EU Faces €500 Billion Defense Funding Gap
The EU plans to invest €1.5 billion in its defense industry between 2025-2027, but experts estimate that €500 billion is needed over the next decade to address the funding gap exposed by the war in Ukraine. This has caused division among member states on funding mechanisms, with some opposing joint ...
EU Faces €500 Billion Defense Funding Gap
The EU plans to invest €1.5 billion in its defense industry between 2025-2027, but experts estimate that €500 billion is needed over the next decade to address the funding gap exposed by the war in Ukraine. This has caused division among member states on funding mechanisms, with some opposing joint ...
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44% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the wealth of billionaires globally reached $15 trillion, equivalent to the eurozone's GDP, increasing by $2 trillion—three times faster than the previous year—while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting Oxfam to call for wealth taxes and regulatory changes.
Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the wealth of billionaires globally reached $15 trillion, equivalent to the eurozone's GDP, increasing by $2 trillion—three times faster than the previous year—while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting Oxfam to call for wealth taxes and regulatory changes.
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56% Bias Score
France Secures EU Backing for Budget Plan Amidst Political Uncertainty
France's plan to reduce its large budget deficit until 2029 has been approved by the EU, involving structural reforms and concessions to left-wing legislators despite lacking a legislative majority; the 2024 deficit was 6.2% of the economy, exceeding the Eurozone limit.
France Secures EU Backing for Budget Plan Amidst Political Uncertainty
France's plan to reduce its large budget deficit until 2029 has been approved by the EU, involving structural reforms and concessions to left-wing legislators despite lacking a legislative majority; the 2024 deficit was 6.2% of the economy, exceeding the Eurozone limit.
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60% Bias Score
Hamas Releases First Hostages, Initiating Six-Week Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas released three hostages—Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher—on January 19th, initiating a six-week ceasefire with Israel; in return, Israel will release 90 prisoners, with further releases planned.
Hamas Releases First Hostages, Initiating Six-Week Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas released three hostages—Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher—on January 19th, initiating a six-week ceasefire with Israel; in return, Israel will release 90 prisoners, with further releases planned.
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52% Bias Score
Kyiv Protest Demands POW Release Amidst Russian Attacks
Thousands protested in Kyiv demanding the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia and the location of missing soldiers, following a recent prisoner exchange of 150 soldiers on December 30th and amidst a deadly Russian missile and drone strike on the capital.
Kyiv Protest Demands POW Release Amidst Russian Attacks
Thousands protested in Kyiv demanding the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia and the location of missing soldiers, following a recent prisoner exchange of 150 soldiers on December 30th and amidst a deadly Russian missile and drone strike on the capital.
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52% Bias Score
EU deploys electoral mission to Kosovo amid Serbia tensions
The European Union deployed a 100-member electoral observation mission for Kosovo's February 9th parliamentary elections, aiming to bolster democratic governance amid heightened tensions with Serbia following past incidents of violence and accusations of cross-border attacks.
EU deploys electoral mission to Kosovo amid Serbia tensions
The European Union deployed a 100-member electoral observation mission for Kosovo's February 9th parliamentary elections, aiming to bolster democratic governance amid heightened tensions with Serbia following past incidents of violence and accusations of cross-border attacks.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Post-Inauguration Speech Filled with False Claims
Following his second inauguration, Donald Trump made false claims about the 2020 election, immigration, electric vehicles, the Panama Canal, and President Biden's pardons, lacking factual basis and potentially influencing public perception.
Trump's Post-Inauguration Speech Filled with False Claims
Following his second inauguration, Donald Trump made false claims about the 2020 election, immigration, electric vehicles, the Panama Canal, and President Biden's pardons, lacking factual basis and potentially influencing public perception.
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16% Bias Score
Bitcoin Hits Record High Amidst Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin hit a record high of over $109,900 on Monday as President-elect Trump's meme coin, $Trump, generated over $10 billion in two days, reflecting market optimism towards his pro-cryptocurrency policies.
Bitcoin Hits Record High Amidst Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin hit a record high of over $109,900 on Monday as President-elect Trump's meme coin, $Trump, generated over $10 billion in two days, reflecting market optimism towards his pro-cryptocurrency policies.
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68% Bias Score
Palestinians Return to Devastated Gaza After Ceasefire
Following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 1.9 million displaced Palestinians began returning to Gaza on Sunday, facing widespread destruction with 69% of structures damaged or destroyed, impacting over 245,000 homes; the reconstruction could take over 350 years under the blockade.
Palestinians Return to Devastated Gaza After Ceasefire
Following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 1.9 million displaced Palestinians began returning to Gaza on Sunday, facing widespread destruction with 69% of structures damaged or destroyed, impacting over 245,000 homes; the reconstruction could take over 350 years under the blockade.
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48% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban: Millions Lose Access; Trump Proposes Joint Venture
Millions of US TikTok users lost access on Sunday following a federal law requiring Apple and Google to remove the app from their stores due to national security concerns; President-elect Trump plans a 90-day extension and a 50% US-owned joint venture.
US TikTok Ban: Millions Lose Access; Trump Proposes Joint Venture
Millions of US TikTok users lost access on Sunday following a federal law requiring Apple and Google to remove the app from their stores due to national security concerns; President-elect Trump plans a 90-day extension and a 50% US-owned joint venture.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Upheld: Musk's Potential Acquisition Sparks Concerns
Following a US Supreme Court ruling upholding TikTok's ban unless sold to a US company, speculation arose about Elon Musk's potential purchase, prompting concerns from experts about information control and potential misuse by tech billionaires.
TikTok Ban Upheld: Musk's Potential Acquisition Sparks Concerns
Following a US Supreme Court ruling upholding TikTok's ban unless sold to a US company, speculation arose about Elon Musk's potential purchase, prompting concerns from experts about information control and potential misuse by tech billionaires.
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56% Bias Score
European Capitals Protest Following Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Following a 15-month conflict resulting in over 46,000 Palestinian deaths, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect, prompting pro-Palestinian demonstrations across major European capitals like Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, and London, with some also supporting the release of hostages from Gaz...
European Capitals Protest Following Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Following a 15-month conflict resulting in over 46,000 Palestinian deaths, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect, prompting pro-Palestinian demonstrations across major European capitals like Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, and London, with some also supporting the release of hostages from Gaz...
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40% Bias Score