Euroclear's €6.9 Billion Windfall from Frozen Russian Assets
Euroclear earned €6.9 billion in 2024 interest from frozen Russian assets—€5.39 billion from the Bank of Russia and €1.5 billion from other sources—with approximately €2 billion slated for Ukraine in March 2025, reflecting high interest rates but facing potential future declines due to global econom...
Euroclear's €6.9 Billion Windfall from Frozen Russian Assets
Euroclear earned €6.9 billion in 2024 interest from frozen Russian assets—€5.39 billion from the Bank of Russia and €1.5 billion from other sources—with approximately €2 billion slated for Ukraine in March 2025, reflecting high interest rates but facing potential future declines due to global econom...
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36% Bias Score
German Coalition Divided on Ukraine Aid Financing
Germany's coalition government is divided over financing €3 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine, with the SPD advocating for new loans and suspending the debt brake, while opposition parties seek alternative solutions, raising concerns about the impact on Germany's international standing a...
German Coalition Divided on Ukraine Aid Financing
Germany's coalition government is divided over financing €3 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine, with the SPD advocating for new loans and suspending the debt brake, while opposition parties seek alternative solutions, raising concerns about the impact on Germany's international standing a...
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48% Bias Score
FBI to Investigate Zelensky Over Misuse of US Aid
President-elect Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, will investigate Ukrainian President Zelensky for potential misuse of over \$113 billion in US aid, citing concerns about accountability and alleged misrepresentation of security threats.
FBI to Investigate Zelensky Over Misuse of US Aid
President-elect Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, will investigate Ukrainian President Zelensky for potential misuse of over \$113 billion in US aid, citing concerns about accountability and alleged misrepresentation of security threats.
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56% Bias Score
Young's Budget Success: Averting Crisis and Achieving Bipartisan Deals
Shalanda Young, the White House budget director, successfully averted a government default, secured disaster relief, addressed a baby formula shortage, and saved Ukraine aid through skillful negotiations with Republicans, leaving a legacy of achievement despite President Biden's low approval rating.
Young's Budget Success: Averting Crisis and Achieving Bipartisan Deals
Shalanda Young, the White House budget director, successfully averted a government default, secured disaster relief, addressed a baby formula shortage, and saved Ukraine aid through skillful negotiations with Republicans, leaving a legacy of achievement despite President Biden's low approval rating.
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56% Bias Score
California Wildfires: 24 Dead, Thousands of Buildings Destroyed, High Winds Threaten Further Spread
Devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California, have caused 24 deaths, destroyed or damaged over 12,000 buildings, and are only 11% contained as of Sunday, with high winds threatening further spread. Cleanup is expected to take six to nine months, complicated by electric vehicle battery wast...
California Wildfires: 24 Dead, Thousands of Buildings Destroyed, High Winds Threaten Further Spread
Devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California, have caused 24 deaths, destroyed or damaged over 12,000 buildings, and are only 11% contained as of Sunday, with high winds threatening further spread. Cleanup is expected to take six to nine months, complicated by electric vehicle battery wast...
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48% Bias Score
US Provides $20 Billion to Ukraine from Seized Russian Assets
The US has transferred $20 billion to a World Bank fund for Ukraine, using seized Russian assets to cover costs, while the incoming administration's position on future aid remains uncertain.
US Provides $20 Billion to Ukraine from Seized Russian Assets
The US has transferred $20 billion to a World Bank fund for Ukraine, using seized Russian assets to cover costs, while the incoming administration's position on future aid remains uncertain.
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40% Bias Score