January 2025
February 2025
U.S. Oil Companies Clash With Trump Over Paris Climate Accord Withdrawal
President Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change, announced on his first day in office, has caused friction with major U.S. oil companies who support domestic energy production but believe the withdrawal will hinder their global investments in clean energy...
U.S. Oil Companies Clash With Trump Over Paris Climate Accord Withdrawal
President Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change, announced on his first day in office, has caused friction with major U.S. oil companies who support domestic energy production but believe the withdrawal will hinder their global investments in clean energy...
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52% Bias Score
EU Seeks Dialogue with Trump Amidst Tariff Threats
In Davos, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič offered to cooperate with the Trump administration despite threats of tariffs, highlighting the economic importance of transatlantic relations and the EU's concerns over a potential trade war, with a current trade deficit of $350 billion.
EU Seeks Dialogue with Trump Amidst Tariff Threats
In Davos, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič offered to cooperate with the Trump administration despite threats of tariffs, highlighting the economic importance of transatlantic relations and the EU's concerns over a potential trade war, with a current trade deficit of $350 billion.
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44% Bias Score
Houthis Release "Galaxy Leader" Crew After Year-Long Hostage Crisis
The Houthis released the crew of the "Galaxy Leader" on January 22, 2025, after over a year of captivity, a move facilitated by Hamas and Oman, impacting global maritime trade and the Suez Canal.
Houthis Release "Galaxy Leader" Crew After Year-Long Hostage Crisis
The Houthis released the crew of the "Galaxy Leader" on January 22, 2025, after over a year of captivity, a move facilitated by Hamas and Oman, impacting global maritime trade and the Suez Canal.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Soldier on Trial for Killing Surrendering Ukrainian Soldier
A Zaporozhye court heard testimony from three Russian soldiers who witnessed Dmitry Kurashov, a 26-year-old Russian soldier, fatally shoot a surrendering Ukrainian soldier on January 6th, 2024, near Pryutne village during an assault on Ukrainian positions held by the 127th Separate Territorial Defen...
Russian Soldier on Trial for Killing Surrendering Ukrainian Soldier
A Zaporozhye court heard testimony from three Russian soldiers who witnessed Dmitry Kurashov, a 26-year-old Russian soldier, fatally shoot a surrendering Ukrainian soldier on January 6th, 2024, near Pryutne village during an assault on Ukrainian positions held by the 127th Separate Territorial Defen...
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32% Bias Score
Georgian Journalist's Hunger Strike Highlights Government Crackdown
Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, is on hunger strike in a Batumi prison, facing 4–7 years for allegedly assaulting a police officer during January anti-government protests stemming from a contested election and the government's halting of EU integration; the ...
Georgian Journalist's Hunger Strike Highlights Government Crackdown
Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, is on hunger strike in a Batumi prison, facing 4–7 years for allegedly assaulting a police officer during January anti-government protests stemming from a contested election and the government's halting of EU integration; the ...
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64% Bias Score
Ukraine Rearrests General Over Kharkiv Defense Failures
Brigadier General Yuriy Galushkin, along with two other officers, faces new charges of negligence and aiding troop desertion during the May 2024 Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, following their initial arrest and subsequent release on bail.
Ukraine Rearrests General Over Kharkiv Defense Failures
Brigadier General Yuriy Galushkin, along with two other officers, faces new charges of negligence and aiding troop desertion during the May 2024 Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, following their initial arrest and subsequent release on bail.
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40% Bias Score
Merz Vows Stable Government, Economic Growth Amidst German Election
Following the collapse of Germany's coalition government, a snap federal election is set for late February. Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz pledges a stable government prioritizing economic growth, addressing concerns over job losses in manufacturing and the need to strengthen Germany's in...
Merz Vows Stable Government, Economic Growth Amidst German Election
Following the collapse of Germany's coalition government, a snap federal election is set for late February. Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz pledges a stable government prioritizing economic growth, addressing concerns over job losses in manufacturing and the need to strengthen Germany's in...
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36% Bias Score
NRW Orders Audit of State Building Company Amidst Chancellery Corruption Scandal
Following allegations of corruption during the renovation of the North Rhine-Westphalia state chancellery, costing millions, the Ministry of Finance ordered an independent audit of the state-owned building and property management company (BLB), including internal controls, compliance systems, and al...
NRW Orders Audit of State Building Company Amidst Chancellery Corruption Scandal
Following allegations of corruption during the renovation of the North Rhine-Westphalia state chancellery, costing millions, the Ministry of Finance ordered an independent audit of the state-owned building and property management company (BLB), including internal controls, compliance systems, and al...
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24% Bias Score
Colombia's Catatumbo Violence Jeopardizes 'Total Peace' Policy
Renewed clashes between the ELN and FARC dissidents in Colombia's Catatumbo region have left at least 80 dead and 32,000 displaced, prompting President Gustavo Petro to suspend peace talks and declare a state of emergency, jeopardizing his 'total peace' policy.
Colombia's Catatumbo Violence Jeopardizes 'Total Peace' Policy
Renewed clashes between the ELN and FARC dissidents in Colombia's Catatumbo region have left at least 80 dead and 32,000 displaced, prompting President Gustavo Petro to suspend peace talks and declare a state of emergency, jeopardizing his 'total peace' policy.
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36% Bias Score
Merz's Plan for Stable Government and German Economic Revival
Following the collapse of Germany's coalition government, a snap federal election is set for late February. CDU's chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz aims to form a stable government, prioritizing economic growth and industrial competitiveness, contrasting with the previous administration's internal...
Merz's Plan for Stable Government and German Economic Revival
Following the collapse of Germany's coalition government, a snap federal election is set for late February. CDU's chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz aims to form a stable government, prioritizing economic growth and industrial competitiveness, contrasting with the previous administration's internal...
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60% Bias Score
Musk's $119 Million Bet on Trump's Presidency
Elon Musk, a billionaire businessman, heavily funded Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign with over $119 million, and also contributed over $280 million to other Republican candidates, suggesting a strategic move to influence policy in his favor.
Musk's $119 Million Bet on Trump's Presidency
Elon Musk, a billionaire businessman, heavily funded Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign with over $119 million, and also contributed over $280 million to other Republican candidates, suggesting a strategic move to influence policy in his favor.
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44% Bias Score
Knife Attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany: Two Dead, Suspect Arrested
A 28-year-old Afghan man stabbed and killed a two-year-old child and a 41-year-old man in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on January 22nd, injuring two others; police have arrested the suspect, who may have a history of crime and rejected asylum application.
Knife Attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany: Two Dead, Suspect Arrested
A 28-year-old Afghan man stabbed and killed a two-year-old child and a 41-year-old man in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on January 22nd, injuring two others; police have arrested the suspect, who may have a history of crime and rejected asylum application.
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44% Bias Score