February 2025
March 2025
Renewed Interest in NAWAPA Amidst North American Water Crisis
The 1964 North American Water and Power Alliance (NAWAPA) plan to divert Canadian water southward is being reconsidered due to severe water shortages in the U.S. Southwest and Mexico, prompting debate on transboundary water management and the potential for conflict.
Renewed Interest in NAWAPA Amidst North American Water Crisis
The 1964 North American Water and Power Alliance (NAWAPA) plan to divert Canadian water southward is being reconsidered due to severe water shortages in the U.S. Southwest and Mexico, prompting debate on transboundary water management and the potential for conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Canada's Nuclear Energy Sector Poised for Global Expansion
Canada's nuclear sector is expanding rapidly, driven by global decarbonization and energy security concerns, with the first small modular reactor (SMR) expected to be operational by 2029. This positions Canada for significant economic growth through technology exports, while also facing challenges i...
Canada's Nuclear Energy Sector Poised for Global Expansion
Canada's nuclear sector is expanding rapidly, driven by global decarbonization and energy security concerns, with the first small modular reactor (SMR) expected to be operational by 2029. This positions Canada for significant economic growth through technology exports, while also facing challenges i...
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Rejects US Critical Minerals Deal Amidst $500 Billion Compensation Demand
Ukraine is negotiating a critical minerals deal with the U.S. under the Trump administration, facing demands for $500 billion in compensation for past aid, sparking public criticism and concerns about future generations.
Ukraine Rejects US Critical Minerals Deal Amidst $500 Billion Compensation Demand
Ukraine is negotiating a critical minerals deal with the U.S. under the Trump administration, facing demands for $500 billion in compensation for past aid, sparking public criticism and concerns about future generations.
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56% Bias Score
Merz Criticizes Trump, Calls for European Independence After German Election
Following the German elections, potential Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the Trump administration for its lack of interest in Europe and condemned Elon Musk and US Vice President JD Vance for interfering in the election, while Trump celebrated the results.
Merz Criticizes Trump, Calls for European Independence After German Election
Following the German elections, potential Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the Trump administration for its lack of interest in Europe and condemned Elon Musk and US Vice President JD Vance for interfering in the election, while Trump celebrated the results.
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56% Bias Score
Climate Simulation Tool Shows How Climate Change Intensifies Extreme Weather
The Alfred-Wegener-Institute (AWI) launched "Climate Storylines," an online climate simulation tool visualizing how climate change intensifies weather events like Storm Boris's extreme rainfall in September 2024; future improvements include higher resolution and more scenarios.
Climate Simulation Tool Shows How Climate Change Intensifies Extreme Weather
The Alfred-Wegener-Institute (AWI) launched "Climate Storylines," an online climate simulation tool visualizing how climate change intensifies weather events like Storm Boris's extreme rainfall in September 2024; future improvements include higher resolution and more scenarios.
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44% Bias Score
German Election: Mixed Public Reaction to Merz Victory and AfD Rise
Zeit newspaper's "Anruf an alle" series reveals mixed German public reaction to Friedrich Merz's likely chancellorship and the AfD's strong election showing, with many expressing both hope and concern.
German Election: Mixed Public Reaction to Merz Victory and AfD Rise
Zeit newspaper's "Anruf an alle" series reveals mixed German public reaction to Friedrich Merz's likely chancellorship and the AfD's strong election showing, with many expressing both hope and concern.
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40% Bias Score
Söder Blames Greens, Migration Policy for Union's Election Underperformance
CSU leader Markus Söder claims insufficient differentiation from the Greens in some CDU-led states and lingering public distrust in the Union's revised migration policy cost them votes in the recent German federal election, where the Union won 28.5% nationally and the CSU secured 37.2% in Bavaria—th...
Söder Blames Greens, Migration Policy for Union's Election Underperformance
CSU leader Markus Söder claims insufficient differentiation from the Greens in some CDU-led states and lingering public distrust in the Union's revised migration policy cost them votes in the recent German federal election, where the Union won 28.5% nationally and the CSU secured 37.2% in Bavaria—th...
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44% Bias Score
German Election 2025: 13.9% Vote for Parties Excluded from Parliament
The 2025 German Bundestag election saw 13.9% of voters (6.9 million) support parties that failed to clear the 5% threshold, slightly below the 2013 record; despite this, these parties receive state funding and represent significant political viewpoints.
German Election 2025: 13.9% Vote for Parties Excluded from Parliament
The 2025 German Bundestag election saw 13.9% of voters (6.9 million) support parties that failed to clear the 5% threshold, slightly below the 2013 record; despite this, these parties receive state funding and represent significant political viewpoints.
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52% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Wins German Snap Election; AfD Makes Strong Gains
Germany's February 23rd snap Bundestag election saw the CDU/CSU win with 28.52%, while the AfD doubled its vote share to 20.8%, becoming the second-largest party; the SPD suffered its worst-ever result (16.41%), and the FDP failed to enter parliament.
CDU/CSU Wins German Snap Election; AfD Makes Strong Gains
Germany's February 23rd snap Bundestag election saw the CDU/CSU win with 28.52%, while the AfD doubled its vote share to 20.8%, becoming the second-largest party; the SPD suffered its worst-ever result (16.41%), and the FDP failed to enter parliament.
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44% Bias Score
Bayern Munich's Dominant Win Bolsters Champions League Hopes
Bayern Munich's convincing 4-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday boosted their Bundesliga lead and restored confidence ahead of their crucial Champions League knockout tie against Bayer Leverkusen, with key player Joshua Kimmich sidelined due to a tendon injury.
Bayern Munich's Dominant Win Bolsters Champions League Hopes
Bayern Munich's convincing 4-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday boosted their Bundesliga lead and restored confidence ahead of their crucial Champions League knockout tie against Bayer Leverkusen, with key player Joshua Kimmich sidelined due to a tendon injury.
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48% Bias Score
Macron Publicly Criticizes Trump's Russia Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly criticized US President Donald Trump's approach to Russia during a social media event, highlighting differing views on the Ukraine conflict and prompting discussions about a potential European peacekeeping force.
Macron Publicly Criticizes Trump's Russia Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly criticized US President Donald Trump's approach to Russia during a social media event, highlighting differing views on the Ukraine conflict and prompting discussions about a potential European peacekeeping force.
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40% Bias Score
German Cocaine Smuggling Trial: Confessions Expose Mafia Network
Eight German defendants, aged 36 to 64, confessed to smuggling almost 900 kilograms of cocaine for the Italian Mafia, using a Ruhr area angling business as a cover, with one defendant revealing a vehicle modification in Wuppertal and another detailing coercion and financial hardship.
German Cocaine Smuggling Trial: Confessions Expose Mafia Network
Eight German defendants, aged 36 to 64, confessed to smuggling almost 900 kilograms of cocaine for the Italian Mafia, using a Ruhr area angling business as a cover, with one defendant revealing a vehicle modification in Wuppertal and another detailing coercion and financial hardship.
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24% Bias Score