January 2025
February 2025
Italian MEP, Journalist Released After Arrest in Israeli Settlement
Former Italian MEP Luisa Morgantini and journalist Roberto Bongiorni were arrested in the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Arba, near Hebron, on charges of violating a military zone—a claim disputed as the settlement is publicly accessible—and later released; two accompanying Palestinian activists remai...
Italian MEP, Journalist Released After Arrest in Israeli Settlement
Former Italian MEP Luisa Morgantini and journalist Roberto Bongiorni were arrested in the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Arba, near Hebron, on charges of violating a military zone—a claim disputed as the settlement is publicly accessible—and later released; two accompanying Palestinian activists remai...
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52% Bias Score
Panama Forum Addresses Latin American Economic Development
The Latin American and Caribbean International Economic Forum, held in Panama, brought together over 250 participants from 15 countries to discuss economic development, focusing on AI governance, environmental challenges, and sustainable transportation, with projected GDP growth at 2.5% this year.
Panama Forum Addresses Latin American Economic Development
The Latin American and Caribbean International Economic Forum, held in Panama, brought together over 250 participants from 15 countries to discuss economic development, focusing on AI governance, environmental challenges, and sustainable transportation, with projected GDP growth at 2.5% this year.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Students Over Antisemitism Concerns
President Trump issued an executive order on October 11, 2024, threatening deportation of foreign university students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, citing an "unprecedented wave" of antisemitic acts on campuses and ordering a 60-day report on related complaints.
Trump Threatens Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Students Over Antisemitism Concerns
President Trump issued an executive order on October 11, 2024, threatening deportation of foreign university students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, citing an "unprecedented wave" of antisemitic acts on campuses and ordering a 60-day report on related complaints.
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80% Bias Score
Armenian Turnover Tax Hike Sparks Small Business Protests
The Armenian government raised the turnover tax from 5 percent to 10 percent in January, aiming to curb the shadow economy in large businesses and promote growth in smaller ones. However, small and medium-sized business owners are protesting, fearing closures due to the increased tax burden, and the...
Armenian Turnover Tax Hike Sparks Small Business Protests
The Armenian government raised the turnover tax from 5 percent to 10 percent in January, aiming to curb the shadow economy in large businesses and promote growth in smaller ones. However, small and medium-sized business owners are protesting, fearing closures due to the increased tax burden, and the...
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52% Bias Score
AI-Powered Lancet Drone Shows Effectiveness in Ukraine Conflict
The Lancet, an AI-powered loitering munition developed by ZALA Aero, autonomously targets and destroys enemy artillery, with deployments resulting in the destruction of over 60 pieces of artillery in January and February 2023 alone.
AI-Powered Lancet Drone Shows Effectiveness in Ukraine Conflict
The Lancet, an AI-powered loitering munition developed by ZALA Aero, autonomously targets and destroys enemy artillery, with deployments resulting in the destruction of over 60 pieces of artillery in January and February 2023 alone.
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56% Bias Score
Virginia Senate Rejects Antisemitism Fighter's Appointment
Ken Marcus, appointed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to the George Mason University Board of Visitors, had his appointment rejected by the Virginia Senate, prompting condemnation from the Combat Antisemitism Movement due to rising antisemitic threats on campus and Marcus's expertise in combatin...
Virginia Senate Rejects Antisemitism Fighter's Appointment
Ken Marcus, appointed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to the George Mason University Board of Visitors, had his appointment rejected by the Virginia Senate, prompting condemnation from the Combat Antisemitism Movement due to rising antisemitic threats on campus and Marcus's expertise in combatin...
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52% Bias Score
Netflix Unveils 2025 Lineup: Diverse Content, Rising Costs
Netflix's 2025 global presentation revealed a diverse content lineup, including new seasons of popular series like Stranger Things and Squid Game, along with original films and Italian productions, accompanied by rising subscription numbers and price increases.
Netflix Unveils 2025 Lineup: Diverse Content, Rising Costs
Netflix's 2025 global presentation revealed a diverse content lineup, including new seasons of popular series like Stranger Things and Squid Game, along with original films and Italian productions, accompanied by rising subscription numbers and price increases.
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56% Bias Score
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Breaks Sound Barrier, Paving Way for Supersonic Air Travel
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic jet prototype successfully broke the sound barrier, reaching Mach 1.1, marking a key step toward the company's plan to launch its Overture airliner by 2029, which is designed to carry 64–80 passengers across the Atlantic in 3.5 hours at Mach 1.7, fueled by sustainab...
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Breaks Sound Barrier, Paving Way for Supersonic Air Travel
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic jet prototype successfully broke the sound barrier, reaching Mach 1.1, marking a key step toward the company's plan to launch its Overture airliner by 2029, which is designed to carry 64–80 passengers across the Atlantic in 3.5 hours at Mach 1.7, fueled by sustainab...
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56% Bias Score
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amid Slowing Eurozone Growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its deposit facility interest rate by 0.25% to 2.75% on [Date], its fifth cut this year, to counter slow Eurozone growth (stagnant in Q4) and inflation approaching the 2% target, despite headwinds such as political uncertainty and potential US tariffs.
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amid Slowing Eurozone Growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its deposit facility interest rate by 0.25% to 2.75% on [Date], its fifth cut this year, to counter slow Eurozone growth (stagnant in Q4) and inflation approaching the 2% target, despite headwinds such as political uncertainty and potential US tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Three Forestry Workers Killed During Illegal Logging Confrontation in Kaluga Region
Three forestry workers were killed and two taken hostage in Kaluga region, Russia, by a man they confronted about illegal logging; the perpetrator, a repeat offender with a history of intimidation, later committed suicide; four criminal cases were opened.
Three Forestry Workers Killed During Illegal Logging Confrontation in Kaluga Region
Three forestry workers were killed and two taken hostage in Kaluga region, Russia, by a man they confronted about illegal logging; the perpetrator, a repeat offender with a history of intimidation, later committed suicide; four criminal cases were opened.
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44% Bias Score
Sharp Decline in Female Government CEOs Following Israeli Election
The change in Israeli government from a progressive to an ultra-conservative one led to a drastic decrease in the number of female CEOs in government ministries, from 13 to 1, highlighting the critical role of governmental agendas in promoting gender equality.
Sharp Decline in Female Government CEOs Following Israeli Election
The change in Israeli government from a progressive to an ultra-conservative one led to a drastic decrease in the number of female CEOs in government ministries, from 13 to 1, highlighting the critical role of governmental agendas in promoting gender equality.
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40% Bias Score
Blind Veteran's Free Concerts Bring Joy to Mariupol
In war-torn Mariupol, 77-year-old blind veteran Anatoliy Peronko gives free bayan concerts, using his pension and a new bayan gifted by President Putin after he wrote a letter, bringing joy to residents.
Blind Veteran's Free Concerts Bring Joy to Mariupol
In war-torn Mariupol, 77-year-old blind veteran Anatoliy Peronko gives free bayan concerts, using his pension and a new bayan gifted by President Putin after he wrote a letter, bringing joy to residents.
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60% Bias Score