Japanese Beetle Threatens German Agriculture
The Japanese beetle, arriving in Germany likely via freight transport from Italy, threatens vineyards, orchards, and public green spaces, with significant damage expected in 2-3 years after the first larvae are found, despite ongoing eradication efforts.
Japanese Beetle Threatens German Agriculture
The Japanese beetle, arriving in Germany likely via freight transport from Italy, threatens vineyards, orchards, and public green spaces, with significant damage expected in 2-3 years after the first larvae are found, despite ongoing eradication efforts.
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28% Bias Score
Millions of Deutsche Mark Still Exchanged, Billions Remain Missing
In 2024, over 9 million Deutsche Mark were exchanged for Euros in North Rhine-Westphalia, down from 2023, while a massive 12.2 billion Deutsche Mark remain outstanding, mostly due to international circulation according to the Bundesbank.
Millions of Deutsche Mark Still Exchanged, Billions Remain Missing
In 2024, over 9 million Deutsche Mark were exchanged for Euros in North Rhine-Westphalia, down from 2023, while a massive 12.2 billion Deutsche Mark remain outstanding, mostly due to international circulation according to the Bundesbank.
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20% Bias Score
Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Raising Specter of New Elections
Following disagreements over budget cuts and pension reform, the liberal NEOS party withdrew from Austrian coalition talks, jeopardizing the formation of a government and potentially leading to new elections where the far-right FPÖ could gain significant support.
Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Raising Specter of New Elections
Following disagreements over budget cuts and pension reform, the liberal NEOS party withdrew from Austrian coalition talks, jeopardizing the formation of a government and potentially leading to new elections where the far-right FPÖ could gain significant support.
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48% Bias Score
EU Ministers Visit Syria After Regime Change
German and French foreign ministers visited Syria to meet with the de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa following the recent overthrow of the Syrian president by the HTS group; this marks the first such EU visit since the change in leadership and signals a potential shift in European policy toward Syria.
EU Ministers Visit Syria After Regime Change
German and French foreign ministers visited Syria to meet with the de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa following the recent overthrow of the Syrian president by the HTS group; this marks the first such EU visit since the change in leadership and signals a potential shift in European policy toward Syria.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Airport Delays: BKA IT Failure Causes Widespread Disruptions
A technical failure in the German Federal Criminal Police Office's (BKA) information systems on Friday afternoon caused widespread delays at major German airports, impacting non-Schengen arrivals and departures, with passengers experiencing extended wait times and water being provided in Düsseldorf.
Germany Airport Delays: BKA IT Failure Causes Widespread Disruptions
A technical failure in the German Federal Criminal Police Office's (BKA) information systems on Friday afternoon caused widespread delays at major German airports, impacting non-Schengen arrivals and departures, with passengers experiencing extended wait times and water being provided in Düsseldorf.
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24% Bias Score
Congo's Mpox Outbreak Exposes Global Health Failure
The Democratic Republic of Congo's recent false alarm of a new disease outbreak highlights the ongoing neglect of persistent infectious diseases like Mpox, with only 20% of suspected cases tested and slow vaccine rollout, despite wealthy nations possessing hundreds of millions of unused doses, and t...
Congo's Mpox Outbreak Exposes Global Health Failure
The Democratic Republic of Congo's recent false alarm of a new disease outbreak highlights the ongoing neglect of persistent infectious diseases like Mpox, with only 20% of suspected cases tested and slow vaccine rollout, despite wealthy nations possessing hundreds of millions of unused doses, and t...
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52% Bias Score
Sachsen-Anhalt Sees Drop in Asylum Seekers, Rise in Deportations in 2024
Sachsen-Anhalt recorded 5,137 asylum seekers in 2024, a 34% decrease from 2023, with the most common origins being Syria, Turkey, Afghanistan, India, and Cameroon; despite this, deportations increased by 22%, reaching 653 individuals, with the majority being deported to Georgia, India, Afghanistan, ...
Sachsen-Anhalt Sees Drop in Asylum Seekers, Rise in Deportations in 2024
Sachsen-Anhalt recorded 5,137 asylum seekers in 2024, a 34% decrease from 2023, with the most common origins being Syria, Turkey, Afghanistan, India, and Cameroon; despite this, deportations increased by 22%, reaching 653 individuals, with the majority being deported to Georgia, India, Afghanistan, ...
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40% Bias Score
Failed Arrest Attempt of Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
On Friday, South Korean authorities attempted to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol at his residence but were blocked by his security personnel, leading to a standoff with thousands of pro-Yoon demonstrators and raising concerns about the country's political stability.
Failed Arrest Attempt of Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol
On Friday, South Korean authorities attempted to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol at his residence but were blocked by his security personnel, leading to a standoff with thousands of pro-Yoon demonstrators and raising concerns about the country's political stability.
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56% Bias Score
Austria's Coalition Talks Collapse: ÖVP and SPÖ to Explore Grand Coalition
Following the collapse of talks for a three-party coalition in Austria involving the ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos, the ÖVP and SPÖ will now pursue a grand coalition; the Neos withdrew due to perceived lack of reform commitment; the far-right FPÖ, the largest party, remains excluded from government.
Austria's Coalition Talks Collapse: ÖVP and SPÖ to Explore Grand Coalition
Following the collapse of talks for a three-party coalition in Austria involving the ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos, the ÖVP and SPÖ will now pursue a grand coalition; the Neos withdrew due to perceived lack of reform commitment; the far-right FPÖ, the largest party, remains excluded from government.
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48% Bias Score
Finnish Court Seizes Oil Tanker Eagle S Following Baltic Sea Cable Damage
On Christmas Day, damage to an undersea power cable and four communication cables in the Baltic Sea, including the C-Link1 fiber optic cable connecting Helsinki and Rostock, led to the seizure of the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of causing the damage with its anchor, raising concerns about potentia...
Finnish Court Seizes Oil Tanker Eagle S Following Baltic Sea Cable Damage
On Christmas Day, damage to an undersea power cable and four communication cables in the Baltic Sea, including the C-Link1 fiber optic cable connecting Helsinki and Rostock, led to the seizure of the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of causing the damage with its anchor, raising concerns about potentia...
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36% Bias Score
Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse Amidst Ideological Divisions
Austria's three-party coalition talks, involving the ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos, collapsed on Friday due to irreconcilable differences on fiscal policy and social spending, leaving the country's political future uncertain with potential scenarios including a grand coalition or new elections.
Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse Amidst Ideological Divisions
Austria's three-party coalition talks, involving the ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos, collapsed on Friday due to irreconcilable differences on fiscal policy and social spending, leaving the country's political future uncertain with potential scenarios including a grand coalition or new elections.
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52% Bias Score
New Orleans Vehicular Attack: 10 Dead, FBI Investigating as Terrorism
In New Orleans, a man drove a truck into a crowd on January 1st, 2025, killing 10 and injuring over 35; the FBI is investigating it as a terrorist act due to an ISIS flag found in the vehicle and potential explosives.
New Orleans Vehicular Attack: 10 Dead, FBI Investigating as Terrorism
In New Orleans, a man drove a truck into a crowd on January 1st, 2025, killing 10 and injuring over 35; the FBI is investigating it as a terrorist act due to an ISIS flag found in the vehicle and potential explosives.
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28% Bias Score