February 2025
March 2025
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
Economic Divergence in the Eurozone: Germany's Stagnation vs. Southern Europe's Growth
Germany's GDP contracted by 0.2% in the last quarter of 2024, while Southern European countries like Spain and Italy show stronger growth, highlighting a significant economic shift within the Eurozone; experts attribute this divergence to energy costs, industrial reliance, and external factors like ...
Economic Divergence in the Eurozone: Germany's Stagnation vs. Southern Europe's Growth
Germany's GDP contracted by 0.2% in the last quarter of 2024, while Southern European countries like Spain and Italy show stronger growth, highlighting a significant economic shift within the Eurozone; experts attribute this divergence to energy costs, industrial reliance, and external factors like ...
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44% Bias Score
German Espionage Investigation Launched After Drones Spotted Near Ukrainian Patriot Training Ground
Unidentified drones were spotted six times in January 2024 near a German military base in Schleswig-Holstein, where Ukrainian soldiers train on Patriot missile systems; despite jamming technology, the drones were not intercepted, leading to a German espionage investigation.
German Espionage Investigation Launched After Drones Spotted Near Ukrainian Patriot Training Ground
Unidentified drones were spotted six times in January 2024 near a German military base in Schleswig-Holstein, where Ukrainian soldiers train on Patriot missile systems; despite jamming technology, the drones were not intercepted, leading to a German espionage investigation.
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48% Bias Score
Widespread Super Bowl Snack Recalls Due to Contamination and Mislabeling
The FDA and USDA have recalled millions of Super Bowl snacks due to Listeria and Salmonella contamination, undeclared allergens, and metal contamination, impacting various states and raising concerns about food safety and supply chain integrity.
Widespread Super Bowl Snack Recalls Due to Contamination and Mislabeling
The FDA and USDA have recalled millions of Super Bowl snacks due to Listeria and Salmonella contamination, undeclared allergens, and metal contamination, impacting various states and raising concerns about food safety and supply chain integrity.
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20% 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
Asylum Applications in Germany and the EU Drop Significantly in 2024
Germany received approximately 230,000 asylum applications in 2024, a 30 percent decrease from 2023, mirroring a similar EU-wide trend of a 10 percent decrease (Jan-Oct 2024). This decline coincides with intensified debates on stricter asylum laws, although experts debate the direct causal relations...
Asylum Applications in Germany and the EU Drop Significantly in 2024
Germany received approximately 230,000 asylum applications in 2024, a 30 percent decrease from 2023, mirroring a similar EU-wide trend of a 10 percent decrease (Jan-Oct 2024). This decline coincides with intensified debates on stricter asylum laws, although experts debate the direct causal relations...
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36% Bias Score
Ecuador's High-Stakes Election Amidst "Internal Armed Conflict
Ecuador held elections on February 9th, 2025, with over 13.7 million voters choosing between frontrunners Daniel Noboa and Luisa González amidst a declared "internal armed conflict" against organized crime, necessitating extreme security measures including border closures.
Ecuador's High-Stakes Election Amidst "Internal Armed Conflict
Ecuador held elections on February 9th, 2025, with over 13.7 million voters choosing between frontrunners Daniel Noboa and Luisa González amidst a declared "internal armed conflict" against organized crime, necessitating extreme security measures including border closures.
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40% Bias Score
Ecuador Election: Crime Takes Center Stage
Ecuadorians vote in a presidential election between incumbent Daniel Noboa and Luisa González, focused on reducing widespread crime linked to drug trafficking; high crime rates directly affect voters' daily lives and choices.
Ecuador Election: Crime Takes Center Stage
Ecuadorians vote in a presidential election between incumbent Daniel Noboa and Luisa González, focused on reducing widespread crime linked to drug trafficking; high crime rates directly affect voters' daily lives and choices.
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40% Bias Score
NHS Employees Face Tribunal After Palestine Protest Investigation
Two NHS employees in London faced disciplinary action and temporary redeployment for discussing organizing a peaceful Palestine solidarity protest during their lunch break; an investigation found no wrongdoing, but the employees are now pursuing an employment tribunal claim for discrimination.
NHS Employees Face Tribunal After Palestine Protest Investigation
Two NHS employees in London faced disciplinary action and temporary redeployment for discussing organizing a peaceful Palestine solidarity protest during their lunch break; an investigation found no wrongdoing, but the employees are now pursuing an employment tribunal claim for discrimination.
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44% Bias Score