Aiwanger Accuses CSU of Dirty Election Campaign, Exposing Bavarian Coalition Tensions
Freie Wähler leader Hubert Aiwanger accuses the CSU of a 'dirty' Bundestag election campaign, criticizing cabinet colleague Christian Bernreiter for personal attacks instead of focusing on ministerial duties; the conflict highlights tensions within Bavaria's governing coalition.
Aiwanger Accuses CSU of Dirty Election Campaign, Exposing Bavarian Coalition Tensions
Freie Wähler leader Hubert Aiwanger accuses the CSU of a 'dirty' Bundestag election campaign, criticizing cabinet colleague Christian Bernreiter for personal attacks instead of focusing on ministerial duties; the conflict highlights tensions within Bavaria's governing coalition.
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52% Bias Score
Climate Change Intensified Cyclone Chido to Category 4
Analysis by the Grantham Institute and Climate Central reveals human-caused climate change intensified Cyclone Chido to a Category 4 storm, increasing its destructive potential by 40% compared to pre-industrial levels and further increasing its likelihood by 26% in a world 2.6 degrees Celsius warmer...
Climate Change Intensified Cyclone Chido to Category 4
Analysis by the Grantham Institute and Climate Central reveals human-caused climate change intensified Cyclone Chido to a Category 4 storm, increasing its destructive potential by 40% compared to pre-industrial levels and further increasing its likelihood by 26% in a world 2.6 degrees Celsius warmer...
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32% Bias Score
FSB Arrests Suspect in Assassination of Russian General Kirillov
Following the killing of Russian General Igor Kirillov by a bomb near his Moscow home on Tuesday, the FSB announced the arrest of a Uzbek national who confessed to receiving the explosive from Ukraine's SBU.
FSB Arrests Suspect in Assassination of Russian General Kirillov
Following the killing of Russian General Igor Kirillov by a bomb near his Moscow home on Tuesday, the FSB announced the arrest of a Uzbek national who confessed to receiving the explosive from Ukraine's SBU.
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56% Bias Score
Unicredit Faces Criticism for Commerzbank Stake Increase
Unicredit significantly increased its stake in Commerzbank, prompting criticism from the German government for its "unfriendly" approach despite previous statements to the contrary; the move raises concerns about job losses and the future of the German bank.
Unicredit Faces Criticism for Commerzbank Stake Increase
Unicredit significantly increased its stake in Commerzbank, prompting criticism from the German government for its "unfriendly" approach despite previous statements to the contrary; the move raises concerns about job losses and the future of the German bank.
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56% Bias Score
Volkswagen-IG Metall Talks Fail: Threat of Major Strikes in 2025
Volkswagen and IG Metall's 46-hour negotiation in Hannover over pay cuts, plant closures, and layoffs ended without an agreement, leaving the possibility of escalated labor action in 2025.
Volkswagen-IG Metall Talks Fail: Threat of Major Strikes in 2025
Volkswagen and IG Metall's 46-hour negotiation in Hannover over pay cuts, plant closures, and layoffs ended without an agreement, leaving the possibility of escalated labor action in 2025.
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16% Bias Score
Cologne Murder Trial: Life Sentence for Drug-Related Killing
A 27-year-old received a life sentence and a 19-year-old nine years for the murder of a 15-year-old in Cologne, Germany, stemming from drug-related conflicts, involving kidnapping, and the burning of the victim's clothing; two other accomplices received lesser sentences for their involvement.
Cologne Murder Trial: Life Sentence for Drug-Related Killing
A 27-year-old received a life sentence and a 19-year-old nine years for the murder of a 15-year-old in Cologne, Germany, stemming from drug-related conflicts, involving kidnapping, and the burning of the victim's clothing; two other accomplices received lesser sentences for their involvement.
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36% Bias Score
International Telegram Network Facilitates Sexual Assault
An investigation revealed an international Telegram network with hundreds to thousands of members sharing instructions on how to drug victims for sexual assault, including a disguised hair product containing dangerous substances; authorities are investigating but legal loopholes remain.
International Telegram Network Facilitates Sexual Assault
An investigation revealed an international Telegram network with hundreds to thousands of members sharing instructions on how to drug victims for sexual assault, including a disguised hair product containing dangerous substances; authorities are investigating but legal loopholes remain.
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60% Bias Score
Heavy North Korean Casualties Reported in Ukraine Conflict
North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine are suffering heavy casualties, according to Ukrainian and US intelligence, with over 200 wounded soldiers admitted to a Moscow hospital. This follows reports of approximately 10,000 North Korean troops deployed, along with munitions, in...
Heavy North Korean Casualties Reported in Ukraine Conflict
North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine are suffering heavy casualties, according to Ukrainian and US intelligence, with over 200 wounded soldiers admitted to a Moscow hospital. This follows reports of approximately 10,000 North Korean troops deployed, along with munitions, in...
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Militia Leader Sentenced to Ten Years for War Crimes
A former Syrian militia leader, involved in the Shabiha militia, received a ten-year prison sentence in Hamburg for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Damascus between 2012 and 2015, including the enslavement and torture of civilians in the Al-Tadamon district.
Syrian Militia Leader Sentenced to Ten Years for War Crimes
A former Syrian militia leader, involved in the Shabiha militia, received a ten-year prison sentence in Hamburg for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Damascus between 2012 and 2015, including the enslavement and torture of civilians in the Al-Tadamon district.
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28% Bias Score
Investigation Launched into Hospitalization of Vladimir Kara-Murza's Mother in Berlin
Berlin police are investigating a possible attempted murder after Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized in Berlin's Charité hospital, initially suspecting poisoning; however, Kara-Murza later reported that tests ruled out poisoning and a heart attack, though the hospital spokesperson did not...
Investigation Launched into Hospitalization of Vladimir Kara-Murza's Mother in Berlin
Berlin police are investigating a possible attempted murder after Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized in Berlin's Charité hospital, initially suspecting poisoning; however, Kara-Murza later reported that tests ruled out poisoning and a heart attack, though the hospital spokesperson did not...
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40% Bias Score
German Election 2025: TV Debate Controversy Sparks Concerns Over Equal Opportunity
Germany's upcoming election on February 23rd, 2025, is marked by controversy over televised debates, with the Greens protesting the exclusion of smaller parties from a planned head-to-head between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (Union), citing potential bias and impact on equal opportunity.
German Election 2025: TV Debate Controversy Sparks Concerns Over Equal Opportunity
Germany's upcoming election on February 23rd, 2025, is marked by controversy over televised debates, with the Greens protesting the exclusion of smaller parties from a planned head-to-head between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (Union), citing potential bias and impact on equal opportunity.
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52% Bias Score
SNB Cuts Interest Rate by 0.5 Percentage Points to Combat Deflation
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) unexpectedly slashed its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 0.5 percent on Thursday, exceeding market forecasts to combat deflationary pressures fueled by the strong Swiss franc and weak inflation.
SNB Cuts Interest Rate by 0.5 Percentage Points to Combat Deflation
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) unexpectedly slashed its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 0.5 percent on Thursday, exceeding market forecasts to combat deflationary pressures fueled by the strong Swiss franc and weak inflation.
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44% Bias Score