Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Mental Health Concerns and Security Failures
A Saudi-born doctor, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, killing five and injuring over 200; while authorities had prior contact with him, his mental state and unconventional profile hindered preventative measures.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Mental Health Concerns and Security Failures
A Saudi-born doctor, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, killing five and injuring over 200; while authorities had prior contact with him, his mental state and unconventional profile hindered preventative measures.
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48% Bias Score
GOP Close to Deal to Avert Government Shutdown Amidst Internal Divisions
House Republicans are nearing an agreement to avert a government shutdown by Friday, focusing on a short-term spending extension with separate bills for disaster and agriculture funding; this shift follows the failure of an initial bipartisan bill and reveals significant internal GOP divisions.
GOP Close to Deal to Avert Government Shutdown Amidst Internal Divisions
House Republicans are nearing an agreement to avert a government shutdown by Friday, focusing on a short-term spending extension with separate bills for disaster and agriculture funding; this shift follows the failure of an initial bipartisan bill and reveals significant internal GOP divisions.
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52% Bias Score
Sarkozy's Bribery Conviction Ends Political Career
France's highest court upheld a one-year sentence with an electronic tag for former President Nicolas Sarkozy, 69, due to bribery and influence peddling, suspending his civic rights for three years and effectively ending his political career after attempts to obtain confidential information in 2014.
Sarkozy's Bribery Conviction Ends Political Career
France's highest court upheld a one-year sentence with an electronic tag for former President Nicolas Sarkozy, 69, due to bribery and influence peddling, suspending his civic rights for three years and effectively ending his political career after attempts to obtain confidential information in 2014.
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44% Bias Score
Australian Government Spending Prevents Recession, Creates One Million Jobs
Treasurer Jim Chalmers credits \$22.1 billion in federal spending over four years with averting a recession in Australia, creating one million jobs while other OECD nations faced economic contraction; the government plans further spending and tax measures before the next election.
Australian Government Spending Prevents Recession, Creates One Million Jobs
Treasurer Jim Chalmers credits \$22.1 billion in federal spending over four years with averting a recession in Australia, creating one million jobs while other OECD nations faced economic contraction; the government plans further spending and tax measures before the next election.
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60% Bias Score
Georgia's Political Crisis Deepens Amidst Protests and Uncertain Future
Georgia's political crisis, stemming from disputed elections and the suspension of EU accession talks, intensifies as the newly elected president faces legitimacy challenges amid ongoing protests and three potential future scenarios unfold.
Georgia's Political Crisis Deepens Amidst Protests and Uncertain Future
Georgia's political crisis, stemming from disputed elections and the suspension of EU accession talks, intensifies as the newly elected president faces legitimacy challenges amid ongoing protests and three potential future scenarios unfold.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Lawyers Allege Juror Misconduct in New York Criminal Case
President Donald Trump's lawyers allege juror misconduct in his New York criminal case, claiming a juror contacted them with details of misconduct that violated his rights. The Manhattan District Attorney's office disputes the allegations, calling them vague and inaccurate. The judge refused to cons...
Trump Lawyers Allege Juror Misconduct in New York Criminal Case
President Donald Trump's lawyers allege juror misconduct in his New York criminal case, claiming a juror contacted them with details of misconduct that violated his rights. The Manhattan District Attorney's office disputes the allegations, calling them vague and inaccurate. The judge refused to cons...
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52% Bias Score
German Minister Condemns AfD's Response to Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser condemned the AfD for attempting to exploit the death of five people and injuries to over 200 in a Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, calling their actions "despicable". A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian national is in pre-trial detention; police are inves...
German Minister Condemns AfD's Response to Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser condemned the AfD for attempting to exploit the death of five people and injuries to over 200 in a Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, calling their actions "despicable". A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian national is in pre-trial detention; police are inves...
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40% Bias Score
IOC Presidential Candidates Propose Governance Reforms
Seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe who suggests a unique shortened term, are competing for the IOC presidency, proposing increased member involvement in host city selection and potentially impacting athlete compensation and social media use, facing challenges such as climate change and a new ...
IOC Presidential Candidates Propose Governance Reforms
Seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe who suggests a unique shortened term, are competing for the IOC presidency, proposing increased member involvement in host city selection and potentially impacting athlete compensation and social media use, facing challenges such as climate change and a new ...
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44% Bias Score
Freeland's Resignation Shakes Trudeau's Leadership
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over spending and US trade threats; her departure raises questions about Trudeau's leadership amid declining popularity and potential upcoming elections.
Freeland's Resignation Shakes Trudeau's Leadership
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over spending and US trade threats; her departure raises questions about Trudeau's leadership amid declining popularity and potential upcoming elections.
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48% Bias Score
Heil Accuses Linnemann of Insulting German Workers Amidst Heated Election Debate
German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil criticized CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann for insulting 45 million German workers by claiming a lack of willingness to perform, sparking a heated exchange highlighting contrasting economic policies ahead of the February 23rd election, focusing on worker i...
Heil Accuses Linnemann of Insulting German Workers Amidst Heated Election Debate
German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil criticized CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann for insulting 45 million German workers by claiming a lack of willingness to perform, sparking a heated exchange highlighting contrasting economic policies ahead of the February 23rd election, focusing on worker i...
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Budget Deficit Reaches \$26.9 Billion, Exposing Tax System Flaws
Australia's budget shows a \$26.9 billion deficit this year, rising to \$46.9 billion in 2025-26, driven by increased spending in healthcare and aged care, despite efforts to control growth; this creates political challenges for both the government and opposition, revealing flaws in the tax system.
Australia's Budget Deficit Reaches \$26.9 Billion, Exposing Tax System Flaws
Australia's budget shows a \$26.9 billion deficit this year, rising to \$46.9 billion in 2025-26, driven by increased spending in healthcare and aged care, despite efforts to control growth; this creates political challenges for both the government and opposition, revealing flaws in the tax system.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Legal Action, Considers Adams Pardon
President-elect Trump, in a Mar-a-Lago press conference, threatened legal action over the sale of unused border wall materials, indicated he might pardon Mayor Eric Adams, and commented on drone sightings, vaccines, and foreign policy, while SoftBank pledged a $100 billion US investment.
Trump Threatens Legal Action, Considers Adams Pardon
President-elect Trump, in a Mar-a-Lago press conference, threatened legal action over the sale of unused border wall materials, indicated he might pardon Mayor Eric Adams, and commented on drone sightings, vaccines, and foreign policy, while SoftBank pledged a $100 billion US investment.
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56% Bias Score