Poland Urges Top EU Priority for Military Spending
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, during a Warsaw summit with fellow EU defense ministers, urged increased military spending as top priority, citing geopolitical instability and the need to counter hybrid warfare. Poland plans to spend 4.7% of its GDP on defense this year.
Poland Urges Top EU Priority for Military Spending
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, during a Warsaw summit with fellow EU defense ministers, urged increased military spending as top priority, citing geopolitical instability and the need to counter hybrid warfare. Poland plans to spend 4.7% of its GDP on defense this year.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Rejects Trump's Demand for Higher Defense Spending
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's demand to increase Germany's defense budget to 5 percent of its GDP, stating it would cost over €200 billion annually, while maintaining the current NATO target of 2 percent. This decision comes despite pressure from the opposi...
Germany Rejects Trump's Demand for Higher Defense Spending
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's demand to increase Germany's defense budget to 5 percent of its GDP, stating it would cost over €200 billion annually, while maintaining the current NATO target of 2 percent. This decision comes despite pressure from the opposi...
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48% Bias Score
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
Energy Prices Surge Amidst Sanctions and Increased Demand
Increased energy demand and renewed US sanctions against Russia caused a surge in crude oil and natural gas prices in January 2025, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 and August 2024 respectively, posing significant risks to the Eurozone economy.
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40% Bias Score
Switzerland to Join EU Military Mobility Project
Following an agreement by EU member states, Switzerland will join the EU's Military Mobility project to improve the swift movement of military personnel, equipment, and goods across borders, enhancing crisis response times and aligning with its neutrality policy.
Switzerland to Join EU Military Mobility Project
Following an agreement by EU member states, Switzerland will join the EU's Military Mobility project to improve the swift movement of military personnel, equipment, and goods across borders, enhancing crisis response times and aligning with its neutrality policy.
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32% Bias Score
Violent Protests Erupt in Italy Following Police Chase Death
Protests in several Italian cities following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgamal during a police chase turned violent, resulting in injuries to police officers and damage to property, including a synagogue in Bologna; the family of the deceased condemned the violence.
Violent Protests Erupt in Italy Following Police Chase Death
Protests in several Italian cities following the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgamal during a police chase turned violent, resulting in injuries to police officers and damage to property, including a synagogue in Bologna; the family of the deceased condemned the violence.
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Likely to Uphold TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns
The US Supreme Court is poised to uphold a ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its US operations by January 19th, prioritizing national security concerns over free speech due to fears of data access and algorithmic manipulation by the Chinese government.
Supreme Court Likely to Uphold TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns
The US Supreme Court is poised to uphold a ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its US operations by January 19th, prioritizing national security concerns over free speech due to fears of data access and algorithmic manipulation by the Chinese government.
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56% Bias Score
MI5 Files Reveal Queen Kept Unaware of Spy Advisor for a Decade
Newly declassified MI5 files reveal that Queen Elizabeth II remained unaware for almost a decade that her art advisor, Anthony Blunt, a member of the Cambridge Five spy ring, had confessed to being a Soviet spy in 1964; the government delayed informing her to avoid increasing her concerns, later dis...
MI5 Files Reveal Queen Kept Unaware of Spy Advisor for a Decade
Newly declassified MI5 files reveal that Queen Elizabeth II remained unaware for almost a decade that her art advisor, Anthony Blunt, a member of the Cambridge Five spy ring, had confessed to being a Soviet spy in 1964; the government delayed informing her to avoid increasing her concerns, later dis...
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28% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Landslide Reelection in Croatia
Zoran Milanović secured a landslide reelection as Croatian president with 74% of the vote, a result seen as a rejection of the ruling HDZ party, which backed his opponent, and signals potential conflict with the government.
Milanović Wins Landslide Reelection in Croatia
Zoran Milanović secured a landslide reelection as Croatian president with 74% of the vote, a result seen as a rejection of the ruling HDZ party, which backed his opponent, and signals potential conflict with the government.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Increase Unless Joint Procurement Rises
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to increase joint procurement and utilize existing infrastructure to avoid defense spending increases up to 3.7% of GDP, citing Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example; only 23 of 32 members currently meet the 2% target.
NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Increase Unless Joint Procurement Rises
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to increase joint procurement and utilize existing infrastructure to avoid defense spending increases up to 3.7% of GDP, citing Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example; only 23 of 32 members currently meet the 2% target.
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56% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Croatian Presidency in Landslide Victory
In Croatia's presidential election, Zoran Milanović secured a resounding victory with over 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, amidst high inflation, corruption scandals, and a critical stance against the EU and Western military aid to Ukraine.
Milanović Wins Croatian Presidency in Landslide Victory
In Croatia's presidential election, Zoran Milanović secured a resounding victory with over 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, amidst high inflation, corruption scandals, and a critical stance against the EU and Western military aid to Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom via Phone Call
President Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction during a phone call, instead of an in-person ceremony in Rome, due to Biden's need to address California wildfires; this is the only time Biden has given the award with distinction during his presidency.
Biden Awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom via Phone Call
President Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction during a phone call, instead of an in-person ceremony in Rome, due to Biden's need to address California wildfires; this is the only time Biden has given the award with distinction during his presidency.
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28% Bias Score
Maduro Begins Third Term Amidst Coup Accusations and International Condemnation
Nicolás Maduro began his third term as Venezuelan president on Friday, despite opposition claims of electoral fraud and a coup, leading to international condemnation and border closures with Colombia and Brazil.
Maduro Begins Third Term Amidst Coup Accusations and International Condemnation
Nicolás Maduro began his third term as Venezuelan president on Friday, despite opposition claims of electoral fraud and a coup, leading to international condemnation and border closures with Colombia and Brazil.
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60% Bias Score