Israel-Hamas Cease-fire Reached After 15 Months of Conflict
A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has been reached after 15 months of conflict, resulting in the phased release of Israeli hostages, but also raising questions about the delay and its human cost.
Israel-Hamas Cease-fire Reached After 15 Months of Conflict
A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has been reached after 15 months of conflict, resulting in the phased release of Israeli hostages, but also raising questions about the delay and its human cost.
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40% Bias Score
EU Seeks Dialogue with Trump Amidst Tariff Threats
In Davos, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič offered to cooperate with the Trump administration despite threats of tariffs, highlighting the economic importance of transatlantic relations and the EU's concerns over a potential trade war, with a current trade deficit of $350 billion.
EU Seeks Dialogue with Trump Amidst Tariff Threats
In Davos, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič offered to cooperate with the Trump administration despite threats of tariffs, highlighting the economic importance of transatlantic relations and the EU's concerns over a potential trade war, with a current trade deficit of $350 billion.
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44% Bias Score
Macron Hints at Increased French Defense Spending Amidst US Withdrawal Concerns
French President Macron hinted that France might increase its defense spending beyond NATO's 2 percent GDP target due to concerns about a potential U.S. military withdrawal from Europe, emphasizing the need for a stronger European defense industry.
Macron Hints at Increased French Defense Spending Amidst US Withdrawal Concerns
French President Macron hinted that France might increase its defense spending beyond NATO's 2 percent GDP target due to concerns about a potential U.S. military withdrawal from Europe, emphasizing the need for a stronger European defense industry.
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40% Bias Score
Europe's Path to Strategic Interdependence
Amidst geopolitical uncertainty, Europe must balance interdependence with autonomy by investing in defense, green energy, technology, and strategic migration to secure its future.
Europe's Path to Strategic Interdependence
Amidst geopolitical uncertainty, Europe must balance interdependence with autonomy by investing in defense, green energy, technology, and strategic migration to secure its future.
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36% Bias Score
Austria's Central Bank Chief Sees No Immediate Economic Risks From Far-Right Government
Austria's central bank chief says there are no immediate economic risks from a potential far-right government, citing planned spending cuts and the EU's decision against opening an excessive deficit procedure, despite concerns in Brussels over the FPÖ's stance on Russia and Ukraine.
Austria's Central Bank Chief Sees No Immediate Economic Risks From Far-Right Government
Austria's central bank chief says there are no immediate economic risks from a potential far-right government, citing planned spending cuts and the EU's decision against opening an excessive deficit procedure, despite concerns in Brussels over the FPÖ's stance on Russia and Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
UK to Use Royal Family's Influence to Navigate Second Trump Presidency
A potential second Trump presidency is forcing the UK to consider using its royal family's influence to help navigate expected challenges in the UK-US relationship, including potential tariffs and policy disagreements.
UK to Use Royal Family's Influence to Navigate Second Trump Presidency
A potential second Trump presidency is forcing the UK to consider using its royal family's influence to help navigate expected challenges in the UK-US relationship, including potential tariffs and policy disagreements.
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52% Bias Score
Internal Rift Threatens Spain's Work-Hour Reduction Plan
Spain's ruling coalition is deeply divided over a proposed reduction of the work week to 37.5 hours, creating a political standoff that threatens the initiative's success and exposes underlying economic and social tensions within the country.
Internal Rift Threatens Spain's Work-Hour Reduction Plan
Spain's ruling coalition is deeply divided over a proposed reduction of the work week to 37.5 hours, creating a political standoff that threatens the initiative's success and exposes underlying economic and social tensions within the country.
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40% Bias Score
Captured North Korean Soldiers Reveal Details of Ukraine War
Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia near Kursk; one attempted suicide but later requested Korean romance films, highlighting the secretive nature of North Korea's involvement and the propaganda value of their capture for Ukraine.
Captured North Korean Soldiers Reveal Details of Ukraine War
Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia near Kursk; one attempted suicide but later requested Korean romance films, highlighting the secretive nature of North Korea's involvement and the propaganda value of their capture for Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Norway Rejects Trump's 5 Percent NATO Defense Spending Demand
Norway, despite increasing its defense budget to 2.16 percent of GDP in 2024—its largest increase since the Korean War—will not meet President Trump's demand for a 5 percent increase, citing economic factors and a planned increase to 3 percent by 2030.
Norway Rejects Trump's 5 Percent NATO Defense Spending Demand
Norway, despite increasing its defense budget to 2.16 percent of GDP in 2024—its largest increase since the Korean War—will not meet President Trump's demand for a 5 percent increase, citing economic factors and a planned increase to 3 percent by 2030.
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48% Bias Score
Bannon Fears Trump's Ukraine Quagmire
Steve Bannon, Trump's former strategist, warns against prolonged US intervention in Ukraine, fearing it will become Trump's 'Vietnam,' and is lobbying Trump to announce a swift resolution in his inauguration speech, contrasting with other advisors' plans for a longer-term approach.
Bannon Fears Trump's Ukraine Quagmire
Steve Bannon, Trump's former strategist, warns against prolonged US intervention in Ukraine, fearing it will become Trump's 'Vietnam,' and is lobbying Trump to announce a swift resolution in his inauguration speech, contrasting with other advisors' plans for a longer-term approach.
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56% Bias Score
Hungarian Ex-MEP Szájer Returns to Politics, Leading Nationalist Think Tank
József Szájer, a former Hungarian MEP and Fidesz co-founder, returned to politics after a four-year break following a 2020 scandal involving a lockdown-violating party in Brussels; he now leads a think tank promoting a nationalist vision of Europe.
Hungarian Ex-MEP Szájer Returns to Politics, Leading Nationalist Think Tank
József Szájer, a former Hungarian MEP and Fidesz co-founder, returned to politics after a four-year break following a 2020 scandal involving a lockdown-violating party in Brussels; he now leads a think tank promoting a nationalist vision of Europe.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's China Pressure Exposes Deep EU Divisions
Faced with economic crises and political instability, the EU must choose between decoupling from China to appease Trump or facing US tariffs, jeopardizing its unity and economic well-being; internal divisions exacerbate the challenge.
Trump's China Pressure Exposes Deep EU Divisions
Faced with economic crises and political instability, the EU must choose between decoupling from China to appease Trump or facing US tariffs, jeopardizing its unity and economic well-being; internal divisions exacerbate the challenge.
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64% Bias Score