Death of Cuban Protester Highlights Prison Abuses
A Cuban man, Manuel de JesĂșs GuillĂ©n Esplugas, 29, who participated in the July 11, 2021, protests, died in a Cuban prison; his family alleges he was beaten to death, while the official cause was suicide; this is the fourth death linked to those protests, raising concerns about human rights abuses a...
Death of Cuban Protester Highlights Prison Abuses
A Cuban man, Manuel de JesĂșs GuillĂ©n Esplugas, 29, who participated in the July 11, 2021, protests, died in a Cuban prison; his family alleges he was beaten to death, while the official cause was suicide; this is the fourth death linked to those protests, raising concerns about human rights abuses a...
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44% Bias Score
DT64 Closure Sparks Massive Protests in Post-Reunification Germany
In 1991, the planned closure of East German youth radio station DT64 triggered massive protests involving chaining, hunger strikes, occupations, roadblocks, and 400,000 signatures, revealing the station's unique cultural importance and the resulting political and media integration challenges.
DT64 Closure Sparks Massive Protests in Post-Reunification Germany
In 1991, the planned closure of East German youth radio station DT64 triggered massive protests involving chaining, hunger strikes, occupations, roadblocks, and 400,000 signatures, revealing the station's unique cultural importance and the resulting political and media integration challenges.
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32% Bias Score
Lindner Calls for Disruptive Policy Shift in Germany
Christian Lindner, advocating for drastic policy changes in Germany, cites alarming reports on climate change, biodiversity loss, and global inequality, urging immediate and comprehensive action to maintain the country's prosperity and future.
Lindner Calls for Disruptive Policy Shift in Germany
Christian Lindner, advocating for drastic policy changes in Germany, cites alarming reports on climate change, biodiversity loss, and global inequality, urging immediate and comprehensive action to maintain the country's prosperity and future.
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56% Bias Score
Iranian Singer's Defiant Concert Leads to Arrest
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi's YouTube concert, defying the ban on women singing publicly, resulted in her temporary arrest, highlighting the ongoing "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and the regime's suppression of artistic expression.
Iranian Singer's Defiant Concert Leads to Arrest
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi's YouTube concert, defying the ban on women singing publicly, resulted in her temporary arrest, highlighting the ongoing "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and the regime's suppression of artistic expression.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Funds International Competition for Long-Term Energy Storage
Germany is funding four international teams to develop long-term energy storage solutions for its energy transition, addressing the unreliability of solar and wind power. The competition, organized by Sprind, will award up to âŹ4 million for the development of industrial-scale prototypes using redox ...
Germany Funds International Competition for Long-Term Energy Storage
Germany is funding four international teams to develop long-term energy storage solutions for its energy transition, addressing the unreliability of solar and wind power. The competition, organized by Sprind, will award up to âŹ4 million for the development of industrial-scale prototypes using redox ...
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40% Bias Score
UNCCD Riyadh Conference Ends Without Drought Treaty Agreement
The UNCCD's 16th conference in Riyadh, attended by almost 20,000 participants, including 3,500 from civil society, ended without an agreement on a supplementary treaty for managing transboundary droughts, despite significant funding pledges of \$12.5 billion and the recognition of needing \$355 bill...
UNCCD Riyadh Conference Ends Without Drought Treaty Agreement
The UNCCD's 16th conference in Riyadh, attended by almost 20,000 participants, including 3,500 from civil society, ended without an agreement on a supplementary treaty for managing transboundary droughts, despite significant funding pledges of \$12.5 billion and the recognition of needing \$355 bill...
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48% Bias Score
German Political Parties Strengthen Security Ahead of Federal Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal election, political parties are implementing enhanced security measures, including hotlines, de-escalation training, and police collaboration, following recent attacks on campaigners and amid concerns about online threats and disinformation.
German Political Parties Strengthen Security Ahead of Federal Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal election, political parties are implementing enhanced security measures, including hotlines, de-escalation training, and police collaboration, following recent attacks on campaigners and amid concerns about online threats and disinformation.
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44% Bias Score
US Court Blocks Nasdaq's Diversity Mandate, Reflecting National DEI Shift
A US federal appeals court blocked Nasdaq's diversity mandate for corporate boards, impacting 3,300 companies and reflecting a broader trend among US firms abandoning DEI initiatives, despite concerns about hindering progress toward true equality.
US Court Blocks Nasdaq's Diversity Mandate, Reflecting National DEI Shift
A US federal appeals court blocked Nasdaq's diversity mandate for corporate boards, impacting 3,300 companies and reflecting a broader trend among US firms abandoning DEI initiatives, despite concerns about hindering progress toward true equality.
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68% Bias Score
Recurring Pattern: Premature Ends of SPD Chancellorships in Post-War Germany
The early ends of four SPD chancellorshipsâWilly Brandt (1974), Helmut Schmidt (1982), Gerhard Schröder (2005), and Olaf Scholz (2024)âreveal a recurring pattern linked to economic crises, internal party conflicts, and the rise of neoliberalism, challenging the SPD's ability to maintain power.
Recurring Pattern: Premature Ends of SPD Chancellorships in Post-War Germany
The early ends of four SPD chancellorshipsâWilly Brandt (1974), Helmut Schmidt (1982), Gerhard Schröder (2005), and Olaf Scholz (2024)âreveal a recurring pattern linked to economic crises, internal party conflicts, and the rise of neoliberalism, challenging the SPD's ability to maintain power.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Warns Assad Supporters Against Seeking Refuge
German Interior and Foreign Ministers warn supporters of the Syrian Assad regime against seeking refuge in Germany, citing strict legal consequences for past crimes; Israel reportedly launched over 60 attacks on military targets in Syria within hours; Greens in the EU Parliament advocate for asylum ...
Germany Warns Assad Supporters Against Seeking Refuge
German Interior and Foreign Ministers warn supporters of the Syrian Assad regime against seeking refuge in Germany, citing strict legal consequences for past crimes; Israel reportedly launched over 60 attacks on military targets in Syria within hours; Greens in the EU Parliament advocate for asylum ...
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52% Bias Score
Trump to Abolish Daylight Saving Time
Designated US President Donald Trump announced his intention to abolish daylight saving time, citing its cost and inconvenience, mirroring similar debates in Europe where a 2018 EU Commission survey revealed majority opposition but lacking implementation due to inter-state disagreements.
Trump to Abolish Daylight Saving Time
Designated US President Donald Trump announced his intention to abolish daylight saving time, citing its cost and inconvenience, mirroring similar debates in Europe where a 2018 EU Commission survey revealed majority opposition but lacking implementation due to inter-state disagreements.
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48% Bias Score
Assad's Fall: Ripple Effects in Iraq
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's offensive in Syria led to President Bashar al-Assad's flight to Russia, causing a shift in Iraq's political landscape and raising concerns amongst its Christian community while simultaneously leading to a sense of relief and desire for lasting peace amongst many Iraqis.
Assad's Fall: Ripple Effects in Iraq
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's offensive in Syria led to President Bashar al-Assad's flight to Russia, causing a shift in Iraq's political landscape and raising concerns amongst its Christian community while simultaneously leading to a sense of relief and desire for lasting peace amongst many Iraqis.
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44% Bias Score