Three Israeli Hostages Released in Gaza Prisoner Exchange
Three Israeli hostages—Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel, and Ofer Kalderon—were released on Saturday from the Gaza Strip, part of a larger prisoner exchange following the January 19th ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; this brings the total number of freed hostages to 18, with dozens more still missing o...
Three Israeli Hostages Released in Gaza Prisoner Exchange
Three Israeli hostages—Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel, and Ofer Kalderon—were released on Saturday from the Gaza Strip, part of a larger prisoner exchange following the January 19th ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; this brings the total number of freed hostages to 18, with dozens more still missing o...
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48% Bias Score
Italian Court Refers Migrant Detention Case to European Court of Justice
A Rome court suspended the detention of 43 migrants transferred to Albania, referring the case to the European Court of Justice due to conflicting interpretations of EU Directive 2013/32/EU on asylum procedures; the migrants will return to Italy on Saturday.
Italian Court Refers Migrant Detention Case to European Court of Justice
A Rome court suspended the detention of 43 migrants transferred to Albania, referring the case to the European Court of Justice due to conflicting interpretations of EU Directive 2013/32/EU on asylum procedures; the migrants will return to Italy on Saturday.
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36% Bias Score
Former Syrian Rebel Leader Named Interim President
Ahmed al-Sharaa, former leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has been named interim president of Syria nearly two months after his group helped overthrow Bashar al-Assad; his administration aims to draft a new constitution and hold elections within four years.
Former Syrian Rebel Leader Named Interim President
Ahmed al-Sharaa, former leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has been named interim president of Syria nearly two months after his group helped overthrow Bashar al-Assad; his administration aims to draft a new constitution and hold elections within four years.
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40% Bias Score
Hostage Exchange: Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners
Israel released three Israeli and five Thai hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, in exchange for the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement.
Hostage Exchange: Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners
Israel released three Israeli and five Thai hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, in exchange for the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement.
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44% Bias Score
Eurozone Economy Stagnates in Q4 2024 Amidst Germany, France Contractions
The Eurozone's economy stagnated in the fourth quarter of 2024, with zero GDP growth, as Germany and France contracted unexpectedly, while smaller economies like Portugal showed stronger growth; this fueled expectations for an ECB interest rate cut, contrasting with the Fed's stable rates.
Eurozone Economy Stagnates in Q4 2024 Amidst Germany, France Contractions
The Eurozone's economy stagnated in the fourth quarter of 2024, with zero GDP growth, as Germany and France contracted unexpectedly, while smaller economies like Portugal showed stronger growth; this fueled expectations for an ECB interest rate cut, contrasting with the Fed's stable rates.
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36% Bias Score
EU Seeks "Big Bang" Investment in Space to Counter US and China
European Commissioner Kubilius urges a significant increase in EU space funding to counter lagging investment compared to the US and China, emphasizing the need for a more integrated and ambitious approach to maintain Europe's competitiveness in space.
EU Seeks "Big Bang" Investment in Space to Counter US and China
European Commissioner Kubilius urges a significant increase in EU space funding to counter lagging investment compared to the US and China, emphasizing the need for a more integrated and ambitious approach to maintain Europe's competitiveness in space.
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56% Bias Score
France Completes Military Withdrawal from Chad
France ended its 60-year military presence in Chad on January 30th, withdrawing nearly 1,000 troops from N'Djamena, following Chad's November decision to terminate defense cooperation agreements, reflecting a broader trend of African nations seeking greater sovereignty and independent alliances.
France Completes Military Withdrawal from Chad
France ended its 60-year military presence in Chad on January 30th, withdrawing nearly 1,000 troops from N'Djamena, following Chad's November decision to terminate defense cooperation agreements, reflecting a broader trend of African nations seeking greater sovereignty and independent alliances.
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44% Bias Score
EU Automotive Industry Faces Crisis Amidst High Energy Costs and Global Competition
High energy costs, Asian competition, and electric vehicle transition costs are severely impacting the European automotive industry, prompting the EU Commission to initiate a dialogue with key players to address the challenges and present an action plan by March 5th.
EU Automotive Industry Faces Crisis Amidst High Energy Costs and Global Competition
High energy costs, Asian competition, and electric vehicle transition costs are severely impacting the European automotive industry, prompting the EU Commission to initiate a dialogue with key players to address the challenges and present an action plan by March 5th.
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40% Bias Score
Quran Burner Salwan Momika Killed in Sweden
Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man who repeatedly burned the Quran in Sweden, was shot dead in Södertälje; five people have been arrested, and an investigation is underway, exploring the possibility of the murder being livestreamed on social media.
Quran Burner Salwan Momika Killed in Sweden
Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man who repeatedly burned the Quran in Sweden, was shot dead in Södertälje; five people have been arrested, and an investigation is underway, exploring the possibility of the murder being livestreamed on social media.
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40% Bias Score
EU Restarts Gaza Crossing Mission to Boost Aid and Evacuations
The European Union is restarting a civilian mission at the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in early February to increase humanitarian aid and facilitate medical evacuations, following an agreement with Egypt, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority, aiming to address the slow pace of evacuations...
EU Restarts Gaza Crossing Mission to Boost Aid and Evacuations
The European Union is restarting a civilian mission at the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in early February to increase humanitarian aid and facilitate medical evacuations, following an agreement with Egypt, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority, aiming to address the slow pace of evacuations...
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36% Bias Score
Meta Settles \$25 Million Lawsuit with Donald Trump
Meta has agreed to pay \$25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former US President Donald Trump, resolving a dispute over the suspension of his social media accounts following the January 6th Capitol Hill attack; the settlement includes a \$22 million donation to Trump's presidential library, and ...
Meta Settles \$25 Million Lawsuit with Donald Trump
Meta has agreed to pay \$25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former US President Donald Trump, resolving a dispute over the suspension of his social media accounts following the January 6th Capitol Hill attack; the settlement includes a \$22 million donation to Trump's presidential library, and ...
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36% Bias Score
DRC Embassy Attacks Amidst M23 Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
On January 28th, violent protests in Kinshasa, DRC, resulted in attacks on several embassies, including those of France and the U.S., which were set on fire. The violence is linked to the ongoing conflict between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, causing a humanitarian crisis and raising c...
DRC Embassy Attacks Amidst M23 Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
On January 28th, violent protests in Kinshasa, DRC, resulted in attacks on several embassies, including those of France and the U.S., which were set on fire. The violence is linked to the ongoing conflict between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, causing a humanitarian crisis and raising c...
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56% Bias Score