Portugal Authorizes Lithium Mining Despite Local Opposition
The Portuguese government authorized Savannah Lithium to access private lands in Boticas for lithium mining despite local opposition, granting a one-year easement for surveying; this follows Germany's expression of interest in financing the project to reduce EU's dependence on Chinese lithium import...
Portugal Authorizes Lithium Mining Despite Local Opposition
The Portuguese government authorized Savannah Lithium to access private lands in Boticas for lithium mining despite local opposition, granting a one-year easement for surveying; this follows Germany's expression of interest in financing the project to reduce EU's dependence on Chinese lithium import...
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40% Bias Score
Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
On December 14th, 2023, South Korea's National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol for his December 3rd declaration of martial law; Prime Minister Han Duck-soo assumed interim presidential duties, and national elections are expected within 60 days if the Constitutional Court upholds th...
Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
On December 14th, 2023, South Korea's National Assembly voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol for his December 3rd declaration of martial law; Prime Minister Han Duck-soo assumed interim presidential duties, and national elections are expected within 60 days if the Constitutional Court upholds th...
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48% Bias Score
South Korea Holds Second Impeachment Vote Against President Yoon
South Korean lawmakers will vote on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol for his brief attempt to impose martial law on December 3rd, an action that was met with widespread criticism and led to a major political crisis; the vote requires 200 out of 300 votes to pass.
South Korea Holds Second Impeachment Vote Against President Yoon
South Korean lawmakers will vote on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol for his brief attempt to impose martial law on December 3rd, an action that was met with widespread criticism and led to a major political crisis; the vote requires 200 out of 300 votes to pass.
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44% Bias Score
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund after a tense relationship, contrasting its absence from previous inaugural funds, and follows a recent meeting between Mark Zuckerberg and Trump; this follows other tech giants' attempts to connect with Trump.
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund after a tense relationship, contrasting its absence from previous inaugural funds, and follows a recent meeting between Mark Zuckerberg and Trump; this follows other tech giants' attempts to connect with Trump.
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44% Bias Score
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested in early October on charges of "supporting extremist activities," the latest action in a crackdown on dissent ahead of the January presidential elections where President Alexander Lukashenko seeks a seventh term.
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists in Crackdown on Dissent
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper Intex-Press were arrested in early October on charges of "supporting extremist activities," the latest action in a crackdown on dissent ahead of the January presidential elections where President Alexander Lukashenko seeks a seventh term.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Economy to Contract in 2024, Slow Growth Projected Through 2025
The Bundesbank forecasts a 0.2% contraction of the German economy in 2024, revised from a 0.3% growth prediction in June, and a mere 0.2% growth in 2025, down from 1.1%, due to energy dependence, aging population, deficient infrastructure, and declining Chinese demand, further complicated by politic...
Germany's Economy to Contract in 2024, Slow Growth Projected Through 2025
The Bundesbank forecasts a 0.2% contraction of the German economy in 2024, revised from a 0.3% growth prediction in June, and a mere 0.2% growth in 2025, down from 1.1%, due to energy dependence, aging population, deficient infrastructure, and declining Chinese demand, further complicated by politic...
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32% Bias Score
Lula Discharged from Hospital Ahead of Schedule
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital on December 17th after emergency surgery for a head hematoma resulting from an October fall, exceeding medical expectations for recovery, with a planned return to work after a 15-day rest period and 30 days of activity an...
Lula Discharged from Hospital Ahead of Schedule
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from the hospital on December 17th after emergency surgery for a head hematoma resulting from an October fall, exceeding medical expectations for recovery, with a planned return to work after a 15-day rest period and 30 days of activity an...
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24% Bias Score
"Israeli Airstrike Kills 33 in Gaza; Death Toll Rises to 61 Amidst Ceasefire Efforts"
"An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza residential building killed at least 33 Palestinians and injured dozens more, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, bringing the overall death toll during Thursday's events to at least 61, amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in the 14-month war."
"Israeli Airstrike Kills 33 in Gaza; Death Toll Rises to 61 Amidst Ceasefire Efforts"
"An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza residential building killed at least 33 Palestinians and injured dozens more, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, bringing the overall death toll during Thursday's events to at least 61, amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in the 14-month war."
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52% Bias Score
"2004 EU Enlargement: A Decade of Integration and Challenges"
"The 2004 EU enlargement, integrating ten diverse countries, mainly from Eastern Europe, was met with mixed reactions regarding economic competition and institutional effectiveness, sparking debate on future expansions."
"2004 EU Enlargement: A Decade of Integration and Challenges"
"The 2004 EU enlargement, integrating ten diverse countries, mainly from Eastern Europe, was met with mixed reactions regarding economic competition and institutional effectiveness, sparking debate on future expansions."
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32% Bias Score
France Rejects EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Agricultural and Political Concerns
France continues to oppose the recently announced EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to concerns about the impact on its agricultural sector and insufficient environmental protections, despite concessions from Mercosul nations and the European Commission; the agreement's future is uncertain due to pote...
France Rejects EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Agricultural and Political Concerns
France continues to oppose the recently announced EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to concerns about the impact on its agricultural sector and insufficient environmental protections, despite concessions from Mercosul nations and the European Commission; the agreement's future is uncertain due to pote...
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36% Bias Score
China Unveils Economic Stimulus Plan Amidst US Trade Uncertainty
Facing slower economic growth and potential US tariff increases, Chinese leaders announced plans for increased government spending, looser monetary policy, and welfare improvements, while adopting a cautious approach awaiting further clarity on US trade policies.
China Unveils Economic Stimulus Plan Amidst US Trade Uncertainty
Facing slower economic growth and potential US tariff increases, Chinese leaders announced plans for increased government spending, looser monetary policy, and welfare improvements, while adopting a cautious approach awaiting further clarity on US trade policies.
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32% Bias Score
"Macron Postpones French Prime Minister Announcement Amidst Political Divisions"
"French President Emmanuel Macron postponed the announcement of France\u2019s next Prime Minister, delaying the decision from Thursday to Friday, while consulting various political figures including François Bayrou, Bernard Cazeneuve, and Roland Lescure, amid internal divisions and potential governm...
"Macron Postpones French Prime Minister Announcement Amidst Political Divisions"
"French President Emmanuel Macron postponed the announcement of France\u2019s next Prime Minister, delaying the decision from Thursday to Friday, while consulting various political figures including François Bayrou, Bernard Cazeneuve, and Roland Lescure, amid internal divisions and potential governm...
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44% Bias Score