Israeli Forces Find Body of Abducted Citizen in Gaza Tunnel
Israeli forces found the body of Yosef AlZayadni, 53, a Bedouin Israeli citizen abducted in October, in a Gaza tunnel; his son's fate remains unknown, raising concerns amidst ceasefire negotiations.
Israeli Forces Find Body of Abducted Citizen in Gaza Tunnel
Israeli forces found the body of Yosef AlZayadni, 53, a Bedouin Israeli citizen abducted in October, in a Gaza tunnel; his son's fate remains unknown, raising concerns amidst ceasefire negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
EU Seeks Funding for Military Buildup Amidst Financial and Geopolitical Pressures
Facing financial constraints and geopolitical threats, the European Union is exploring joint procurement and eurobonds to fund increased military spending, but national differences in armament needs and German resistance to debt mutualization pose challenges.
EU Seeks Funding for Military Buildup Amidst Financial and Geopolitical Pressures
Facing financial constraints and geopolitical threats, the European Union is exploring joint procurement and eurobonds to fund increased military spending, but national differences in armament needs and German resistance to debt mutualization pose challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects Army Commander Joseph Aoun as President
The Lebanese parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, ending a two-year deadlock after 12 previous failed attempts; he secured 71 votes in the second round, following 71 votes in the first round, surpassing the simple majority needed after failing to achieve the two-th...
Lebanon Elects Army Commander Joseph Aoun as President
The Lebanese parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, ending a two-year deadlock after 12 previous failed attempts; he secured 71 votes in the second round, following 71 votes in the first round, surpassing the simple majority needed after failing to achieve the two-th...
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36% Bias Score
EU and France Diverge on WTO Reform Amidst Rising Global Protectionism
EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič reaffirmed the EU's commitment to WTO rules in Geneva on Tuesday, contrasting with French President Macron's earlier criticism of the international trade rules system, highlighting a potential transatlantic divergence on trade policy and the future of the WTO.
EU and France Diverge on WTO Reform Amidst Rising Global Protectionism
EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič reaffirmed the EU's commitment to WTO rules in Geneva on Tuesday, contrasting with French President Macron's earlier criticism of the international trade rules system, highlighting a potential transatlantic divergence on trade policy and the future of the WTO.
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36% Bias Score
Son-in-Law of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Kidnapped Amidst Heightened Political Tensions
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia's son-in-law was kidnapped in Caracas on Tuesday, prompting accusations of a politically motivated abduction by the opposition coalition amid heightened security for President Maduro's inauguration and Mr. González's US trip seeking international...
Son-in-Law of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Kidnapped Amidst Heightened Political Tensions
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia's son-in-law was kidnapped in Caracas on Tuesday, prompting accusations of a politically motivated abduction by the opposition coalition amid heightened security for President Maduro's inauguration and Mr. González's US trip seeking international...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Debates NATO Spending Increase Amidst Military Shortfalls
German politicians reacted sharply to Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, with several parties proposing alternative targets and highlighting the need for a balanced approach to military modernization while acknowledging the Bundeswehr's current deficienci...
Germany Debates NATO Spending Increase Amidst Military Shortfalls
German politicians reacted sharply to Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, with several parties proposing alternative targets and highlighting the need for a balanced approach to military modernization while acknowledging the Bundeswehr's current deficienci...
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48% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Kill Five, Cause Widespread Destruction
Devastating wildfires near Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and forced 130,000 evacuations; President Biden canceled his Italy trip due to the emergency.
Los Angeles Wildfires Kill Five, Cause Widespread Destruction
Devastating wildfires near Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and forced 130,000 evacuations; President Biden canceled his Italy trip due to the emergency.
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40% Bias Score
Crude Oil Prices Surge Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Strong Demand
Crude oil prices hit a high since October 14, reaching $77.32 per barrel for Brent and $74.61 for WTI, driven by supply concerns from Russia and Iran, increased US and European demand, and decreased US oil inventories.
Crude Oil Prices Surge Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Strong Demand
Crude oil prices hit a high since October 14, reaching $77.32 per barrel for Brent and $74.61 for WTI, driven by supply concerns from Russia and Iran, increased US and European demand, and decreased US oil inventories.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Shares Video Accusing Netanyahu of Orchestrating US Wars
President-elect Trump shared a video on January 8th where economist Jeffrey Sachs accuses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of manipulating US foreign policy to cause wars in the Middle East, particularly against Iran, aligning with Trump's own recent statements about potential preemptive strikes aga...
Trump Shares Video Accusing Netanyahu of Orchestrating US Wars
President-elect Trump shared a video on January 8th where economist Jeffrey Sachs accuses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of manipulating US foreign policy to cause wars in the Middle East, particularly against Iran, aligning with Trump's own recent statements about potential preemptive strikes aga...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Policies Cast Uncertainty on Electric Vehicle Market Growth
S&P Global Mobility projects 15.1 million global electric vehicle sales in 2025, a 30% increase, but a potential Trump presidency could significantly alter this projection due to changes in US tax incentives and the threat of import tariffs.
Trump's Policies Cast Uncertainty on Electric Vehicle Market Growth
S&P Global Mobility projects 15.1 million global electric vehicle sales in 2025, a 30% increase, but a potential Trump presidency could significantly alter this projection due to changes in US tax incentives and the threat of import tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
EU Avoids Condemning Trump's Greenland Threats
The European Commission avoided condemning Donald Trump's threats to use military force to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, citing general principles; however, it affirmed Greenland's access to EU mutual defense and funds.
EU Avoids Condemning Trump's Greenland Threats
The European Commission avoided condemning Donald Trump's threats to use military force to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, citing general principles; however, it affirmed Greenland's access to EU mutual defense and funds.
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44% Bias Score
Hungary's €7 Billion Bet: A Chinese-Built Battery Gigafactory and its Geopolitical Risks
By 2025, a €7 billion Chinese-owned electric vehicle battery gigafactory will be operational in Debrecen, Hungary, Europe's largest, raising concerns about environmental impact, economic dependence on China and Russia, and energy security.
Hungary's €7 Billion Bet: A Chinese-Built Battery Gigafactory and its Geopolitical Risks
By 2025, a €7 billion Chinese-owned electric vehicle battery gigafactory will be operational in Debrecen, Hungary, Europe's largest, raising concerns about environmental impact, economic dependence on China and Russia, and energy security.
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48% Bias Score