ICJ Hears Landmark Climate Change Case Brought by Vanuatu
Vanuatu brought a landmark climate change case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking to establish the legal obligations of states to protect the climate and environment from human-caused greenhouse gas emissions; the court will hear from 99 countries and over a dozen intergovernmental...
ICJ Hears Landmark Climate Change Case Brought by Vanuatu
Vanuatu brought a landmark climate change case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking to establish the legal obligations of states to protect the climate and environment from human-caused greenhouse gas emissions; the court will hear from 99 countries and over a dozen intergovernmental...
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40% Bias Score
EU Justice Commissioner Investigated for Money Laundering
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation for money laundering in Belgium; the European Commission denies prior knowledge and offers cooperation; the timing coincides with Ursula von der Leyen's renewed focus on strengthening the rule of law.
EU Justice Commissioner Investigated for Money Laundering
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation for money laundering in Belgium; the European Commission denies prior knowledge and offers cooperation; the timing coincides with Ursula von der Leyen's renewed focus on strengthening the rule of law.
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40% Bias Score
EU Energy Dependence Remains High Despite Reduced Russian Gas Imports
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU decreased its reliance on Russian gas from 40% to 8%, primarily substituting with imports from the US and Norway, while its overall energy independence remains critically low at 4.0/10 according to the European Council on Foreign Relations.
EU Energy Dependence Remains High Despite Reduced Russian Gas Imports
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU decreased its reliance on Russian gas from 40% to 8%, primarily substituting with imports from the US and Norway, while its overall energy independence remains critically low at 4.0/10 according to the European Council on Foreign Relations.
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32% Bias Score
TikTok Under Scrutiny After Romanian Election
Following Romania's presidential elections, the European Parliament questioned TikTok about its content moderation practices amid concerns about the influence of the platform on the election outcome, which saw independent candidate Calin Georgescu win the first round with 22.95% of the vote thanks t...
TikTok Under Scrutiny After Romanian Election
Following Romania's presidential elections, the European Parliament questioned TikTok about its content moderation practices amid concerns about the influence of the platform on the election outcome, which saw independent candidate Calin Georgescu win the first round with 22.95% of the vote thanks t...
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Weinstein Hospitalized After Alarming Blood Test Result, Amidst Rikers Island Lawsuit
Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized after an alarming blood test result at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, following a lawsuit alleging deficient medical care at Rikers Island, which a judge deemed to pose unconstitutional risks to inmates.
Weinstein Hospitalized After Alarming Blood Test Result, Amidst Rikers Island Lawsuit
Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized after an alarming blood test result at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, following a lawsuit alleging deficient medical care at Rikers Island, which a judge deemed to pose unconstitutional risks to inmates.
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76% of Office Workers Want AI Proficiency Amidst Concerns About Workplace Use
A Slack study of over 17,000 employees globally shows 76% want AI proficiency to focus on meaningful work, while nearly 50% are uncomfortable admitting AI use at work due to concerns about being perceived as less competent; AI adoption rose from 20% to 36% globally between September 2023 and August ...
76% of Office Workers Want AI Proficiency Amidst Concerns About Workplace Use
A Slack study of over 17,000 employees globally shows 76% want AI proficiency to focus on meaningful work, while nearly 50% are uncomfortable admitting AI use at work due to concerns about being perceived as less competent; AI adoption rose from 20% to 36% globally between September 2023 and August ...
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40% Bias Score
South Korea's Brief Martial Law Declared, Then Lifted
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night, citing threats from North Korea and the opposition's alleged anti-state activities; however, the National Assembly swiftly voted to lift the declaration after six hours, showcasing a rapid response to an unprecedented situat...
South Korea's Brief Martial Law Declared, Then Lifted
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night, citing threats from North Korea and the opposition's alleged anti-state activities; however, the National Assembly swiftly voted to lift the declaration after six hours, showcasing a rapid response to an unprecedented situat...
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40% Bias Score
Mercury Contamination Found in All European Tuna Samples Tested
A Bloom NGO study revealed mercury contamination in all 148 analyzed tuna cans from 5 European countries; 10% exceeded legal limits, sparking debate on food safety and prompting calls for stricter regulations.
Mercury Contamination Found in All European Tuna Samples Tested
A Bloom NGO study revealed mercury contamination in all 148 analyzed tuna cans from 5 European countries; 10% exceeded legal limits, sparking debate on food safety and prompting calls for stricter regulations.
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48% Bias Score
EU Divided on ICC Warrant for Netanyahu
France is the latest EU country to question the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing potential immunity, creating a division within the EU on enforcing the warrant, highlighting the challenges to the ICC's authority.
EU Divided on ICC Warrant for Netanyahu
France is the latest EU country to question the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing potential immunity, creating a division within the EU on enforcing the warrant, highlighting the challenges to the ICC's authority.
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48% Bias Score
No-Confidence Vote Threatens to Topple French Government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a likely no-confidence vote on Wednesday due to his use of Article 49.3 to pass a budget cutting €40 billion in public spending, triggering an unprecedented alliance between the left and far-right to oust him; this would be the first such ouster in over six...
No-Confidence Vote Threatens to Topple French Government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a likely no-confidence vote on Wednesday due to his use of Article 49.3 to pass a budget cutting €40 billion in public spending, triggering an unprecedented alliance between the left and far-right to oust him; this would be the first such ouster in over six...
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EU to Standardize VAT on Online Platforms by 2030
The EU will standardize VAT for online platforms like Airbnb and Uber by 2030, potentially generating €6 billion annually in new revenue but increasing prices for consumers. Estonia initially opposed the measure, highlighting potential challenges for businesses.
EU to Standardize VAT on Online Platforms by 2030
The EU will standardize VAT for online platforms like Airbnb and Uber by 2030, potentially generating €6 billion annually in new revenue but increasing prices for consumers. Estonia initially opposed the measure, highlighting potential challenges for businesses.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Counteroffensive Follows Surprise Insurgent Gains in Aleppo
Syrian government forces counterattacked insurgent advances in Aleppo and Idlib on Sunday, following a surprise offensive that captured significant territory, raising concerns about regional stability amid other ongoing conflicts.
Syrian Counteroffensive Follows Surprise Insurgent Gains in Aleppo
Syrian government forces counterattacked insurgent advances in Aleppo and Idlib on Sunday, following a surprise offensive that captured significant territory, raising concerns about regional stability amid other ongoing conflicts.
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36% Bias Score