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Story gist: Germany agreed on a new military service plan on an unspecified recent date to increase troop numbers without reintroducing conscription. The plan includes creating a database of young men suitable for service to address post-Cold War military reductions.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize Germany’s rejection of conscription and focus on replenishing the military after Cold War cuts, portraying it as a cautious, non-mandatory approach. Center sources such as the BBC provide neutral reporting on the agreement to boost troops via a new plan, omitting dramatic elements. Right-leaning The Wall Street Journal highlights a ‘conscription dilemma’ and uses militaristic language like ‘fit for war’ in describing the database, suggesting urgency and potential escalation. No significant omissions across lanes.

Story gist: France marked the 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015, Paris attacks on November 13, 2025. The attacks, carried out by Islamic State militants, killed 130 people at locations including the Bataclan theater.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize emotional remembrance and ongoing pain for victims’ families, using sympathetic quotes. Center outlets like ABC News highlight the lasting physical and societal scars from the Islamic State attacks, focusing on the event’s terrorist origins. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving out potential emphases on security policies, immigration, or national resilience in response to the attacks.

Story gist: Morgan McSweeney, chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will not leave his role amid reports of internal briefing conflicts in 10 Downing Street. Sources informed the BBC of this development.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian frame the story critically in editorials, emphasizing dysfunction and incompetence in Starmer’s office with a tone of disapproval. Center outlets such as the BBC provide neutral, factual reporting focused on the confirmation that McSweeney stays. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving out potential perspectives that might downplay the conflict or criticize Starmer more aggressively from a conservative angle.

Story gist: The U.S. State Department issued a warning to American citizens in Japan to be aware of bear attacks. The advisory follows reports of increased bear incidents in the country.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize Japan’s bear attack surge and the role of AI-generated videos in heightening public anxiety, adopting a tone that highlights misinformation risks. Center outlets like CBS News provide neutral, factual reporting focused on the U.S. warning itself without additional context. Right-leaning coverage is absent, indicating no engagement with the story or potential dismissal of environmental or international advisory topics.