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
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
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Minor Tsunami
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on January 13, 2025, at 12:19 GMT, causing level 5 shaking and triggering a tsunami warning for waves up to one meter; initial reports indicate waves reached 20 centimeters with no major damage.
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Minor Tsunami
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on January 13, 2025, at 12:19 GMT, causing level 5 shaking and triggering a tsunami warning for waves up to one meter; initial reports indicate waves reached 20 centimeters with no major damage.
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32% 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
Venezuela Reopens Borders After Closure Caused \$3.5 Million Daily Loss
Venezuela reopened its borders with Brazil and Colombia on January 13, 2025, three days after Nicolás Maduro's inauguration, following a closure due to an alleged international conspiracy that caused an estimated daily loss of \$3.5 million.
Venezuela Reopens Borders After Closure Caused \$3.5 Million Daily Loss
Venezuela reopened its borders with Brazil and Colombia on January 13, 2025, three days after Nicolás Maduro's inauguration, following a closure due to an alleged international conspiracy that caused an estimated daily loss of \$3.5 million.
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52% Bias Score
Skopje's Contentious Bid for European Capital of Culture
Skopje's 2028 bid for European Capital of Culture is controversial due to the "Skopje 2014" project, which replaced traditional architecture with neo-baroque styles, raising concerns about authenticity and neglect of sites like the ancient Roman city Scupi.
Skopje's Contentious Bid for European Capital of Culture
Skopje's 2028 bid for European Capital of Culture is controversial due to the "Skopje 2014" project, which replaced traditional architecture with neo-baroque styles, raising concerns about authenticity and neglect of sites like the ancient Roman city Scupi.
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64% 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
Ukrainian Military Desertion Soars to 89,400 Cases in 2024
In 2024, Ukraine saw 89,400 desertion cases (Articles 407 and 408 of the Criminal Code), a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year and 22% of all reported crimes. An amnesty program was implemented to encourage deserters' return, extending the deadline to March 1, 2025, with returning soldiers ofte...
Ukrainian Military Desertion Soars to 89,400 Cases in 2024
In 2024, Ukraine saw 89,400 desertion cases (Articles 407 and 408 of the Criminal Code), a 3.7-fold increase from the previous year and 22% of all reported crimes. An amnesty program was implemented to encourage deserters' return, extending the deadline to March 1, 2025, with returning soldiers ofte...
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36% Bias Score
Macedonia Simplifies Foreign Worker Visas for Corridor Construction
North Macedonia's Ministry of Interior proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to streamline the process of employing foreign workers, particularly for the construction of Corridors 8 and 10d, addressing prior procedural inconsistencies and aiming for faster project completion. The draft law, p...
Macedonia Simplifies Foreign Worker Visas for Corridor Construction
North Macedonia's Ministry of Interior proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to streamline the process of employing foreign workers, particularly for the construction of Corridors 8 and 10d, addressing prior procedural inconsistencies and aiming for faster project completion. The draft law, p...
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36% Bias Score
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...
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64% Bias Score
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate Amidst Low Approval Ratings
Olaf Scholz, despite a 77% disapproval rating in recent polls, was officially confirmed as the SPD's chancellor candidate on [Date not specified in text], six weeks before the German federal election; his campaign focuses on countering right-wing populism, supporting Ukraine without direct military ...
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate Amidst Low Approval Ratings
Olaf Scholz, despite a 77% disapproval rating in recent polls, was officially confirmed as the SPD's chancellor candidate on [Date not specified in text], six weeks before the German federal election; his campaign focuses on countering right-wing populism, supporting Ukraine without direct military ...
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48% Bias Score
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to intensify the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, amidst high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages in the country.
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to intensify the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, amidst high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages in the country.
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48% Bias Score