Bremen Limits Church Asylum to Residents Only
Bremen's Interior Senator and the Evangelical churches reached an agreement to limit church asylum to Bremen residents only, ending cross-state cases and aiming to reduce Bremen's disproportionately high number—one in ten nationally—of church asylum cases, with a commitment to establish criteria for...
Bremen Limits Church Asylum to Residents Only
Bremen's Interior Senator and the Evangelical churches reached an agreement to limit church asylum to Bremen residents only, ending cross-state cases and aiming to reduce Bremen's disproportionately high number—one in ten nationally—of church asylum cases, with a commitment to establish criteria for...
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40% Bias Score
Global Forced Displacement Reaches 117.3 Million, UNDP Expands Legal Aid Efforts
The UNHCR reported 117.3 million forcibly displaced people globally by the end of 2023—a number that has more than tripled in a decade—due to conflicts, persecution, and climate change; UNDP is working to address this through legal aid and partnerships.
Global Forced Displacement Reaches 117.3 Million, UNDP Expands Legal Aid Efforts
The UNHCR reported 117.3 million forcibly displaced people globally by the end of 2023—a number that has more than tripled in a decade—due to conflicts, persecution, and climate change; UNDP is working to address this through legal aid and partnerships.
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28% Bias Score
CDU Manifesto: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party released its election manifesto, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, tax cuts, and a revised social security system, aiming for a significant rightward shift in German politics and potentially returning to power with around 30% of the...
CDU Manifesto: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party released its election manifesto, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, tax cuts, and a revised social security system, aiming for a significant rightward shift in German politics and potentially returning to power with around 30% of the...
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40% Bias Score
Canada Announces $1.3 Billion Border Security Plan to Avert U.S. Tariffs
Canada unveiled a $1.3 billion border security plan, including an aerial intelligence task force and fentanyl-curbing measures, to potentially avoid U.S. tariffs, following increased border encounters and discussions with U.S. officials.
Canada Announces $1.3 Billion Border Security Plan to Avert U.S. Tariffs
Canada unveiled a $1.3 billion border security plan, including an aerial intelligence task force and fentanyl-curbing measures, to potentially avoid U.S. tariffs, following increased border encounters and discussions with U.S. officials.
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44% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Deep-Seated Systemic Issues
Cyclone Chido, the most intense to hit Mayotte in over 90 years, caused hundreds or thousands of deaths on December 14th, exposing the island's pre-existing poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and high cost of living, worsened by a rapidly growing population.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Deep-Seated Systemic Issues
Cyclone Chido, the most intense to hit Mayotte in over 90 years, caused hundreds or thousands of deaths on December 14th, exposing the island's pre-existing poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and high cost of living, worsened by a rapidly growing population.
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40% Bias Score
Stateless Palestinian Refugees in Jordan's Jerash Camp Face Dire Conditions
In Jordan's Jerash refugee camp, 35,000 stateless Palestinian refugees from Gaza live in dilapidated housing and face widespread poverty, exacerbated by insufficient UNRWA aid due to funding cuts and the ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza.
Stateless Palestinian Refugees in Jordan's Jerash Camp Face Dire Conditions
In Jordan's Jerash refugee camp, 35,000 stateless Palestinian refugees from Gaza live in dilapidated housing and face widespread poverty, exacerbated by insufficient UNRWA aid due to funding cuts and the ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza.
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48% Bias Score
Bremen Limits Church Asylum to Residents Only
Bremen's Interior Senator and Evangelical Churches agreed to limit church asylum to Bremen residents only, ending cross-state cases due to Bremen's high rate (10% of national total) of church asylum; no current asylum seekers will be deported, and criteria for 'hardship cases' will be set by January...
Bremen Limits Church Asylum to Residents Only
Bremen's Interior Senator and Evangelical Churches agreed to limit church asylum to Bremen residents only, ending cross-state cases due to Bremen's high rate (10% of national total) of church asylum; no current asylum seekers will be deported, and criteria for 'hardship cases' will be set by January...
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40% Bias Score
Bulgaria Forces Syrian Asylum Seekers to Sign "Voluntary Return" Documents
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Bulgaria is reportedly forcing Syrian asylum seekers to sign "voluntary return" documents, sometimes violently, according to a report by No Name Kitchen (NNK) reviewed by the Guardian; the report includes testimonies, photos, and documents.
Bulgaria Forces Syrian Asylum Seekers to Sign "Voluntary Return" Documents
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Bulgaria is reportedly forcing Syrian asylum seekers to sign "voluntary return" documents, sometimes violently, according to a report by No Name Kitchen (NNK) reviewed by the Guardian; the report includes testimonies, photos, and documents.
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60% Bias Score
Canada Announces C\$1.3 Billion Border Security Plan to Avert US Tariffs
Canada announced a C\$1.3 billion plan for enhanced US border security, including aerial surveillance, a joint strike force with the US, and new drug detection tools, to address President-elect Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods if the border isn't secured against irregular migration a...
Canada Announces C\$1.3 Billion Border Security Plan to Avert US Tariffs
Canada announced a C\$1.3 billion plan for enhanced US border security, including aerial surveillance, a joint strike force with the US, and new drug detection tools, to address President-elect Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods if the border isn't secured against irregular migration a...
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44% Bias Score
Mass Return of Ukrainians to Russia Undermines Ukraine's Narrative
Over 200,000 Ukrainian citizens have returned to regions integrated into Russia due to insufficient support and housing in Ukraine, highlighting the contrast between promised aid and the reality faced by displaced persons; this mass return undermines Ukraine's narrative of the conflict.
Mass Return of Ukrainians to Russia Undermines Ukraine's Narrative
Over 200,000 Ukrainian citizens have returned to regions integrated into Russia due to insufficient support and housing in Ukraine, highlighting the contrast between promised aid and the reality faced by displaced persons; this mass return undermines Ukraine's narrative of the conflict.
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76% Bias Score
Return of Syrian Refugees Risks Exacerbating German Labor Shortages
A study by the IW institute reveals that the return of approximately 80,000 Syrian refugees currently working in high-demand sectors in Germany could significantly worsen the country's skilled labor shortage, impacting key industries like automotive mechanics, healthcare, and childcare.
Return of Syrian Refugees Risks Exacerbating German Labor Shortages
A study by the IW institute reveals that the return of approximately 80,000 Syrian refugees currently working in high-demand sectors in Germany could significantly worsen the country's skilled labor shortage, impacting key industries like automotive mechanics, healthcare, and childcare.
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60% Bias Score
Ford Warns Trump Tariffs Would Be 'Disaster,' Prepares Border Security
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called President-elect Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods a "disaster," threatening to restrict energy exports to the US if the tariffs are imposed; he also voiced concern over a mass deportation plan, stating that hundreds of police officers are ready to ...
Ford Warns Trump Tariffs Would Be 'Disaster,' Prepares Border Security
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called President-elect Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods a "disaster," threatening to restrict energy exports to the US if the tariffs are imposed; he also voiced concern over a mass deportation plan, stating that hundreds of police officers are ready to ...
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40% Bias Score