EU Leaders Seek Unified Defense Strategy Amid Ukraine War
EU leaders held an informal summit in Brussels to discuss bolstering Europe's defense capabilities, focusing on addressing equipment shortages, exploring funding options (including potential EU debt), and improving cooperation with allies like the UK and US amid the war in Ukraine and uncertain US s...
EU Leaders Seek Unified Defense Strategy Amid Ukraine War
EU leaders held an informal summit in Brussels to discuss bolstering Europe's defense capabilities, focusing on addressing equipment shortages, exploring funding options (including potential EU debt), and improving cooperation with allies like the UK and US amid the war in Ukraine and uncertain US s...
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16% Bias Score
Trump Postpones Tariffs on Canada and Mexico After Concessions
President Trump temporarily suspended planned 25% import tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods after both countries offered concessions on border security and drug trafficking; the US plans to deploy 10,000 troops to the border.
Trump Postpones Tariffs on Canada and Mexico After Concessions
President Trump temporarily suspended planned 25% import tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods after both countries offered concessions on border security and drug trafficking; the US plans to deploy 10,000 troops to the border.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Pauses Tariffs, but Market Concerns Remain
President Trump temporarily suspended tariffs on Mexico and Canada for at least 30 days after both countries agreed to strengthen border security measures to combat fentanyl trafficking; despite an initial market rebound, major U.S. indexes still closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average d...
Trump Pauses Tariffs, but Market Concerns Remain
President Trump temporarily suspended tariffs on Mexico and Canada for at least 30 days after both countries agreed to strengthen border security measures to combat fentanyl trafficking; despite an initial market rebound, major U.S. indexes still closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average d...
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56% Bias Score
Gold Price Surge to $US3000/oz Expected Amid Trade War Fears
Concerns over an escalating trade war are driving gold prices towards $US3000/oz ($4824), fueled by recent rate cuts, US debt worries, and increased global demand for this safe-haven asset; this follows a record-breaking year in 2024 and marks the metal's best performance in 29 years.
Gold Price Surge to $US3000/oz Expected Amid Trade War Fears
Concerns over an escalating trade war are driving gold prices towards $US3000/oz ($4824), fueled by recent rate cuts, US debt worries, and increased global demand for this safe-haven asset; this follows a record-breaking year in 2024 and marks the metal's best performance in 29 years.
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40% Bias Score
Rubio Takes Control of USAID Amidst Accusations of Insubordination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID of insubordination, taking over as acting director to restructure the agency and align its activities with U.S. national interests, sparking opposition from the American Foreign Service Association and raising concerns about potential impact on U.S. forei...
Rubio Takes Control of USAID Amidst Accusations of Insubordination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID of insubordination, taking over as acting director to restructure the agency and align its activities with U.S. national interests, sparking opposition from the American Foreign Service Association and raising concerns about potential impact on U.S. forei...
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56% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Fossil Fuel Executive as Energy Secretary
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as President Trump's energy secretary, marking a significant shift towards prioritizing fossil fuel production and potentially impacting global climate change efforts; the vote was 59-38.
Senate Confirms Fossil Fuel Executive as Energy Secretary
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as President Trump's energy secretary, marking a significant shift towards prioritizing fossil fuel production and potentially impacting global climate change efforts; the vote was 59-38.
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56% Bias Score
British Soldier Sentenced for Spying for Iran
A former British soldier, Daniel Abed Khalife, was sentenced to 14 years and three months imprisonment for spying for Iran between 2019 and 2022, involving the acquisition and transmission of sensitive military data and a subsequent escape from Wandsworth Prison.
British Soldier Sentenced for Spying for Iran
A former British soldier, Daniel Abed Khalife, was sentenced to 14 years and three months imprisonment for spying for Iran between 2019 and 2022, involving the acquisition and transmission of sensitive military data and a subsequent escape from Wandsworth Prison.
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40% Bias Score
Syria Car Bomb Kills 15, Raises Regional Security Concerns
A car bomb in Manbij, Syria killed at least 15 people on Monday, the deadliest attack since December's regime change, prompting increased regional security concerns and prompting Israel to maintain its buffer zone in Syria.
Syria Car Bomb Kills 15, Raises Regional Security Concerns
A car bomb in Manbij, Syria killed at least 15 people on Monday, the deadliest attack since December's regime change, prompting increased regional security concerns and prompting Israel to maintain its buffer zone in Syria.
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44% Bias Score
China-EU Economic Ties Strengthen Amid US Protectionism
Facing US protectionism, China and the EU are deepening economic cooperation, leveraging their complementary strengths in manufacturing and technology; 2023 saw 8.06 billion euros in Chinese investment in the EU, a significant increase from 6.27 billion in 2020, signaling growing interdependence and...
China-EU Economic Ties Strengthen Amid US Protectionism
Facing US protectionism, China and the EU are deepening economic cooperation, leveraging their complementary strengths in manufacturing and technology; 2023 saw 8.06 billion euros in Chinese investment in the EU, a significant increase from 6.27 billion in 2020, signaling growing interdependence and...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico and Canada After Border Security Pledges
President Trump temporarily paused 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods after both countries agreed to deploy significant resources to their shared borders with the U.S. to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal immigration; further negotiations are expected.
Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico and Canada After Border Security Pledges
President Trump temporarily paused 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods after both countries agreed to deploy significant resources to their shared borders with the U.S. to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal immigration; further negotiations are expected.
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48% Bias Score
ICE Impersonation Cases in South Carolina and Pennsylvania
A South Carolina man was arrested for impersonating an ICE officer and kidnapping three Latino men, following a viral video; a similar incident occurred in Pennsylvania, where three men falsely identified themselves as ICE officers at Temple University.
ICE Impersonation Cases in South Carolina and Pennsylvania
A South Carolina man was arrested for impersonating an ICE officer and kidnapping three Latino men, following a viral video; a similar incident occurred in Pennsylvania, where three men falsely identified themselves as ICE officers at Temple University.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Key National Security Roles
President Trump announced three key national security appointments: Michael Ellis as CIA Deputy Director, Joe Kent to head the National Counterterrorism Center, and Sean Parnell as chief Pentagon spokesman, bypassing Senate confirmation.
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Key National Security Roles
President Trump announced three key national security appointments: Michael Ellis as CIA Deputy Director, Joe Kent to head the National Counterterrorism Center, and Sean Parnell as chief Pentagon spokesman, bypassing Senate confirmation.
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72% Bias Score