February 2025
March 2025
Winkler Critiques German Asylum Policy, Favors Institutional Approach
Historian Winkler, in a Spiegel Online article, criticizes Germany's Green and SPD parties for their asylum policies, arguing they've led to negative consequences and advocating for a shift from a subjective to an institutional asylum right, a view closer to CDU leader Merz's position but contested ...
Winkler Critiques German Asylum Policy, Favors Institutional Approach
Historian Winkler, in a Spiegel Online article, criticizes Germany's Green and SPD parties for their asylum policies, arguing they've led to negative consequences and advocating for a shift from a subjective to an institutional asylum right, a view closer to CDU leader Merz's position but contested ...
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56% Bias Score
Baltic States Complete Connection to European Power Grid
On Saturday, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia successfully disconnected from Russia's power grid and connected to Europe's grid via Poland, enhancing energy security and independence at a cost of roughly €1.6 billion, a project sped up by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Baltic States Complete Connection to European Power Grid
On Saturday, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia successfully disconnected from Russia's power grid and connected to Europe's grid via Poland, enhancing energy security and independence at a cost of roughly €1.6 billion, a project sped up by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
German Military Investigates Drone Spying Near Ukrainian Patriot Training Base
Unidentified drones were detected six times in January 2024 near a German military base in Schleswig-Holstein, where Ukrainian soldiers train on Patriot missile systems; despite countermeasures, the drones were not intercepted, leading to a German espionage investigation.
German Military Investigates Drone Spying Near Ukrainian Patriot Training Base
Unidentified drones were detected six times in January 2024 near a German military base in Schleswig-Holstein, where Ukrainian soldiers train on Patriot missile systems; despite countermeasures, the drones were not intercepted, leading to a German espionage investigation.
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40% Bias Score
Invictus Games Vancouver 2024: 550 Competitors from 26 Nations Participate
The Invictus Games, held in Vancouver for the seventh time, features 550 competitors from 26 nations, including 18 Dutch athletes participating in 11 sports; the event prioritizes participation and personal growth over competition, promoting healing and camaraderie amongst wounded military personnel...
Invictus Games Vancouver 2024: 550 Competitors from 26 Nations Participate
The Invictus Games, held in Vancouver for the seventh time, features 550 competitors from 26 nations, including 18 Dutch athletes participating in 11 sports; the event prioritizes participation and personal growth over competition, promoting healing and camaraderie amongst wounded military personnel...
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40% Bias Score
Five Thai Hostages Released from Israeli Captivity
Five Thai hostages, held captive in Israel since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, were released and received a warm welcome in Bangkok; this is part of a ceasefire agreement, and they will receive compensation.
Five Thai Hostages Released from Israeli Captivity
Five Thai hostages, held captive in Israel since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, were released and received a warm welcome in Bangkok; this is part of a ceasefire agreement, and they will receive compensation.
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40% Bias Score
Five Thai Hostages Released from Gaza, Return to Bangkok
Five Thai hostages, held captive in Gaza since October 7, 2023, following Hamas' attack on Israel, were released and received a warm welcome in Bangkok; this is part of a broader ceasefire agreement, and they received financial compensation and healthcare.
Five Thai Hostages Released from Gaza, Return to Bangkok
Five Thai hostages, held captive in Gaza since October 7, 2023, following Hamas' attack on Israel, were released and received a warm welcome in Bangkok; this is part of a broader ceasefire agreement, and they received financial compensation and healthcare.
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36% Bias Score
Record Political Donations in Germany Raise Transparency Concerns Ahead of Election
Before mid-February 2025, large donations to German political parties, particularly the AfD (€4.8 million from three donors), exceeded the total from 2021 and 2017, raising concerns about transparency and undue influence in the upcoming election. Other parties, including the Union and FDP, also rece...
Record Political Donations in Germany Raise Transparency Concerns Ahead of Election
Before mid-February 2025, large donations to German political parties, particularly the AfD (€4.8 million from three donors), exceeded the total from 2021 and 2017, raising concerns about transparency and undue influence in the upcoming election. Other parties, including the Union and FDP, also rece...
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48% Bias Score
New Lebanese Government Curbs Hezbollah Influence Amidst Border Clashes
Lebanon's new government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, includes only four ministers from Hezbollah and Amal, significantly reducing their influence, following active US involvement; border clashes with Syria are escalating, resulting in casualties.
New Lebanese Government Curbs Hezbollah Influence Amidst Border Clashes
Lebanon's new government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, includes only four ministers from Hezbollah and Amal, significantly reducing their influence, following active US involvement; border clashes with Syria are escalating, resulting in casualties.
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60% Bias Score
Tens of Thousands Protest Against Far-Right in Germany
Tens of thousands demonstrated across Lower Saxony and Bremen on Saturday and Sunday against a perceived rise of the far right, with large-scale protests in Bremen (35,000+), Hannover (24,000), and smaller events in other cities; a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor participated in one protest.
Tens of Thousands Protest Against Far-Right in Germany
Tens of thousands demonstrated across Lower Saxony and Bremen on Saturday and Sunday against a perceived rise of the far right, with large-scale protests in Bremen (35,000+), Hannover (24,000), and smaller events in other cities; a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor participated in one protest.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes Windsor-Detroit Economic Ties
Donald Trump's threatened 25% tariff on Canadian goods has created uncertainty in Windsor, Canada, a city with close economic ties to Detroit. Daily trade between Windsor and Detroit is valued at \$325 million, representing one-third of total Canada-US trade; this tariff jeopardizes thousands of job...
Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes Windsor-Detroit Economic Ties
Donald Trump's threatened 25% tariff on Canadian goods has created uncertainty in Windsor, Canada, a city with close economic ties to Detroit. Daily trade between Windsor and Detroit is valued at \$325 million, representing one-third of total Canada-US trade; this tariff jeopardizes thousands of job...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes Windsor-Detroit's Intertwined Economy
Donald Trump's threatened 25% tariff on Canadian goods sparked concern in Windsor, Ontario, impacting its $325 million daily trade with Detroit, a third of total Canada-US trade, jeopardizing jobs and businesses in this integrated auto industry.
Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes Windsor-Detroit's Intertwined Economy
Donald Trump's threatened 25% tariff on Canadian goods sparked concern in Windsor, Ontario, impacting its $325 million daily trade with Detroit, a third of total Canada-US trade, jeopardizing jobs and businesses in this integrated auto industry.
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44% Bias Score
Scholz-Merz Debate Amid AfD Controversy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz debates CDU's Friedrich Merz in a crucial election debate amid mass protests against Merz's cooperation with the far-right AfD, impacting the February 23rd elections.
Scholz-Merz Debate Amid AfD Controversy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz debates CDU's Friedrich Merz in a crucial election debate amid mass protests against Merz's cooperation with the far-right AfD, impacting the February 23rd elections.
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44% Bias Score