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
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
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
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
Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy: Achievements and Uncertainties
President Biden's four-year term saw significant foreign policy challenges, including the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Ukraine war, and the Israeli-Hamas conflict; his administration provided substantial aid to Ukraine and Israel, but faced criticism regarding the handling of these crises, with his l...
Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy: Achievements and Uncertainties
President Biden's four-year term saw significant foreign policy challenges, including the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Ukraine war, and the Israeli-Hamas conflict; his administration provided substantial aid to Ukraine and Israel, but faced criticism regarding the handling of these crises, with his l...
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52% Bias Score
Romania's Nationalist Sentiment and Russia's Destabilization Strategy
Several Romanian politicians have openly discussed union with Moldova, mirroring Russia's strategy of exploiting nationalist sentiments to destabilize the EU. Russia's actions in Ukraine, support for pro-Russian politicians within the EU, and ambiguous stances by Romanian officials highlight a signi...
Romania's Nationalist Sentiment and Russia's Destabilization Strategy
Several Romanian politicians have openly discussed union with Moldova, mirroring Russia's strategy of exploiting nationalist sentiments to destabilize the EU. Russia's actions in Ukraine, support for pro-Russian politicians within the EU, and ambiguous stances by Romanian officials highlight a signi...
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60% 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 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
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
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
Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy: Achievements and Failures Under Scrutiny
President Biden's foreign policy, emphasizing global alliances and countering isolationism, is being reviewed ahead of the upcoming change in administration; While the administration has spent over $183 billion in aid to Ukraine and billions more to Israel, the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal remains...
Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy: Achievements and Failures Under Scrutiny
President Biden's foreign policy, emphasizing global alliances and countering isolationism, is being reviewed ahead of the upcoming change in administration; While the administration has spent over $183 billion in aid to Ukraine and billions more to Israel, the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal remains...
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40% Bias Score
EU Leaders to Discuss Increased Defense Responsibility and Military Cooperation
EU leaders will meet in Belgium on February 3rd to discuss increasing their defense responsibilities and military cooperation, aiming to enhance the EU's defense autonomy and efficiency, making it a stronger transatlantic partner within NATO, in response to the war in Ukraine.
EU Leaders to Discuss Increased Defense Responsibility and Military Cooperation
EU leaders will meet in Belgium on February 3rd to discuss increasing their defense responsibilities and military cooperation, aiming to enhance the EU's defense autonomy and efficiency, making it a stronger transatlantic partner within NATO, in response to the war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score