Serbian Protests Challenge Vucic After Deadly Railway Collapse
Widespread protests demanding accountability for the deaths of 15 people in a railway station canopy collapse in Novi Sad, Serbia, challenge President Vucic's grip on power, fueled by accusations of corruption and the involvement of Chinese state companies in the station's renovations.
Serbian Protests Challenge Vucic After Deadly Railway Collapse
Widespread protests demanding accountability for the deaths of 15 people in a railway station canopy collapse in Novi Sad, Serbia, challenge President Vucic's grip on power, fueled by accusations of corruption and the involvement of Chinese state companies in the station's renovations.
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52% Bias Score
Sandu Begins Second Term Amidst Russia's Shadow
Maia Sandu was sworn in for a second term as Moldova's president on Tuesday, winning 55.03% of the vote in an election marred by alleged Russian interference; her pro-EU stance and the presence of Russian troops in Transnistria define the key challenges of her new mandate.
Sandu Begins Second Term Amidst Russia's Shadow
Maia Sandu was sworn in for a second term as Moldova's president on Tuesday, winning 55.03% of the vote in an election marred by alleged Russian interference; her pro-EU stance and the presence of Russian troops in Transnistria define the key challenges of her new mandate.
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32% Bias Score
EU Citizens' Initiative Demands Equal Access to Abortion
The EU citizens' initiative "My voice, my choice," advocating for safe and accessible abortion, collected over 1 million signatures across 15 EU countries, exceeding the required threshold and compelling the European Commission to formally respond and consider legislative action to address the dispa...
EU Citizens' Initiative Demands Equal Access to Abortion
The EU citizens' initiative "My voice, my choice," advocating for safe and accessible abortion, collected over 1 million signatures across 15 EU countries, exceeding the required threshold and compelling the European Commission to formally respond and consider legislative action to address the dispa...
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52% Bias Score
Romania Election: PNL's TikTok Campaign Backfires, Boosts Far-Right Candidate
Romania's National Liberal Party's (PNL) TikTok campaign inadvertently propelled far-right candidate Calin Georgescu to victory in the first round of the presidential election on November 24th, prompting a tax investigation and an EU Commission probe into TikTok's compliance with the Digital Service...
Romania Election: PNL's TikTok Campaign Backfires, Boosts Far-Right Candidate
Romania's National Liberal Party's (PNL) TikTok campaign inadvertently propelled far-right candidate Calin Georgescu to victory in the first round of the presidential election on November 24th, prompting a tax investigation and an EU Commission probe into TikTok's compliance with the Digital Service...
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48% Bias Score
Iceland to Hold EU Membership Referendum by 2027
Iceland's new government, led by 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, will hold a referendum on EU membership by 2027 and explore adopting the Euro, reflecting a growing public support for EU membership (54% in a June poll) and a desire for a national decision on the matter (74.2% suppo...
Iceland to Hold EU Membership Referendum by 2027
Iceland's new government, led by 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, will hold a referendum on EU membership by 2027 and explore adopting the Euro, reflecting a growing public support for EU membership (54% in a June poll) and a desire for a national decision on the matter (74.2% suppo...
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44% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnant in Q3 2024 Amidst Recession Fears and Budgetary Changes
The UK economy stagnated in Q3 2024, with 0% GDP growth due to decreased services and production, fueled by recession fears and the Labour government's Autumn Budget changes increasing employer NICs, impacting business investment and hiring, and potentially requiring government intervention in 2025.
UK Economy Stagnant in Q3 2024 Amidst Recession Fears and Budgetary Changes
The UK economy stagnated in Q3 2024, with 0% GDP growth due to decreased services and production, fueled by recession fears and the Labour government's Autumn Budget changes increasing employer NICs, impacting business investment and hiring, and potentially requiring government intervention in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
EU Citizens' Initiative on Abortion Access Exceeds Signature Goal
The "My voice, my choice" citizens' initiative advocating for accessible abortion in the EU has exceeded its signature goal with over 1 million signatures from 15 countries, compelling the European Commission to respond and potentially implement measures ensuring equal access across the bloc.
EU Citizens' Initiative on Abortion Access Exceeds Signature Goal
The "My voice, my choice" citizens' initiative advocating for accessible abortion in the EU has exceeded its signature goal with over 1 million signatures from 15 countries, compelling the European Commission to respond and potentially implement measures ensuring equal access across the bloc.
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48% Bias Score
BMW Sanctions Violation Highlights Challenges of Russia Trade Restrictions
BMW admitted to selling over 100 luxury cars to Russia, violating EU and US sanctions; the company fired employees and paused deliveries, highlighting the challenge of enforcing sanctions due to "grey market" imports via third-party countries.
BMW Sanctions Violation Highlights Challenges of Russia Trade Restrictions
BMW admitted to selling over 100 luxury cars to Russia, violating EU and US sanctions; the company fired employees and paused deliveries, highlighting the challenge of enforcing sanctions due to "grey market" imports via third-party countries.
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40% Bias Score
Gaza Airstrikes Kill 58, Jenin Strike Highlights Internal Palestinian Tensions
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 58 Palestinians since Sunday, including children in a designated humanitarian zone, while a general strike in Jenin protests Palestinian security force actions; hostage negotiations are underway in Qatar, but Israel reportedly rejects a permanent cease...
Gaza Airstrikes Kill 58, Jenin Strike Highlights Internal Palestinian Tensions
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 58 Palestinians since Sunday, including children in a designated humanitarian zone, while a general strike in Jenin protests Palestinian security force actions; hostage negotiations are underway in Qatar, but Israel reportedly rejects a permanent cease...
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44% Bias Score
Friendly Fire Incident in Red Sea Downed Two U.S. Navy Pilots
Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down on Sunday by the USS Gettysburg in the Red Sea during a U.S. military operation targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking the most serious friendly fire incident in over a year and highlighting the dangers of the Red Sea corridor.
Friendly Fire Incident in Red Sea Downed Two U.S. Navy Pilots
Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down on Sunday by the USS Gettysburg in the Red Sea during a U.S. military operation targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking the most serious friendly fire incident in over a year and highlighting the dangers of the Red Sea corridor.
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48% Bias Score
Romania Forms Pro-European Coalition to Counter Far-Right Rise
President Klaus Iohannis nominated Marcel Ciolacu to form a new Romanian coalition government comprising the PSD, PNL, UDMR, and minority parties, following the annulment of the presidential election due to alleged irregularities and the rise of far-right nationalism.
Romania Forms Pro-European Coalition to Counter Far-Right Rise
President Klaus Iohannis nominated Marcel Ciolacu to form a new Romanian coalition government comprising the PSD, PNL, UDMR, and minority parties, following the annulment of the presidential election due to alleged irregularities and the rise of far-right nationalism.
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36% Bias Score
Five Dead in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
A 50-year-old man drove a car into Magdeburg's Christmas market on Friday, killing five and injuring around 200; the suspect, a former Muslim who had previously been convicted for threats of violence, is under investigation for murder and attempted murder.
Five Dead in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
A 50-year-old man drove a car into Magdeburg's Christmas market on Friday, killing five and injuring around 200; the suspect, a former Muslim who had previously been convicted for threats of violence, is under investigation for murder and attempted murder.
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32% Bias Score