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Merz Fails to Secure German Chancellorship in First Ballot
Following successful coalition negotiations, CDU chairman Friedrich Merz failed to gain enough votes to become German chancellor in the Bundestag's first secret ballot, receiving 310 of 621 votes, triggering a revote and highlighting internal divisions within the coalition.
Merz Fails to Secure German Chancellorship in First Ballot
Following successful coalition negotiations, CDU chairman Friedrich Merz failed to gain enough votes to become German chancellor in the Bundestag's first secret ballot, receiving 310 of 621 votes, triggering a revote and highlighting internal divisions within the coalition.
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44% Bias Score
UK Services Sector Contracts Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty
The UK's services sector, representing 75% of the economy, experienced its first contraction in 17 months in April 2025 due to uncertainty from US tariffs and domestic tax increases, resulting in reduced new orders, exports, and employment, as indicated by a PMI of 49.0 (below 50.0).
UK Services Sector Contracts Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty
The UK's services sector, representing 75% of the economy, experienced its first contraction in 17 months in April 2025 due to uncertainty from US tariffs and domestic tax increases, resulting in reduced new orders, exports, and employment, as indicated by a PMI of 49.0 (below 50.0).
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44% Bias Score
Merz Fails First Vote, German Coalition in Jeopardy
In a stunning upset, German Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz failed to secure a Bundestag majority in the first round of voting on Tuesday, jeopardizing the formation of his coalition government and raising concerns about Germany's political stability and its role in Europe.
Merz Fails First Vote, German Coalition in Jeopardy
In a stunning upset, German Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz failed to secure a Bundestag majority in the first round of voting on Tuesday, jeopardizing the formation of his coalition government and raising concerns about Germany's political stability and its role in Europe.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Prison Officials Investigated for Bribery Involving Murder Conviction
A Spanish court is investigating allegations that prison officials at Brieva Women's Prison in Ávila gave Ana Julia Quezada, convicted of murdering Gabriel Cruz, a mobile phone in exchange for sexual favors; Quezada allegedly used the phone to blackmail prison staff, prompting an investigation launc...
Spanish Prison Officials Investigated for Bribery Involving Murder Conviction
A Spanish court is investigating allegations that prison officials at Brieva Women's Prison in Ávila gave Ana Julia Quezada, convicted of murdering Gabriel Cruz, a mobile phone in exchange for sexual favors; Quezada allegedly used the phone to blackmail prison staff, prompting an investigation launc...
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48% Bias Score
China Accelerates Private Sector Investment in Energy
China's NEA announced new policies to significantly accelerate private sector investment across its energy sector, including nuclear power and oil/gas infrastructure, aiming to rapidly develop private energy and drive the green transition; recent approvals include ten new reactors with over 10% priv...
China Accelerates Private Sector Investment in Energy
China's NEA announced new policies to significantly accelerate private sector investment across its energy sector, including nuclear power and oil/gas infrastructure, aiming to rapidly develop private energy and drive the green transition; recent approvals include ten new reactors with over 10% priv...
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48% Bias Score
EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protections
The European Parliament in Strasbourg approved a proposal to ease the protection of wolves, potentially allowing culling, due to increasing conflicts with livestock. A final vote is scheduled for soon, and the change follows pressure from member states experiencing high wolf populations.
EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protections
The European Parliament in Strasbourg approved a proposal to ease the protection of wolves, potentially allowing culling, due to increasing conflicts with livestock. A final vote is scheduled for soon, and the change follows pressure from member states experiencing high wolf populations.
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56% Bias Score
Israel Strikes Sanaa Airport After Houthi Attack on Ben Gurion
Following a Houthi rocket attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Israel responded with airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen and Houthi positions in Hodeidah, resulting in reported casualties on both sides; the US has yet to confirm involvement in the Sanaa attack.
Israel Strikes Sanaa Airport After Houthi Attack on Ben Gurion
Following a Houthi rocket attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Israel responded with airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen and Houthi positions in Hodeidah, resulting in reported casualties on both sides; the US has yet to confirm involvement in the Sanaa attack.
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40% Bias Score
Congressional Hearing on Antisemitism Raises Concerns of Political Targeting
A House committee hearing will question university presidents about antisemitism, but several Republican members have past associations with antisemitic statements or actions, prompting faculty concerns about intimidation and silencing of pro-Palestinian voices.
Congressional Hearing on Antisemitism Raises Concerns of Political Targeting
A House committee hearing will question university presidents about antisemitism, but several Republican members have past associations with antisemitic statements or actions, prompting faculty concerns about intimidation and silencing of pro-Palestinian voices.
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56% Bias Score
Alberta Premier Signals Potential Secession Referendum Amid Federal Tensions
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, while personally opposing secession, stated she will respect Albertans' decision if the federal government continues its perceived attacks; this follows a recent bill lowering the threshold for provincial referendums and amid US trade threats.
Alberta Premier Signals Potential Secession Referendum Amid Federal Tensions
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, while personally opposing secession, stated she will respect Albertans' decision if the federal government continues its perceived attacks; this follows a recent bill lowering the threshold for provincial referendums and amid US trade threats.
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60% Bias Score
Texas SpaceX Base Becomes Independent City: Starbase
On May 3, 2025, Boca Chica Village, Texas, overwhelmingly voted to become Starbase, an independent city primarily populated by SpaceX employees, raising concerns about environmental impact and potential conflicts of interest.
Texas SpaceX Base Becomes Independent City: Starbase
On May 3, 2025, Boca Chica Village, Texas, overwhelmingly voted to become Starbase, an independent city primarily populated by SpaceX employees, raising concerns about environmental impact and potential conflicts of interest.
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44% Bias Score
China's Green Shift: Energy Storage, Job Growth, and Carbon Capture on Changxing Island
A Shanghai fishery company lowers energy costs using an energy storage system on Changxing Island, illustrating China's green job growth exceeding 3.4 million by 2024, with 137 recognized green professions and a 100,000-ton CO2 capture project underway.
China's Green Shift: Energy Storage, Job Growth, and Carbon Capture on Changxing Island
A Shanghai fishery company lowers energy costs using an energy storage system on Changxing Island, illustrating China's green job growth exceeding 3.4 million by 2024, with 137 recognized green professions and a 100,000-ton CO2 capture project underway.
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32% Bias Score
Philips Forecasts €300 Million Loss from US Tariffs, China Sales Decline
Philips projects a €250-300 million loss from US import tariffs in Q1 2025, alongside a 2% revenue drop to over €4 billion due to decreased Chinese sales, while PostNL reports a €17 million loss and decreased mail volume.
Philips Forecasts €300 Million Loss from US Tariffs, China Sales Decline
Philips projects a €250-300 million loss from US import tariffs in Q1 2025, alongside a 2% revenue drop to over €4 billion due to decreased Chinese sales, while PostNL reports a €17 million loss and decreased mail volume.
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40% Bias Score
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