South Korea President Declares, Then Revokes, Martial Law Amidst Political Crisis
On Tuesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, citing alleged pro-North Korean destabilization efforts, but the parliament unanimously revoked it six hours later due to widespread condemnation and the president's low approval rating of 20%.
South Korea President Declares, Then Revokes, Martial Law Amidst Political Crisis
On Tuesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, citing alleged pro-North Korean destabilization efforts, but the parliament unanimously revoked it six hours later due to widespread condemnation and the president's low approval rating of 20%.
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52% Bias Score
Barnier's Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote
Michel Barnier's 74-day-old government fell on Wednesday after a no-confidence vote with 331 votes, exceeding the required 288 majority, due to its controversial budget cuts and a lack of parliamentary support, making him the shortest-serving Prime Minister of the Fifth Republic.
Barnier's Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote
Michel Barnier's 74-day-old government fell on Wednesday after a no-confidence vote with 331 votes, exceeding the required 288 majority, due to its controversial budget cuts and a lack of parliamentary support, making him the shortest-serving Prime Minister of the Fifth Republic.
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52% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Farmer Protests and Regulatory Concerns
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, aiming to create one of the world's largest free trade areas, faces opposition from European farmers worried about unfair competition due to differing regulations in South American countries, despite potential economic benefits for other sectors and assurances f...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Farmer Protests and Regulatory Concerns
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, aiming to create one of the world's largest free trade areas, faces opposition from European farmers worried about unfair competition due to differing regulations in South American countries, despite potential economic benefits for other sectors and assurances f...
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36% Bias Score
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Reportedly Breaks Down
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, established Wednesday, reportedly broke down Thursday, with both sides accusing each other of violations; at least two Lebanese civilians were injured by Israeli shelling, according to Lebanese state media.
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Reportedly Breaks Down
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, established Wednesday, reportedly broke down Thursday, with both sides accusing each other of violations; at least two Lebanese civilians were injured by Israeli shelling, according to Lebanese state media.
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28% Bias Score
Foreign Interference in European Universities: MEPs Warn of Espionage and Influence Operations
Members of the European Parliament warn that Chinese, Russian, and Iranian actors are exploiting academic partnerships in European universities for espionage, technology transfer, and influence operations, particularly in strategic research areas.
Foreign Interference in European Universities: MEPs Warn of Espionage and Influence Operations
Members of the European Parliament warn that Chinese, Russian, and Iranian actors are exploiting academic partnerships in European universities for espionage, technology transfer, and influence operations, particularly in strategic research areas.
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40% Bias Score
Inflation in Deutschland steigt auf 2,2 Prozent
Die Inflationsrate in Deutschland steigt im November auf 2,2 Prozent, getrieben von steigenden Preisen für Dienstleistungen und Lebensmittel, während Energiepreise sinken. Die EZB sieht die jüngsten Lohnverhandlungen positiv, sieht aber nur begrenzten Spielraum für Zinssenkungen.
Inflation in Deutschland steigt auf 2,2 Prozent
Die Inflationsrate in Deutschland steigt im November auf 2,2 Prozent, getrieben von steigenden Preisen für Dienstleistungen und Lebensmittel, während Energiepreise sinken. Die EZB sieht die jüngsten Lohnverhandlungen positiv, sieht aber nur begrenzten Spielraum für Zinssenkungen.
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32% Bias Score
EU Parliament Investigates TikTok's Role in Romanian Elections
The European Parliament is investigating TikTok's role in the Romanian presidential elections after right-wing independent candidate Calin Georgescu's content went viral, prompting concerns about the platform's handling of potentially illegal content and its impact on the election.
EU Parliament Investigates TikTok's Role in Romanian Elections
The European Parliament is investigating TikTok's role in the Romanian presidential elections after right-wing independent candidate Calin Georgescu's content went viral, prompting concerns about the platform's handling of potentially illegal content and its impact on the election.
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24% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Much of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a surprise attack capturing most of Aleppo on Saturday, claiming to have reached Hama; unconfirmed reports state that the Syrian army killed nearly 1,000 rebels, while 3 civilians died in Idlib due to regime airstrikes; Iran pledged continued support...
Syrian Rebels Seize Much of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a surprise attack capturing most of Aleppo on Saturday, claiming to have reached Hama; unconfirmed reports state that the Syrian army killed nearly 1,000 rebels, while 3 civilians died in Idlib due to regime airstrikes; Iran pledged continued support...
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44% Bias Score
SPD Responds to Poll Decline with Economic Focus Amidst Rightward European Shift
The SPD held a post-election conference in Berlin, outlining plans to address economic concerns, job losses, and the rise of right-wing parties, amidst accusations of coalition sabotage by the FDP and a rightward shift in European politics.
SPD Responds to Poll Decline with Economic Focus Amidst Rightward European Shift
The SPD held a post-election conference in Berlin, outlining plans to address economic concerns, job losses, and the rise of right-wing parties, amidst accusations of coalition sabotage by the FDP and a rightward shift in European politics.
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56% Bias Score
Spain introduces four-day paid "climate leave" for extreme weather
Spain grants workers up to four paid days off for extreme weather, effective November 29th, following deadly floods in Valencia and mirroring similar Canadian legislation; businesses must create weather emergency action plans within 12 months.
Spain introduces four-day paid "climate leave" for extreme weather
Spain grants workers up to four paid days off for extreme weather, effective November 29th, following deadly floods in Valencia and mirroring similar Canadian legislation; businesses must create weather emergency action plans within 12 months.
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36% Bias Score
Georgia suspends EU bid: Thousands protest in Tbilisi
Thousands protested in Tbilisi after the Georgian PM suspended the EU accession bid until 2028, following the European Parliament's rejection of the October election results due to irregularities; police used force against demonstrators.
Georgia suspends EU bid: Thousands protest in Tbilisi
Thousands protested in Tbilisi after the Georgian PM suspended the EU accession bid until 2028, following the European Parliament's rejection of the October election results due to irregularities; police used force against demonstrators.
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56% Bias Score
Merkel's Memoirs: Concerns about Russia and NATO
Excepts from Angela Merkel's memoirs reveal her concerns about Russian aggression and her approach to NATO expansion, along with insights on her interactions with other world leaders.
Merkel's Memoirs: Concerns about Russia and NATO
Excepts from Angela Merkel's memoirs reveal her concerns about Russian aggression and her approach to NATO expansion, along with insights on her interactions with other world leaders.
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24% Bias Score