March 2025
April 2025
Conditional PIP Benefits Proposed for Young Adults
A new report suggests making Personal Independence Payments (PIP) conditional for 18-30 year olds to combat rising joblessness and welfare costs, a move backed by Lord Blunkett and currently being explored by the government; awards for psychiatric conditions increased from 2,600 per month in 2019 to...
Conditional PIP Benefits Proposed for Young Adults
A new report suggests making Personal Independence Payments (PIP) conditional for 18-30 year olds to combat rising joblessness and welfare costs, a move backed by Lord Blunkett and currently being explored by the government; awards for psychiatric conditions increased from 2,600 per month in 2019 to...
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60% Bias Score
Europe's Rhetoric Mirrors Ukraine's Pre-Invasion Stance, Raising Concerns of Escalation
The article compares the current rhetoric and actions of European leaders towards Russia with the situation in Ukraine before the 2022 invasion, highlighting three key parallels: the portrayal of Russia as an imminent threat, discussions of nuclear capabilities, and the actions of Baltic states seem...
Europe's Rhetoric Mirrors Ukraine's Pre-Invasion Stance, Raising Concerns of Escalation
The article compares the current rhetoric and actions of European leaders towards Russia with the situation in Ukraine before the 2022 invasion, highlighting three key parallels: the portrayal of Russia as an imminent threat, discussions of nuclear capabilities, and the actions of Baltic states seem...
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56% Bias Score
Russia Threatens EU Over Increased Defense Spending
Russia threatens unspecified retaliatory measures against the EU, citing increased defense spending and continued support for Ukraine as "militarization", while suggesting the 2022 Istanbul draft as a potential peace agreement basis, though rejected by Ukraine.
Russia Threatens EU Over Increased Defense Spending
Russia threatens unspecified retaliatory measures against the EU, citing increased defense spending and continued support for Ukraine as "militarization", while suggesting the 2022 Istanbul draft as a potential peace agreement basis, though rejected by Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
European Defense Ministers to Meet in Paris to Coordinate Ukraine Support
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu will host his counterparts from Germany, Italy, Poland, and Britain in Paris on March 7 to coordinate support for Ukraine and discuss European rearmament, following a meeting of European military chiefs convened by President Macron to prepare for a potential...
European Defense Ministers to Meet in Paris to Coordinate Ukraine Support
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu will host his counterparts from Germany, Italy, Poland, and Britain in Paris on March 7 to coordinate support for Ukraine and discuss European rearmament, following a meeting of European military chiefs convened by President Macron to prepare for a potential...
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48% Bias Score
Syria: Post-Assad Crackdown, 124 Dead, Refugee Return
Following the December 8th, 2024, overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian security forces reportedly executed 52 Alawites in western Syria, bringing the death toll from recent clashes to 124; Turkey supports the new government and has deployed thousands of troops, while over 300,000 refugees have retur...
Syria: Post-Assad Crackdown, 124 Dead, Refugee Return
Following the December 8th, 2024, overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian security forces reportedly executed 52 Alawites in western Syria, bringing the death toll from recent clashes to 124; Turkey supports the new government and has deployed thousands of troops, while over 300,000 refugees have retur...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Russia with Sanctions to Force Ukraine Peace Deal
The Trump administration announced new pressure tactics on both Russia and Ukraine to achieve a quick peace deal, including potential increased sanctions on Russia's energy sector, despite potential negative economic consequences for the US.
Trump Threatens Russia with Sanctions to Force Ukraine Peace Deal
The Trump administration announced new pressure tactics on both Russia and Ukraine to achieve a quick peace deal, including potential increased sanctions on Russia's energy sector, despite potential negative economic consequences for the US.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Income Inequality Rises, Government Targets Reduction
Russia's Gini coefficient increased to 40.8% in 2024, driven by low wages in certain sectors, inflation impacting low-income groups, and a previously flat tax system; the government aims to reduce inequality to 37% by 2030 and 33% by 2036.
Russia's Income Inequality Rises, Government Targets Reduction
Russia's Gini coefficient increased to 40.8% in 2024, driven by low wages in certain sectors, inflation impacting low-income groups, and a previously flat tax system; the government aims to reduce inequality to 37% by 2030 and 33% by 2036.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Creates US Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a US Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve and Digital Asset Reserve, funded by approximately 200,000 confiscated bitcoins, with the Treasury Secretary tasked to manage these reserves within 60 days, aiming to make the US a global cryptocurrency lead...
Trump Creates US Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a US Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve and Digital Asset Reserve, funded by approximately 200,000 confiscated bitcoins, with the Treasury Secretary tasked to manage these reserves within 60 days, aiming to make the US a global cryptocurrency lead...
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Seeks Clarification on Italy's NATO Umbrella Proposal
Ukraine sought clarification on Italy's proposal to extend NATO's Article 5 protection, short of full membership, amid ongoing peace talks and Russia's opposition; President Zelensky renewed calls for a ceasefire.
Ukraine Seeks Clarification on Italy's NATO Umbrella Proposal
Ukraine sought clarification on Italy's proposal to extend NATO's Article 5 protection, short of full membership, amid ongoing peace talks and Russia's opposition; President Zelensky renewed calls for a ceasefire.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Fiscal Overhaul: A Gamble to Revive Europe's Economy
Germany's plan to increase defense spending and infrastructure investment by altering its fiscal rules, mirroring the EU's proposed €150 billion in "rearmament" loans, aims to boost economic growth and counter threats from Russia and a less protective US under the Trump administration.
Germany's Fiscal Overhaul: A Gamble to Revive Europe's Economy
Germany's plan to increase defense spending and infrastructure investment by altering its fiscal rules, mirroring the EU's proposed €150 billion in "rearmament" loans, aims to boost economic growth and counter threats from Russia and a less protective US under the Trump administration.
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36% Bias Score
High Antibiotic Resistance in Greece Threatens Public Health
A report by the ECDC and EFSA reveals high antibiotic resistance in Greece, particularly in Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter bacteria affecting both humans and animals, due to overuse of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture, inadequate hygiene, and environmental pollution; a situation proje...
High Antibiotic Resistance in Greece Threatens Public Health
A report by the ECDC and EFSA reveals high antibiotic resistance in Greece, particularly in Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter bacteria affecting both humans and animals, due to overuse of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture, inadequate hygiene, and environmental pollution; a situation proje...
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28% Bias Score
US-Hamas Talks Spark Israeli Outcry
On Tuesday, the US held direct talks with Hamas regarding hostage release, a move that contradicts prior US policy and prompted strong objections from Israel, which was consulted beforehand but advised against it.
US-Hamas Talks Spark Israeli Outcry
On Tuesday, the US held direct talks with Hamas regarding hostage release, a move that contradicts prior US policy and prompted strong objections from Israel, which was consulted beforehand but advised against it.
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40% Bias Score