Putin Praises Trump's Potential to Resolve Ukraine Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump's potential to resolve the Ukraine crisis, while Ukraine rejected any US-Russia negotiations without its involvement; the ongoing conflict's trajectory remains uncertain due to the various actors and their approaches.
Putin Praises Trump's Potential to Resolve Ukraine Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump's potential to resolve the Ukraine crisis, while Ukraine rejected any US-Russia negotiations without its involvement; the ongoing conflict's trajectory remains uncertain due to the various actors and their approaches.
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44% Bias Score
Lukashenko Wins Seventh Term Amidst Repression and Russian Influence
In a widely criticized election, Aleksandr Lukashenko secured a seventh term as Belarusian president on Sunday, amid ongoing human rights abuses and deep integration with Russia, exemplified by the recent death of Belarusian activist Masja Zajtseva who fought in Ukraine.
Lukashenko Wins Seventh Term Amidst Repression and Russian Influence
In a widely criticized election, Aleksandr Lukashenko secured a seventh term as Belarusian president on Sunday, amid ongoing human rights abuses and deep integration with Russia, exemplified by the recent death of Belarusian activist Masja Zajtseva who fought in Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Court Condemns Nitrogen Policy; BBB's Van der Plas Faces Scrutiny
A Dutch court ruled the government's nitrogen policy unlawful, demanding immediate action to reduce emissions; BBB leader Caroline van der Plas, initially downplaying the issue, now blames strict regulations, despite years of court rulings confirming excessive nitrogen levels and her party's role in...
Dutch Court Condemns Nitrogen Policy; BBB's Van der Plas Faces Scrutiny
A Dutch court ruled the government's nitrogen policy unlawful, demanding immediate action to reduce emissions; BBB leader Caroline van der Plas, initially downplaying the issue, now blames strict regulations, despite years of court rulings confirming excessive nitrogen levels and her party's role in...
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68% Bias Score
German Election: Merz's CDU Shifts Right, Sparking Nationwide Protests
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the CDU's Merz champions "Europe first," pushing for stricter immigration, reduced corporate taxes, and increased defense spending while facing criticism for potentially aligning with the AfD. Mass demonstrations against this rightward shift are occurring n...
German Election: Merz's CDU Shifts Right, Sparking Nationwide Protests
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the CDU's Merz champions "Europe first," pushing for stricter immigration, reduced corporate taxes, and increased defense spending while facing criticism for potentially aligning with the AfD. Mass demonstrations against this rightward shift are occurring n...
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48% Bias Score
Cafe Closures Highlight Challenges for Small Dutch Towns
Eight of twenty-two cafes in Oudenbosch, Netherlands, closed in the past year due to rising prices, staff shortages, and changing consumer preferences, impacting local businesses like the Paardenstal cafe, which hosts a billiards club and faces an uncertain future.
Cafe Closures Highlight Challenges for Small Dutch Towns
Eight of twenty-two cafes in Oudenbosch, Netherlands, closed in the past year due to rising prices, staff shortages, and changing consumer preferences, impacting local businesses like the Paardenstal cafe, which hosts a billiards club and faces an uncertain future.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Court Orders Drastic Nitrogen Reduction
A Dutch court ordered the government to significantly reduce nitrogen deposition by December 31, 2030, or face a €10 million fine, due to the Netherlands failing to meet its own national targets; 76% of nitrogen deposition stems from agriculture.
Dutch Court Orders Drastic Nitrogen Reduction
A Dutch court ordered the government to significantly reduce nitrogen deposition by December 31, 2030, or face a €10 million fine, due to the Netherlands failing to meet its own national targets; 76% of nitrogen deposition stems from agriculture.
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56% Bias Score
German Rail Construction to Cause Major Freight Train Delays in Netherlands
Construction on a German railway line near Zevenaar will cause major disruptions to the Betuweroute, a key freight rail line, until June 2026, resulting in significant delays for freight trains in the Netherlands and further impacting an already declining sector.
German Rail Construction to Cause Major Freight Train Delays in Netherlands
Construction on a German railway line near Zevenaar will cause major disruptions to the Betuweroute, a key freight rail line, until June 2026, resulting in significant delays for freight trains in the Netherlands and further impacting an already declining sector.
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48% Bias Score
Explosives Used in Drents Museum Robbery; Gold Artifacts Stolen
Early Saturday morning, thieves used explosives to break into the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, stealing gold artifacts and archaeological items, including a solid gold helmet, from a Dacian exhibition; the museum is closed for police investigation.
Explosives Used in Drents Museum Robbery; Gold Artifacts Stolen
Early Saturday morning, thieves used explosives to break into the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, stealing gold artifacts and archaeological items, including a solid gold helmet, from a Dacian exhibition; the museum is closed for police investigation.
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44% Bias Score
Predatory Capitalism: Europe's Challenge
French economist Arnaud Orain's new book, "Le monde confisqué," analyzes the shift from liberal to predatory capitalism, drawing parallels between the current geopolitical climate and historical periods of intense resource competition, such as the era of the Dutch East India Company, arguing that Eu...
Predatory Capitalism: Europe's Challenge
French economist Arnaud Orain's new book, "Le monde confisqué," analyzes the shift from liberal to predatory capitalism, drawing parallels between the current geopolitical climate and historical periods of intense resource competition, such as the era of the Dutch East India Company, arguing that Eu...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Court Rules on Insufficient Nitrogen Reduction, Impacting Permits and Agricultural Practices
A Dutch court ruled the Netherlands is failing to sufficiently address the deterioration of vulnerable nature reserves due to nitrogen emissions, impacting permit issuance for farmers and requiring reconsideration of thousands of permits issued since 2020.
Dutch Court Rules on Insufficient Nitrogen Reduction, Impacting Permits and Agricultural Practices
A Dutch court ruled the Netherlands is failing to sufficiently address the deterioration of vulnerable nature reserves due to nitrogen emissions, impacting permit issuance for farmers and requiring reconsideration of thousands of permits issued since 2020.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Dismisses Inspectors General, Violating Federal Law
The Trump administration dismissed over ten independent inspectors general from US government agencies, violating a law mandating 30-day notice to Congress with justification, citing "changing priorities".
Trump Administration Dismisses Inspectors General, Violating Federal Law
The Trump administration dismissed over ten independent inspectors general from US government agencies, violating a law mandating 30-day notice to Congress with justification, citing "changing priorities".
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52% Bias Score
Davos Summit Reveals Contrasting Economic Outlooks: Europe's Resilience Amidst US Deregulation
A report from the Davos summit reveals contrasting economic outlooks: while American CEOs celebrated Trump's deregulation and tax cuts, European leaders expressed "peak pessimism" over the European economy's future in light of potential trade wars and a lack of international cooperation; however, th...
Davos Summit Reveals Contrasting Economic Outlooks: Europe's Resilience Amidst US Deregulation
A report from the Davos summit reveals contrasting economic outlooks: while American CEOs celebrated Trump's deregulation and tax cuts, European leaders expressed "peak pessimism" over the European economy's future in light of potential trade wars and a lack of international cooperation; however, th...
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48% Bias Score