Germany Launches Digital Visa Portal to Combat Lengthy Wait Times
Germany is launching a new digital visa portal in 2025 to address lengthy application processing times, streamlining the process for approximately 500,000 annual applications and reducing in-person appointment times; the \13.6 million euro project aims to improve efficiency while acknowledging ongoi...
Germany Launches Digital Visa Portal to Combat Lengthy Wait Times
Germany is launching a new digital visa portal in 2025 to address lengthy application processing times, streamlining the process for approximately 500,000 annual applications and reducing in-person appointment times; the \13.6 million euro project aims to improve efficiency while acknowledging ongoi...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: A Focus on Security Amidst Internal Challenges
Poland's EU presidency, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, prioritizes bolstering European security against Russia, strengthening borders, and fortifying the EU economy, contrasting sharply with Hungary's previous pro-Putin approach and facing internal challenges from upcoming elections.
Poland's EU Presidency: A Focus on Security Amidst Internal Challenges
Poland's EU presidency, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, prioritizes bolstering European security against Russia, strengthening borders, and fortifying the EU economy, contrasting sharply with Hungary's previous pro-Putin approach and facing internal challenges from upcoming elections.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Record Dengue Outbreak in Brazil: 6.65 Million Cases and 6,022 Deaths in 2024
Brazil concluded 2024 with record-high dengue cases (6.65 million) and deaths (6,022), exceeding previous years significantly; a vaccination campaign was initiated, but the limited doses only covered a small portion of the population.
Record Dengue Outbreak in Brazil: 6.65 Million Cases and 6,022 Deaths in 2024
Brazil concluded 2024 with record-high dengue cases (6.65 million) and deaths (6,022), exceeding previous years significantly; a vaccination campaign was initiated, but the limited doses only covered a small portion of the population.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Vance's False Claim: AfD Popularity and Nazi Resistance in Germany
US political figure JD Vance falsely claimed that the AfD, a German party with right-wing extremist ties, is most popular in regions with strong Nazi resistance; election results show otherwise, with the AfD strongest in former East Germany where Nazi support was also high in 1933.
Vance's False Claim: AfD Popularity and Nazi Resistance in Germany
US political figure JD Vance falsely claimed that the AfD, a German party with right-wing extremist ties, is most popular in regions with strong Nazi resistance; election results show otherwise, with the AfD strongest in former East Germany where Nazi support was also high in 1933.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Austrian Chancellor Resigns Amidst Coalition Failure, Far-Right Rise
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned on January 4th, 2024, after failing to form a coalition government following September's elections where the far-right FPÖ won the most votes. His ÖVP party's talks with the Social Democrats and liberals collapsed due to irreconcilable differences, potentia...
Austrian Chancellor Resigns Amidst Coalition Failure, Far-Right Rise
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned on January 4th, 2024, after failing to form a coalition government following September's elections where the far-right FPÖ won the most votes. His ÖVP party's talks with the Social Democrats and liberals collapsed due to irreconcilable differences, potentia...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Montenegro Tightens Gun Control After Cetinje Mass Shooting
Montenegro will implement stricter gun control measures after a mass shooting in Cetinje on January 1, 2024, requiring psychological evaluations for existing license holders and a two-month surrender period for unregistered weapons, with severe penalties for non-compliance.
Montenegro Tightens Gun Control After Cetinje Mass Shooting
Montenegro will implement stricter gun control measures after a mass shooting in Cetinje on January 1, 2024, requiring psychological evaluations for existing license holders and a two-month surrender period for unregistered weapons, with severe penalties for non-compliance.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Chile Reaffirms Antarctic Claim in Historic South Pole Visit
Chilean President Gabriel Boric visited the South Pole on October 4th, 2025, reaffirming Chile's claim to Antarctic territory during 'Operation Polar Star III,' which involved Chilean armed forces and officials. This historic trip underscored Chile's commitment to scientific research and environment...
Chile Reaffirms Antarctic Claim in Historic South Pole Visit
Chilean President Gabriel Boric visited the South Pole on October 4th, 2025, reaffirming Chile's claim to Antarctic territory during 'Operation Polar Star III,' which involved Chilean armed forces and officials. This historic trip underscored Chile's commitment to scientific research and environment...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Space Exploration Updates: Astronaut Return, Earth Observation Missions, Artemis Delay
In 2025, NASA astronauts will return from the ISS; ESA will launch missions to study Earth's ecosystems from space; and the Artemis II lunar mission is delayed until at least April 2026.
Space Exploration Updates: Astronaut Return, Earth Observation Missions, Artemis Delay
In 2025, NASA astronauts will return from the ISS; ESA will launch missions to study Earth's ecosystems from space; and the Artemis II lunar mission is delayed until at least April 2026.
Progress
12% Bias Score
Johnson Re-Elected Speaker of the House in Narrow Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday with a narrow 218-215 vote, highlighting internal divisions within the Republican party and potential challenges for Donald Trump's agenda. This follows the Republicans securing a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
Johnson Re-Elected Speaker of the House in Narrow Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday with a narrow 218-215 vote, highlighting internal divisions within the Republican party and potential challenges for Donald Trump's agenda. This follows the Republicans securing a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Pentagon Denies Plans for US Military Base in Kobani, Syria
The Pentagon denies plans to build a US military base in Kobani, Syria, despite videos circulating online showing US military vehicles moving towards the city, amidst ongoing regional conflict involving the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army.
Pentagon Denies Plans for US Military Base in Kobani, Syria
The Pentagon denies plans to build a US military base in Kobani, Syria, despite videos circulating online showing US military vehicles moving towards the city, amidst ongoing regional conflict involving the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Small Syrian Protest Demands Justice for Missing Persons
In Douma, Syria, a small protest of roughly one hundred people, many of whom are returnees from exile, demonstrated against the Assad regime and other groups responsible for abductions, demanding justice for missing loved ones like Samir Halil, a human rights activist who disappeared in 2013.
Small Syrian Protest Demands Justice for Missing Persons
In Douma, Syria, a small protest of roughly one hundred people, many of whom are returnees from exile, demonstrated against the Assad regime and other groups responsible for abductions, demanding justice for missing loved ones like Samir Halil, a human rights activist who disappeared in 2013.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Myanmar Junta Frees Thousands, but Aung San Suu Kyi Remains Imprisoned
Myanmar's military junta released 5,864 prisoners, including 600 political prisoners and 180 foreigners, on Independence Day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned, and opposition groups view the release as a propaganda maneuver.
Myanmar Junta Frees Thousands, but Aung San Suu Kyi Remains Imprisoned
Myanmar's military junta released 5,864 prisoners, including 600 political prisoners and 180 foreigners, on Independence Day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned, and opposition groups view the release as a propaganda maneuver.
Progress
48% Bias Score