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Resurgence of Mandatory Military Service in Europe
Several European nations, including Germany, have reinstated mandatory military service following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reversing decades-long trends and reflecting growing security concerns and a need to bolster national defense capabilities in response to geopolitical instability.
Resurgence of Mandatory Military Service in Europe
Several European nations, including Germany, have reinstated mandatory military service following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reversing decades-long trends and reflecting growing security concerns and a need to bolster national defense capabilities in response to geopolitical instability.
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44% Bias Score
British Astronaut Completes Rigorous Spacewalk Simulation
British astronaut Rosemary Coogan completed a six-hour underwater spacewalk simulation at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston, Texas, preparing for potential future missions to the International Space Station and possibly the Moon as part of the Artemis program.
British Astronaut Completes Rigorous Spacewalk Simulation
British astronaut Rosemary Coogan completed a six-hour underwater spacewalk simulation at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston, Texas, preparing for potential future missions to the International Space Station and possibly the Moon as part of the Artemis program.
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20% Bias Score
Assan Group Executives Arrested on Espionage Charges
Turkish authorities arrested two executives from Assan Group, a defense contractor, and placed ten subsidiaries under receivership on August 27th, citing alleged links to the FETÖ terrorist organization and military espionage; the company denies the accusations.
Assan Group Executives Arrested on Espionage Charges
Turkish authorities arrested two executives from Assan Group, a defense contractor, and placed ten subsidiaries under receivership on August 27th, citing alleged links to the FETÖ terrorist organization and military espionage; the company denies the accusations.
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40% Bias Score
US Imposes Steep Tariffs on India Amidst "Modi's War" Remarks
The US imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25% penalty for buying Russian oil, escalating tensions with India which now gets 35-40% of its oil from Russia, while the US official called the Ukraine war "Modi's war".
US Imposes Steep Tariffs on India Amidst "Modi's War" Remarks
The US imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25% penalty for buying Russian oil, escalating tensions with India which now gets 35-40% of its oil from Russia, while the US official called the Ukraine war "Modi's war".
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64% Bias Score
France and Germany Mull Prioritizing Larger Defense Firms Amid EU Rearmament
France and Germany are discussing prioritizing larger European defense companies for arms production, aiming to streamline procurement and boost European manufacturing amid concerns of Russian aggression, despite potential drawbacks for smaller national firms and resistance from countries like Polan...
France and Germany Mull Prioritizing Larger Defense Firms Amid EU Rearmament
France and Germany are discussing prioritizing larger European defense companies for arms production, aiming to streamline procurement and boost European manufacturing amid concerns of Russian aggression, despite potential drawbacks for smaller national firms and resistance from countries like Polan...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Agencies Seek EU Accession Protection
Ukrainian anti-corruption officials met with the EU Commissioner to urge the opening of EU accession negotiations, arguing it would protect their independence from state interference, citing specific instances of alleged pressure and a draft law granting immunity to those aiding counter-intelligence...
Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Agencies Seek EU Accession Protection
Ukrainian anti-corruption officials met with the EU Commissioner to urge the opening of EU accession negotiations, arguing it would protect their independence from state interference, citing specific instances of alleged pressure and a draft law granting immunity to those aiding counter-intelligence...
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32% Bias Score
91-Year-Old Completes AI Course, Challenging Age Barriers to Tech Learning
91-year-old Ramón Martín-Busutil, a retired industrial engineering doctor, completed an AI course on the Founderz platform in 3.5 months, highlighting the accessibility of AI learning irrespective of age and challenging perceptions about AI's exclusivity to younger generations.
91-Year-Old Completes AI Course, Challenging Age Barriers to Tech Learning
91-year-old Ramón Martín-Busutil, a retired industrial engineering doctor, completed an AI course on the Founderz platform in 3.5 months, highlighting the accessibility of AI learning irrespective of age and challenging perceptions about AI's exclusivity to younger generations.
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20% Bias Score
First Joint China-Russia Submarine Patrol in the Pacific
Russia and China conducted their first joint submarine patrol in the Pacific in early August, with the Russian submarine Volkhov traveling roughly 2,000 miles in the Sea of Japan and East China Sea; this action signals growing military cooperation between the two nations and aims to enhance regional...
First Joint China-Russia Submarine Patrol in the Pacific
Russia and China conducted their first joint submarine patrol in the Pacific in early August, with the Russian submarine Volkhov traveling roughly 2,000 miles in the Sea of Japan and East China Sea; this action signals growing military cooperation between the two nations and aims to enhance regional...
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36% Bias Score
Swiss Court Upholds Tariq Ramadan's Rape Conviction
The Swiss Federal Tribunal upheld the Geneva court's 2024 conviction of Tariq Ramadan for rape and sexual coercion, sentencing him to three years imprisonment (one year to serve), based on multiple testimonies, medical certificates, and expert opinions; his lawyers will appeal to the European Court ...
Swiss Court Upholds Tariq Ramadan's Rape Conviction
The Swiss Federal Tribunal upheld the Geneva court's 2024 conviction of Tariq Ramadan for rape and sexual coercion, sentencing him to three years imprisonment (one year to serve), based on multiple testimonies, medical certificates, and expert opinions; his lawyers will appeal to the European Court ...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Seeks EU Accession to Shield Anti-Corruption Agencies from Interference
Ukrainian anti-corruption officials urged the EU to open accession talks to protect their independence from state interference, citing recent cases of investigator detentions and office searches as evidence of attempts to undermine their work. The EU reaffirmed its support for the agencies.
Ukraine Seeks EU Accession to Shield Anti-Corruption Agencies from Interference
Ukrainian anti-corruption officials urged the EU to open accession talks to protect their independence from state interference, citing recent cases of investigator detentions and office searches as evidence of attempts to undermine their work. The EU reaffirmed its support for the agencies.
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36% Bias Score
IAEA Inspectors Return to Iran Amidst Ongoing Nuclear Concerns
Following a military conflict between Iran and Israel in June, IAEA inspectors have returned to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, but full access to all sites is pending; a deadline of August 31st is set for Iran to meet several demands or face sanctions.
IAEA Inspectors Return to Iran Amidst Ongoing Nuclear Concerns
Following a military conflict between Iran and Israel in June, IAEA inspectors have returned to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, but full access to all sites is pending; a deadline of August 31st is set for Iran to meet several demands or face sanctions.
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44% Bias Score
EU Considers "Best Athlete" Model for Arms Procurement
France and Germany are pushing for a European Union "best athlete" model for defense procurement, prioritizing top arms producers to streamline production and reduce costs amid fears of Russian aggression, despite potential negative impacts on smaller national industries and geopolitical risks.
EU Considers "Best Athlete" Model for Arms Procurement
France and Germany are pushing for a European Union "best athlete" model for defense procurement, prioritizing top arms producers to streamline production and reduce costs amid fears of Russian aggression, despite potential negative impacts on smaller national industries and geopolitical risks.
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40% Bias Score
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