024, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia completed their disconnection from the Russian-controlled BRELL electricity grid, a symbolic move enhancing their energy independence and European integration, despite already being disconnected since May 2022.
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Power Grid
On February 8th, 2024, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia completed their disconnection from the Russian-controlled BRELL electricity grid, a symbolic move enhancing their energy independence and European integration, despite already being disconnected since May 2022.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Climate Protection: An Economic Imperative
Germany's climate protection strategy faces economic trade-offs: immediate investments in climate protection are cheaper than future climate change adaptation costs, with the auto industry and renewable energy at the forefront of this transition, impacting global competitiveness and climate finance.
Germany's Climate Protection: An Economic Imperative
Germany's climate protection strategy faces economic trade-offs: immediate investments in climate protection are cheaper than future climate change adaptation costs, with the auto industry and renewable energy at the forefront of this transition, impacting global competitiveness and climate finance.
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40% Bias Score
Panama Leaves China's Belt and Road Initiative Amidst US Pressure
Panama withdrew from China's Belt and Road Initiative, citing lack of benefits, amidst rising US-China tensions over the Panama Canal, which generates $5 billion annually for Panama and through which 21% of goods bound for or from China pass.
Panama Leaves China's Belt and Road Initiative Amidst US Pressure
Panama withdrew from China's Belt and Road Initiative, citing lack of benefits, amidst rising US-China tensions over the Panama Canal, which generates $5 billion annually for Panama and through which 21% of goods bound for or from China pass.
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44% Bias Score
Tesla's German Sales Crash Amidst Musk's AfD Endorsement
Tesla's German sales plunged 59.5% in January 2025, a sharp contrast to the 53.5% increase in overall electric car sales. This follows Elon Musk's support for Germany's far-right AfD party, sparking outrage and concerns about brand reputation.
Tesla's German Sales Crash Amidst Musk's AfD Endorsement
Tesla's German sales plunged 59.5% in January 2025, a sharp contrast to the 53.5% increase in overall electric car sales. This follows Elon Musk's support for Germany's far-right AfD party, sparking outrage and concerns about brand reputation.
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin's 124% Return Outpaces Stock Markets in 2023
Bitcoin investments outperformed traditional stock markets in 2023, with a 124% return compared to the DAX's 19%, driven by the US election results and increasing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin's 124% Return Outpaces Stock Markets in 2023
Bitcoin investments outperformed traditional stock markets in 2023, with a 124% return compared to the DAX's 19%, driven by the US election results and increasing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies.
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44% Bias Score
Frankfurt Rhein-Main to Host 2026 World Design Capital with 2000 Events
Frankfurt Rhein-Main will be the World Design Capital in 2026, hosting up to 2000 events funded by 4.5 million euros (with additional sponsorship needed) to realize approximately 200 projects focused on improving quality of life and strengthening democracy, involving about 400 actors across seven pr...
Frankfurt Rhein-Main to Host 2026 World Design Capital with 2000 Events
Frankfurt Rhein-Main will be the World Design Capital in 2026, hosting up to 2000 events funded by 4.5 million euros (with additional sponsorship needed) to realize approximately 200 projects focused on improving quality of life and strengthening democracy, involving about 400 actors across seven pr...
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48% Bias Score
Louvre Museum Undergoes Major Renovation to Address Overcrowding and Deterioration
The Louvre Museum in Paris, facing overcrowding and building deterioration from 9 million annual visitors, including 20,000 daily Mona Lisa viewers, is undergoing a major renovation with a new east wing entrance by 2031, following an architectural competition in late 2025, to improve infrastructure ...
Louvre Museum Undergoes Major Renovation to Address Overcrowding and Deterioration
The Louvre Museum in Paris, facing overcrowding and building deterioration from 9 million annual visitors, including 20,000 daily Mona Lisa viewers, is undergoing a major renovation with a new east wing entrance by 2031, following an architectural competition in late 2025, to improve infrastructure ...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Pledges Syria Reconstruction Support Despite Interim President's Controversial Past
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged support for Syria's reconstruction to interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, despite al-Sharaa's past leadership of the HTS Islamist militia, planning to cooperate with international partners, and potentially inviting al-Sharaa to Germany.
Germany Pledges Syria Reconstruction Support Despite Interim President's Controversial Past
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged support for Syria's reconstruction to interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, despite al-Sharaa's past leadership of the HTS Islamist militia, planning to cooperate with international partners, and potentially inviting al-Sharaa to Germany.
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36% Bias Score
Hamas Delays Hostage Release Amidst Tensions and Controversial US Gaza Plan
Hamas delayed releasing the names of three Israeli hostages slated for release on Saturday, despite prior agreements, causing tension and fueling concerns about the fragile ceasefire. The delay comes amid Hamas accusations of stalled aid deliveries and apprehension over US President Trump's controve...
Hamas Delays Hostage Release Amidst Tensions and Controversial US Gaza Plan
Hamas delayed releasing the names of three Israeli hostages slated for release on Saturday, despite prior agreements, causing tension and fueling concerns about the fragile ceasefire. The delay comes amid Hamas accusations of stalled aid deliveries and apprehension over US President Trump's controve...
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40% Bias Score
German Investment in Eastern Europe Surges Despite Geopolitical Risks
A survey of 133 German companies by KPMG and the Ost-Ausschuss shows increasing investment in Eastern Europe, particularly Poland, Romania, and Ukraine, driven by challenges in Germany and despite geopolitical risks; 42% plan investments in the next year, and 56% in the next five years.
German Investment in Eastern Europe Surges Despite Geopolitical Risks
A survey of 133 German companies by KPMG and the Ost-Ausschuss shows increasing investment in Eastern Europe, particularly Poland, Romania, and Ukraine, driven by challenges in Germany and despite geopolitical risks; 42% plan investments in the next year, and 56% in the next five years.
Progress
40% Bias Score