Poland Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine, Pushing for EU and NATO Membership
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, reaffirming Poland's unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, promising aid, and advocating for Ukraine's EU and NATO memberships during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
Poland Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine, Pushing for EU and NATO Membership
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, reaffirming Poland's unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, promising aid, and advocating for Ukraine's EU and NATO memberships during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
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44% Bias Score
EU Launches Formal Investigation into TikTok Over Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission formally investigates TikTok for allegedly failing to mitigate election integrity risks during Romania's annulled presidential election, potentially facing a fine up to 6% of its global revenue due to concerns about its recommendation algorithm and political ad system.
EU Launches Formal Investigation into TikTok Over Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission formally investigates TikTok for allegedly failing to mitigate election integrity risks during Romania's annulled presidential election, potentially facing a fine up to 6% of its global revenue due to concerns about its recommendation algorithm and political ad system.
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48% Bias Score
Nissan Stock Soars on Potential Merger with Honda"
Following anonymous reports of a potential merger, Nissan's stock soared 24%—its biggest jump in 50 years—while Honda's dipped 3%, and Mitsubishi's rose nearly 20%. The three companies are exploring collaborations to counter the rise of Chinese automakers and the shift to electric vehicles.
Nissan Stock Soars on Potential Merger with Honda"
Following anonymous reports of a potential merger, Nissan's stock soared 24%—its biggest jump in 50 years—while Honda's dipped 3%, and Mitsubishi's rose nearly 20%. The three companies are exploring collaborations to counter the rise of Chinese automakers and the shift to electric vehicles.
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44% Bias Score
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amid Rising Cases
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, removing key protections and failing to address grooming. Over 1.5 million cases were reported in 2022, with one in five European children estimated to be victims.
EU Weakens Child Sexual Abuse Directive Amid Rising Cases
The EU is updating its 2011 directive on child sexual abuse, but member states weakened the initial proposal, removing key protections and failing to address grooming. Over 1.5 million cases were reported in 2022, with one in five European children estimated to be victims.
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36% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies could harm the EU economy, adding to concerns about slow growth and political instability in France. The ECB cut interest rates for the fourth time in 2024, anticipating weaker growth.
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies could harm the EU economy, adding to concerns about slow growth and political instability in France. The ECB cut interest rates for the fourth time in 2024, anticipating weaker growth.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Key Role in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's significant indirect military presence in Syria and support for rebel groups following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has made it a key player in Syrian affairs, prompting Western leaders to engage with President Erdogan on the matter.
Turkey's Key Role in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's significant indirect military presence in Syria and support for rebel groups following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has made it a key player in Syrian affairs, prompting Western leaders to engage with President Erdogan on the matter.
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48% Bias Score
Uzbek Citizen Arrested for Assassination of Russian General
A 29-year-old Uzbek citizen was arrested in Moscow for the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian army's nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces, who died Tuesday in a remotely detonated explosion; the suspect confessed to receiving $100,000 from Ukraine's Se...
Uzbek Citizen Arrested for Assassination of Russian General
A 29-year-old Uzbek citizen was arrested in Moscow for the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian army's nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces, who died Tuesday in a remotely detonated explosion; the suspect confessed to receiving $100,000 from Ukraine's Se...
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44% Bias Score
CDU's Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU unveils its election platform, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, and tax cuts, while aiming for a rightward shift from Merkel's policies.
CDU's Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU unveils its election platform, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, and tax cuts, while aiming for a rightward shift from Merkel's policies.
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40% Bias Score
Musk in Talks to Donate to Farage's Reform Party
Elon Musk is in open negotiations to donate to Nigel Farage's Reform Party, a development that follows Musk's public support for the party amid a feud with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer; the legality of such a donation under UK law is uncertain.
Musk in Talks to Donate to Farage's Reform Party
Elon Musk is in open negotiations to donate to Nigel Farage's Reform Party, a development that follows Musk's public support for the party amid a feud with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer; the legality of such a donation under UK law is uncertain.
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Stellantis and Italy Partner to Revitalize Automotive Sector
Stellantis announced a €2 billion investment in Italian plants by 2025, securing jobs and assigning new models to its factories, in collaboration with the Italian government which is providing over €1 billion in support to counter the current automotive sector crisis and declining sales.
Stellantis and Italy Partner to Revitalize Automotive Sector
Stellantis announced a €2 billion investment in Italian plants by 2025, securing jobs and assigning new models to its factories, in collaboration with the Italian government which is providing over €1 billion in support to counter the current automotive sector crisis and declining sales.
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36% Bias Score
Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Murder Suspect on Terrorism Charge
A Manhattan grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione for the December 4th murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, adding a terrorism charge due to evidence suggesting the crime aimed to intimidate or influence government policy; Mangione, apprehended with a homemade weapon and writings expressing a...
Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Murder Suspect on Terrorism Charge
A Manhattan grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione for the December 4th murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, adding a terrorism charge due to evidence suggesting the crime aimed to intimidate or influence government policy; Mangione, apprehended with a homemade weapon and writings expressing a...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Reverse Biden's Policy on Ukraine's Use of Long-Range US Weapons
President-elect Trump criticized President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles against Russia, calling it "stupid" and suggesting a potential reversal upon taking office; Biden's administration defended the policy as the result of months of deliberation.
Trump Threatens to Reverse Biden's Policy on Ukraine's Use of Long-Range US Weapons
President-elect Trump criticized President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles against Russia, calling it "stupid" and suggesting a potential reversal upon taking office; Biden's administration defended the policy as the result of months of deliberation.
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40% Bias Score