Netherlands Intensifies Border Controls for Six Months
On Monday, the Netherlands started six-month-long enhanced border checks at various points, including border regions and specific airports, to curb illegal migration as proposed by the right-wing coalition; concerns about the impacts on local communities exist.
Netherlands Intensifies Border Controls for Six Months
On Monday, the Netherlands started six-month-long enhanced border checks at various points, including border regions and specific airports, to curb illegal migration as proposed by the right-wing coalition; concerns about the impacts on local communities exist.
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36% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Amid Rebel Victory
Austria plans to deport Syrian migrants following the Syrian rebel victory, while other European nations like Belgium, France, Germany, and Greece halt asylum applications for Syrians amid rising anti-immigrant sentiments.
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Amid Rebel Victory
Austria plans to deport Syrian migrants following the Syrian rebel victory, while other European nations like Belgium, France, Germany, and Greece halt asylum applications for Syrians amid rising anti-immigrant sentiments.
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36% Bias Score
Puigdemont's Ultimatum to Spanish Government: Four Key Demands
Carles Puigdemont will issue an ultimatum to the Spanish government today, demanding action on four key issues related to Catalonia's autonomy and funding to secure support for the budget, or risk a government crisis.
Puigdemont's Ultimatum to Spanish Government: Four Key Demands
Carles Puigdemont will issue an ultimatum to the Spanish government today, demanding action on four key issues related to Catalonia's autonomy and funding to secure support for the budget, or risk a government crisis.
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60% Bias Score
Proposed US Tax on Remittances Threatens Mexican Economy
A proposed tax on remittances sent from the US to Mexico, potentially reaching 50%, threatens the $5 billion monthly lifeline supporting millions in Mexico, prompting concerns about enforcement and the use of alternative transfer methods.
Proposed US Tax on Remittances Threatens Mexican Economy
A proposed tax on remittances sent from the US to Mexico, potentially reaching 50%, threatens the $5 billion monthly lifeline supporting millions in Mexico, prompting concerns about enforcement and the use of alternative transfer methods.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Truth Social Posts Fuel Anti-Mexico Sentiment
Donald Trump's Truth Social posts threatening tariffs against Mexico sparked outrage and fueled anti-Mexican sentiment, highlighting the platform's role in amplifying divisive narratives and undermining diplomatic efforts.
Trump's Truth Social Posts Fuel Anti-Mexico Sentiment
Donald Trump's Truth Social posts threatening tariffs against Mexico sparked outrage and fueled anti-Mexican sentiment, highlighting the platform's role in amplifying divisive narratives and undermining diplomatic efforts.
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68% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Policies: A Mixed Outlook for American Jobs
President-elect Trump's economic policies, including potential mass deportations and tariffs, pose a mixed outlook for American jobs; while some sectors may gain, others, like oil and gas, along with those employing undocumented workers, face potential significant job losses.
Trump's Economic Policies: A Mixed Outlook for American Jobs
President-elect Trump's economic policies, including potential mass deportations and tariffs, pose a mixed outlook for American jobs; while some sectors may gain, others, like oil and gas, along with those employing undocumented workers, face potential significant job losses.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Social Cohesion Stable, but Education Gap Widens
Despite stable overall trust, a new SCP report reveals significant disparities in the Netherlands based on education levels, with those holding higher education demonstrating substantially higher trust than those with basic or vocational education, highlighting a need for policies that address educa...
Dutch Social Cohesion Stable, but Education Gap Widens
Despite stable overall trust, a new SCP report reveals significant disparities in the Netherlands based on education levels, with those holding higher education demonstrating substantially higher trust than those with basic or vocational education, highlighting a need for policies that address educa...
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24% Bias Score
Differing Views on Syrian Refugee Policy After Assad's Reported Fall
Following reports of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's overthrow on Sunday by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, German politicians hold differing views on refugee policy, with some advocating for stricter measures while others emphasize supporting the democratic process in Syria and caution aga...
Differing Views on Syrian Refugee Policy After Assad's Reported Fall
Following reports of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's overthrow on Sunday by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, German politicians hold differing views on refugee policy, with some advocating for stricter measures while others emphasize supporting the democratic process in Syria and caution aga...
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48% Bias Score
Activist's Book Exposes Spain's Racism
Safia El Aaddam's new book, "España ¿Racista?:", examines Spain's history of racism and its ongoing impact on migrants, detailing her personal struggles to obtain Spanish nationality despite being born in Spain and highlighting the systemic barriers faced by many.
Activist's Book Exposes Spain's Racism
Safia El Aaddam's new book, "España ¿Racista?:", examines Spain's history of racism and its ongoing impact on migrants, detailing her personal struggles to obtain Spanish nationality despite being born in Spain and highlighting the systemic barriers faced by many.
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40% Bias Score
"Veneco" Song Sparks Debate Over Venezuelan Identity and Migration
A Venezuelan band's song using the derogatory term "veneco" sparked controversy, with President Maduro condemning it as an insult to Venezuelan women, while the band says the song aims to reclaim the term and celebrate Venezuelan pride amid widespread migration and racism.
"Veneco" Song Sparks Debate Over Venezuelan Identity and Migration
A Venezuelan band's song using the derogatory term "veneco" sparked controversy, with President Maduro condemning it as an insult to Venezuelan women, while the band says the song aims to reclaim the term and celebrate Venezuelan pride amid widespread migration and racism.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Factually Inaccurate Claims on Immigration, Trade, and Pardons Raise Concerns
In a December 8th NBC interview, President-elect Trump made several false claims to justify his plans for immigration, tariffs, and pardons, contradicting economic consensus and established facts, and raising concerns about his commitment to accuracy and democratic norms.
Trump's Factually Inaccurate Claims on Immigration, Trade, and Pardons Raise Concerns
In a December 8th NBC interview, President-elect Trump made several false claims to justify his plans for immigration, tariffs, and pardons, contradicting economic consensus and established facts, and raising concerns about his commitment to accuracy and democratic norms.
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48% Bias Score
Expiration of US Humanitarian Parole Program Threatens 53,000 Migrants
The Biden administration's temporary humanitarian program, allowing 53,000 migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haiti into the US via 'parole in place', expires in October 2024 without extension, jeopardized by Trump's planned stricter border controls and mass deportations.
Expiration of US Humanitarian Parole Program Threatens 53,000 Migrants
The Biden administration's temporary humanitarian program, allowing 53,000 migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haiti into the US via 'parole in place', expires in October 2024 without extension, jeopardized by Trump's planned stricter border controls and mass deportations.
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44% Bias Score