US Returns \$52.9 Million in Seized Assets to Fund Nigerian Rural Electrification
The US returned \$52.9 million (€51.6 million) in assets seized from former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke to fund rural electrification projects, representing the first repatriation of assets linked to her and highlighting international cooperation against corruption.
US Returns \$52.9 Million in Seized Assets to Fund Nigerian Rural Electrification
The US returned \$52.9 million (€51.6 million) in assets seized from former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke to fund rural electrification projects, representing the first repatriation of assets linked to her and highlighting international cooperation against corruption.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Support Hurts Tesla's German Sales
Tesla's German sales dropped 41 percent in 2024 after Germany cancelled electric vehicle subsidies, contrasting with Elon Musk's support for the AfD, a party opposed to such subsidies and electric vehicles.
Musk's AfD Support Hurts Tesla's German Sales
Tesla's German sales dropped 41 percent in 2024 after Germany cancelled electric vehicle subsidies, contrasting with Elon Musk's support for the AfD, a party opposed to such subsidies and electric vehicles.
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52% Bias Score
Poland Rejects Sending Troops to Ukraine, Advocates for Increased NATO and EU Defense Spending
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak rejected sending troops to Ukraine to secure a ceasefire with Russia on January 12th, advocating instead for increased NATO burden-sharing and a significant boost to EU defense spending, citing Poland's high defense expenditure (4.7% of GDP) and proximity to...
Poland Rejects Sending Troops to Ukraine, Advocates for Increased NATO and EU Defense Spending
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak rejected sending troops to Ukraine to secure a ceasefire with Russia on January 12th, advocating instead for increased NATO burden-sharing and a significant boost to EU defense spending, citing Poland's high defense expenditure (4.7% of GDP) and proximity to...
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52% Bias Score
Maduro Begins New Term Amidst Venezuelan Crisis and Fraud Accusations
Nicolás Maduro secured a new six-year term as Venezuelan president on Friday despite accusations of election fraud from international observers, amidst a severe economic crisis that has driven 7.5 million Venezuelans into exile, with 80 percent of the population living in poverty, and a 75 percent r...
Maduro Begins New Term Amidst Venezuelan Crisis and Fraud Accusations
Nicolás Maduro secured a new six-year term as Venezuelan president on Friday despite accusations of election fraud from international observers, amidst a severe economic crisis that has driven 7.5 million Venezuelans into exile, with 80 percent of the population living in poverty, and a 75 percent r...
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60% Bias Score
EU Leaders to Meet on Enhanced European Defense
EU leaders, the UK prime minister, and NATO's secretary-general will hold a defense-focused retreat in Belgium on February 3, 2025, aiming to enhance collaborative defense capabilities and increase spending, two weeks after Donald Trump's second inauguration.
EU Leaders to Meet on Enhanced European Defense
EU leaders, the UK prime minister, and NATO's secretary-general will hold a defense-focused retreat in Belgium on February 3, 2025, aiming to enhance collaborative defense capabilities and increase spending, two weeks after Donald Trump's second inauguration.
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32% Bias Score
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration announced severe sanctions on January 10, blacklisting almost 200 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet used to export oil and targeting major producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, aiming to limit Russia's revenue for its war in Ukraine.
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration announced severe sanctions on January 10, blacklisting almost 200 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet used to export oil and targeting major producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, aiming to limit Russia's revenue for its war in Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Refugees' Return: A Question of Status and Repatriation
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus on December 8th, 2023, Syrian refugees in Europe, including Anwar al-Bunni, are seeking clarification from the German government on returning to Syria without losing their refugee status, highlighting the disparity in treatment compared to Ukrainian refugees ...
Syrian Refugees' Return: A Question of Status and Repatriation
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus on December 8th, 2023, Syrian refugees in Europe, including Anwar al-Bunni, are seeking clarification from the German government on returning to Syria without losing their refugee status, highlighting the disparity in treatment compared to Ukrainian refugees ...
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32% Bias Score
Maduro's Inauguration Solidifies Authoritarian Rule in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 9th, amid heavy military presence and the arrest of opposition leader María Corina Machado, solidified his authoritarian rule in Venezuela, further isolating the country regionally and intensifying internal repression.
Maduro's Inauguration Solidifies Authoritarian Rule in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 9th, amid heavy military presence and the arrest of opposition leader María Corina Machado, solidified his authoritarian rule in Venezuela, further isolating the country regionally and intensifying internal repression.
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60% Bias Score
SSW's Pre-Election Platform: Ceasefires, Energy, and Internal Strife
Sarah Wagenknecht's new party, the SSW, released its pre-election program on January 12th, advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine, halting arms supplies to Israel, and negotiating with Russia for gas supplies. The party also proposes economic reforms, including a wealth tax and a €15 minimum wage, bu...
SSW's Pre-Election Platform: Ceasefires, Energy, and Internal Strife
Sarah Wagenknecht's new party, the SSW, released its pre-election program on January 12th, advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine, halting arms supplies to Israel, and negotiating with Russia for gas supplies. The party also proposes economic reforms, including a wealth tax and a €15 minimum wage, bu...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Canadian Imports
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports, citing illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and USMCA violations, prompting condemnation from Canadian officials and concerns about economic repercussions for both nations.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Canadian Imports
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports, citing illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and USMCA violations, prompting condemnation from Canadian officials and concerns about economic repercussions for both nations.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Dublin Agreement Failures Expose EU Migration Challenges
Germany's efforts to return asylum seekers to other EU countries under the Dublin Agreement have largely failed; of 74,583 requests, only 5,827 were accepted, with significantly lower success rates for Italy and Greece, leading to political criticism and calls for policy changes.
Germany's Dublin Agreement Failures Expose EU Migration Challenges
Germany's efforts to return asylum seekers to other EU countries under the Dublin Agreement have largely failed; of 74,583 requests, only 5,827 were accepted, with significantly lower success rates for Italy and Greece, leading to political criticism and calls for policy changes.
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48% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, Zoran Milanović won a second term with roughly 75% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, highlighting deep political divisions over foreign policy, especially concerning support for Ukraine.
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, Zoran Milanović won a second term with roughly 75% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, highlighting deep political divisions over foreign policy, especially concerning support for Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score