February 2025
March 2025
US House Passes \$4 Trillion Budget, Facing Senate Hurdles
The US House of Representatives passed a \$4 trillion budget plan with one Republican dissenting, including tax cuts, increased defense spending, and potential cuts to Medicaid, advancing President Trump's agenda but facing Senate negotiations and potential government shutdown.
US House Passes \$4 Trillion Budget, Facing Senate Hurdles
The US House of Representatives passed a \$4 trillion budget plan with one Republican dissenting, including tax cuts, increased defense spending, and potential cuts to Medicaid, advancing President Trump's agenda but facing Senate negotiations and potential government shutdown.
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52% Bias Score
Bavarian Collections Concealed Nazi-Looted Art: Restitution Demands Surge
Leaked documents reveal that the Bavarian State Painting Collections possess at least 200, possibly up to 800, Nazi-looted artworks, prompting accusations of concealment and a demand for restitution by the heirs of Jewish art dealer Alfred Flechtheim.
Bavarian Collections Concealed Nazi-Looted Art: Restitution Demands Surge
Leaked documents reveal that the Bavarian State Painting Collections possess at least 200, possibly up to 800, Nazi-looted artworks, prompting accusations of concealment and a demand for restitution by the heirs of Jewish art dealer Alfred Flechtheim.
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48% Bias Score
UK to Increase Defense Spending, Cut Foreign Aid
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cuts to foreign aid, a move criticized by some Labour MPs but potentially popular with voters. The decision follows scrutiny of past foreign aid spending on questionable projects and comes ...
UK to Increase Defense Spending, Cut Foreign Aid
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cuts to foreign aid, a move criticized by some Labour MPs but potentially popular with voters. The decision follows scrutiny of past foreign aid spending on questionable projects and comes ...
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68% Bias Score
German Election Results Prompt Urgent Coalition Talks
Following Germany's recent elections, the CDU/CSU and SPD are expected to form a coalition government, prioritizing swift action on defense spending, economic recovery, and migration; negotiations will involve potential modifications to Germany's debt brake.
German Election Results Prompt Urgent Coalition Talks
Following Germany's recent elections, the CDU/CSU and SPD are expected to form a coalition government, prioritizing swift action on defense spending, economic recovery, and migration; negotiations will involve potential modifications to Germany's debt brake.
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48% Bias Score
Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education
In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.
Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education
In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.
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56% Bias Score
French Fugitive "Muha" Arrested, Extradited, and Faces Murder Charges
Following a large-scale manhunt triggered by a deadly prison van ambush in Normandy, France, Mohamed Amara, known as "Muha," was arrested in Bucharest on Saturday, extradited to France on Tuesday, and faces charges including murder and escape; 25 others were also arrested.
French Fugitive "Muha" Arrested, Extradited, and Faces Murder Charges
Following a large-scale manhunt triggered by a deadly prison van ambush in Normandy, France, Mohamed Amara, known as "Muha," was arrested in Bucharest on Saturday, extradited to France on Tuesday, and faces charges including murder and escape; 25 others were also arrested.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Confidence in US Military Support Plummets, Boosting European Army Backing
An Ipsos I&O poll of 1944 Dutch citizens shows that only 30% expect continued US military protection of European NATO partners, leading to increased support (49%) for a European army, while only 18% are willing to join the military if the Netherlands is attacked.
Dutch Confidence in US Military Support Plummets, Boosting European Army Backing
An Ipsos I&O poll of 1944 Dutch citizens shows that only 30% expect continued US military protection of European NATO partners, leading to increased support (49%) for a European army, while only 18% are willing to join the military if the Netherlands is attacked.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Return and the BRICS+ Challenge to Dollar Dominance
Par Mohamad Zreik, a researcher at Sun Yat-sen University, analyzes the potential geopolitical and economic shifts under a Trump presidency, focusing on the BRICS+ group's challenge to the US dollar's dominance and the US administration's response, including threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS+ imports...
Trump's Return and the BRICS+ Challenge to Dollar Dominance
Par Mohamad Zreik, a researcher at Sun Yat-sen University, analyzes the potential geopolitical and economic shifts under a Trump presidency, focusing on the BRICS+ group's challenge to the US dollar's dominance and the US administration's response, including threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS+ imports...
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44% Bias Score
Israel Airstrikes Hit Southern Syria Military Targets
Israeli airstrikes targeted military bases and weapons depots in southern Syria following a declaration of autonomy by Druze groups and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's demand for the new Syrian army's withdrawal; at least two people were killed.
Israel Airstrikes Hit Southern Syria Military Targets
Israeli airstrikes targeted military bases and weapons depots in southern Syria following a declaration of autonomy by Druze groups and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's demand for the new Syrian army's withdrawal; at least two people were killed.
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48% Bias Score
Robot Malfunctions Raise Safety Concerns After Several Incidents Result in Injuries and Death
A malfunctioning humanoid robot lunged at a crowd at a Chinese festival on February 9, prompting concerns over safety in the wake of similar incidents, including a Tesla worker injured by a robot and a South Korean worker crushed to death by one in recent months.
Robot Malfunctions Raise Safety Concerns After Several Incidents Result in Injuries and Death
A malfunctioning humanoid robot lunged at a crowd at a Chinese festival on February 9, prompting concerns over safety in the wake of similar incidents, including a Tesla worker injured by a robot and a South Korean worker crushed to death by one in recent months.
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56% Bias Score
DRC Outbreaks: 431 Illnesses, 53 Deaths, Cause Unknown
Two outbreaks in remote villages of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equatoria Province have caused 431 illnesses and 53 deaths as of February 16th; the cause is unknown but tests for Ebola and Marburg were negative.
DRC Outbreaks: 431 Illnesses, 53 Deaths, Cause Unknown
Two outbreaks in remote villages of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equatoria Province have caused 431 illnesses and 53 deaths as of February 16th; the cause is unknown but tests for Ebola and Marburg were negative.
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32% Bias Score
Inconsistencies in European Military Training for Ukrainian Soldiers
European nations have provided military training to Ukrainian soldiers since 2022, but soldier feedback reveals significant inconsistencies in training relevance and instructor experience, impacting the effectiveness of these programs.
Inconsistencies in European Military Training for Ukrainian Soldiers
European nations have provided military training to Ukrainian soldiers since 2022, but soldier feedback reveals significant inconsistencies in training relevance and instructor experience, impacting the effectiveness of these programs.
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32% Bias Score