EASA Warns Against Flights Over Western Russia After Azerbaijani Airliner Crash
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) warned airlines against flying over western Russia following the likely missile-downing of an Azerbaijani airliner on December 25, 2023, but non-EU carriers are expected to ignore the advisory due to the economic benefits of using Russian airspace.
EASA Warns Against Flights Over Western Russia After Azerbaijani Airliner Crash
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) warned airlines against flying over western Russia following the likely missile-downing of an Azerbaijani airliner on December 25, 2023, but non-EU carriers are expected to ignore the advisory due to the economic benefits of using Russian airspace.
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48% Bias Score
Rubio Advocates for Negotiated End to Ukraine War
Republican Senator Marco Rubio, nominated by Donald Trump for Secretary of State, advocates for ending the Ukraine war through compromise between Russia and Ukraine, prioritizing a ceasefire and a foreign policy focused on American interests.
Rubio Advocates for Negotiated End to Ukraine War
Republican Senator Marco Rubio, nominated by Donald Trump for Secretary of State, advocates for ending the Ukraine war through compromise between Russia and Ukraine, prioritizing a ceasefire and a foreign policy focused on American interests.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Defends Foreign Policy Legacy Amidst High Unpopularity
In his final full day as president, Joe Biden defended his foreign policy emphasizing strengthened global alliances, improved US standing, and the avoidance of new wars, despite acknowledging challenges such as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and criticism for his handling of the Afghanist...
Biden Defends Foreign Policy Legacy Amidst High Unpopularity
In his final full day as president, Joe Biden defended his foreign policy emphasizing strengthened global alliances, improved US standing, and the avoidance of new wars, despite acknowledging challenges such as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and criticism for his handling of the Afghanist...
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48% Bias Score
Biden Claims Foreign Policy Success, Highlights Ukraine Support and Russia's Failures
President Biden, in a press conference, declared his administration's foreign policy a success, highlighting the failure of Russia's objectives in Ukraine and the maintenance of US global influence, while asserting that the US is winning the global competition.
Biden Claims Foreign Policy Success, Highlights Ukraine Support and Russia's Failures
President Biden, in a press conference, declared his administration's foreign policy a success, highlighting the failure of Russia's objectives in Ukraine and the maintenance of US global influence, while asserting that the US is winning the global competition.
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56% Bias Score
Germany's Snap Election: Immigration Takes Center Stage
Germany's snap election on February 23rd features a tight race between Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU), Alice Weidel (AfD), Olaf Scholz (SPD), and Robert Habeck (Greens), with immigration being the central campaign issue, and smaller parties potentially influencing coalition formation.
Germany's Snap Election: Immigration Takes Center Stage
Germany's snap election on February 23rd features a tight race between Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU), Alice Weidel (AfD), Olaf Scholz (SPD), and Robert Habeck (Greens), with immigration being the central campaign issue, and smaller parties potentially influencing coalition formation.
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48% Bias Score
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Candidate Amidst Low Approval Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing 77% disapproval, was re-confirmed as the SPD's top candidate for early elections, promising to maintain social welfare, counter right-wing populism, and resist foreign threats, in a campaign to mobilize voters and avoid becoming Germany's shortest-serving chance...
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Candidate Amidst Low Approval Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing 77% disapproval, was re-confirmed as the SPD's top candidate for early elections, promising to maintain social welfare, counter right-wing populism, and resist foreign threats, in a campaign to mobilize voters and avoid becoming Germany's shortest-serving chance...
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40% Bias Score
BSW's Bid for German Parliament: Regional Success Masks National Uncertainty
Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party, formed a year ago, seeks to enter the German federal parliament on February 23rd after achieving significant regional success in eastern Germany; however, national polls indicate they are near the 5% threshold for parliamentary entry.
BSW's Bid for German Parliament: Regional Success Masks National Uncertainty
Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party, formed a year ago, seeks to enter the German federal parliament on February 23rd after achieving significant regional success in eastern Germany; however, national polls indicate they are near the 5% threshold for parliamentary entry.
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36% Bias Score
NATO Defense Spending Debate: 2% Target Insufficient, Debate Rages Over Future Levels
NATO Secretary-General calls for increased defense spending; Dutch Prime Minister suggests focusing on joint procurement to reach a 3.7% target, while others, such as Germany, oppose the 5% target proposed by former US President Trump; the European Commission estimates a €500 billion funding gap in ...
NATO Defense Spending Debate: 2% Target Insufficient, Debate Rages Over Future Levels
NATO Secretary-General calls for increased defense spending; Dutch Prime Minister suggests focusing on joint procurement to reach a 3.7% target, while others, such as Germany, oppose the 5% target proposed by former US President Trump; the European Commission estimates a €500 billion funding gap in ...
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32% Bias Score
Russian Regions Raise Payments for Contract Soldiers in 2025
In early 2025, Russian regions intensified competition for contract soldiers, with over 60% offering over 1 million rubles and some exceeding 4 million rubles (initially), including a 400,000 ruble federal payment, showcasing a shift toward a mercenary-based military.
Russian Regions Raise Payments for Contract Soldiers in 2025
In early 2025, Russian regions intensified competition for contract soldiers, with over 60% offering over 1 million rubles and some exceeding 4 million rubles (initially), including a 400,000 ruble federal payment, showcasing a shift toward a mercenary-based military.
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44% Bias Score
Pope Francis's Autobiography: Personal Reflections and Political Commentary
Pope Francis's new autobiography, released recently, details his personal life and political views, including his criticism of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, two thwarted assassination attempts in Iraq in 2021, and his condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza after the October 7th Hamas at...
Pope Francis's Autobiography: Personal Reflections and Political Commentary
Pope Francis's new autobiography, released recently, details his personal life and political views, including his criticism of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, two thwarted assassination attempts in Iraq in 2021, and his condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza after the October 7th Hamas at...
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28% Bias Score
Russian Oil Tanker Detained in Germany, Highlighting Sanctions Circumvention
The Eventin, a Russian oil tanker with 24 crew members, is detained off Rügen, Germany, due to a customs inspection for potential EU embargo violations, highlighting the challenges of combating Russia's shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions. The tanker, which suffered a mechanical failure, is su...
Russian Oil Tanker Detained in Germany, Highlighting Sanctions Circumvention
The Eventin, a Russian oil tanker with 24 crew members, is detained off Rügen, Germany, due to a customs inspection for potential EU embargo violations, highlighting the challenges of combating Russia's shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions. The tanker, which suffered a mechanical failure, is su...
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40% Bias Score
North Korean Soldiers Used as Human Bait in Ukraine
A diary found on a deceased North Korean soldier reveals Pyongyang's use of its troops as bait to shoot down Ukrainian drones near Kursk; thousands of North Korean soldiers have died in recent weeks, and two captured soldiers were offered back to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian POWs.
North Korean Soldiers Used as Human Bait in Ukraine
A diary found on a deceased North Korean soldier reveals Pyongyang's use of its troops as bait to shoot down Ukrainian drones near Kursk; thousands of North Korean soldiers have died in recent weeks, and two captured soldiers were offered back to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian POWs.
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40% Bias Score