March 2025
April 2025
Unicredit Advances in Commerzbank Takeover Bid
Unicredit's near-30% stake increase in Commerzbank, approved by the ECB, faces review by the German Federal Cartel Office; this follows Unicredit's strategic investment after the German government's partial divestment, resulting in potential merger discussions and internal resistance from Commerzban...
Unicredit Advances in Commerzbank Takeover Bid
Unicredit's near-30% stake increase in Commerzbank, approved by the ECB, faces review by the German Federal Cartel Office; this follows Unicredit's strategic investment after the German government's partial divestment, resulting in potential merger discussions and internal resistance from Commerzban...
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44% Bias Score
High Court Strengthens Native Title, Opens Door to Major Compensation Claims
The High Court ruled that native title rights are property rights, requiring "just terms" compensation for extinguishment, potentially impacting land under Parliament House and leading to significant compensation claims, like the $700 million claim related to bauxite mining at Gove.
High Court Strengthens Native Title, Opens Door to Major Compensation Claims
The High Court ruled that native title rights are property rights, requiring "just terms" compensation for extinguishment, potentially impacting land under Parliament House and leading to significant compensation claims, like the $700 million claim related to bauxite mining at Gove.
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40% Bias Score
EU's Response to Threats: Lessons from Mussolini's Italy and Linz's Analysis
Mussolini's pre-March on Rome statement, highlighting a government's need to use force against threats, is used to illustrate Juan Linz's analysis of democratic breakdown; the EU's slow response to threats like Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and the Trump administration's withdrawal from global ...
EU's Response to Threats: Lessons from Mussolini's Italy and Linz's Analysis
Mussolini's pre-March on Rome statement, highlighting a government's need to use force against threats, is used to illustrate Juan Linz's analysis of democratic breakdown; the EU's slow response to threats like Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and the Trump administration's withdrawal from global ...
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44% Bias Score
EU Urges Massive Military Spending Increase to Counter Russia
The European Commission's white paper, to be released next week, urges EU countries to immediately utilize budgetary flexibility to massively increase military spending, potentially up to âŹ650 billion, to counter Russia's growing military threat, even if a peace agreement in Ukraine is reached.
EU Urges Massive Military Spending Increase to Counter Russia
The European Commission's white paper, to be released next week, urges EU countries to immediately utilize budgetary flexibility to massively increase military spending, potentially up to âŹ650 billion, to counter Russia's growing military threat, even if a peace agreement in Ukraine is reached.
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56% Bias Score
MĂĄrquez Dominates MotoGP with Ducati
Marc MĂĄrquez, eight-time world champion, leads the 2025 MotoGP championship after winning the Thailand GP with Ducati, exceeding expectations with his bike's performance and team synergy.
MĂĄrquez Dominates MotoGP with Ducati
Marc MĂĄrquez, eight-time world champion, leads the 2025 MotoGP championship after winning the Thailand GP with Ducati, exceeding expectations with his bike's performance and team synergy.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Faces Pressure for Massive Military Spending Increase
Spain faces pressure from the EU and NATO to significantly increase its military spending, potentially by âŹ6 billion annually, to achieve strategic autonomy and meet revised targets exceeding 3% of GDP, impacting domestic budget priorities and relations with allies.
Spain Faces Pressure for Massive Military Spending Increase
Spain faces pressure from the EU and NATO to significantly increase its military spending, potentially by âŹ6 billion annually, to achieve strategic autonomy and meet revised targets exceeding 3% of GDP, impacting domestic budget priorities and relations with allies.
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44% Bias Score
Istanbul Cracks Down on 6.9 Billion TRY Illegal Gambling Operation
Istanbul authorities seized 23 companies, including Pozitifbank, Payfix, and Flash TV, and arrested 49 suspects in a crackdown on an illegal gambling operation allegedly led by Erkan Kork, involving 4.2 billion TRY in transactions and the use of Payfix for money laundering.
Istanbul Cracks Down on 6.9 Billion TRY Illegal Gambling Operation
Istanbul authorities seized 23 companies, including Pozitifbank, Payfix, and Flash TV, and arrested 49 suspects in a crackdown on an illegal gambling operation allegedly led by Erkan Kork, involving 4.2 billion TRY in transactions and the use of Payfix for money laundering.
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32% Bias Score
UK Economy Contracts 0.1 Percent in January Amidst Global Uncertainty
The UK economy shrank by 0.1 percent in January 2025, driven by a manufacturing slump and defying growth expectations; this follows three months of weak growth (0.2 percent) and raises concerns amid global uncertainty and upcoming fiscal challenges.
UK Economy Contracts 0.1 Percent in January Amidst Global Uncertainty
The UK economy shrank by 0.1 percent in January 2025, driven by a manufacturing slump and defying growth expectations; this follows three months of weak growth (0.2 percent) and raises concerns amid global uncertainty and upcoming fiscal challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Powers' "Playground" Links Tech, Nature, and Climate Warning
Richard Powers' new novel, "Playground," explores the intertwined fates of natural and digital ecosystems through the story of a tech magnate grappling with dementia, as a Polynesian island faces a referendum on becoming a base for artificial island construction by Californian tech companies.
Powers' "Playground" Links Tech, Nature, and Climate Warning
Richard Powers' new novel, "Playground," explores the intertwined fates of natural and digital ecosystems through the story of a tech magnate grappling with dementia, as a Polynesian island faces a referendum on becoming a base for artificial island construction by Californian tech companies.
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36% Bias Score
Real Madrid's Champions League Resilience: A Pattern of Dramatic Comebacks
Real Madrid's recent Champions League performance shows a pattern of dramatic comebacks and narrow escapes, winning 10 of 13 knockout ties over three and a half seasons despite facing elimination in many matches, culminating in a 4-0 loss to Manchester City in the 2023 semifinals.
Real Madrid's Champions League Resilience: A Pattern of Dramatic Comebacks
Real Madrid's recent Champions League performance shows a pattern of dramatic comebacks and narrow escapes, winning 10 of 13 knockout ties over three and a half seasons despite facing elimination in many matches, culminating in a 4-0 loss to Manchester City in the 2023 semifinals.
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44% Bias Score
Alcaraz Advances to Indian Wells Semifinals
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Francisco CerĂșndolo in the Indian Wells quarterfinals on March 17th, winning 6-1, 7-6(4), advancing to the semifinals for the third consecutive year and moving closer to a 'triple crown' only Federer and Djokovic have achieved at this tournament.
Alcaraz Advances to Indian Wells Semifinals
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Francisco CerĂșndolo in the Indian Wells quarterfinals on March 17th, winning 6-1, 7-6(4), advancing to the semifinals for the third consecutive year and moving closer to a 'triple crown' only Federer and Djokovic have achieved at this tournament.
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40% Bias Score
Alcaraz Reaches Fourth Straight Indian Wells Semifinal
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Francisco CerĂșndolo (6-3, 7-6(4)) in the Indian Wells quarterfinals on March 16th, 2024, reaching the semifinals for the fourth year in a row, showcasing his adaptability to challenging conditions and strong mental game.
Alcaraz Reaches Fourth Straight Indian Wells Semifinal
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Francisco CerĂșndolo (6-3, 7-6(4)) in the Indian Wells quarterfinals on March 16th, 2024, reaching the semifinals for the fourth year in a row, showcasing his adaptability to challenging conditions and strong mental game.
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36% Bias Score