February 2025
March 2025
Merz and Söder Vow to Block AfD Rise as Protests Erupt
CDU and CSU leaders Merz and Söder vowed in Nuremberg to stop the AfD's rise by winning the February 23 election, rejecting any cooperation with them, while thousands protested against the CDU/CSU's attempted migration law changes with AfD support.
Merz and Söder Vow to Block AfD Rise as Protests Erupt
CDU and CSU leaders Merz and Söder vowed in Nuremberg to stop the AfD's rise by winning the February 23 election, rejecting any cooperation with them, while thousands protested against the CDU/CSU's attempted migration law changes with AfD support.
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44% Bias Score
Lammy Warns US Against Repeating UK's 'Strategic Mistake' in Dissolving USAID
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy warned the US against disbanding USAID, citing the UK's negative experience with merging its development agency into the Foreign Office as a case study, emphasizing concerns about reduced soft power and potential gains for China.
Lammy Warns US Against Repeating UK's 'Strategic Mistake' in Dissolving USAID
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy warned the US against disbanding USAID, citing the UK's negative experience with merging its development agency into the Foreign Office as a case study, emphasizing concerns about reduced soft power and potential gains for China.
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52% Bias Score
German Greens Push for 2035 Oil and Gas Ban Amid Borkum Field Protest
The German Green Party is advocating for a nationwide ban on oil and gas extraction by 2035, protesting a planned gas field off Borkum Island due to environmental concerns and conflicting climate goals, despite the project nearing completion and facing opposition from environmental groups and local ...
German Greens Push for 2035 Oil and Gas Ban Amid Borkum Field Protest
The German Green Party is advocating for a nationwide ban on oil and gas extraction by 2035, protesting a planned gas field off Borkum Island due to environmental concerns and conflicting climate goals, despite the project nearing completion and facing opposition from environmental groups and local ...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Prioritizes US Access to Rare Earth Metals in Mutually Beneficial Partnership
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced a plan for mutually beneficial cooperation with Western partners regarding access to Ukraine's mineral resources, prioritizing the US due to its substantial aid, and potentially utilizing Ukrainian gas storage for US LNG; this plan, part of a broader 'victory ...
Ukraine Prioritizes US Access to Rare Earth Metals in Mutually Beneficial Partnership
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced a plan for mutually beneficial cooperation with Western partners regarding access to Ukraine's mineral resources, prioritizing the US due to its substantial aid, and potentially utilizing Ukrainian gas storage for US LNG; this plan, part of a broader 'victory ...
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44% Bias Score
Trump to Reverse Biden's Plan to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
Donald Trump plans to reverse Joe Biden's plan to phase out single-use plastics across the US government by 2035, issuing an executive order next week to reinstate plastic straws, citing the ineffectiveness of paper alternatives and claiming that Biden's "mandate" is dead.
Trump to Reverse Biden's Plan to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
Donald Trump plans to reverse Joe Biden's plan to phase out single-use plastics across the US government by 2035, issuing an executive order next week to reinstate plastic straws, citing the ineffectiveness of paper alternatives and claiming that Biden's "mandate" is dead.
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48% Bias Score
Thames Water Faces £18.2m Penalty for Unjustified Dividends Amidst Conflict of Interest Concerns
Thames Water, facing bankruptcy, paid £195.8 million in dividends, resulting in an £18.2 million penalty from Ofwat due to a suspected conflict of interest involving chair Sir Adrian Montague, who held positions at both Thames Water and its parent company; government officials raised concerns prior ...
Thames Water Faces £18.2m Penalty for Unjustified Dividends Amidst Conflict of Interest Concerns
Thames Water, facing bankruptcy, paid £195.8 million in dividends, resulting in an £18.2 million penalty from Ofwat due to a suspected conflict of interest involving chair Sir Adrian Montague, who held positions at both Thames Water and its parent company; government officials raised concerns prior ...
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56% Bias Score
Massive Anti-Far-Right Protests Sweep Across Germany
Hundreds of thousands protested against the far-right across Germany on Sunday, with over 250,000 in Munich alone, demonstrating against recent political decisions and expressing support for democracy and human rights. Further protests are planned.
Massive Anti-Far-Right Protests Sweep Across Germany
Hundreds of thousands protested against the far-right across Germany on Sunday, with over 250,000 in Munich alone, demonstrating against recent political decisions and expressing support for democracy and human rights. Further protests are planned.
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32% Bias Score
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Plan to Dismantle USAID
A US federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against President Trump's plan to furlough nearly all 10,000 USAID employees, halting the administration's attempt to drastically reduce the agency's workforce and significantly impacting global humanitarian aid.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Plan to Dismantle USAID
A US federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against President Trump's plan to furlough nearly all 10,000 USAID employees, halting the administration's attempt to drastically reduce the agency's workforce and significantly impacting global humanitarian aid.
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52% Bias Score
Holocaust Survivor Leads Protest Against Right-Wing Extremism in Germany
In Leer, Germany, 1500-1800 people protested against right-wing extremism, led by 99-year-old Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg and photographer Luigi Toscano, who are returning their national honors in protest of a recent political decision.
Holocaust Survivor Leads Protest Against Right-Wing Extremism in Germany
In Leer, Germany, 1500-1800 people protested against right-wing extremism, led by 99-year-old Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg and photographer Luigi Toscano, who are returning their national honors in protest of a recent political decision.
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20% Bias Score
Hollyoaks Star's Parents Found Dead in France
Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr's parents, Dawn and Andrew Searle, were found dead in their French home on Thursday; Mrs. Searle had head injuries, and jewelry was scattered nearby; Mr. Searle's past involvement in fighting organized crime is a focus of the investigation.
Hollyoaks Star's Parents Found Dead in France
Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr's parents, Dawn and Andrew Searle, were found dead in their French home on Thursday; Mrs. Searle had head injuries, and jewelry was scattered nearby; Mr. Searle's past involvement in fighting organized crime is a focus of the investigation.
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56% Bias Score
Baltic States Disconnect from Russian Power Grid
On March 26, 2023, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania completed their disconnection from Russia's power grid, synchronizing with the EU's system after investing nearly €1.6 billion in grid upgrades. This move enhances their energy security and reduces dependence on Russia, following Russia's 2022 invasi...
Baltic States Disconnect from Russian Power Grid
On March 26, 2023, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania completed their disconnection from Russia's power grid, synchronizing with the EU's system after investing nearly €1.6 billion in grid upgrades. This move enhances their energy security and reduces dependence on Russia, following Russia's 2022 invasi...
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48% Bias Score
Sheffield Community Mourns Stabbing Victim, Demands Action
15-year-old Harvey Willgoose died after being stabbed at his school in Sheffield; a city-wide march and fundraising campaign followed, with a 15-year-old charged with murder.
Sheffield Community Mourns Stabbing Victim, Demands Action
15-year-old Harvey Willgoose died after being stabbed at his school in Sheffield; a city-wide march and fundraising campaign followed, with a 15-year-old charged with murder.
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20% Bias Score