Mexico's Extreme Violence: Global Ranking and Future Implications
In 2024, Mexico ranked fourth globally in extreme conflict (ACLED), with over 30,000 murders, over 500 attacks on political figures, and cartel fragmentation extending violence to new regions, impacting upcoming elections and potentially increasing impunity.
Mexico's Extreme Violence: Global Ranking and Future Implications
In 2024, Mexico ranked fourth globally in extreme conflict (ACLED), with over 30,000 murders, over 500 attacks on political figures, and cartel fragmentation extending violence to new regions, impacting upcoming elections and potentially increasing impunity.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Devastating Valencia Storm and Other Major Events of 2024
In 2024, a catastrophic DANA storm in Valencia, Spain, killed over 200 people, causing widespread destruction and prompting criticism of the government's response; other major events included Carles Puigdemont's return to Spain, the 'Koldo case' involving corruption allegations against the Spanish g...
Devastating Valencia Storm and Other Major Events of 2024
In 2024, a catastrophic DANA storm in Valencia, Spain, killed over 200 people, causing widespread destruction and prompting criticism of the government's response; other major events included Carles Puigdemont's return to Spain, the 'Koldo case' involving corruption allegations against the Spanish g...
Progress
52% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions Two Groups for Election Disinformation
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two groups, one Russian and one Iranian, for using AI-generated disinformation to interfere in the 2024 election by creating deepfake videos, fake news sites, and social media posts to sway voters.
U.S. Sanctions Two Groups for Election Disinformation
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two groups, one Russian and one Iranian, for using AI-generated disinformation to interfere in the 2024 election by creating deepfake videos, fake news sites, and social media posts to sway voters.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Macron Admits Parliament Dissolution Backfired, Plunging France into Political Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron admitted his decision to dissolve parliament and call snap elections backfired, creating a political crisis with three prime ministers and a hung parliament, leaving France deeply divided and facing a potential for further instability.
Macron Admits Parliament Dissolution Backfired, Plunging France into Political Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron admitted his decision to dissolve parliament and call snap elections backfired, creating a political crisis with three prime ministers and a hung parliament, leaving France deeply divided and facing a potential for further instability.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Musk Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD, Sparking Outrage
Elon Musk's opinion piece in Welt am Sonntag endorsing Germany's far-right AfD party sparked outrage and the resignation of a senior editor, raising concerns about foreign influence in German elections and Tesla's potential economic benefits.
Musk Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD, Sparking Outrage
Elon Musk's opinion piece in Welt am Sonntag endorsing Germany's far-right AfD party sparked outrage and the resignation of a senior editor, raising concerns about foreign influence in German elections and Tesla's potential economic benefits.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Macron Admits Failure of National Assembly Dissolution
On December 31, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered his New Year's address, uniquely opening with a video montage highlighting national pride. He issued a mea culpa for the failed dissolution of the National Assembly, admitting it increased political instability.
Macron Admits Failure of National Assembly Dissolution
On December 31, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered his New Year's address, uniquely opening with a video montage highlighting national pride. He issued a mea culpa for the failed dissolution of the National Assembly, admitting it increased political instability.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Setting the Stage for Global Instability
Donald Trump's second inauguration follows a Republican sweep, setting the stage for potential trade wars, stricter immigration, and isolationist policies; protests are planned, but are expected to be smaller than those after his first term.
Trump's Second Term: Setting the Stage for Global Instability
Donald Trump's second inauguration follows a Republican sweep, setting the stage for potential trade wars, stricter immigration, and isolationist policies; protests are planned, but are expected to be smaller than those after his first term.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Close Election Results and Uncertain Future for House Speaker Mike Johnson
On January 3rd, the 119th Congress convenes, with a tight Republican majority in the House and an uncertain future for Speaker Mike Johnson, whose relationship with Donald Trump is strained. The Senate, controlled by Republicans, will also convene, beginning the process of confirming Trump's cabinet...
Close Election Results and Uncertain Future for House Speaker Mike Johnson
On January 3rd, the 119th Congress convenes, with a tight Republican majority in the House and an uncertain future for Speaker Mike Johnson, whose relationship with Donald Trump is strained. The Senate, controlled by Republicans, will also convene, beginning the process of confirming Trump's cabinet...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Georgian Protests Continue Amidst EU Condemnation
Thousands of Georgians protested in Tbilisi on New Year's Eve, continuing demonstrations against the government following the November 28th election and the suspension of EU accession talks; Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence and announced visa restrictions for Georgian officials.
Georgian Protests Continue Amidst EU Condemnation
Thousands of Georgians protested in Tbilisi on New Year's Eve, continuing demonstrations against the government following the November 28th election and the suspension of EU accession talks; Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence and announced visa restrictions for Georgian officials.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Romania in Schengen: Economic Benefits and the Anti-Populist Vaccine
Romania officially joined the Schengen Area at midnight on an unspecified date, bringing economic benefits and challenging populist narratives; the failed legal challenge to election results exposed the manipulative tactics of extremist groups.
Romania in Schengen: Economic Benefits and the Anti-Populist Vaccine
Romania officially joined the Schengen Area at midnight on an unspecified date, bringing economic benefits and challenging populist narratives; the failed legal challenge to election results exposed the manipulative tactics of extremist groups.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: Balancing National Politics and European Defense
Poland's EU presidency, starting in 2025, prioritizes strengthening European defense amid a national election that could challenge Prime Minister Tusk's leadership, impacting its ability to navigate international affairs and implement its defense agenda.
Poland's EU Presidency: Balancing National Politics and European Defense
Poland's EU presidency, starting in 2025, prioritizes strengthening European defense amid a national election that could challenge Prime Minister Tusk's leadership, impacting its ability to navigate international affairs and implement its defense agenda.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Bangladesh Rally Marks Anniversary of Uprising that Ousted Hasina
Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied in Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the five-month anniversary of a student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and left over 1,000 dead; the interim government will issue a declaration addressing the uprising's goals.
Bangladesh Rally Marks Anniversary of Uprising that Ousted Hasina
Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied in Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the five-month anniversary of a student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and left over 1,000 dead; the interim government will issue a declaration addressing the uprising's goals.
Progress
36% Bias Score