

Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Unfair Competition
Spanish farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade agreement in Madrid on Monday, citing unfair competition from imports with lower sanitary and environmental standards, leading to concerns about market displacement and economic losses, especially for beef, poultry, rice, orange juice, sugar, and ethan...
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Over Unfair Competition
Spanish farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade agreement in Madrid on Monday, citing unfair competition from imports with lower sanitary and environmental standards, leading to concerns about market displacement and economic losses, especially for beef, poultry, rice, orange juice, sugar, and ethan...
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56% Bias Score


Italian Band Funds Migrant Rescue Amidst Mediterranean Crisis
An Italian band launched a fundraising campaign via a lyric video for their song "Nessuna colpa" to support SOS Mediterranee's Ocean Viking, which recently rescued 129 migrants from a sinking boat, highlighting the daily deaths at sea and political obstacles faced by rescue organizations.
Italian Band Funds Migrant Rescue Amidst Mediterranean Crisis
An Italian band launched a fundraising campaign via a lyric video for their song "Nessuna colpa" to support SOS Mediterranee's Ocean Viking, which recently rescued 129 migrants from a sinking boat, highlighting the daily deaths at sea and political obstacles faced by rescue organizations.
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48% Bias Score


Turkish Government Seizes Assets from Opposition Municipalities
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government's seizure of assets from at least six opposition-controlled municipalities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, accusing the government of targeting municipalities providing essential services like community kitchens and student scho...
Turkish Government Seizes Assets from Opposition Municipalities
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government's seizure of assets from at least six opposition-controlled municipalities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, accusing the government of targeting municipalities providing essential services like community kitchens and student scho...
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56% Bias Score


China Shifts to Proactive Fiscal Policy for 2025 Growth
Facing economic headwinds, China announced a more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy for 2025, prioritizing domestic demand stimulation through increased consumer spending and infrastructure investment, expanding on successful 2024 programs with significantly increased fund...
China Shifts to Proactive Fiscal Policy for 2025 Growth
Facing economic headwinds, China announced a more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy for 2025, prioritizing domestic demand stimulation through increased consumer spending and infrastructure investment, expanding on successful 2024 programs with significantly increased fund...
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16% Bias Score


Three Candidates Vie for African Union Commission Chairperson Position
Three candidates—Mahamoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), Raila Odinga (Kenya), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—are competing for the African Union Commission chairperson position in February 2025, focusing on peace, security, trade, and development.
Three Candidates Vie for African Union Commission Chairperson Position
Three candidates—Mahamoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), Raila Odinga (Kenya), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—are competing for the African Union Commission chairperson position in February 2025, focusing on peace, security, trade, and development.
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20% Bias Score


Cryptocurrency Veteran Brock Pierce on the Future of Digital Assets and Their Political Impact
Brock Pierce, a veteran of the digital currency industry since the 1990s, discusses the future of cryptocurrency, its political implications, and the role of Israel in the sector, emphasizing the importance of ignoring negative headlines and focusing on the potential of the technology.
Cryptocurrency Veteran Brock Pierce on the Future of Digital Assets and Their Political Impact
Brock Pierce, a veteran of the digital currency industry since the 1990s, discusses the future of cryptocurrency, its political implications, and the role of Israel in the sector, emphasizing the importance of ignoring negative headlines and focusing on the potential of the technology.
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56% Bias Score

Scholz's Vote of No Confidence Triggers Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz failed a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16th, 2024, receiving 207 votes in favor, 394 against, and 116 abstentions, triggering early elections scheduled for February 23rd, 2025, following the collapse of his coalition government in November after the di...

Scholz's Vote of No Confidence Triggers Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz failed a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16th, 2024, receiving 207 votes in favor, 394 against, and 116 abstentions, triggering early elections scheduled for February 23rd, 2025, following the collapse of his coalition government in November after the di...
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40% Bias Score

Álvarez Seeks Puigdemont's Support for Work Week Reduction and Government Agenda
UGT Secretary General Pepe Álvarez met with Carles Puigdemont in Waterloo to seek support for the 37.5-hour work week and broader government legislative agenda, including the budget, facing resistance from employers and highlighting the fragility of the Spanish government's parliamentary support.

Álvarez Seeks Puigdemont's Support for Work Week Reduction and Government Agenda
UGT Secretary General Pepe Álvarez met with Carles Puigdemont in Waterloo to seek support for the 37.5-hour work week and broader government legislative agenda, including the budget, facing resistance from employers and highlighting the fragility of the Spanish government's parliamentary support.
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40% Bias Score

Unique Portrait of Last Byzantine Emperor Discovered in Greece
Archaeologist Anastasia Koumousi discovered a unique portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, in the Old Monastery of Taxiarchon in Aigialeia, Greece, during restoration work; the Ministry of Culture announced the discovery, which has international significance.

Unique Portrait of Last Byzantine Emperor Discovered in Greece
Archaeologist Anastasia Koumousi discovered a unique portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, in the Old Monastery of Taxiarchon in Aigialeia, Greece, during restoration work; the Ministry of Culture announced the discovery, which has international significance.
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40% Bias Score

Neoliberal Economic Policies: From Chile to Argentina and Beyond
In 1973, 'The Chicago Boys' implemented neoliberal policies in Chile, later adopted globally by leaders like Reagan and Thatcher; today, Argentina's President Milei and US President Trump are exploring similar approaches, potentially impacting global economic systems.

Neoliberal Economic Policies: From Chile to Argentina and Beyond
In 1973, 'The Chicago Boys' implemented neoliberal policies in Chile, later adopted globally by leaders like Reagan and Thatcher; today, Argentina's President Milei and US President Trump are exploring similar approaches, potentially impacting global economic systems.
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52% Bias Score

United Russia Congress Prioritizes SMO Support, 2026 Elections
United Russia's 22nd Congress outlined priorities set by President Putin, including a strengthened focus on supporting participants of the special military operation (SMO) through a 13-point national program and integrating veterans into leadership roles, alongside preparations for the 2026 election...

United Russia Congress Prioritizes SMO Support, 2026 Elections
United Russia's 22nd Congress outlined priorities set by President Putin, including a strengthened focus on supporting participants of the special military operation (SMO) through a 13-point national program and integrating veterans into leadership roles, alongside preparations for the 2026 election...
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48% Bias Score

Corporate Sustainability: Navigating Policy Shifts
Recent policy shifts in the US and EU regarding corporate sustainability, including potential delays to the EU Deforestation Regulation and a possible consolidation of EU sustainability instruments, are creating uncertainty; however, businesses are likely to continue investing in sustainability due ...

Corporate Sustainability: Navigating Policy Shifts
Recent policy shifts in the US and EU regarding corporate sustainability, including potential delays to the EU Deforestation Regulation and a possible consolidation of EU sustainability instruments, are creating uncertainty; however, businesses are likely to continue investing in sustainability due ...
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28% Bias Score