Trump Appoints Grenell and Nunes to Key Advisory Roles
Donald Trump appointed Richard Grenell, former US Ambassador to Germany, as a special missions envoy focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, and Devin Nunes, former US Representative, as chairman of his future intelligence advisory board.
Trump Appoints Grenell and Nunes to Key Advisory Roles
Donald Trump appointed Richard Grenell, former US Ambassador to Germany, as a special missions envoy focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, and Devin Nunes, former US Representative, as chairman of his future intelligence advisory board.
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36% Bias Score
AfD Ban in Germany: Legal Hurdles and Challenges
Over 50 German civil society organizations request the Bundestag to initiate the AfD party's ban; however, only the Federal Constitutional Court can ban a party after proving its actions are unconstitutional and threaten the free democratic order.
AfD Ban in Germany: Legal Hurdles and Challenges
Over 50 German civil society organizations request the Bundestag to initiate the AfD party's ban; however, only the Federal Constitutional Court can ban a party after proving its actions are unconstitutional and threaten the free democratic order.
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32% Bias Score
Scholz's Vote of Confidence: Potential Snap Elections in Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a vote of confidence on Monday, potentially triggering snap elections on February 23rd due to his coalition government's dysfunction, rather than major policy disagreements; newspapers analyze the unusual situation and potential outcomes.
Scholz's Vote of Confidence: Potential Snap Elections in Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a vote of confidence on Monday, potentially triggering snap elections on February 23rd due to his coalition government's dysfunction, rather than major policy disagreements; newspapers analyze the unusual situation and potential outcomes.
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52% Bias Score
Greece Doubles Defense Budget Amidst Turkey Tensions
Greece's 2025 defense budget has increased to \"6.1 billion euros, nearly double the 2019 amount, driven by tensions with Turkey and a need for improved drone defense, with 159 of 299 parliament members voting for the increase.
Greece Doubles Defense Budget Amidst Turkey Tensions
Greece's 2025 defense budget has increased to \"6.1 billion euros, nearly double the 2019 amount, driven by tensions with Turkey and a need for improved drone defense, with 159 of 299 parliament members voting for the increase.
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40% Bias Score
Serbian Intelligence Accused of Hacking Journalists' Phones with Spyware
Amnesty International accuses Serbian intelligence services of using Israeli Cellebrite spyware and a new domestic program, NoviSpy, to hack the phones of at least 13 journalists and activists, copying data and sending it to a BIA server; the incident followed interrogations, raising concerns about ...
Serbian Intelligence Accused of Hacking Journalists' Phones with Spyware
Amnesty International accuses Serbian intelligence services of using Israeli Cellebrite spyware and a new domestic program, NoviSpy, to hack the phones of at least 13 journalists and activists, copying data and sending it to a BIA server; the incident followed interrogations, raising concerns about ...
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36% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amid Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad on December 8, Germany, along with France, Britain, Italy, and others, swiftly paused asylum applications from Syrian nationals, impacting over 47,000 pending claims in Germany and heightening concerns among the 1.5 million Syrians already in Europe...
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amid Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad on December 8, Germany, along with France, Britain, Italy, and others, swiftly paused asylum applications from Syrian nationals, impacting over 47,000 pending claims in Germany and heightening concerns among the 1.5 million Syrians already in Europe...
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60% Bias Score
Death Threat Against German Historian Highlights Rise in Attacks on Scientists
German historian Jan Claas Behrends received a death threat containing a picture of a gun, prompting him to publicly share it and highlighting a rising trend of attacks against German scientists, especially women, researching politically charged topics like the war in Ukraine and climate change, wit...
Death Threat Against German Historian Highlights Rise in Attacks on Scientists
German historian Jan Claas Behrends received a death threat containing a picture of a gun, prompting him to publicly share it and highlighting a rising trend of attacks against German scientists, especially women, researching politically charged topics like the war in Ukraine and climate change, wit...
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Faces Vote of No Confidence, Triggering Potential Early German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seeking a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag, likely resulting in an early federal election on February 23, 2025, following the collapse of his coalition government on November 6th; this follows historical precedents set by Willy Brandt in 1972 and Helmut Kohl in...
Scholz Faces Vote of No Confidence, Triggering Potential Early German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seeking a vote of no confidence in the Bundestag, likely resulting in an early federal election on February 23, 2025, following the collapse of his coalition government on November 6th; this follows historical precedents set by Willy Brandt in 1972 and Helmut Kohl in...
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44% Bias Score
Bangladesh Elections Planned for Late 2025 or Early 2026
Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, announced general elections are planned for late 2025 or early 2026, contingent on electoral reforms, following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst allegations of human rights abuses and unfair elections.
Bangladesh Elections Planned for Late 2025 or Early 2026
Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, announced general elections are planned for late 2025 or early 2026, contingent on electoral reforms, following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst allegations of human rights abuses and unfair elections.
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Syrian Autonomous Administration Releases 10-Point Reconstruction Plan
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria released a 10-point statement outlining its plan for post-Assad Syria's reconstruction, calling for unity, an end to hostilities, and the inclusion of all political forces, while condemning Turkish military operations and advocating for Syrian te...
Syrian Autonomous Administration Releases 10-Point Reconstruction Plan
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria released a 10-point statement outlining its plan for post-Assad Syria's reconstruction, calling for unity, an end to hostilities, and the inclusion of all political forces, while condemning Turkish military operations and advocating for Syrian te...
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44% Bias Score
Macedonian State Lottery Corruption Investigation Implicates Former Prime Minister, Vice-Prime Minister
A major investigation in North Macedonia alleges over 501 million denars (approximately $8.5 million USD) in damages to the State Lottery due to embezzlement and abuse of office by eight individuals, including a former prime minister and vice-prime minister; two suspects are currently unavailable to...
Macedonian State Lottery Corruption Investigation Implicates Former Prime Minister, Vice-Prime Minister
A major investigation in North Macedonia alleges over 501 million denars (approximately $8.5 million USD) in damages to the State Lottery due to embezzlement and abuse of office by eight individuals, including a former prime minister and vice-prime minister; two suspects are currently unavailable to...
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48% Bias Score
Somaliland's Deal with Ethiopia Unsettled Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement
Following a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somaliland asserts its deal with Ethiopia for recognition in exchange for port access remains valid, despite the Ankara Declaration seemingly invalidating it; however, the new Somaliland president plans to review the agreement, emphasizing t...
Somaliland's Deal with Ethiopia Unsettled Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement
Following a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somaliland asserts its deal with Ethiopia for recognition in exchange for port access remains valid, despite the Ankara Declaration seemingly invalidating it; however, the new Somaliland president plans to review the agreement, emphasizing t...
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44% Bias Score