US Imposes Strict AI Chip Export Controls to Counter China
The Biden administration implemented sweeping new export controls on advanced AI chips, limiting access for most countries but granting unrestricted access to 18 allies to prevent China from gaining strategic military advantage through AI advancements.
US Imposes Strict AI Chip Export Controls to Counter China
The Biden administration implemented sweeping new export controls on advanced AI chips, limiting access for most countries but granting unrestricted access to 18 allies to prevent China from gaining strategic military advantage through AI advancements.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.
NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.
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56% Bias Score
Denmark's Strategic Response to Trump's Assertiveness
Facing a stronger Trump and a weaker Europe, Denmark strategically manages US interest in Greenland by emphasizing self-determination, securing European support, and accepting increased US engagement, while simultaneously adapting its EU policy to embrace greater integration and investment.
Denmark's Strategic Response to Trump's Assertiveness
Facing a stronger Trump and a weaker Europe, Denmark strategically manages US interest in Greenland by emphasizing self-determination, securing European support, and accepting increased US engagement, while simultaneously adapting its EU policy to embrace greater integration and investment.
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid controversy over his past statements degrading women in the military and numerous allegations of misconduct towards women, including accusations of assault and aggressive behavior, raising co...
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid controversy over his past statements degrading women in the military and numerous allegations of misconduct towards women, including accusations of assault and aggressive behavior, raising co...
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60% Bias Score
TU/e Suspends Classes After Cyberattack
A cyberattack on the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) since Saturday evening forced the university to shut down its network, suspending classes on Monday and Tuesday, impacting students and staff's access to applications and systems like email, Wi-Fi and Teams. The university is working to ...
TU/e Suspends Classes After Cyberattack
A cyberattack on the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) since Saturday evening forced the university to shut down its network, suspending classes on Monday and Tuesday, impacting students and staff's access to applications and systems like email, Wi-Fi and Teams. The university is working to ...
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting of Organized Crime
The Netherlands launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht" campaign to increase citizen reporting of suspicious criminal activities, using videos, a website (houdmisdaaduitjebuurt.nl), and existing channels like Meld Misdaad Anoniem, which received 11,819 drug-related tips in 2023, leading to 3,120 arrests a...
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting of Organized Crime
The Netherlands launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht" campaign to increase citizen reporting of suspicious criminal activities, using videos, a website (houdmisdaaduitjebuurt.nl), and existing channels like Meld Misdaad Anoniem, which received 11,819 drug-related tips in 2023, leading to 3,120 arrests a...
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36% Bias Score
Sudanese Army Gains Ground Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The Sudanese army is gaining ground against the RSF in the 21-month-old conflict, retaking key areas, while the RSF attacks infrastructure; the conflict is fueled by historical grievances, economic competition, and foreign intervention, causing a major humanitarian crisis.
Sudanese Army Gains Ground Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The Sudanese army is gaining ground against the RSF in the 21-month-old conflict, retaking key areas, while the RSF attacks infrastructure; the conflict is fueled by historical grievances, economic competition, and foreign intervention, causing a major humanitarian crisis.
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16% Bias Score
US Sanctions Threaten International Criminal Court
The US House of Representatives passed a law threatening sanctions against anyone supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC), following ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders; the law's broad scope targets individuals and their families, potentially impacting the ICC's legitimacy.
US Sanctions Threaten International Criminal Court
The US House of Representatives passed a law threatening sanctions against anyone supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC), following ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders; the law's broad scope targets individuals and their families, potentially impacting the ICC's legitimacy.
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40% Bias Score
Reforming European Procurement Law to Prioritize Sustainability
Professor Willem Janssen argues that the current European procurement law, designed for market integration, is an obstacle to sustainability, and proposes reforms mandating sustainable spending and potentially awarding contracts without competition to environmentally responsible businesses.
Reforming European Procurement Law to Prioritize Sustainability
Professor Willem Janssen argues that the current European procurement law, designed for market integration, is an obstacle to sustainability, and proposes reforms mandating sustainable spending and potentially awarding contracts without competition to environmentally responsible businesses.
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44% Bias Score
MI5 Declassifies Cold War Spy Documents, Revealing Unglamorous Realities
Newly declassified MI5 documents reveal practical espionage advice, including managing taxi fares and avoiding fake beards, alongside details about the Cambridge Five spy ring, including Kim Philby's confession in 1963 and Anthony Blunt's delayed disclosure to Queen Elizabeth II in 1973.
MI5 Declassifies Cold War Spy Documents, Revealing Unglamorous Realities
Newly declassified MI5 documents reveal practical espionage advice, including managing taxi fares and avoiding fake beards, alongside details about the Cambridge Five spy ring, including Kim Philby's confession in 1963 and Anthony Blunt's delayed disclosure to Queen Elizabeth II in 1973.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Motorcycle Club Ban: Rise of Smaller Gangs, Increased Violence
The ban on large Dutch motorcycle clubs has led to a rise in smaller clubs, resulting in a three-fold increase in violence-related suspicions among their members, though visible intimidation has decreased, making monitoring more difficult.
Dutch Motorcycle Club Ban: Rise of Smaller Gangs, Increased Violence
The ban on large Dutch motorcycle clubs has led to a rise in smaller clubs, resulting in a three-fold increase in violence-related suspicions among their members, though visible intimidation has decreased, making monitoring more difficult.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Student Loan Compensation Causes Website Overload
The Dutch government's compensation for students affected by the 2015-2023 leenstelsel (loan system) is causing website login issues due to an unexpectedly high volume of access attempts by the 600,000 eligible recipients, prompting DUO to temporarily halt further email distribution.
Dutch Student Loan Compensation Causes Website Overload
The Dutch government's compensation for students affected by the 2015-2023 leenstelsel (loan system) is causing website login issues due to an unexpectedly high volume of access attempts by the 600,000 eligible recipients, prompting DUO to temporarily halt further email distribution.
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48% Bias Score