Lukashenko Claims Victory in Belarus Amidst Total Opposition Suppression
The Belarusian presidential election on Sunday saw Aleksandr Lukashenko claim an 87.6% victory, a predictable outcome given the total suppression of the opposition, mirroring the 2020 election which saw mass protests violently suppressed after Svetlana Tikhanovskaya's campaign.
Lukashenko Claims Victory in Belarus Amidst Total Opposition Suppression
The Belarusian presidential election on Sunday saw Aleksandr Lukashenko claim an 87.6% victory, a predictable outcome given the total suppression of the opposition, mirroring the 2020 election which saw mass protests violently suppressed after Svetlana Tikhanovskaya's campaign.
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56% Bias Score
Greek Presidential Vote Highlights Shifting Parliamentary Alliances
Greece's first presidential vote on Saturday failed to produce a winner, revealing shifting parliamentary alliances as several independent MPs signaled their support for different parties; a second round is scheduled for tomorrow.
Greek Presidential Vote Highlights Shifting Parliamentary Alliances
Greece's first presidential vote on Saturday failed to produce a winner, revealing shifting parliamentary alliances as several independent MPs signaled their support for different parties; a second round is scheduled for tomorrow.
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32% Bias Score
CHP Announces Primary for Presidential Candidate
CHP leader Özgür Özel announced a primary election for the party's presidential candidate, involving 1.6 million members to choose between Ekrem İmamoğlu and Mansur Yavaş, starting immediately and aiming for completion by February-April 2024.
CHP Announces Primary for Presidential Candidate
CHP leader Özgür Özel announced a primary election for the party's presidential candidate, involving 1.6 million members to choose between Ekrem İmamoğlu and Mansur Yavaş, starting immediately and aiming for completion by February-April 2024.
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60% Bias Score
Antonescu Endorsed as Presidential Candidate Amidst Election Irregularity Concerns
The PSD National Political Council endorsed Crin Antonescu's presidential candidacy, with a final decision expected on February 2nd; polls show him trailing Călin Georgescu, whose campaign is under scrutiny for alleged illegal funding and Russian interference.
Antonescu Endorsed as Presidential Candidate Amidst Election Irregularity Concerns
The PSD National Political Council endorsed Crin Antonescu's presidential candidacy, with a final decision expected on February 2nd; polls show him trailing Călin Georgescu, whose campaign is under scrutiny for alleged illegal funding and Russian interference.
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56% Bias Score
Poll: Americans Divided on Biden and Trump's Historical Legacies
A USA Today/Suffolk University poll shows 44% of voters believe history will view President Biden as a failed president, while 44% feel the same about President Trump; Biden exits office with a 43% approval rating.
Poll: Americans Divided on Biden and Trump's Historical Legacies
A USA Today/Suffolk University poll shows 44% of voters believe history will view President Biden as a failed president, while 44% feel the same about President Trump; Biden exits office with a 43% approval rating.
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52% Bias Score
South Korea Parliament Removes Interim President Han Duck-soo
South Korea's parliament voted to remove interim President Han Duck-soo on Friday, marking the second removal of a head of state in under two weeks following the suspension of Yoon Suk-yeol after he declared martial law; the Constitutional Court will review Yoon's impeachment.
South Korea Parliament Removes Interim President Han Duck-soo
South Korea's parliament voted to remove interim President Han Duck-soo on Friday, marking the second removal of a head of state in under two weeks following the suspension of Yoon Suk-yeol after he declared martial law; the Constitutional Court will review Yoon's impeachment.
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36% Bias Score
Poland's Economy Outperforms Germany Amidst Election-Year Spending
Poland's economy grew by an estimated 3% in 2024, exceeding predictions by the IMF and OECD, making it the second-best performing EU economy after Malta. This growth is driven by strong domestic demand, despite concerns about a high budget deficit and the need for interest rate cuts.
Poland's Economy Outperforms Germany Amidst Election-Year Spending
Poland's economy grew by an estimated 3% in 2024, exceeding predictions by the IMF and OECD, making it the second-best performing EU economy after Malta. This growth is driven by strong domestic demand, despite concerns about a high budget deficit and the need for interest rate cuts.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Historic Return to Power
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term as U.S. president, becoming only the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms, after Grover Cleveland, and signifying a major shift in American politics.
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Historic Return to Power
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term as U.S. president, becoming only the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms, after Grover Cleveland, and signifying a major shift in American politics.
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60% Bias Score
Political Anxieties and Investment Mistakes: A Historical Analysis
Analysis of two investors' misguided decisions based on political anxieties surrounding Obama and Trump's presidencies reveals that the S&P 500's performance shows only a weak correlation to political affiliation, with double-digit annualized returns in most presidential terms.
Political Anxieties and Investment Mistakes: A Historical Analysis
Analysis of two investors' misguided decisions based on political anxieties surrounding Obama and Trump's presidencies reveals that the S&P 500's performance shows only a weak correlation to political affiliation, with double-digit annualized returns in most presidential terms.
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40% Bias Score
Tasoula Elected as New Greek Parliament President
Konstantina Tasoula was elected president of the Greek Parliament after intense negotiations and last-minute maneuvering, replacing Katerina Sakellaropoulou; the article details the behind-the-scenes political dynamics that led to this decision.
Tasoula Elected as New Greek Parliament President
Konstantina Tasoula was elected president of the Greek Parliament after intense negotiations and last-minute maneuvering, replacing Katerina Sakellaropoulou; the article details the behind-the-scenes political dynamics that led to this decision.
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8% Bias Score
Contested Venezuelan Presidency: US Response Shapes Regional Future
Venezuela's January 10, 2025 presidential inauguration is contested between Nicolás Maduro and Edmundo González Urrutia; the incoming US administration's stance, balancing pragmatism with human rights concerns, will significantly impact the situation.
Contested Venezuelan Presidency: US Response Shapes Regional Future
Venezuela's January 10, 2025 presidential inauguration is contested between Nicolás Maduro and Edmundo González Urrutia; the incoming US administration's stance, balancing pragmatism with human rights concerns, will significantly impact the situation.
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48% Bias Score
Nicușor Dan Announces Independent Romanian Presidential Bid
Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan announced his independent candidacy for the Romanian presidency on December 17th, 2024, following a positive opinion poll and consultations with associates, aiming to potentially unite a fractured pro-European coalition facing difficulties in selecting a common candidate ...
Nicușor Dan Announces Independent Romanian Presidential Bid
Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan announced his independent candidacy for the Romanian presidency on December 17th, 2024, following a positive opinion poll and consultations with associates, aiming to potentially unite a fractured pro-European coalition facing difficulties in selecting a common candidate ...
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36% Bias Score