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
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 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
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
Germany's Homeownership Rate Hits 15-Year Low
Germany's homeownership rate has dropped to 44 percent, a 15-year low, prompting calls for government subsidies and tax breaks to increase affordability and social stability, as experts highlight the country's low ranking in Europe compared to nations with higher ownership rates.
Germany's Homeownership Rate Hits 15-Year Low
Germany's homeownership rate has dropped to 44 percent, a 15-year low, prompting calls for government subsidies and tax breaks to increase affordability and social stability, as experts highlight the country's low ranking in Europe compared to nations with higher ownership rates.
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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
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
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
German Party BSW Faces Uncertain Future Despite Eastern Success
The German party Allianz Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), founded in January 2024, performed strongly in eastern Germany's recent elections (11.8%-15.8% vote share), but faces an uphill battle to overcome the 5% threshold for Bundestag representation in the February 2025 elections due to weaker western supp...
German Party BSW Faces Uncertain Future Despite Eastern Success
The German party Allianz Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), founded in January 2024, performed strongly in eastern Germany's recent elections (11.8%-15.8% vote share), but faces an uphill battle to overcome the 5% threshold for Bundestag representation in the February 2025 elections due to weaker western supp...
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44% Bias Score
Historians Debunk AfD Candidate's Claim that Hitler Was a Communist
Alice Weidel, an AfD candidate, falsely claimed Adolf Hitler was a communist, a statement refuted by historians who cite Hitler's anti-communist actions and capitalist economic policies. This misinformation is spreading online despite being historically inaccurate and trivializing Nazi atrocities.
Historians Debunk AfD Candidate's Claim that Hitler Was a Communist
Alice Weidel, an AfD candidate, falsely claimed Adolf Hitler was a communist, a statement refuted by historians who cite Hitler's anti-communist actions and capitalist economic policies. This misinformation is spreading online despite being historically inaccurate and trivializing Nazi atrocities.
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12% 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
EU Warns Musk Against German Election Interference
European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova warned Elon Musk against interfering in the German Bundestag elections, citing concerns about his conversation with AfD candidate Alice Weidel and potential violations of the EU's Digital Services Act. The EC is monitoring the situation and pursuing a ...
EU Warns Musk Against German Election Interference
European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova warned Elon Musk against interfering in the German Bundestag elections, citing concerns about his conversation with AfD candidate Alice Weidel and potential violations of the EU's Digital Services Act. The EC is monitoring the situation and pursuing a ...
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44% Bias Score