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German Bundeswehr Sees Surge in Recruitment Amidst Ukraine War
Facing a personnel shortage, the German Bundeswehr is aggressively recruiting, with applications and hires up 20% this year, partly due to the war in Ukraine; the army is implementing new strategies to attract more recruits, including improved pay and a potential return to conscription.
German Bundeswehr Sees Surge in Recruitment Amidst Ukraine War
Facing a personnel shortage, the German Bundeswehr is aggressively recruiting, with applications and hires up 20% this year, partly due to the war in Ukraine; the army is implementing new strategies to attract more recruits, including improved pay and a potential return to conscription.
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48% Bias Score
Georgian Activist Awarded for Combating Disinformation
Tamar Kintsurashvili of Georgia won the DW Freedom of Speech Award on July 8th, 2025, at the Global Media Forum in Bonn for her work combating disinformation and protecting media integrity amidst governmental and Russian interference.
Georgian Activist Awarded for Combating Disinformation
Tamar Kintsurashvili of Georgia won the DW Freedom of Speech Award on July 8th, 2025, at the Global Media Forum in Bonn for her work combating disinformation and protecting media integrity amidst governmental and Russian interference.
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48% Bias Score
China's Alleged Laser Attack on German Aircraft in Red Sea
A Chinese ship allegedly used a laser against a German reconnaissance plane near Djibouti during a routine EU mission to protect shipping from Houthi attacks, prompting Germany's demand for China to change its behavior and avoid future such incidents.
China's Alleged Laser Attack on German Aircraft in Red Sea
A Chinese ship allegedly used a laser against a German reconnaissance plane near Djibouti during a routine EU mission to protect shipping from Houthi attacks, prompting Germany's demand for China to change its behavior and avoid future such incidents.
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48% Bias Score
German Exports Plunge Amid US Tariffs and China Slowdown
German exports fell 1.4 percent in May to €129.4 billion, reversing earlier gains and signaling difficult times for exporters amid ongoing US trade disputes and a stronger Euro; decreased exports to China further weaken the outlook.
German Exports Plunge Amid US Tariffs and China Slowdown
German exports fell 1.4 percent in May to €129.4 billion, reversing earlier gains and signaling difficult times for exporters amid ongoing US trade disputes and a stronger Euro; decreased exports to China further weaken the outlook.
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40% Bias Score
Amazon Extends Prime Day to Four Days Amid Tariff Concerns
Amazon extended its Prime Day sale to four days this year, offering new perks for Gen Z shoppers amid tariff worries and potential consumer fatigue with the event, which began July 10, 2025, and is expected to generate $23.8 billion in online sales.
Amazon Extends Prime Day to Four Days Amid Tariff Concerns
Amazon extended its Prime Day sale to four days this year, offering new perks for Gen Z shoppers amid tariff worries and potential consumer fatigue with the event, which began July 10, 2025, and is expected to generate $23.8 billion in online sales.
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36% Bias Score
Motion to Lift Immunity of Turkish Opposition Leader Özgür Özel
A motion to lift the parliamentary immunity of CHP leader Özgür Özel, along with two other opposition MPs, has been submitted to Turkey's parliament, stemming from an Ankara Public Prosecutor's investigation into his statements following a July 5th party meeting; this is the 26th such motion against...
Motion to Lift Immunity of Turkish Opposition Leader Özgür Özel
A motion to lift the parliamentary immunity of CHP leader Özgür Özel, along with two other opposition MPs, has been submitted to Turkey's parliament, stemming from an Ankara Public Prosecutor's investigation into his statements following a July 5th party meeting; this is the 26th such motion against...
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40% Bias Score
Kellogg's Rome Trip Confirms Continued US Arms Supply to Ukraine
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg will attend the July 10-11 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, affirming continued US arms supplies to Ukraine despite a Pentagon review of ammunition stocks and internal debate regarding resource allocation between Ukraine and China.
Kellogg's Rome Trip Confirms Continued US Arms Supply to Ukraine
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg will attend the July 10-11 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, affirming continued US arms supplies to Ukraine despite a Pentagon review of ammunition stocks and internal debate regarding resource allocation between Ukraine and China.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's 2025 Budget: Record Investment Amidst Rising Debt
Germany's €503 billion 2025 draft budget, unveiled by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, plans record investments of €115 billion financed by increased borrowing (€81.8 billion in 2024, €89.3 billion in 2025), sparking debate over long-term fiscal sustainability and allocation of funds.
Germany's 2025 Budget: Record Investment Amidst Rising Debt
Germany's €503 billion 2025 draft budget, unveiled by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, plans record investments of €115 billion financed by increased borrowing (€81.8 billion in 2024, €89.3 billion in 2025), sparking debate over long-term fiscal sustainability and allocation of funds.
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52% Bias Score
Daimler Truck to Cut 5,000 Jobs in Germany to Boost Profitability
Daimler Truck plans to cut around 5,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 to improve profitability, following decreased sales due to weak European economic conditions and a decline in orders from freight companies; the company aims to increase its operating margin to over 12% by 2030.
Daimler Truck to Cut 5,000 Jobs in Germany to Boost Profitability
Daimler Truck plans to cut around 5,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 to improve profitability, following decreased sales due to weak European economic conditions and a decline in orders from freight companies; the company aims to increase its operating margin to over 12% by 2030.
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40% Bias Score
Hezbollah's Weakening and Lebanon's Uncertain Path to Disarmament
Following the October 2023 conflict, Hezbollah suffered heavy losses, leading to a January 2025 Lebanese government commitment to disarm the group as per a November 2024 ceasefire with Israel; however, Israel's continued presence and Hezbollah's reluctance to fully disarm threaten stability and reco...
Hezbollah's Weakening and Lebanon's Uncertain Path to Disarmament
Following the October 2023 conflict, Hezbollah suffered heavy losses, leading to a January 2025 Lebanese government commitment to disarm the group as per a November 2024 ceasefire with Israel; however, Israel's continued presence and Hezbollah's reluctance to fully disarm threaten stability and reco...
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48% Bias Score
Mali to Sell Gold from Seized Barrick Mine
Mali's court-appointed administrator of Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto mine plans to sell one metric ton of gold, valued at approximately US$107 million, to fund operations after a six-month suspension due to a government seizure of gold stocks and a broader conflict over tax disputes and a new minin...
Mali to Sell Gold from Seized Barrick Mine
Mali's court-appointed administrator of Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto mine plans to sell one metric ton of gold, valued at approximately US$107 million, to fund operations after a six-month suspension due to a government seizure of gold stocks and a broader conflict over tax disputes and a new minin...
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40% Bias Score
EKD and WCC Reject "Apartheid" Label in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) and the World Council of Churches (WCC) rejected the use of the term "apartheid" to describe the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, acknowledging suffering caused by the occupation and Gaza war, but emphasizing the need for a solution ensuring rights and safety for...
EKD and WCC Reject "Apartheid" Label in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) and the World Council of Churches (WCC) rejected the use of the term "apartheid" to describe the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, acknowledging suffering caused by the occupation and Gaza war, but emphasizing the need for a solution ensuring rights and safety for...
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52% Bias Score
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