Domain: taz.de

German daily newspaper

Die Tageszeitung, stylized as die tageszeitung and commonly referred to as taz, is a German daily newspaper. It is run as a cooperative – it is administered by its employees and a co-operative of shareholders who invest in a free independent press, rather than to depend on advertising and paywalls.

taz.de
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Israeli-British Woman Released After 470 Days in Gaza Captivity

Emily Damari, a 28-year-old British-Israeli citizen, was released on Sunday after 470 days in captivity by Palestinian militants in Gaza following her abduction on October 7, 2023, from her Kibbutz Kfar Aza neighborhood along with six other people, where 11 were killed in the attack.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Wildfires Increase Future Fire Risk in North America

A German study shows that wildfires in North America increase future fire risk by raising soil temperatures for decades, exemplified by the record-breaking 2023 Canadian wildfire season that released vast amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and a cycle of increased drought and ...

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28% Bias Score

Climate Action
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Chemnitz 2025: Culture Revitalizes Post-Riot City

Chemnitz, Germany, is using its 2025 European Capital of Culture designation ("C_the_Unseen") to overcome a history marked by right-wing extremism (2018 riots) and industrial decline, fostering community engagement through cultural events, infrastructure improvements (e.g., a 15 million euro park), ...

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Ahead of Trump Inauguration

ByteDance shut down TikTok in the US on Sunday, ahead of President Trump's inauguration, despite previous concerns about national security and China's influence on the platform's algorithm, which delivers polarizing content.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Berlin Protest Highlights Concerns Over German Agricultural Policy

On Saturday, the "Wir haben es satt" protest against industrialized agriculture took place in Berlin without tractors due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Around 9,000 people (organizers) / 3,500 (police) participated, demanding ecological agriculture and fair food policies, emphasizing the upc...

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36% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
taz.de
🌐 92% Global Worthiness
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Russia Strikes Kyiv, Killing Civilians Amidst Trump Inauguration

A Russian missile strike on Kyiv on Saturday killed at least three civilians and prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to urge increased global pressure on Russia to end the war; Russia claims the strike targeted a weapons manufacturer in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian terri...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Climate Change Denial Persists Amidst Mounting Evidence of Crisis

The article discusses the continued presence of climate change denial despite mounting evidence of climate crisis impacts, highlighting the role of misinformation and political polarization, and warning of severe future consequences.

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56% Bias Score

Climate Action
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Germany's Ruling Coalition Feuds Over Ukraine Aid Ahead of Election

Amidst Germany's upcoming election, a dispute over €3 billion in additional Ukraine aid has erupted between the ruling coalition partners, SPD and Greens, revealing tensions and impacting the election campaign.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Podcast Explores Persecution of Queer Roma and Sinti During the Holocaust

The taz Panter Stiftung podcast "Romnja Widerstand im Wandel der Zeit" explores the persecution of queer Roma and Sinti individuals during the Holocaust, highlighting the difficulties in establishing accurate victim numbers due to intersecting identities and historical gaps in records, while emphasi...

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
taz.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Germany Tests Job Guarantee Program

Germany is experimenting with a job guarantee program offering community-based work to the unemployed, such as tutoring and urban gardening projects, paying minimum wage supplemented by benefits, aiming to reduce unemployment and improve community engagement.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
taz.de
🌐 95% Global Worthiness
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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: 737 Prisoners Released for 33 Hostages

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, effective Sunday morning, involving the release of 737 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages, after 15 months of conflict, mediated by Qatar and Egypt.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Germany Debates Military Conscription Amidst Ukraine War

Facing renewed security concerns, German political parties debate reintroducing mandatory military service, with proposals ranging from improved voluntary service conditions to a new flexible system or full conscription.

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44% Bias Score

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