Orbán's Hungary Uses EU Presidency to Advance Nationalist Agenda
During its July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 EU Council Presidency, Hungary, under Viktor Orbán, pursued a nationalistic agenda marked by anti-EU rhetoric, unscheduled meetings with Vladimir Putin, and the formation of a right-wing European parliamentary group, "Patriots for Europe," straining EU rel...
Orbán's Hungary Uses EU Presidency to Advance Nationalist Agenda
During its July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 EU Council Presidency, Hungary, under Viktor Orbán, pursued a nationalistic agenda marked by anti-EU rhetoric, unscheduled meetings with Vladimir Putin, and the formation of a right-wing European parliamentary group, "Patriots for Europe," straining EU rel...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Potential Presidency Poses Significant Challenges to German Foreign Policy
A potential Donald Trump presidency in 2025 poses significant foreign policy challenges for Germany, including a possible end to US support for Ukraine, requiring Germany to increase its security burden and potentially take on greater global responsibilities while facing divided public opinion.
Trump's Potential Presidency Poses Significant Challenges to German Foreign Policy
A potential Donald Trump presidency in 2025 poses significant foreign policy challenges for Germany, including a possible end to US support for Ukraine, requiring Germany to increase its security burden and potentially take on greater global responsibilities while facing divided public opinion.
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52% Bias Score
Magdeburg Terror Attack Exposes German Security Failures
A terror attack in Magdeburg, Germany, on [Date not specified], perpetrated by Taleb A., a known threat who was granted asylum in 2016, resulted in five deaths and over 200 injuries, prompting criticism of security failures and calls for investigation.
Magdeburg Terror Attack Exposes German Security Failures
A terror attack in Magdeburg, Germany, on [Date not specified], perpetrated by Taleb A., a known threat who was granted asylum in 2016, resulted in five deaths and over 200 injuries, prompting criticism of security failures and calls for investigation.
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52% Bias Score
EU Announces New Sanctions Against Russia's "Shadow Fleet" After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Following damage to a Baltic Sea cable and the Finnish detention of the Eagle S tanker suspected of involvement, the EU announced further sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet," pledging enhanced cable protection and international cooperation to combat sanctions evasion.
EU Announces New Sanctions Against Russia's "Shadow Fleet" After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Following damage to a Baltic Sea cable and the Finnish detention of the Eagle S tanker suspected of involvement, the EU announced further sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet," pledging enhanced cable protection and international cooperation to combat sanctions evasion.
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52% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Plane Crash Fuels Societal Divisions and Raises Border Security Questions
A passenger plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed, killing all on board; the incident has divided Azerbaijani society, with some blaming Russia, others the Azerbaijani government for keeping land borders closed since March 2020, forcing air travel through conflict zones; AZAL is paying 40,000 man...
Azerbaijan Plane Crash Fuels Societal Divisions and Raises Border Security Questions
A passenger plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed, killing all on board; the incident has divided Azerbaijani society, with some blaming Russia, others the Azerbaijani government for keeping land borders closed since March 2020, forcing air travel through conflict zones; AZAL is paying 40,000 man...
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52% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Investigate Tanker Suspected of Sabotaging Baltic Sea Cable
Finnish authorities boarded a tanker, "Igor S", suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 cable on December 26th, raising concerns about sabotage and highlighting the growing threat of Russia's 'shadow fleet' in the Baltic Sea.
Finnish Authorities Investigate Tanker Suspected of Sabotaging Baltic Sea Cable
Finnish authorities boarded a tanker, "Igor S", suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 cable on December 26th, raising concerns about sabotage and highlighting the growing threat of Russia's 'shadow fleet' in the Baltic Sea.
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52% Bias Score
Arakan Army's Gains Challenge Myanmar Junta
The Arakan Army (AA), a military group fighting the Myanmar junta, has made significant territorial gains in Rakhine State since late 2023, capturing numerous towns and military posts; their alliance with other ethnic armed groups launched major offensives in Shan State, posing a significant challen...
Arakan Army's Gains Challenge Myanmar Junta
The Arakan Army (AA), a military group fighting the Myanmar junta, has made significant territorial gains in Rakhine State since late 2023, capturing numerous towns and military posts; their alliance with other ethnic armed groups launched major offensives in Shan State, posing a significant challen...
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44% Bias Score
German Election 2024: Economy Takes Center Stage
Germany's upcoming federal election is dominated by economic concerns, particularly rising prices and job losses stemming from the war in Ukraine. Major parties, including the SPD, Greens, CDU/CSU, and FDP, have presented election programs focused on economic issues, proposing various solutions like...
German Election 2024: Economy Takes Center Stage
Germany's upcoming federal election is dominated by economic concerns, particularly rising prices and job losses stemming from the war in Ukraine. Major parties, including the SPD, Greens, CDU/CSU, and FDP, have presented election programs focused on economic issues, proposing various solutions like...
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36% Bias Score
German Bundestag Dissolved, Snap Elections Called for February 23, 2025
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag on December 27, 2024, triggering snap elections on February 23, 2025, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government due to the FDP's withdrawal in November.
German Bundestag Dissolved, Snap Elections Called for February 23, 2025
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag on December 27, 2024, triggering snap elections on February 23, 2025, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government due to the FDP's withdrawal in November.
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South Korea Impeaches Acting President Han Duck-soo Amidst Political Crisis
South Korea's parliament impeached acting president Han Duck-soo with 192 out of 192 votes present, following his refusal to appoint judges for President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment confirmation, prompting a political crisis and leading to Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok as the next presidential cand...
South Korea Impeaches Acting President Han Duck-soo Amidst Political Crisis
South Korea's parliament impeached acting president Han Duck-soo with 192 out of 192 votes present, following his refusal to appoint judges for President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment confirmation, prompting a political crisis and leading to Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok as the next presidential cand...
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36% Bias Score
Russia: Over 25 Million Rubles in Fines for "LGBT Propaganda" in 2024
Russian courts imposed over 25 million rubles in fines for "LGBT propaganda" in 2024, impacting 71 individuals and 20 organizations, with at least four foreign nationals deported, based on two articles of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
Russia: Over 25 Million Rubles in Fines for "LGBT Propaganda" in 2024
Russian courts imposed over 25 million rubles in fines for "LGBT propaganda" in 2024, impacting 71 individuals and 20 organizations, with at least four foreign nationals deported, based on two articles of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
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60% Bias Score
Germany to Hold Snap Elections in February 2025
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag following Chancellor Olaf Scholz's request, triggering snap elections on February 23, 2025, after the collapse of the ruling coalition and subsequent no-confidence vote.
Germany to Hold Snap Elections in February 2025
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag following Chancellor Olaf Scholz's request, triggering snap elections on February 23, 2025, after the collapse of the ruling coalition and subsequent no-confidence vote.
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24% Bias Score