Record German Employment in 2024 Amidst Economic Downturn
Germany reached record employment in 2024 with 46.1 million employed, exceeding 2023's figures by 72,000 despite an ongoing economic downturn; this increase, fueled by domestic participation and immigration, masks sector-specific job losses and doesn't negate the anticipation of further decline in 2...
Record German Employment in 2024 Amidst Economic Downturn
Germany reached record employment in 2024 with 46.1 million employed, exceeding 2023's figures by 72,000 despite an ongoing economic downturn; this increase, fueled by domestic participation and immigration, masks sector-specific job losses and doesn't negate the anticipation of further decline in 2...
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36% Bias Score
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia: European Capitals of Culture 2025
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia will be the European Capitals of Culture in 2025, showcasing programs "C the Unseen" and "Borderless," respectively, which reflect their complex histories and focus on overcoming division to foster European unity.
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia: European Capitals of Culture 2025
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia will be the European Capitals of Culture in 2025, showcasing programs "C the Unseen" and "Borderless," respectively, which reflect their complex histories and focus on overcoming division to foster European unity.
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36% Bias Score
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera Amidst Jenin Clashes and International Condemnation
The Palestinian Authority suspended Al Jazeera, accusing it of incitement, prompting UN criticism and raising concerns about press freedom amid a month-long military operation in Jenin and the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera Amidst Jenin Clashes and International Condemnation
The Palestinian Authority suspended Al Jazeera, accusing it of incitement, prompting UN criticism and raising concerns about press freedom amid a month-long military operation in Jenin and the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
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40% Bias Score
189 Arrest Warrants Outstanding for German Far-Right Extremists
Germany has 189 outstanding arrest warrants for members of far-right groups \"Reichsbürger\" and \"Selbstverwalter\", who reject the modern German state; 20 warrants are for violent political crimes, 77 for politically motivated non-violent crimes, with some suspects at large for years.
189 Arrest Warrants Outstanding for German Far-Right Extremists
Germany has 189 outstanding arrest warrants for members of far-right groups \"Reichsbürger\" and \"Selbstverwalter\", who reject the modern German state; 20 warrants are for violent political crimes, 77 for politically motivated non-violent crimes, with some suspects at large for years.
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24% Bias Score
German Auto Industry in Recession Amidst EV Transition and Policy Uncertainty
The German automotive industry is in recession in 2025 due to a combination of factors including the transition to electric vehicles, inconsistent government policies, and increased competition from China, leading to thousands of planned job cuts and uncertainty about the future.
German Auto Industry in Recession Amidst EV Transition and Policy Uncertainty
The German automotive industry is in recession in 2025 due to a combination of factors including the transition to electric vehicles, inconsistent government policies, and increased competition from China, leading to thousands of planned job cuts and uncertainty about the future.
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44% Bias Score
Houthis Intensify Attacks on Israel Amidst Ongoing Yemen Conflict
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched multiple missile and drone attacks on Israel in December 2023, injuring nearly two dozen civilians in Tel Aviv; Israel responded with airstrikes, while the US re-designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization.
Houthis Intensify Attacks on Israel Amidst Ongoing Yemen Conflict
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched multiple missile and drone attacks on Israel in December 2023, injuring nearly two dozen civilians in Tel Aviv; Israel responded with airstrikes, while the US re-designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization.
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36% Bias Score
25% Rise in English Channel Migrant Crossings in 2024
Migrant crossings of the English Channel surged 25% in 2024 to 36,816, the deadliest year on record with 76 deaths, despite government efforts to tackle people traffickers and increase returns; this coincides with historically high legal migration.
25% Rise in English Channel Migrant Crossings in 2024
Migrant crossings of the English Channel surged 25% in 2024 to 36,816, the deadliest year on record with 76 deaths, despite government efforts to tackle people traffickers and increase returns; this coincides with historically high legal migration.
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36% Bias Score
German Auto Industry in Deep Recession Amidst E-Mobility Shift
Germany's automotive industry is in a deep recession in 2025, with Volkswagen planning job cuts and other automakers facing similar challenges; this is due to a combination of factors including a slow transition to e-mobility, increased global competition, and inconsistent government policies.
German Auto Industry in Deep Recession Amidst E-Mobility Shift
Germany's automotive industry is in a deep recession in 2025, with Volkswagen planning job cuts and other automakers facing similar challenges; this is due to a combination of factors including a slow transition to e-mobility, increased global competition, and inconsistent government policies.
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32% Bias Score
Mozambique Unrest: 13,000 Flee to Malawi Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Following Mozambique's disputed election results and subsequent violent protests, over 13,000 Mozambicans have sought refuge in Malawi, straining the country's resources and creating a dire humanitarian situation characterized by food shortages, inadequate sanitation, and the risk of disease outbrea...
Mozambique Unrest: 13,000 Flee to Malawi Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Following Mozambique's disputed election results and subsequent violent protests, over 13,000 Mozambicans have sought refuge in Malawi, straining the country's resources and creating a dire humanitarian situation characterized by food shortages, inadequate sanitation, and the risk of disease outbrea...
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36% Bias Score
Montenegro Mourns 12 Killed in Mass Shooting
In Cetinje, Montenegro, Aleksandar Aco Martinovic killed 12 people, including two children, after a restaurant argument on January 2nd, 2024, before dying by suicide; this is the second mass shooting in the same city in three years.
Montenegro Mourns 12 Killed in Mass Shooting
In Cetinje, Montenegro, Aleksandar Aco Martinovic killed 12 people, including two children, after a restaurant argument on January 2nd, 2024, before dying by suicide; this is the second mass shooting in the same city in three years.
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28% Bias Score
Russia's War-Fueled Economic Growth Slows, Raising Stagflation Fears
Despite Russia's economy showing 3.5-4% growth in 2024 due to military spending and adaptation to sanctions, this is slowing, with the Central Bank predicting 0.5-1.5% growth in 2025, raising concerns of stagflation as military spending surpasses 8% of GDP.
Russia's War-Fueled Economic Growth Slows, Raising Stagflation Fears
Despite Russia's economy showing 3.5-4% growth in 2024 due to military spending and adaptation to sanctions, this is slowing, with the Central Bank predicting 0.5-1.5% growth in 2025, raising concerns of stagflation as military spending surpasses 8% of GDP.
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52% Bias Score
Illegal Fireworks Cause Havoc on New Year's Eve in Germany
On New Year's Eve, illegal firecrackers caused significant injuries and property damage in Berlin and other German cities, leading to 5 deaths, attacks on emergency responders (37 injured police officers in Berlin alone), and calls for stricter border controls and international cooperation to stop t...
Illegal Fireworks Cause Havoc on New Year's Eve in Germany
On New Year's Eve, illegal firecrackers caused significant injuries and property damage in Berlin and other German cities, leading to 5 deaths, attacks on emergency responders (37 injured police officers in Berlin alone), and calls for stricter border controls and international cooperation to stop t...
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48% Bias Score