Salvini Acquitted in Migrant Ship Case
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was acquitted in Palermo on charges of abuse of office and unlawful detention for blocking a migrant rescue ship in 2019, a decision praised by allies but criticized by the Open Arms organization.
Salvini Acquitted in Migrant Ship Case
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was acquitted in Palermo on charges of abuse of office and unlawful detention for blocking a migrant rescue ship in 2019, a decision praised by allies but criticized by the Open Arms organization.
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52% Bias Score
âŹ550 Billion EU-Switzerland Trade Deal Faces Public Opposition
Switzerland and the European Union reached a âŹ550 billion trade deal on Friday, but the Swiss People's Party opposes it, raising concerns about immigration and sovereignty; the agreement needs approval from both sides, facing challenges due to Swiss public opinion.
âŹ550 Billion EU-Switzerland Trade Deal Faces Public Opposition
Switzerland and the European Union reached a âŹ550 billion trade deal on Friday, but the Swiss People's Party opposes it, raising concerns about immigration and sovereignty; the agreement needs approval from both sides, facing challenges due to Swiss public opinion.
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44% Bias Score
CHP Leader Announces Path to Power, Advocates for Democratic Syria, and Secures Next Socialist International Meeting for Istanbul
During a Socialist International Council meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CHP leader ĂzgĂŒr Ăzel highlighted his party's progress towards power in Turkey, advocated for a democratic Syria, and secured the next council meeting for Istanbul. He also addressed the global rise of right-wing populism and the mi...
CHP Leader Announces Path to Power, Advocates for Democratic Syria, and Secures Next Socialist International Meeting for Istanbul
During a Socialist International Council meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CHP leader ĂzgĂŒr Ăzel highlighted his party's progress towards power in Turkey, advocated for a democratic Syria, and secured the next council meeting for Istanbul. He also addressed the global rise of right-wing populism and the mi...
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36% Bias Score
Salvini Faces Prison Sentence Over Migrant Handling"
An Italian court will decide Friday whether Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, accused of illegally detaining migrants at sea in 2019, will face six years in prison; the prosecution alleges Salvini blocked a rescue ship carrying 160 migrants for weeks, while the defense argues for acquittal.
Salvini Faces Prison Sentence Over Migrant Handling"
An Italian court will decide Friday whether Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, accused of illegally detaining migrants at sea in 2019, will face six years in prison; the prosecution alleges Salvini blocked a rescue ship carrying 160 migrants for weeks, while the defense argues for acquittal.
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52% Bias Score
Putin's Press Conference: Economic Growth, Military Buildup, and Social Issues
On December 19th, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 4.5-hour press conference covering economic growth (3.9-4% in 2023), record-low unemployment (2.3%), inflation (9.2-9.3%), the special military operation in Ukraine, military expansion to 1.5 million, social programs for military families, de...
Putin's Press Conference: Economic Growth, Military Buildup, and Social Issues
On December 19th, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 4.5-hour press conference covering economic growth (3.9-4% in 2023), record-low unemployment (2.3%), inflation (9.2-9.3%), the special military operation in Ukraine, military expansion to 1.5 million, social programs for military families, de...
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56% Bias Score
EU Pledges âŹ30 Billion to Ukraine, Addresses Middle East, Syria, and Migration
The European Council, under AntĂłnio Costa, met in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, Syria's new HTS leadership, and migration; they pledged âŹ30 billion in aid to Ukraine by 2025, largely for weapons, and will cautiously assess Syria's new leadership.
EU Pledges âŹ30 Billion to Ukraine, Addresses Middle East, Syria, and Migration
The European Council, under AntĂłnio Costa, met in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, Syria's new HTS leadership, and migration; they pledged âŹ30 billion in aid to Ukraine by 2025, largely for weapons, and will cautiously assess Syria's new leadership.
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44% Bias Score
Salvini Acquitted in Migrant Rescue Ship Case
An Italian court acquitted Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini on charges related to his refusal to allow a migrant rescue ship to dock in Lampedusa in 2019, rejecting accusations of dereliction of duty and kidnapping.
Salvini Acquitted in Migrant Rescue Ship Case
An Italian court acquitted Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini on charges related to his refusal to allow a migrant rescue ship to dock in Lampedusa in 2019, rejecting accusations of dereliction of duty and kidnapping.
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48% Bias Score
OrbĂĄn Shifts Focus to Families Amidst Ukraine War Tensions and EU Conflicts
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĂĄn declared 2023 a year of struggles and aims to prioritize families in 2024, while facing EU criticism for his stance on the Ukraine war, opposing EU financial aid for Ukraine, and maintaining a strict anti-immigration policy.
OrbĂĄn Shifts Focus to Families Amidst Ukraine War Tensions and EU Conflicts
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĂĄn declared 2023 a year of struggles and aims to prioritize families in 2024, while facing EU criticism for his stance on the Ukraine war, opposing EU financial aid for Ukraine, and maintaining a strict anti-immigration policy.
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56% Bias Score
Salvini Awaits Verdict in Migrant Rescue Boat Trial
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini faces a verdict on Friday for allegedly refusing to let a migrant rescue ship dock in 2019, with prosecutors seeking a six-year prison sentence; Salvini denies wrongdoing and has the backing of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Salvini Awaits Verdict in Migrant Rescue Boat Trial
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini faces a verdict on Friday for allegedly refusing to let a migrant rescue ship dock in 2019, with prosecutors seeking a six-year prison sentence; Salvini denies wrongdoing and has the backing of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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64% Bias Score
Germany Condemns Colombia Over Asylum Surge, Threatening Visa Restrictions
Germany condemned Colombia's increase in asylum applicationsâfrom 135 in 2018 to 3,500 in 2024âmostly rejected, prompting concerns about potential visa restrictions mirroring the UK's recent decision; this comes amid a debate in Germany over deporting 10 Colombian caregivers.
Germany Condemns Colombia Over Asylum Surge, Threatening Visa Restrictions
Germany condemned Colombia's increase in asylum applicationsâfrom 135 in 2018 to 3,500 in 2024âmostly rejected, prompting concerns about potential visa restrictions mirroring the UK's recent decision; this comes amid a debate in Germany over deporting 10 Colombian caregivers.
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56% Bias Score
EU Postpones Key Decisions Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The EU's December European Council in Brussels discussed the impact of Trump's return, the war in Ukraine, migration, and EU autonomy, but postponed major decisions to the first quarter of 2024 due to the absence of key leaders and pre-agreed conclusions.
EU Postpones Key Decisions Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The EU's December European Council in Brussels discussed the impact of Trump's return, the war in Ukraine, migration, and EU autonomy, but postponed major decisions to the first quarter of 2024 due to the absence of key leaders and pre-agreed conclusions.
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36% Bias Score
Croatia's Stricter Immigration Policies Result in 'Invisible Migration'
Croatia, a key transit country for migrants entering the EU from the Balkans, saw 26,534 irregular border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, mostly from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, stricter policies since joining the Schengen Area in January 2023 have made migrant...
Croatia's Stricter Immigration Policies Result in 'Invisible Migration'
Croatia, a key transit country for migrants entering the EU from the Balkans, saw 26,534 irregular border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, mostly from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, stricter policies since joining the Schengen Area in January 2023 have made migrant...
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56% Bias Score