Israel Demands Gaza Demilitarization for Truce Phase Two
Israel demands the "total demilitarization of Gaza," including the removal of Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters and the return of hostages, to proceed with phase two of the truce; Hamas rejects these conditions; an Arab summit is exploring alternatives to a US plan for Gaza.
Israel Demands Gaza Demilitarization for Truce Phase Two
Israel demands the "total demilitarization of Gaza," including the removal of Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters and the return of hostages, to proceed with phase two of the truce; Hamas rejects these conditions; an Arab summit is exploring alternatives to a US plan for Gaza.
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40% Bias Score
Severe Storms Disrupt Mardi Gras Celebrations in Louisiana"
Severe storms threatened Louisiana and other Southern states on Tuesday, forcing officials to reschedule or cancel Mardi Gras parades in several areas due to high winds and potential tornadoes, raising concerns about the impact of recent staff reductions at the National Weather Service.
Severe Storms Disrupt Mardi Gras Celebrations in Louisiana"
Severe storms threatened Louisiana and other Southern states on Tuesday, forcing officials to reschedule or cancel Mardi Gras parades in several areas due to high winds and potential tornadoes, raising concerns about the impact of recent staff reductions at the National Weather Service.
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24% Bias Score
Legal Challenges Mount Against Trump's Trade Policies
Nearly 100 lawsuits target President Trump's executive orders impacting US agencies and personnel; however, WTO jurisdiction excludes tariff challenges, leaving affected countries like China with ineffective legal recourse despite rulings likely deeming Trump's tariffs illegal.
Legal Challenges Mount Against Trump's Trade Policies
Nearly 100 lawsuits target President Trump's executive orders impacting US agencies and personnel; however, WTO jurisdiction excludes tariff challenges, leaving affected countries like China with ineffective legal recourse despite rulings likely deeming Trump's tariffs illegal.
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40% Bias Score
Gabonese General Announces Presidential Candidacy Amidst Concerns
General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema announced his candidacy for Gabon's presidency on February 26, 2025, despite not yet fulfilling the legal requirement of taking leave from his military post; the election is scheduled for April 12, 2025, and the lack of a strong opposing candidate raises concerns...
Gabonese General Announces Presidential Candidacy Amidst Concerns
General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema announced his candidacy for Gabon's presidency on February 26, 2025, despite not yet fulfilling the legal requirement of taking leave from his military post; the election is scheduled for April 12, 2025, and the lack of a strong opposing candidate raises concerns...
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40% Bias Score
Mystery Illness in DRC: WHO Investigates Chemical Poisoning or Meningitis
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has affected over 1,300 people since January 2025, causing at least 60 deaths; the World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating chemical poisoning or bacterial meningitis as potential causes, with the outbreak concentrated in the tow...
Mystery Illness in DRC: WHO Investigates Chemical Poisoning or Meningitis
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has affected over 1,300 people since January 2025, causing at least 60 deaths; the World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating chemical poisoning or bacterial meningitis as potential causes, with the outbreak concentrated in the tow...
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48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy's War Strategy Risks Further Ukrainian Territorial Losses: Polish Report
A Polish news outlet reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's continued conflict with Russia will result in further territorial losses; the article cites an alleged White House confrontation between Zelenskyy and President Trump that led to a halt in US military aid to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy's War Strategy Risks Further Ukrainian Territorial Losses: Polish Report
A Polish news outlet reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's continued conflict with Russia will result in further territorial losses; the article cites an alleged White House confrontation between Zelenskyy and President Trump that led to a halt in US military aid to Ukraine.
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60% Bias Score
CSU Demands Reinstatement of Mandatory Military Service in Germany
Germany's CSU party is pushing for the immediate reinstatement of mandatory military service in 2025 to address a 20,000-soldier shortfall in the Bundeswehr, impacting operational readiness and raising concerns about national security.
CSU Demands Reinstatement of Mandatory Military Service in Germany
Germany's CSU party is pushing for the immediate reinstatement of mandatory military service in 2025 to address a 20,000-soldier shortfall in the Bundeswehr, impacting operational readiness and raising concerns about national security.
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68% Bias Score
Pope Francis's Pneumonia: Condition Improves, but Prognosis Remains Guarded
Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized in Rome for pneumonia, experienced two respiratory crises Monday, requiring bronchoscopies to clear his lungs. His condition improved enough by Tuesday morning to switch from a ventilation mask to a nasal tube for oxygen, although his prognosis remains guarded; Vatican...
Pope Francis's Pneumonia: Condition Improves, but Prognosis Remains Guarded
Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized in Rome for pneumonia, experienced two respiratory crises Monday, requiring bronchoscopies to clear his lungs. His condition improved enough by Tuesday morning to switch from a ventilation mask to a nasal tube for oxygen, although his prognosis remains guarded; Vatican...
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40% Bias Score
Austria Halts Refugee Family Reunification
Austria's newly formed coalition government, led by Chancellor Christian Stocker, will immediately halt family reunification for refugees, citing national capacity limits and ignoring potential EU legal challenges; this follows a five-month post-election period.
Austria Halts Refugee Family Reunification
Austria's newly formed coalition government, led by Chancellor Christian Stocker, will immediately halt family reunification for refugees, citing national capacity limits and ignoring potential EU legal challenges; this follows a five-month post-election period.
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52% Bias Score
France Seeks to Fund Defense Spending Increase Through Wealth Taxes and Private Investment
France plans to increase defense spending beyond 3 percent of its GDP by 2030, potentially through higher taxes on the wealthy and private investment funds, to meet growing security threats in Europe. This plan follows President Macron's assessment that current €413 billion allocation for 2024-2030 ...
France Seeks to Fund Defense Spending Increase Through Wealth Taxes and Private Investment
France plans to increase defense spending beyond 3 percent of its GDP by 2030, potentially through higher taxes on the wealthy and private investment funds, to meet growing security threats in Europe. This plan follows President Macron's assessment that current €413 billion allocation for 2024-2030 ...
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine's Toloka Underwater Drones: Limited Bridge Threat, Potential Naval Shift
Ukraine presented its new Toloka underwater drones, ranging from 40cm to 10 meters in length, with a 2000km range and 30-knot speed; military expert Mikhail Hodarenok assessed their limited effectiveness against large structures but acknowledged their potential threat to ships, possibly leading to a...
Ukraine's Toloka Underwater Drones: Limited Bridge Threat, Potential Naval Shift
Ukraine presented its new Toloka underwater drones, ranging from 40cm to 10 meters in length, with a 2000km range and 30-knot speed; military expert Mikhail Hodarenok assessed their limited effectiveness against large structures but acknowledged their potential threat to ships, possibly leading to a...
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52% Bias Score
30 California Juvenile Hall Officers Indicted for Allegedly Orchestrating Youth Fights
Thirty Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall officers in Los Angeles County were indicted on Monday for allegedly organizing and encouraging nearly 70 "gladiator fights" among 140 youth (ages 12-18) between July and December 2023, facing charges including child endangerment and abuse.
30 California Juvenile Hall Officers Indicted for Allegedly Orchestrating Youth Fights
Thirty Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall officers in Los Angeles County were indicted on Monday for allegedly organizing and encouraging nearly 70 "gladiator fights" among 140 youth (ages 12-18) between July and December 2023, facing charges including child endangerment and abuse.
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24% Bias Score