January 2025
February 2025
Meloni Under Investigation for Release of Libyan War Criminal
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is under investigation for allegedly facilitating the release of Osama Almasri, a Libyan war criminal wanted by the ICC, on January 21st due to procedural errors in his arrest, sparking an international incident and raising concerns about Italy's immigration pol...
Meloni Under Investigation for Release of Libyan War Criminal
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is under investigation for allegedly facilitating the release of Osama Almasri, a Libyan war criminal wanted by the ICC, on January 21st due to procedural errors in his arrest, sparking an international incident and raising concerns about Italy's immigration pol...
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52% Bias Score
Italy Investigated for Corruption Following Release of ICC-Wanted Libyan Official
Italian authorities are investigating Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other officials for corruption after releasing a Libyan police chief wanted by the ICC for war crimes and crimes against humanity, prompting the ICC to seek explanations and raising concerns about possible links to migrant flows...
Italy Investigated for Corruption Following Release of ICC-Wanted Libyan Official
Italian authorities are investigating Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other officials for corruption after releasing a Libyan police chief wanted by the ICC for war crimes and crimes against humanity, prompting the ICC to seek explanations and raising concerns about possible links to migrant flows...
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40% Bias Score
Aliyev Demands Armenia Open Zangezur Corridor
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev demanded Armenia fulfill its obligations under the November 10th agreement to open the Zangezur Corridor, a transport link between mainland Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan, threatening alternative routes via Iran if Armenia remains uncooperative.
Aliyev Demands Armenia Open Zangezur Corridor
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev demanded Armenia fulfill its obligations under the November 10th agreement to open the Zangezur Corridor, a transport link between mainland Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan, threatening alternative routes via Iran if Armenia remains uncooperative.
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56% Bias Score
Homelessness in Netherlands Rises as Housing Blacklists Create Systemic Issue
The number of homeless people in the Netherlands rose 8 percent to about 33,000 in 2024, but the real number is higher; two people blacklisted by a housing corporation for alleged "serious nuisance" are now homeless for four years, highlighting a systemic issue affecting thousands.
Homelessness in Netherlands Rises as Housing Blacklists Create Systemic Issue
The number of homeless people in the Netherlands rose 8 percent to about 33,000 in 2024, but the real number is higher; two people blacklisted by a housing corporation for alleged "serious nuisance" are now homeless for four years, highlighting a systemic issue affecting thousands.
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52% Bias Score
ING Completes Sale of Russian Subsidiary for €400 Million Amidst Regulatory Hurdles
ING sold its Russian subsidiary to Global Development JSC for €400 million, incurring a €700 million loss, following its decision to leave Russia after the Ukraine invasion; the sale is subject to regulatory approvals in Russia and the West.
ING Completes Sale of Russian Subsidiary for €400 Million Amidst Regulatory Hurdles
ING sold its Russian subsidiary to Global Development JSC for €400 million, incurring a €700 million loss, following its decision to leave Russia after the Ukraine invasion; the sale is subject to regulatory approvals in Russia and the West.
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36% Bias Score
McCormick Defends School Lunch Aid Freeze, Suggests Children Should Work
Rep. Rich McCormick defended the White House's freeze on federal aid to school lunch programs, suggesting that some children should work instead of receiving free meals; this comes as the White House issued a temporary pause on federal financial assistance to various programs, prompting concerns abo...
McCormick Defends School Lunch Aid Freeze, Suggests Children Should Work
Rep. Rich McCormick defended the White House's freeze on federal aid to school lunch programs, suggesting that some children should work instead of receiving free meals; this comes as the White House issued a temporary pause on federal financial assistance to various programs, prompting concerns abo...
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60% Bias Score
Kartalkaya Hotel Fire Kills 78; Turkish Parliament to Investigate
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu, Turkey, killed 78 people, prompting a parliamentary investigation into alleged negligence and conflicts of interest involving the Tourism Minister and local authorities, who are accused of prioritizing profit over safety and failing to enforce re...
Kartalkaya Hotel Fire Kills 78; Turkish Parliament to Investigate
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu, Turkey, killed 78 people, prompting a parliamentary investigation into alleged negligence and conflicts of interest involving the Tourism Minister and local authorities, who are accused of prioritizing profit over safety and failing to enforce re...
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56% Bias Score
DeepSeek's R1: A Low-Cost AI Model Challenging US Dominance
Liang Wenfeng, a 40-year-old Chinese entrepreneur, launched DeepSeek in 2023, creating a global sensation with its low-cost, high-impact AI model R1, challenging US AI dominance while emphasizing accessibility and collaboration, despite facing cyberattacks and regulatory hurdles.
DeepSeek's R1: A Low-Cost AI Model Challenging US Dominance
Liang Wenfeng, a 40-year-old Chinese entrepreneur, launched DeepSeek in 2023, creating a global sensation with its low-cost, high-impact AI model R1, challenging US AI dominance while emphasizing accessibility and collaboration, despite facing cyberattacks and regulatory hurdles.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Homelessness Increases; Blacklisting Policies Under Scrutiny
The number of homeless people in the Netherlands rose by 8 percent to roughly 33,000 in 2023; however, the actual figure is likely higher. Two individuals, blacklisted by housing corporation Trudo, have been homeless for four years due to their inability to secure a positive landlord reference, high...
Dutch Homelessness Increases; Blacklisting Policies Under Scrutiny
The number of homeless people in the Netherlands rose by 8 percent to roughly 33,000 in 2023; however, the actual figure is likely higher. Two individuals, blacklisted by housing corporation Trudo, have been homeless for four years due to their inability to secure a positive landlord reference, high...
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48% Bias Score
Louvre Museum to Undergo €800 Million Renovation
The Louvre Museum in Paris will undergo a €700-800 million renovation by 2031, including a new Mona Lisa room and entrance, to address overcrowding and improve visitor experience; funding will come from various sources, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and private donations.
Louvre Museum to Undergo €800 Million Renovation
The Louvre Museum in Paris will undergo a €700-800 million renovation by 2031, including a new Mona Lisa room and entrance, to address overcrowding and improve visitor experience; funding will come from various sources, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and private donations.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Funding Halt Creates Ukrainian Media Crisis
President Trump's decision to temporarily halt U.S. funding for foreign NGOs has created financial crises for numerous organizations, particularly in Ukraine, where several leading media outlets have appealed to the public for donations, potentially increasing the Ukrainian government's influence ov...
Trump's Funding Halt Creates Ukrainian Media Crisis
President Trump's decision to temporarily halt U.S. funding for foreign NGOs has created financial crises for numerous organizations, particularly in Ukraine, where several leading media outlets have appealed to the public for donations, potentially increasing the Ukrainian government's influence ov...
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Egg Prices Soar 36.8% Amidst Avian Influenza Outbreak
Egg prices in the U.S. increased by 36.8% between December 2023 and December 2024 due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak that has impacted poultry supplies nationwide, leading to retail limits on egg purchases and highlighting food supply chain vulnerabilities.
U.S. Egg Prices Soar 36.8% Amidst Avian Influenza Outbreak
Egg prices in the U.S. increased by 36.8% between December 2023 and December 2024 due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak that has impacted poultry supplies nationwide, leading to retail limits on egg purchases and highlighting food supply chain vulnerabilities.
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40% Bias Score