MEPs Urge EU to Investigate Elon Musk's X for DSA Violations
Thirty-eight European Parliament members petitioned the European Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk's X platform violates the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing his alleged disinformation campaigns and interference in German and Irish elections; the Commission is already investigating X for...
MEPs Urge EU to Investigate Elon Musk's X for DSA Violations
Thirty-eight European Parliament members petitioned the European Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk's X platform violates the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing his alleged disinformation campaigns and interference in German and Irish elections; the Commission is already investigating X for...
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44% Bias Score
EU Prioritizes Deportations Amid Rise in Greek Illegal Migration
EU Immigration Commissioner Magnus Brunner's visit to Athens highlights the bloc's prioritization of deportations amid a rise in illegal migration to Greece, exceeding 60,000 in 2024, prompting calls for stronger border controls and EU funding for border expansion, despite a recent European Court of...
EU Prioritizes Deportations Amid Rise in Greek Illegal Migration
EU Immigration Commissioner Magnus Brunner's visit to Athens highlights the bloc's prioritization of deportations amid a rise in illegal migration to Greece, exceeding 60,000 in 2024, prompting calls for stronger border controls and EU funding for border expansion, despite a recent European Court of...
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40% Bias Score
NATO Chief Urges "Wartime Footing" Amid Growing Russian Threat
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called for a "wartime footing" due to insufficient preparedness for Russia's escalating threats, urging increased defense spending and stronger alliances during a two-day meeting with 20 defense ministers in Brussels on Tuesday and Wednesday.
NATO Chief Urges "Wartime Footing" Amid Growing Russian Threat
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called for a "wartime footing" due to insufficient preparedness for Russia's escalating threats, urging increased defense spending and stronger alliances during a two-day meeting with 20 defense ministers in Brussels on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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56% Bias Score
Morawiecki Elected ECR President, Aims for Expanded Political Influence
Mateusz Morawiecki, former Polish Prime Minister, was elected president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) party on Tuesday in Brussels, succeeding Giorgia Meloni; he aims to increase the party's influence in European and transatlantic politics by forming a new coalition with the EPP...
Morawiecki Elected ECR President, Aims for Expanded Political Influence
Mateusz Morawiecki, former Polish Prime Minister, was elected president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) party on Tuesday in Brussels, succeeding Giorgia Meloni; he aims to increase the party's influence in European and transatlantic politics by forming a new coalition with the EPP...
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32% Bias Score
German Economy Contracts 0.2% in 2024 Amidst Cyclical and Structural Pressures
Germany's economy contracted by 0.2 percent in 2024, according to Destatis, due to cyclical and structural pressures including high energy costs, increased competition, and high interest rates; manufacturing and construction sectors experienced sharp declines, while the service sector showed growth.
German Economy Contracts 0.2% in 2024 Amidst Cyclical and Structural Pressures
Germany's economy contracted by 0.2 percent in 2024, according to Destatis, due to cyclical and structural pressures including high energy costs, increased competition, and high interest rates; manufacturing and construction sectors experienced sharp declines, while the service sector showed growth.
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48% Bias Score
Finland's Cable Attack Spurs Europe to Bolster Defenses
Finland seized an oil tanker suspected of damaging undersea communication cables on Christmas Day, prompting President Stubb to declare an end to Europe's period of peace and emphasizing the need for increased defense measures against Russia and China in the Baltic region.
Finland's Cable Attack Spurs Europe to Bolster Defenses
Finland seized an oil tanker suspected of damaging undersea communication cables on Christmas Day, prompting President Stubb to declare an end to Europe's period of peace and emphasizing the need for increased defense measures against Russia and China in the Baltic region.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz Faces Backlash Over Rejected €3 Billion Ukraine Aid Package
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's refusal to approve a €3 billion aid package for Ukraine sparks widespread criticism, with accusations of prioritizing electoral calculations over European needs, despite Germany already providing substantial aid. The decision, linked to concerns about increasing natio...
Scholz Faces Backlash Over Rejected €3 Billion Ukraine Aid Package
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's refusal to approve a €3 billion aid package for Ukraine sparks widespread criticism, with accusations of prioritizing electoral calculations over European needs, despite Germany already providing substantial aid. The decision, linked to concerns about increasing natio...
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56% Bias Score
Gaza Hostage Release: Phased Plan Raises Cautious Hope
Negotiations for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel are underway in Doha, Qatar, with a potential for the release of dozens of hostages held since October 7, 2023, though families remain cautious. The phased release plan raises concerns about the reliability of Hamas and potential political divisi...
Gaza Hostage Release: Phased Plan Raises Cautious Hope
Negotiations for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel are underway in Doha, Qatar, with a potential for the release of dozens of hostages held since October 7, 2023, though families remain cautious. The phased release plan raises concerns about the reliability of Hamas and potential political divisi...
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44% Bias Score
SpaceX Launches Two Lunar Landers in Bid for Commercial Moon Activity
SpaceX launched two lunar landers, one from Ispace and one from Firefly Aerospace, carrying scientific instruments and technology for NASA and private companies, aiming to test the feasibility of commercial lunar operations.
SpaceX Launches Two Lunar Landers in Bid for Commercial Moon Activity
SpaceX launched two lunar landers, one from Ispace and one from Firefly Aerospace, carrying scientific instruments and technology for NASA and private companies, aiming to test the feasibility of commercial lunar operations.
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32% Bias Score
European Allies Pessimistic About Second Trump Term; Contrasting Views in BRICS Nations
A new ECFR report reveals deep pessimism among US European allies towards a second Trump presidency, contrasting sharply with more optimistic views in countries like India, China, and Russia, highlighting concerns about US foreign policy and the EU's internal divisions.
European Allies Pessimistic About Second Trump Term; Contrasting Views in BRICS Nations
A new ECFR report reveals deep pessimism among US European allies towards a second Trump presidency, contrasting sharply with more optimistic views in countries like India, China, and Russia, highlighting concerns about US foreign policy and the EU's internal divisions.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine, Poland to exhume WWII massacre victims
Ukraine and Poland agreed to exhume the victims of World War II massacres committed by Ukrainian nationalists, starting in April; Ukrainian President Zelensky visited Poland on Wednesday following this agreement, resolving a historical dispute that strained relations for years.
Ukraine, Poland to exhume WWII massacre victims
Ukraine and Poland agreed to exhume the victims of World War II massacres committed by Ukrainian nationalists, starting in April; Ukrainian President Zelensky visited Poland on Wednesday following this agreement, resolving a historical dispute that strained relations for years.
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40% Bias Score
US Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
The Biden administration will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism before Donald Trump's inauguration, leading to the release of dozens of political prisoners and some easing of economic pressures, though the embargo remains.
US Removes Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
The Biden administration will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism before Donald Trump's inauguration, leading to the release of dozens of political prisoners and some easing of economic pressures, though the embargo remains.
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40% Bias Score