January 2025
February 2025
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Disputes Delay Hostage Releases and Troop Withdrawals
Disputes over a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas are delaying hostage releases and troop withdrawals, with Israel accusing Hamas of changing the order of hostages and preventing the return of thousands of Palestinians to northern Gaza; meanwhile, the UN expressed concern about Israeli ac...
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Disputes Delay Hostage Releases and Troop Withdrawals
Disputes over a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas are delaying hostage releases and troop withdrawals, with Israel accusing Hamas of changing the order of hostages and preventing the return of thousands of Palestinians to northern Gaza; meanwhile, the UN expressed concern about Israeli ac...
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68% Bias Score
Alabama Woman Thrives 61 Days After Historic Pig Kidney Transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama with high antibody levels, is thriving 61 days after receiving a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant, a major milestone advancing xenotransplantation research and offering hope to the over 100,000 people on the US transplant waiting list.
Alabama Woman Thrives 61 Days After Historic Pig Kidney Transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama with high antibody levels, is thriving 61 days after receiving a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant, a major milestone advancing xenotransplantation research and offering hope to the over 100,000 people on the US transplant waiting list.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Claims Capture of Velyka Novosilka; Ukraine Disputes Claim
On January 26, 2025, Russia claimed to have captured Velyka Novosilka, a key Ukrainian defense position in Donetsk Oblast, after weeks of encirclement attempts. Ukraine confirms ongoing fighting, but admits a tactical withdrawal of some units to avoid encirclement, with the city now nearly entirely ...
Russia Claims Capture of Velyka Novosilka; Ukraine Disputes Claim
On January 26, 2025, Russia claimed to have captured Velyka Novosilka, a key Ukrainian defense position in Donetsk Oblast, after weeks of encirclement attempts. Ukraine confirms ongoing fighting, but admits a tactical withdrawal of some units to avoid encirclement, with the city now nearly entirely ...
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28% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Family Affair
On January 20th, 2024, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, four years after his controversial first term, with his family present and wearing symbolic attire.
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Family Affair
On January 20th, 2024, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, four years after his controversial first term, with his family present and wearing symbolic attire.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine and Moldova cooperate to counter Russia's energy weaponization in Transnistria
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Moldovan President Sandu in Kyiv to discuss the energy crisis in Transnistria, caused by Russia cutting off gas supplies on January 1st after Ukraine refused to renew a gas transit agreement. Ukraine offered coal as an alternative and is exploring Azerbaijani g...
Ukraine and Moldova cooperate to counter Russia's energy weaponization in Transnistria
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Moldovan President Sandu in Kyiv to discuss the energy crisis in Transnistria, caused by Russia cutting off gas supplies on January 1st after Ukraine refused to renew a gas transit agreement. Ukraine offered coal as an alternative and is exploring Azerbaijani g...
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60% Bias Score
South Korean Wreath and Light Stick Protests Amid Yoon Impeachment
South Koreans are using flower wreaths and K-pop light sticks to protest President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment following his December martial law declaration; thousands of wreaths, many with strong messages, have been sent to government buildings, reflecting deep political divisions and gaining sign...
South Korean Wreath and Light Stick Protests Amid Yoon Impeachment
South Koreans are using flower wreaths and K-pop light sticks to protest President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment following his December martial law declaration; thousands of wreaths, many with strong messages, have been sent to government buildings, reflecting deep political divisions and gaining sign...
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48% Bias Score
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD Amidst Mass Protests
American billionaire Elon Musk addressed 4,500 AfD supporters in Halle, Germany, endorsing the far-right party as Germany's "best hope" in the upcoming February 23rd election, while tens of thousands protested against the AfD in Berlin and Cologne.
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD Amidst Mass Protests
American billionaire Elon Musk addressed 4,500 AfD supporters in Halle, Germany, endorsing the far-right party as Germany's "best hope" in the upcoming February 23rd election, while tens of thousands protested against the AfD in Berlin and Cologne.
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52% Bias Score
Tech Giants Defy EU Digital Laws, Fueling Disinformation
Major American, Russian, and Chinese tech companies openly defy European digital laws, promoting disinformation, hate speech, and violence to boost profits and potentially undermine European democracies; legal action is underway.
Tech Giants Defy EU Digital Laws, Fueling Disinformation
Major American, Russian, and Chinese tech companies openly defy European digital laws, promoting disinformation, hate speech, and violence to boost profits and potentially undermine European democracies; legal action is underway.
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56% Bias Score
UK warns of further terror attacks unless tech firms remove illegal online content
Following the murder of three young girls by Axel Rudakubana, who accessed terrorist material online, the UK home secretary warned tech companies of the potential for further atrocities unless they remove illegal content; the Online Safety Act will mandate removal of illegal content from March.
UK warns of further terror attacks unless tech firms remove illegal online content
Following the murder of three young girls by Axel Rudakubana, who accessed terrorist material online, the UK home secretary warned tech companies of the potential for further atrocities unless they remove illegal content; the Online Safety Act will mandate removal of illegal content from March.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Intimidation Tactic and Europe's Strategic Response
A 1981 study showed criminals choose victims based on vulnerability; Trump's foreign policy mirrors this, using threats to influence allies, potentially strengthening adversaries while a 2024 ECFR poll shows that while his election is welcomed globally by many, Europe's best response is to avoid rea...
Trump's Intimidation Tactic and Europe's Strategic Response
A 1981 study showed criminals choose victims based on vulnerability; Trump's foreign policy mirrors this, using threats to influence allies, potentially strengthening adversaries while a 2024 ECFR poll shows that while his election is welcomed globally by many, Europe's best response is to avoid rea...
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52% Bias Score
Lukashenko Wins Controversial Belarusian Election Amidst International Condemnation
Alexander Lukashenko won Belarus's presidential election on Sunday, securing another term despite widespread international condemnation of the vote as neither free nor fair, with many opponents imprisoned or exiled and independent monitoring limited, amid increasing dependence on Russia.
Lukashenko Wins Controversial Belarusian Election Amidst International Condemnation
Alexander Lukashenko won Belarus's presidential election on Sunday, securing another term despite widespread international condemnation of the vote as neither free nor fair, with many opponents imprisoned or exiled and independent monitoring limited, amid increasing dependence on Russia.
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68% Bias Score
Italy Repatriates ICC-Wanted Libyan Warlord to Libya
Italy repatriated ICC-wanted Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem to Libya after a Rome appeals court freed him due to a procedural error in his arrest, sparking outrage from human rights groups and opposition parties who questioned the government's handling of the situation.
Italy Repatriates ICC-Wanted Libyan Warlord to Libya
Italy repatriated ICC-wanted Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem to Libya after a Rome appeals court freed him due to a procedural error in his arrest, sparking outrage from human rights groups and opposition parties who questioned the government's handling of the situation.
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44% Bias Score