March 2025
April 2025
Mannheim Attack: Two Dead, Ten Injured in Apparent Amok Run
A 40-year-old man drove his car into a crowd in Mannheim, Germany, on Monday, killing two and injuring ten; the suspect, Alexander S., has a history of mental illness and has been charged with murder and attempted murder; a taxi driver stopped the suspect and is being hailed a hero.
Mannheim Attack: Two Dead, Ten Injured in Apparent Amok Run
A 40-year-old man drove his car into a crowd in Mannheim, Germany, on Monday, killing two and injuring ten; the suspect, Alexander S., has a history of mental illness and has been charged with murder and attempted murder; a taxi driver stopped the suspect and is being hailed a hero.
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32% Bias Score
Germany Plans Billions in Defense and Infrastructure Spending via Loan Measures
Germany's Union and SPD parties announced plans for billions in loans for defense and infrastructure, involving a €500 billion special fund and relaxing the debt brake, requiring support from other parties for the necessary constitutional changes.
Germany Plans Billions in Defense and Infrastructure Spending via Loan Measures
Germany's Union and SPD parties announced plans for billions in loans for defense and infrastructure, involving a €500 billion special fund and relaxing the debt brake, requiring support from other parties for the necessary constitutional changes.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea Considers Nuclear Weapons Amidst Concerns Over US Security Guarantees
Donald Trump's contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has prompted South Korea to consider developing its own nuclear weapons due to concerns over US security guarantees and North Korea's nuclear program, potentially leading to regional escalation.
South Korea Considers Nuclear Weapons Amidst Concerns Over US Security Guarantees
Donald Trump's contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has prompted South Korea to consider developing its own nuclear weapons due to concerns over US security guarantees and North Korea's nuclear program, potentially leading to regional escalation.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Plans Debt Brake Amendment for Military, Infrastructure Spending
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD plan to amend the debt brake to fund €400 billion in military upgrades and €500 billion in infrastructure, creating a special fund, despite concerns from the Federal Audit Office about accumulating debt and long-term fiscal sustainability.
Germany Plans Debt Brake Amendment for Military, Infrastructure Spending
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD plan to amend the debt brake to fund €400 billion in military upgrades and €500 billion in infrastructure, creating a special fund, despite concerns from the Federal Audit Office about accumulating debt and long-term fiscal sustainability.
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36% Bias Score
Austria Suspends Family Reunification for Asylum Seekers
Austria's new coalition government will immediately suspend family reunification for asylum seekers, a move criticized by human rights groups as potentially illegal and inhumane, impacting mostly children, and seen as a concession to the far-right FPÖ.
Austria Suspends Family Reunification for Asylum Seekers
Austria's new coalition government will immediately suspend family reunification for asylum seekers, a move criticized by human rights groups as potentially illegal and inhumane, impacting mostly children, and seen as a concession to the far-right FPÖ.
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56% Bias Score
Mother Charged with Murder of Two-Year-Old Daughter Found in Pond
Alice Mackey, 42, of Oakhanger, has been charged with the murder of her two-year-old daughter, Annabel, who was found dead in a pond near their Kingsley home on September 10, 2023, after an extensive search.
Mother Charged with Murder of Two-Year-Old Daughter Found in Pond
Alice Mackey, 42, of Oakhanger, has been charged with the murder of her two-year-old daughter, Annabel, who was found dead in a pond near their Kingsley home on September 10, 2023, after an extensive search.
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60% Bias Score
Bundesbank Advocates Higher German Debt Limit for Ukraine, Military, and Infrastructure
The Bundesbank, traditionally fiscally conservative, proposed raising Germany's debt limit by 0.9% of GDP annually to fund Ukraine aid, military upgrades, and infrastructure, potentially unlocking 100-220 billion euros by 2030, sparking debate on fiscal responsibility.
Bundesbank Advocates Higher German Debt Limit for Ukraine, Military, and Infrastructure
The Bundesbank, traditionally fiscally conservative, proposed raising Germany's debt limit by 0.9% of GDP annually to fund Ukraine aid, military upgrades, and infrastructure, potentially unlocking 100-220 billion euros by 2030, sparking debate on fiscal responsibility.
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36% Bias Score
Sustainable Tourism: Balancing Economic Growth and Environmental Concerns
Sustainable tourism offers economic opportunities and environmental protection in the Global South, with community-based projects in Africa demonstrating success; however, the reliance on international air travel creates a tension with climate goals, requiring responsible travel choices.
Sustainable Tourism: Balancing Economic Growth and Environmental Concerns
Sustainable tourism offers economic opportunities and environmental protection in the Global South, with community-based projects in Africa demonstrating success; however, the reliance on international air travel creates a tension with climate goals, requiring responsible travel choices.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in German Car-Ramming Attacks Underscores Urban Safety Failures
Recent car-ramming attacks in Mannheim and Munich, Germany, have resulted in casualties, highlighting urban safety vulnerabilities, untreated mental illness, extremist affiliations, and a need for pedestrian-friendly urban design.
Surge in German Car-Ramming Attacks Underscores Urban Safety Failures
Recent car-ramming attacks in Mannheim and Munich, Germany, have resulted in casualties, highlighting urban safety vulnerabilities, untreated mental illness, extremist affiliations, and a need for pedestrian-friendly urban design.
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52% Bias Score
Germany to Reform Debt Brake, Approve €500 Billion Investment Fund
Germany's Union and SPD parties agreed to reform the debt brake, allowing €500 billion in special funding for infrastructure and defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP (€40 billion) to be exempt, requiring a swift vote in the current Bundestag before the new parliament convenes.
Germany to Reform Debt Brake, Approve €500 Billion Investment Fund
Germany's Union and SPD parties agreed to reform the debt brake, allowing €500 billion in special funding for infrastructure and defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP (€40 billion) to be exempt, requiring a swift vote in the current Bundestag before the new parliament convenes.
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60% Bias Score
Reichsbürger Trial: Witness Alleges Defendant Detailed Violent Coup Plans
A witness in the Frankfurt trial against the Reichsbürger group testified that defendant Hans-Joachim H. detailed plans to violently overthrow the government, including attacking the Bundestag and targeting specific individuals. The defense contests the witness's credibility, citing his criminal rec...
Reichsbürger Trial: Witness Alleges Defendant Detailed Violent Coup Plans
A witness in the Frankfurt trial against the Reichsbürger group testified that defendant Hans-Joachim H. detailed plans to violently overthrow the government, including attacking the Bundestag and targeting specific individuals. The defense contests the witness's credibility, citing his criminal rec...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Reverses Mass Firing of Federal Employees
Following a legal challenge, the Trump administration reversed its directive to fire thousands of probationary federal employees, many of whom had already been terminated; the revised guidance leaves the decision to individual agencies, but the long-term consequences remain unclear.
Trump Administration Reverses Mass Firing of Federal Employees
Following a legal challenge, the Trump administration reversed its directive to fire thousands of probationary federal employees, many of whom had already been terminated; the revised guidance leaves the decision to individual agencies, but the long-term consequences remain unclear.
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56% Bias Score