Zourabichvili Accuses Russia of Manipulating Georgian Elections, Calls for EU Action
Former Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili accuses Russia of manipulating the October 26 parliamentary elections through vote rigging, money laundering, and restrictive legislation, prompting calls for EU intervention and highlighting concerns about Georgia's stability and EU's response to Russi...
Zourabichvili Accuses Russia of Manipulating Georgian Elections, Calls for EU Action
Former Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili accuses Russia of manipulating the October 26 parliamentary elections through vote rigging, money laundering, and restrictive legislation, prompting calls for EU intervention and highlighting concerns about Georgia's stability and EU's response to Russi...
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44% Bias Score
Sheinbaum Urges Morena Unity Amidst Concerns Over Legislative Leaders' Tactics
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for unity within Morena's legislative leadership, criticizing their controversial tactics and raising concerns about their suitability for addressing significant challenges, including economic instability and potential US actions under Trump 2.0.
Sheinbaum Urges Morena Unity Amidst Concerns Over Legislative Leaders' Tactics
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for unity within Morena's legislative leadership, criticizing their controversial tactics and raising concerns about their suitability for addressing significant challenges, including economic instability and potential US actions under Trump 2.0.
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60% Bias Score
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld, Faces Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing
France's highest court upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption conviction, sentencing him to a year in prison; he also faces a January 2025 trial for alleged illegal Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, involving claims of \$52.3 million in undeclared funds.
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld, Faces Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing
France's highest court upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption conviction, sentencing him to a year in prison; he also faces a January 2025 trial for alleged illegal Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, involving claims of \$52.3 million in undeclared funds.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Sues Des Moines Register Over Inaccurate Pre-Election Poll
President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register for publishing an inaccurate pre-election poll showing a Democratic lead in Iowa, alleging election interference and seeking unspecified monetary damages; the Register's parent company called the lawsuit meritless.
Trump Sues Des Moines Register Over Inaccurate Pre-Election Poll
President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register for publishing an inaccurate pre-election poll showing a Democratic lead in Iowa, alleging election interference and seeking unspecified monetary damages; the Register's parent company called the lawsuit meritless.
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64% Bias Score
German Election Campaign Heats Up After Vote of No Confidence
Following a failed vote of no confidence, Germany's election campaign intensified with Chancellor Scholz criticizing his Union rival, while a talk show discussed the Union's platform, Austria's migration policies, and differing opinions on Scholz's leadership.
German Election Campaign Heats Up After Vote of No Confidence
Following a failed vote of no confidence, Germany's election campaign intensified with Chancellor Scholz criticizing his Union rival, while a talk show discussed the Union's platform, Austria's migration policies, and differing opinions on Scholz's leadership.
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60% Bias Score
BSW Faces Internal Split in Hamburg, Jeopardizing Election Prospects
A dispute within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg resulted in the creation of a rival state association, "Bündnis für Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit", by members who disagree with the party's national leadership. This split could jeopardize the BSW's participation in upcoming elections in ...
BSW Faces Internal Split in Hamburg, Jeopardizing Election Prospects
A dispute within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg resulted in the creation of a rival state association, "Bündnis für Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit", by members who disagree with the party's national leadership. This split could jeopardize the BSW's participation in upcoming elections in ...
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52% Bias Score
Electoral Commission Urges Stricter UK Political Donation Rules
The Electoral Commission recommends stricter UK political donation rules to prevent foreign interference, prompted by Elon Musk's potential donation to Reform UK; changes include linking donations to UK company profits and enhanced donor checks, with implementation slated for 2026.
Electoral Commission Urges Stricter UK Political Donation Rules
The Electoral Commission recommends stricter UK political donation rules to prevent foreign interference, prompted by Elon Musk's potential donation to Reform UK; changes include linking donations to UK company profits and enhanced donor checks, with implementation slated for 2026.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's CDU and SPD Forge Unconventional Alliances to Counter Far-Right AfD
In response to the AfD's electoral success in eastern Germany, the CDU and SPD formed minority governments in Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Saxony, securing support from Die Linke and Wagenknecht's BSW to prevent the far-right party from power; this marks a significant shift in German politics.
Germany's CDU and SPD Forge Unconventional Alliances to Counter Far-Right AfD
In response to the AfD's electoral success in eastern Germany, the CDU and SPD formed minority governments in Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Saxony, securing support from Die Linke and Wagenknecht's BSW to prevent the far-right party from power; this marks a significant shift in German politics.
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48% Bias Score
House Speaker Johnson Faces Leadership Challenge After Short-Term Spending Bill Passes
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential challenges to his leadership after a short-term spending bill passed, drawing criticism from within the Republican party for its bipartisan negotiations and unrelated policy riders; several GOP lawmakers have mentioned alternative candidates, though most pu...
House Speaker Johnson Faces Leadership Challenge After Short-Term Spending Bill Passes
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential challenges to his leadership after a short-term spending bill passed, drawing criticism from within the Republican party for its bipartisan negotiations and unrelated policy riders; several GOP lawmakers have mentioned alternative candidates, though most pu...
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52% Bias Score
Connolly Elected Ranking Member of House Oversight Committee
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) won the election for ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) by 131-84 votes, showcasing a preference for seniority among Democrats despite calls for generational change within the party; Connolly will likely chair th...
Connolly Elected Ranking Member of House Oversight Committee
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) won the election for ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) by 131-84 votes, showcasing a preference for seniority among Democrats despite calls for generational change within the party; Connolly will likely chair th...
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48% Bias Score
Söder Rejects Green and SPD Coalitions, Prioritizes Strong Union
CSU leader Markus Söder rejected a coalition with the Greens and expressed concerns about a coalition with the SPD due to policy differences, particularly concerning the Bürgergeld. He prefers a stronger Union to dictate terms in any future government, with the FDP as the ideal partner, but their Bu...
Söder Rejects Green and SPD Coalitions, Prioritizes Strong Union
CSU leader Markus Söder rejected a coalition with the Greens and expressed concerns about a coalition with the SPD due to policy differences, particularly concerning the Bürgergeld. He prefers a stronger Union to dictate terms in any future government, with the FDP as the ideal partner, but their Bu...
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52% Bias Score
French Pension Reform: Deep Political Divide
France's political landscape is deeply divided over its recent pension reform, with left-wing parties like the PCF and CGT advocating for its repeal, while Prime Minister Bayrou supports the government's position of raising the retirement age to address the pension system's deficit.
French Pension Reform: Deep Political Divide
France's political landscape is deeply divided over its recent pension reform, with left-wing parties like the PCF and CGT advocating for its repeal, while Prime Minister Bayrou supports the government's position of raising the retirement age to address the pension system's deficit.
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48% Bias Score