German Company's €25 Million Investment in Chinese Carbon Offset Project Exposed as Potential Fraud
A German company, Verbio, invested €25 million in a Chinese carbon offset project (BZIA) facilitated by Beijing Carbon, but investigations revealed the project used pre-existing equipment, violating German regulations and potentially constituting fraud; this highlights systemic failures in German au...
German Company's €25 Million Investment in Chinese Carbon Offset Project Exposed as Potential Fraud
A German company, Verbio, invested €25 million in a Chinese carbon offset project (BZIA) facilitated by Beijing Carbon, but investigations revealed the project used pre-existing equipment, violating German regulations and potentially constituting fraud; this highlights systemic failures in German au...
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48% Bias Score
Australia funds PNG's NRL entry, signs security pact
Australia will provide Papua New Guinea \$382 million over 10 years to support its entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, alongside a confidential security pact to counter growing Chinese influence in the Pacific, announced Thursday in Sydney by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ...
Australia funds PNG's NRL entry, signs security pact
Australia will provide Papua New Guinea \$382 million over 10 years to support its entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, alongside a confidential security pact to counter growing Chinese influence in the Pacific, announced Thursday in Sydney by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ...
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48% Bias Score
FBI Director Wray to Resign; Trump Nominates Controversial Successor
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, following President Biden's first term. Attorney General Merrick Garland lauded Wray's dedication to the FBI's independence. President Trump intends to nominate Kash Patel, a controversial figure, as Wray's successor.
FBI Director Wray to Resign; Trump Nominates Controversial Successor
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, following President Biden's first term. Attorney General Merrick Garland lauded Wray's dedication to the FBI's independence. President Trump intends to nominate Kash Patel, a controversial figure, as Wray's successor.
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48% Bias Score
"Planet Afrika" Exhibit Redefines Human Origins
The "Planet Afrika" exhibit in Berlin's James-Simon-Galerie (until April 27, 2025), challenges the "Garden of Eden" theory of human origins by presenting evidence of modern humans in Morocco 300,000-350,000 years ago, illustrating a gradual, continent-wide human evolution across millions of years, w...
"Planet Afrika" Exhibit Redefines Human Origins
The "Planet Afrika" exhibit in Berlin's James-Simon-Galerie (until April 27, 2025), challenges the "Garden of Eden" theory of human origins by presenting evidence of modern humans in Morocco 300,000-350,000 years ago, illustrating a gradual, continent-wide human evolution across millions of years, w...
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12% Bias Score
Germany Sends 90 Million Euros in Aid to Repair Ukraine's Damaged Energy Grid
Germany provided 90 million euros in aid to Ukraine to repair energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks, including lift platforms, mobile power plants, and heating systems, to help 2.6 million Ukrainians survive the winter.
Germany Sends 90 Million Euros in Aid to Repair Ukraine's Damaged Energy Grid
Germany provided 90 million euros in aid to Ukraine to repair energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks, including lift platforms, mobile power plants, and heating systems, to help 2.6 million Ukrainians survive the winter.
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40% Bias Score
EU Cautiously Assesses HTS Takeover of Syria
The EU is cautiously assessing the situation in Syria following the HTS takeover, prioritizing the prevention of civil war and the protection of minorities while grappling with HTS's history as an al-Qaeda affiliate and documented human rights abuses.
EU Cautiously Assesses HTS Takeover of Syria
The EU is cautiously assessing the situation in Syria following the HTS takeover, prioritizing the prevention of civil war and the protection of minorities while grappling with HTS's history as an al-Qaeda affiliate and documented human rights abuses.
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40% Bias Score
Assad Regime Falls: Rebels Seize Damascus, Airport Damaged
Following a rebel offensive, the Assad family fled Syria, leading to the capture of major cities including Damascus. Damascus Airport sustained 90% damage but is expected to reopen soon. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) formed an interim government, and the situation is prompting international diplomatic ...
Assad Regime Falls: Rebels Seize Damascus, Airport Damaged
Following a rebel offensive, the Assad family fled Syria, leading to the capture of major cities including Damascus. Damascus Airport sustained 90% damage but is expected to reopen soon. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) formed an interim government, and the situation is prompting international diplomatic ...
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40% Bias Score
South Korea's President Yoon Faces Impeachment Amid Martial Law Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared short-lived martial law last week, claiming it was necessary to protect democracy from "pro-North Korean forces," leading to a second impeachment bid and a nation-wide political crisis. Several of Yoon's top officials have been arrested, and one attempte...
South Korea's President Yoon Faces Impeachment Amid Martial Law Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared short-lived martial law last week, claiming it was necessary to protect democracy from "pro-North Korean forces," leading to a second impeachment bid and a nation-wide political crisis. Several of Yoon's top officials have been arrested, and one attempte...
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48% Bias Score
"Planet Africa" Exhibition Redefines Human Origins
The "Planet Africa" exhibition, opening in Berlin and touring globally, challenges the traditional understanding of human origins by presenting evidence of human evolution across the entire African continent over millions of years, incorporating a variety of perspectives and archaeological data.
"Planet Africa" Exhibition Redefines Human Origins
The "Planet Africa" exhibition, opening in Berlin and touring globally, challenges the traditional understanding of human origins by presenting evidence of human evolution across the entire African continent over millions of years, incorporating a variety of perspectives and archaeological data.
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36% Bias Score
Europe Debates Syrian Refugee Repatriation Amid Regime Change
Several European nations, including Germany and Austria, are debating the repatriation of Syrian refugees following the change in the Syrian regime, with Germany suspending 47,000 asylum applications; this raises concerns about the safety and legality of forced returns, especially with the ongoing i...
Europe Debates Syrian Refugee Repatriation Amid Regime Change
Several European nations, including Germany and Austria, are debating the repatriation of Syrian refugees following the change in the Syrian regime, with Germany suspending 47,000 asylum applications; this raises concerns about the safety and legality of forced returns, especially with the ongoing i...
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48% Bias Score
Saydnaya Prison: Release of Prisoners After Damascus Rebel Seizure
Following the rebel seizure of Damascus, prisoners were released from Saydnaya Prison, a site of alleged mass torture and executions under President Bashar al-Assad's regime; human rights groups estimate over 200,000 people were detained and tortured there.
Saydnaya Prison: Release of Prisoners After Damascus Rebel Seizure
Following the rebel seizure of Damascus, prisoners were released from Saydnaya Prison, a site of alleged mass torture and executions under President Bashar al-Assad's regime; human rights groups estimate over 200,000 people were detained and tortured there.
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20% Bias Score
"Invisible Migration: 26,534 Illegal Border Crossings Recorded in Croatia in 2024"
"Croatia, a Schengen Area member since January 2023, recorded 26,534 illegal border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, primarily from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, migrants largely maintain a low profile due to the risk of arrest and pushbacks, resulting in 'invisib...
"Invisible Migration: 26,534 Illegal Border Crossings Recorded in Croatia in 2024"
"Croatia, a Schengen Area member since January 2023, recorded 26,534 illegal border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, primarily from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, migrants largely maintain a low profile due to the risk of arrest and pushbacks, resulting in 'invisib...
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52% Bias Score