EU Commissioner Visits Kyiv Amidst Air Strike, Pledges Defense Support
EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius visited Kyiv on December 13th during a Russian air strike, meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to discuss military aid, defense industry cooperation, and integration of Ukrainian manufacturers i...
EU Commissioner Visits Kyiv Amidst Air Strike, Pledges Defense Support
EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius visited Kyiv on December 13th during a Russian air strike, meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to discuss military aid, defense industry cooperation, and integration of Ukrainian manufacturers i...
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24% Bias Score
Macron Appoints Bayrou as New French Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister following the no-confidence vote that ousted Michel Barnier last week; Bayrou, a centrist, aims to restore political stability amid economic challenges and a divided political landscape.
Macron Appoints Bayrou as New French Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister following the no-confidence vote that ousted Michel Barnier last week; Bayrou, a centrist, aims to restore political stability amid economic challenges and a divided political landscape.
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32% Bias Score
Georgia's Controversial Presidential Election Amidst Mass Protests
Georgia's December 14th presidential election is occurring amid mass protests and a deep political crisis following disputed October parliamentary elections, with the ruling Georgian Dream party's candidate set to win despite opposition boycotts and accusations of fraud, potentially leading to furth...
Georgia's Controversial Presidential Election Amidst Mass Protests
Georgia's December 14th presidential election is occurring amid mass protests and a deep political crisis following disputed October parliamentary elections, with the ruling Georgian Dream party's candidate set to win despite opposition boycotts and accusations of fraud, potentially leading to furth...
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56% Bias Score
North Macedonia's Constitutional Court Faces Accusations of Ignoring Minority Rights
North Macedonia's Constitutional Court continues its review of the Law on the Use of Languages, facing accusations of disregarding minority rights and inter-ethnic harmony from the DUI, which boycotted the process. The court's decision to continue follows years of ignoring the recommendations of the...
North Macedonia's Constitutional Court Faces Accusations of Ignoring Minority Rights
North Macedonia's Constitutional Court continues its review of the Law on the Use of Languages, facing accusations of disregarding minority rights and inter-ethnic harmony from the DUI, which boycotted the process. The court's decision to continue follows years of ignoring the recommendations of the...
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52% Bias Score
World Bank Recommends Fiscal and Pension Reforms for North Macedonia
The World Bank proposes a VAT increase to 19%, eliminating preferential rates, and pension reforms including gradually raising the retirement age and contribution rates for North Macedonia to address its high fiscal deficit (exceeding 62% of GDP) and unsustainable pension system.
World Bank Recommends Fiscal and Pension Reforms for North Macedonia
The World Bank proposes a VAT increase to 19%, eliminating preferential rates, and pension reforms including gradually raising the retirement age and contribution rates for North Macedonia to address its high fiscal deficit (exceeding 62% of GDP) and unsustainable pension system.
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64% Bias Score
Germany's World Cup Qualifying Path Hinges on Italy Clash
Germany's path to the 2026 World Cup hinges on their March 2025 Nations League quarterfinal against Italy; victory puts them in a seemingly easier qualifying group (Group A), while defeat places them in a tougher group (Group I) with stronger opponents.
Germany's World Cup Qualifying Path Hinges on Italy Clash
Germany's path to the 2026 World Cup hinges on their March 2025 Nations League quarterfinal against Italy; victory puts them in a seemingly easier qualifying group (Group A), while defeat places them in a tougher group (Group I) with stronger opponents.
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36% Bias Score
UN Demands Investigation into Venezuelan Post-Election Killings
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for a prompt investigation into at least 28 deaths following Venezuela's July presidential elections, expressing concern over arbitrary detentions and the use of anti-terrorism laws against protesters while noting the release of over 100 polit...
UN Demands Investigation into Venezuelan Post-Election Killings
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for a prompt investigation into at least 28 deaths following Venezuela's July presidential elections, expressing concern over arbitrary detentions and the use of anti-terrorism laws against protesters while noting the release of over 100 polit...
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40% Bias Score
German Teenagers on Trial for Planned Islamist Church Attacks
A trial began in Dusseldorf, Germany, for three teenagers accused of planning an Islamist attack on churches during Ramadan 2024, involving Molotov cocktails and knives; the group allegedly discussed plans in Telegram and Discord.
German Teenagers on Trial for Planned Islamist Church Attacks
A trial began in Dusseldorf, Germany, for three teenagers accused of planning an Islamist attack on churches during Ramadan 2024, involving Molotov cocktails and knives; the group allegedly discussed plans in Telegram and Discord.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Conditional Support for Post-Assad Syria Amidst Regional Tensions
Germany plans to aid Syria's post-Assad transition, prioritizing inclusive participation, but faces challenges from Israel's Golan Heights troop deployment and Turkey's influence, as well as the complex role of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group.
Germany's Conditional Support for Post-Assad Syria Amidst Regional Tensions
Germany plans to aid Syria's post-Assad transition, prioritizing inclusive participation, but faces challenges from Israel's Golan Heights troop deployment and Turkey's influence, as well as the complex role of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group.
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48% Bias Score
Slovak Doctors Threaten Mass Resignation Amidst Healthcare Crisis
Slovak doctors are threatening mass resignations due to poor working conditions, corruption, and low pay, prompting the government to pass a law enabling forced labor to prevent a healthcare crisis.
Slovak Doctors Threaten Mass Resignation Amidst Healthcare Crisis
Slovak doctors are threatening mass resignations due to poor working conditions, corruption, and low pay, prompting the government to pass a law enabling forced labor to prevent a healthcare crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Bundesbank drastically cuts German growth forecasts
Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, slashed its economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 0.2% and 0.8%, respectively, citing persistent economic headwinds, structural problems, and a sharp decline in October exports (down 2.8% from September).
Bundesbank drastically cuts German growth forecasts
Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, slashed its economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 0.2% and 0.8%, respectively, citing persistent economic headwinds, structural problems, and a sharp decline in October exports (down 2.8% from September).
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40% Bias Score
UN Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, where over 44,000 have died in the ongoing war; the US and Israel opposed the resolution.
UN Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, where over 44,000 have died in the ongoing war; the US and Israel opposed the resolution.
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40% Bias Score