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Russia Officially Recognizes Taliban Government in Afghanistan
On July 3, 2024, Russia officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so, a move praised by the Afghan foreign minister as a significant step toward diplomatic rapprochement and future bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and infrastructure.
Russia Officially Recognizes Taliban Government in Afghanistan
On July 3, 2024, Russia officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so, a move praised by the Afghan foreign minister as a significant step toward diplomatic rapprochement and future bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and infrastructure.
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60% Bias Score
Mexico's Biometric ID System: Aiding Searches or Enabling Surveillance?
Mexico's Congress passed a law integrating biometric data into a national identity system to aid searches for the missing, but critics warn of mass surveillance potential due to unchecked access by agencies like the CNI, ignoring concerns about the 72,000 unidentified bodies and structural impunity.
Mexico's Biometric ID System: Aiding Searches or Enabling Surveillance?
Mexico's Congress passed a law integrating biometric data into a national identity system to aid searches for the missing, but critics warn of mass surveillance potential due to unchecked access by agencies like the CNI, ignoring concerns about the 72,000 unidentified bodies and structural impunity.
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60% Bias Score
Western Balkans Drought: Heatwave Cripples Agriculture and Energy"
A severe drought and heatwave impacting the Western Balkans has caused water shortages, reduced agricultural yields, and strained energy supplies, necessitating €60 million in energy imports for Albania in the first half of 2023 and leading to closures of public services like Pristina's largest publ...
Western Balkans Drought: Heatwave Cripples Agriculture and Energy"
A severe drought and heatwave impacting the Western Balkans has caused water shortages, reduced agricultural yields, and strained energy supplies, necessitating €60 million in energy imports for Albania in the first half of 2023 and leading to closures of public services like Pristina's largest publ...
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28% Bias Score
Obstacles to Prosecuting Clients in Underage Prostitution Cases
Despite laws imposing sentences of up to 20 years for the sexual exploitation of minors under 15, the dramatic rise in underage prostitution persists due to challenges in prosecuting clients and supporting victims, exacerbated by the use of social media.
Obstacles to Prosecuting Clients in Underage Prostitution Cases
Despite laws imposing sentences of up to 20 years for the sexual exploitation of minors under 15, the dramatic rise in underage prostitution persists due to challenges in prosecuting clients and supporting victims, exacerbated by the use of social media.
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60% Bias Score
France Launches Volunteer Diplomatic Reserve
France is creating a volunteer diplomatic reserve force, open to over-18 EU citizens, to enhance its global reach, support citizens abroad, and address recent staff strikes; the force will have two parts, one of current/former ministry employees and another requiring parliamentary approval, comprisi...
France Launches Volunteer Diplomatic Reserve
France is creating a volunteer diplomatic reserve force, open to over-18 EU citizens, to enhance its global reach, support citizens abroad, and address recent staff strikes; the force will have two parts, one of current/former ministry employees and another requiring parliamentary approval, comprisi...
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48% Bias Score
Smaller Fund Managers Outperform Larger Peers: A Persistent Trend
Multiple studies show smaller fund managers consistently outperform larger ones across asset classes, with higher returns and lower risk, due to investor bias and structural limitations within the investment industry.
Smaller Fund Managers Outperform Larger Peers: A Persistent Trend
Multiple studies show smaller fund managers consistently outperform larger ones across asset classes, with higher returns and lower risk, due to investor bias and structural limitations within the investment industry.
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52% Bias Score
Austrian Town Renames Streets Honoring Nazis
Following a report deeming the names unconstitutional, Braunau am Inn council voted to rename two streets honoring Nazi party members Josef Reiter and Franz Resl, affecting about 200 households; this follows longstanding criticism of Austria's WWII narrative.
Austrian Town Renames Streets Honoring Nazis
Following a report deeming the names unconstitutional, Braunau am Inn council voted to rename two streets honoring Nazi party members Josef Reiter and Franz Resl, affecting about 200 households; this follows longstanding criticism of Austria's WWII narrative.
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20% Bias Score
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine, Syria, Iran, and Cultural Exchange
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an almost hour-long phone call on Thursday, discussing the situations in Ukraine, Syria, and Iran, as well as bilateral issues, including a potential cultural exchange; Russia reaffirmed its commitment to its objectives in Ukraine w...
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine, Syria, Iran, and Cultural Exchange
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an almost hour-long phone call on Thursday, discussing the situations in Ukraine, Syria, and Iran, as well as bilateral issues, including a potential cultural exchange; Russia reaffirmed its commitment to its objectives in Ukraine w...
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40% Bias Score
Coalition to Tax Private Jets and High-End Flights Aims for €78 Billion Annually
France and Spain joined a coalition taxing private jets and high-end flights to fund climate action, potentially generating over €78 billion annually, according to a study by the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force.
Coalition to Tax Private Jets and High-End Flights Aims for €78 Billion Annually
France and Spain joined a coalition taxing private jets and high-end flights to fund climate action, potentially generating over €78 billion annually, according to a study by the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force.
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40% Bias Score
Congress Passes Trump's $4.5 Trillion Tax Cut and Spending Bill
The US Congress passed President Trump's $4.5 trillion tax cut and spending bill by a 218-214 vote, including $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $1.2 trillion in cuts to programs like Medicaid and food stamps, projected to increase the deficit by $3.3 trillion and leave 11.8 million more uninsured.
Congress Passes Trump's $4.5 Trillion Tax Cut and Spending Bill
The US Congress passed President Trump's $4.5 trillion tax cut and spending bill by a 218-214 vote, including $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $1.2 trillion in cuts to programs like Medicaid and food stamps, projected to increase the deficit by $3.3 trillion and leave 11.8 million more uninsured.
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48% Bias Score
EU Imports More LNG Than Pipeline Gas in Q1 2025
During the first quarter of 2025, the EU imported 8.4 million tons of LNG and 8.2 million tons of pipeline gas, marking a significant shift driven by the war in Ukraine and the subsequent diversification of energy sources; however, LNG presents higher costs and environmental concerns.
EU Imports More LNG Than Pipeline Gas in Q1 2025
During the first quarter of 2025, the EU imported 8.4 million tons of LNG and 8.2 million tons of pipeline gas, marking a significant shift driven by the war in Ukraine and the subsequent diversification of energy sources; however, LNG presents higher costs and environmental concerns.
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32% Bias Score
US Congress Passes Controversial Bill Extending Tax Cuts, Increasing Debt
The US Congress passed a bill extending Trump-era tax cuts and increasing defense spending, despite internal Republican opposition and projections that it will cause 12 million Americans to lose health insurance by 2034, adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt over 10 years.
US Congress Passes Controversial Bill Extending Tax Cuts, Increasing Debt
The US Congress passed a bill extending Trump-era tax cuts and increasing defense spending, despite internal Republican opposition and projections that it will cause 12 million Americans to lose health insurance by 2034, adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt over 10 years.
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44% Bias Score
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