February 2025
March 2025
Hanau Attack: Five Years Later, Germany Grapples with Far-Right Extremism
A racially motivated far-right extremist murdered nine people and injured seven in Hanau, Germany, on February 19, 2020; five years later, victims' families criticize insufficient action to prevent such tragedies, highlighting systemic issues and the ongoing challenge of far-right extremism in Germa...
Hanau Attack: Five Years Later, Germany Grapples with Far-Right Extremism
A racially motivated far-right extremist murdered nine people and injured seven in Hanau, Germany, on February 19, 2020; five years later, victims' families criticize insufficient action to prevent such tragedies, highlighting systemic issues and the ongoing challenge of far-right extremism in Germa...
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36% Bias Score
Hanau Anniversary Highlights Unresolved Racism Five Years After Massacre
Five years after a racially motivated attack in Hanau, Germany, left nine dead, commemorations on February 19, 2025, highlighted persistent racism and calls for stronger government action, including a national anti-discrimination plan.
Hanau Anniversary Highlights Unresolved Racism Five Years After Massacre
Five years after a racially motivated attack in Hanau, Germany, left nine dead, commemorations on February 19, 2025, highlighted persistent racism and calls for stronger government action, including a national anti-discrimination plan.
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36% Bias Score
US, Russia Agree to Consultations Amidst Ukraine Conflict
US and Russian foreign ministers met in Riyadh to discuss preparations for a summit between Presidents Trump and Putin, agreeing to establish a consultation mechanism to improve bilateral relations and address irritations; Ukraine and European partners were not invited to the talks.
US, Russia Agree to Consultations Amidst Ukraine Conflict
US and Russian foreign ministers met in Riyadh to discuss preparations for a summit between Presidents Trump and Putin, agreeing to establish a consultation mechanism to improve bilateral relations and address irritations; Ukraine and European partners were not invited to the talks.
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40% Bias Score
Left Party's Reichinnek: A Pop Star in German Politics
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's 37-year-old top candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, drawing large crowds at rallies and gaining significant social media traction, contrasting sharply with the party's recent struggles and leading to a potential shift in the German politica...
Left Party's Reichinnek: A Pop Star in German Politics
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's 37-year-old top candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, drawing large crowds at rallies and gaining significant social media traction, contrasting sharply with the party's recent struggles and leading to a potential shift in the German politica...
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56% Bias Score
Left Party's Resurgence Led by Heidi Reichinnek
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's lead candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, leading to overflowing rallies, record membership numbers exceeding 91,000, and strong poll results (5-9%), largely due to her successful social media strategy and strong stance against right-wing po...
Left Party's Resurgence Led by Heidi Reichinnek
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's lead candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, leading to overflowing rallies, record membership numbers exceeding 91,000, and strong poll results (5-9%), largely due to her successful social media strategy and strong stance against right-wing po...
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60% Bias Score
Rubio Thanks UAE for Role in Ukraine Prisoner Exchange
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the UAE's leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, thanking the UAE for its role in mediating a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, and discussing artificial intelligence, the Gaza Strip, Syria, Lebanon and the Red Sea.
Rubio Thanks UAE for Role in Ukraine Prisoner Exchange
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the UAE's leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, thanking the UAE for its role in mediating a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, and discussing artificial intelligence, the Gaza Strip, Syria, Lebanon and the Red Sea.
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40% Bias Score
Putin Calls for Renewed U.S.-Russia Cooperation on Ukrainian Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on February 19, 2025, that rebuilding trust with the U.S. is crucial to resolving the Ukrainian crisis, referencing a recent Saudi Arabian meeting and asserting Ukraine's inclusion in talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a U.S. proposal, crit...
Putin Calls for Renewed U.S.-Russia Cooperation on Ukrainian Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on February 19, 2025, that rebuilding trust with the U.S. is crucial to resolving the Ukrainian crisis, referencing a recent Saudi Arabian meeting and asserting Ukraine's inclusion in talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a U.S. proposal, crit...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Media, Rumble Sue Brazilian Justice Over Censorship
Trump Media and Rumble sued Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes in a Tampa, Florida federal court on Wednesday, alleging illegal censorship attempts against a Rumble user. The suit highlights concerns about free speech and the impact on Truth Social's operations, given its reliance o...
Trump Media, Rumble Sue Brazilian Justice Over Censorship
Trump Media and Rumble sued Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes in a Tampa, Florida federal court on Wednesday, alleging illegal censorship attempts against a Rumble user. The suit highlights concerns about free speech and the impact on Truth Social's operations, given its reliance o...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Sides with Russia on Ukraine, Amidst Talks of Elections
Following US-Russia talks in Riyadh, Donald Trump backed Russia's claims regarding the Ukraine conflict, blaming Ukraine for starting the war and questioning President Zelenskyy's popularity, while reported discussions included the possibility of Ukrainian elections.
Trump Sides with Russia on Ukraine, Amidst Talks of Elections
Following US-Russia talks in Riyadh, Donald Trump backed Russia's claims regarding the Ukraine conflict, blaming Ukraine for starting the war and questioning President Zelenskyy's popularity, while reported discussions included the possibility of Ukrainian elections.
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36% Bias Score
Merz Challenges Scholz for German Chancellorship
Friedrich Merz, CDU chairman, is challenging Chancellor Olaf Scholz; if elected at age 69, he would be Germany's oldest Chancellor since 1949, marking a shift towards conservative politics after his time in the private sector.
Merz Challenges Scholz for German Chancellorship
Friedrich Merz, CDU chairman, is challenging Chancellor Olaf Scholz; if elected at age 69, he would be Germany's oldest Chancellor since 1949, marking a shift towards conservative politics after his time in the private sector.
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44% Bias Score
Munich Trial: First Case Against Left-Wing Extremists for Budapest Attacks
Hanna S., a 30-year-old German student, is on trial in Munich for attempted murder and aggravated assault related to attacks on alleged right-wing extremists in Budapest in February 2023. The case is significant due to its focus on left-wing extremism, and the defense challenges the charges and the ...
Munich Trial: First Case Against Left-Wing Extremists for Budapest Attacks
Hanna S., a 30-year-old German student, is on trial in Munich for attempted murder and aggravated assault related to attacks on alleged right-wing extremists in Budapest in February 2023. The case is significant due to its focus on left-wing extremism, and the defense challenges the charges and the ...
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60% Bias Score
AfD Under Investigation for Illegal Campaign Donation
An Austrian-German investigation alleges that the AfD received a €2.35 million illegal campaign donation via a suspected straw-man donor, Gerhard Dingler, with the real donor potentially being Henning Conle, a German businessman with a history of controversial donations to the party.
AfD Under Investigation for Illegal Campaign Donation
An Austrian-German investigation alleges that the AfD received a €2.35 million illegal campaign donation via a suspected straw-man donor, Gerhard Dingler, with the real donor potentially being Henning Conle, a German businessman with a history of controversial donations to the party.
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52% Bias Score