Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Over Violence Concerns
The Albanian government will shut down TikTok for one year starting in 2024 due to concerns about violence and bullying among children, following a fatal stabbing allegedly linked to the platform, despite TikTok's denial of involvement and claims that videos leading up to the incident appeared on a ...
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Over Violence Concerns
The Albanian government will shut down TikTok for one year starting in 2024 due to concerns about violence and bullying among children, following a fatal stabbing allegedly linked to the platform, despite TikTok's denial of involvement and claims that videos leading up to the incident appeared on a ...
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44% Bias Score
EU Funds €1.5 Billion for Seven AI Factories to Boost AI Research and Adoption
The European Commission approved a €1.5 billion fund for seven AI Factories across Europe, aiming to boost AI research and adoption among small businesses by 2025, turning Europe into an "AI continent" by the end of the decade.
EU Funds €1.5 Billion for Seven AI Factories to Boost AI Research and Adoption
The European Commission approved a €1.5 billion fund for seven AI Factories across Europe, aiming to boost AI research and adoption among small businesses by 2025, turning Europe into an "AI continent" by the end of the decade.
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24% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Sparking EU Energy Dispute
Ukraine will halt Russian gas transit through its territory from 2025, a decision opposed by Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico who warns of increased gas prices in Europe. President Zelenskyy argues this is necessary to cut off Russia's war funding, while Fico suggests the move will cause huge e...
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Sparking EU Energy Dispute
Ukraine will halt Russian gas transit through its territory from 2025, a decision opposed by Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico who warns of increased gas prices in Europe. President Zelenskyy argues this is necessary to cut off Russia's war funding, while Fico suggests the move will cause huge e...
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48% Bias Score
Salvini Acquitted in 2019 Migrant Standoff Case
A Sicilian court acquitted Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of kidnapping charges related to the 2019 Open Arms migrant standoff, where he blocked a rescue ship from docking in Lampedusa for almost three weeks, causing humanitarian crisis among 147 migrants rescued from the Libyan coast;...
Salvini Acquitted in 2019 Migrant Standoff Case
A Sicilian court acquitted Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of kidnapping charges related to the 2019 Open Arms migrant standoff, where he blocked a rescue ship from docking in Lampedusa for almost three weeks, causing humanitarian crisis among 147 migrants rescued from the Libyan coast;...
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48% Bias Score
NATO's Lapland Exercise: A Show of Force Amidst Tourism and Heightened Tensions
In Lapland, Finland, NATO held its largest-ever artillery exercise this year, contrasting with the usual influx of tourists visiting Santa Claus; this comes after Finland joined NATO in 2023 due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and amid increased hybrid warfare attacks from Russia and China.
NATO's Lapland Exercise: A Show of Force Amidst Tourism and Heightened Tensions
In Lapland, Finland, NATO held its largest-ever artillery exercise this year, contrasting with the usual influx of tourists visiting Santa Claus; this comes after Finland joined NATO in 2023 due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and amid increased hybrid warfare attacks from Russia and China.
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48% Bias Score
Volkswagen-IG Metall Talks Stall Amidst Cost-Cutting Dispute
Negotiations between Volkswagen and its union, IG Metall, have stalled after four days, failing to resolve cost-cutting measures amid falling European sales and increased Chinese competition; the Porsche-Piëch family, the majority stakeholder, supports factory closures, while the union suggests cutt...
Volkswagen-IG Metall Talks Stall Amidst Cost-Cutting Dispute
Negotiations between Volkswagen and its union, IG Metall, have stalled after four days, failing to resolve cost-cutting measures amid falling European sales and increased Chinese competition; the Porsche-Piëch family, the majority stakeholder, supports factory closures, while the union suggests cutt...
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48% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Following Teen Stabbing
Following a fatal stabbing allegedly linked to a TikTok dispute, Albania's government will shut down TikTok nationwide for one year, citing concerns over violence and bullying among children, despite TikTok's denial of involvement; the ban's effectiveness and impact on freedom of speech remain to be...
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Following Teen Stabbing
Following a fatal stabbing allegedly linked to a TikTok dispute, Albania's government will shut down TikTok nationwide for one year, citing concerns over violence and bullying among children, despite TikTok's denial of involvement; the ban's effectiveness and impact on freedom of speech remain to be...
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Approves Stricter Asylum Rules
The Dutch cabinet approved strict new asylum measures, including differentiating between refugees based on their reason for asylum and limiting asylum permits to three years, aiming to reduce asylum seekers; however, these proposals face strong criticism and legal challenges.
Netherlands Approves Stricter Asylum Rules
The Dutch cabinet approved strict new asylum measures, including differentiating between refugees based on their reason for asylum and limiting asylum permits to three years, aiming to reduce asylum seekers; however, these proposals face strong criticism and legal challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu; Climate Change May Exacerbate Seismic Risk
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu's most populous island on July 11, 2024, causing at least 10 deaths and over 200 injuries in Port Vila; the death toll is expected to climb. Recent research suggests climate change may increase earthquake frequency.
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu; Climate Change May Exacerbate Seismic Risk
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu's most populous island on July 11, 2024, causing at least 10 deaths and over 200 injuries in Port Vila; the death toll is expected to climb. Recent research suggests climate change may increase earthquake frequency.
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44% Bias Score
China's Economic Growth Signals New Opportunities for China-EU Cooperation
Despite global headwinds, China's economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in Q3 2023, driven by policy initiatives and strong fundamentals; this signals new opportunities for China-EU cooperation and global growth.
China's Economic Growth Signals New Opportunities for China-EU Cooperation
Despite global headwinds, China's economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in Q3 2023, driven by policy initiatives and strong fundamentals; this signals new opportunities for China-EU cooperation and global growth.
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52% Bias Score
Fed's Hawkish Pivot Triggers Global Market Selloff
The Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot triggered a sharp global selloff in stock markets on Thursday, December 21, 2023, with major indices falling significantly, and bond yields rising across the Atlantic.
Fed's Hawkish Pivot Triggers Global Market Selloff
The Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot triggered a sharp global selloff in stock markets on Thursday, December 21, 2023, with major indices falling significantly, and bond yields rising across the Atlantic.
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44% Bias Score
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging Over Health Concerns
The European Commission has banned bisphenol A (BPA) in most food and drink packaging due to health concerns, following a 2023 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion that significantly lowered the tolerable daily intake; an 18-month phase-out period is in place for most products.
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging Over Health Concerns
The European Commission has banned bisphenol A (BPA) in most food and drink packaging due to health concerns, following a 2023 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion that significantly lowered the tolerable daily intake; an 18-month phase-out period is in place for most products.
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36% Bias Score