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Tajikistan Sentences Two Journalists to Long Prison Terms
Tajikistan's crackdown on independent media continues with the sentencing of freelance journalist Rukhshona Hakimova to eight years for treason for her reporting on China's influence and Ahmad Ibrahim to ten years for alleged corruption; both trials lacked due process and were held in secret.
Tajikistan Sentences Two Journalists to Long Prison Terms
Tajikistan's crackdown on independent media continues with the sentencing of freelance journalist Rukhshona Hakimova to eight years for treason for her reporting on China's influence and Ahmad Ibrahim to ten years for alleged corruption; both trials lacked due process and were held in secret.
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60% Bias Score
Kosovo Elections: Sovereignty vs. Socioeconomic Crisis
Kosovo's first regular elections since 2008 are overshadowed by high youth unemployment (33% for under 24s), prompting emigration despite a new visa-free EU agreement; the government, led by Albin Kurti, prioritizes sovereignty issues over socioeconomic concerns.
Kosovo Elections: Sovereignty vs. Socioeconomic Crisis
Kosovo's first regular elections since 2008 are overshadowed by high youth unemployment (33% for under 24s), prompting emigration despite a new visa-free EU agreement; the government, led by Albin Kurti, prioritizes sovereignty issues over socioeconomic concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russia's Electricity Grid
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia disconnected from the Russian electricity grid (BRELL) on February 8th, 2024, a symbolic move enhancing energy independence and EU integration, despite already sourcing electricity elsewhere since May 2022.
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russia's Electricity Grid
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia disconnected from the Russian electricity grid (BRELL) on February 8th, 2024, a symbolic move enhancing energy independence and EU integration, despite already sourcing electricity elsewhere since May 2022.
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44% Bias Score
False Rape Accusation Fuels Anti-Migrant Sentiment in Germany
A fabricated video falsely accusing two Afghan men of raping an 18-year-old in Frankfurt circulated on German social media in January 2025, reaching tens of thousands before being removed; the claim was based on a 2022 case where the accused were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
False Rape Accusation Fuels Anti-Migrant Sentiment in Germany
A fabricated video falsely accusing two Afghan men of raping an 18-year-old in Frankfurt circulated on German social media in January 2025, reaching tens of thousands before being removed; the claim was based on a 2022 case where the accused were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
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28% Bias Score
Kazakhstan strengthens laws against bride kidnapping
Kazakhstan's parliament is amending laws to criminalize bride kidnapping, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment depending on the severity and victim's age; this follows decades of activism and a presidential intervention to address the widespread practice.
Kazakhstan strengthens laws against bride kidnapping
Kazakhstan's parliament is amending laws to criminalize bride kidnapping, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment depending on the severity and victim's age; this follows decades of activism and a presidential intervention to address the widespread practice.
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40% Bias Score
Baltic States Disconnect from Russian Power Grid
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania completed their disconnection from Russia's electricity grid on Saturday, integrating into the European system; a move described as a victory for democracy and energy independence, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Baltic States Disconnect from Russian Power Grid
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania completed their disconnection from Russia's electricity grid on Saturday, integrating into the European system; a move described as a victory for democracy and energy independence, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Power Grid
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia fully disconnected from Russia's energy grid on February 8th, 2024, 10 months ahead of schedule, a symbolic move signifying enhanced energy independence and closer EU integration, despite a recent attack on an undersea cable.
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Power Grid
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia fully disconnected from Russia's energy grid on February 8th, 2024, 10 months ahead of schedule, a symbolic move signifying enhanced energy independence and closer EU integration, despite a recent attack on an undersea cable.
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60% Bias Score
Baltic States Disconnect from Soviet-Era Power Grid
The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have disconnected from the Soviet-era BRELL electricity grid, a move symbolizing their energy independence from Russia and closer integration with the EU's power system, despite minimal immediate impact on consumers due to prior cessation of Russian e...
Baltic States Disconnect from Soviet-Era Power Grid
The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have disconnected from the Soviet-era BRELL electricity grid, a move symbolizing their energy independence from Russia and closer integration with the EU's power system, despite minimal immediate impact on consumers due to prior cessation of Russian e...
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44% Bias Score
Bulgaria Accused of Complicity in OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme
Jonathan Levy accuses the Bulgarian government of complicity in the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme, citing the involvement of high-ranking officials, the ongoing operation of OneCoin from Sofia, and multiple alleged murders linked to the case; he plans to sue Bulgaria in the EU Court.
Bulgaria Accused of Complicity in OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme
Jonathan Levy accuses the Bulgarian government of complicity in the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme, citing the involvement of high-ranking officials, the ongoing operation of OneCoin from Sofia, and multiple alleged murders linked to the case; he plans to sue Bulgaria in the EU Court.
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64% Bias Score
BJP Regains Delhi Legislative Majority
In Delhi's 2025 Legislative Assembly elections, the BJP won over 40 of 70 seats, regaining majority control for the first time since 1998, defeating the incumbent AAP, which had governed since 2015, due to factors including infrastructure concerns, corruption allegations, and the BJP's competing wel...
BJP Regains Delhi Legislative Majority
In Delhi's 2025 Legislative Assembly elections, the BJP won over 40 of 70 seats, regaining majority control for the first time since 1998, defeating the incumbent AAP, which had governed since 2015, due to factors including infrastructure concerns, corruption allegations, and the BJP's competing wel...
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40% Bias Score
Kosovo Elections: Nationalist Symbols Undermine EU-Mediated Dialogue
Kosovo's February 9th elections reveal a strong nationalist sentiment, with the ruling party prioritizing Albanian identity over Kosovar national identity, potentially jeopardizing the EU-mediated dialogue with Serbia and regional stability.
Kosovo Elections: Nationalist Symbols Undermine EU-Mediated Dialogue
Kosovo's February 9th elections reveal a strong nationalist sentiment, with the ruling party prioritizing Albanian identity over Kosovar national identity, potentially jeopardizing the EU-mediated dialogue with Serbia and regional stability.
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40% Bias Score
Soaring Gold Prices Amidst US-China Trade War Fears
Driven by fears of a US-China trade war and potential US tariffs on raw materials, gold prices have soared to near $2,900 per ounce, causing a massive shift in global gold reserves, with the New York COMEX holding approximately 1,000 tons—its highest level since summer 2022.
Soaring Gold Prices Amidst US-China Trade War Fears
Driven by fears of a US-China trade war and potential US tariffs on raw materials, gold prices have soared to near $2,900 per ounce, causing a massive shift in global gold reserves, with the New York COMEX holding approximately 1,000 tons—its highest level since summer 2022.
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40% Bias Score
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