March 2025
April 2025
No-Confidence Vote Threatens Portuguese PM
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro faced a no-confidence vote on March 11th, 2024, over a conflict-of-interest scandal involving his family's business. The opposition Socialist Party and Chega (far-right) will likely vote against him, potentially triggering snap elections in May.
No-Confidence Vote Threatens Portuguese PM
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro faced a no-confidence vote on March 11th, 2024, over a conflict-of-interest scandal involving his family's business. The opposition Socialist Party and Chega (far-right) will likely vote against him, potentially triggering snap elections in May.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Switzerland Overtakes Germany as World's Top Container Shipping Nation
Switzerland is now the world's largest container shipping nation due to the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)'s extensive fleet, surpassing Germany (now third) and China (second); Germany's overall merchant fleet remains seventh globally.
Switzerland Overtakes Germany as World's Top Container Shipping Nation
Switzerland is now the world's largest container shipping nation due to the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)'s extensive fleet, surpassing Germany (now third) and China (second); Germany's overall merchant fleet remains seventh globally.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump Doubles Tariffs on Canadian Steel, Aluminum; Threatens Further Action
US President Donald Trump announced on March 11th, 2024, a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, threatening further tariffs on cars and reiterating his desire for Canada's annexation, prompting a defiant response from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Trump Doubles Tariffs on Canadian Steel, Aluminum; Threatens Further Action
US President Donald Trump announced on March 11th, 2024, a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, threatening further tariffs on cars and reiterating his desire for Canada's annexation, prompting a defiant response from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Progress
64% Bias Score
German Coalition Talks Stalled Over Defense Spending and Infrastructure Fund
Germany's Green Party proposed raising the defense spending threshold exempt from the debt brake to 1.5 percent of GDP, differing from the Union and SPD's 1 percent proposal; disagreements also arose over an infrastructure special fund, with concerns over the balance of military and social spending,...
German Coalition Talks Stalled Over Defense Spending and Infrastructure Fund
Germany's Green Party proposed raising the defense spending threshold exempt from the debt brake to 1.5 percent of GDP, differing from the Union and SPD's 1 percent proposal; disagreements also arose over an infrastructure special fund, with concerns over the balance of military and social spending,...
Progress
52% Bias Score
EU Proposes Stricter Rules for Asylum Seeker Returns
The EU Commission proposed a new regulation to increase the return of rejected asylum seekers—currently only 20 percent return—by streamlining processes, imposing stricter penalties for non-cooperation, introducing stronger rules for security risks, and enabling mutual recognition of return decision...
EU Proposes Stricter Rules for Asylum Seeker Returns
The EU Commission proposed a new regulation to increase the return of rejected asylum seekers—currently only 20 percent return—by streamlining processes, imposing stricter penalties for non-cooperation, introducing stronger rules for security risks, and enabling mutual recognition of return decision...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Ukraine Drone Strikes Halt Russian Oil Flow to Hungary
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia's Oryol Oblast and Moscow refinery disrupted oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary, causing a temporary halt in exports; repairs are underway.
Ukraine Drone Strikes Halt Russian Oil Flow to Hungary
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia's Oryol Oblast and Moscow refinery disrupted oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary, causing a temporary halt in exports; repairs are underway.
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44% Bias Score
EU Proposes Regulation Allowing Transfer of Rejected Asylum Seekers to Third Countries
The European Commission proposed a new regulation allowing EU member states to transfer rejected asylum seekers to third countries, potentially establishing extraterritorial processing centers in exchange for financial incentives, raising human rights concerns.
EU Proposes Regulation Allowing Transfer of Rejected Asylum Seekers to Third Countries
The European Commission proposed a new regulation allowing EU member states to transfer rejected asylum seekers to third countries, potentially establishing extraterritorial processing centers in exchange for financial incentives, raising human rights concerns.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Rubio's Discomfort Highlights Tensions in Trump Administration's Ukraine Policy
During a recent Oval Office meeting, Senator Rubio witnessed President Trump and Vice President Vance criticize Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, leaving Rubio visibly uncomfortable. Rubio later shifted blame to Zelenskyy, praising Trump as a dealmaker, and the situation highlights tensions within the ...
Rubio's Discomfort Highlights Tensions in Trump Administration's Ukraine Policy
During a recent Oval Office meeting, Senator Rubio witnessed President Trump and Vice President Vance criticize Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, leaving Rubio visibly uncomfortable. Rubio later shifted blame to Zelenskyy, praising Trump as a dealmaker, and the situation highlights tensions within the ...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Maradona's Medical Team on Homicide Charges
Seven medical professionals are on trial in San Isidro, Argentina, accused of homicide with eventual intent in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona, who died of acute pulmonary edema and exacerbated chronic heart failure on November 25, 2020, at age 60; the trial, involving almost 120 witnesses...
Trial Begins for Maradona's Medical Team on Homicide Charges
Seven medical professionals are on trial in San Isidro, Argentina, accused of homicide with eventual intent in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona, who died of acute pulmonary edema and exacerbated chronic heart failure on November 25, 2020, at age 60; the trial, involving almost 120 witnesses...
Progress
60% Bias Score
EU Proposes Mandatory Return Regulation for Rejected Asylum Seekers
The EU proposed a new mandatory return regulation for rejected asylum seekers, imposing sanctions for non-compliance; in 2023, only 20% of the 484,000 issued return orders resulted in actual returns, prompting this stricter approach.
EU Proposes Mandatory Return Regulation for Rejected Asylum Seekers
The EU proposed a new mandatory return regulation for rejected asylum seekers, imposing sanctions for non-compliance; in 2023, only 20% of the 484,000 issued return orders resulted in actual returns, prompting this stricter approach.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Canberra: A Renewable Energy Success Story
Canberra, Australia's capital, achieved 100% renewable electricity by 2020 through significant investment in wind and solar energy, despite a lack of national support, becoming a global leader in decarbonization and offering a model for other regions.
Canberra: A Renewable Energy Success Story
Canberra, Australia's capital, achieved 100% renewable electricity by 2020 through significant investment in wind and solar energy, despite a lack of national support, becoming a global leader in decarbonization and offering a model for other regions.
Progress
40% Bias Score
EU Proposes Faster Deportations of Rejected Asylum Seekers
The EU Commission proposed a plan to expedite deportations of rejected asylum seekers, including establishing transit centers outside the EU, cutting social benefits for non-compliance, and automating the recognition of deportation orders across member states.
EU Proposes Faster Deportations of Rejected Asylum Seekers
The EU Commission proposed a plan to expedite deportations of rejected asylum seekers, including establishing transit centers outside the EU, cutting social benefits for non-compliance, and automating the recognition of deportation orders across member states.
Progress
36% Bias Score