January 2025
February 2025
Israeli Hostages Released After Mothers' Public Plea
Five Israeli female soldiers, captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, following a massacre at the Nahal Oz base, were released after their mothers publicly shared images of their captivity, highlighting the lack of global response to the crisis.
Israeli Hostages Released After Mothers' Public Plea
Five Israeli female soldiers, captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, following a massacre at the Nahal Oz base, were released after their mothers publicly shared images of their captivity, highlighting the lack of global response to the crisis.
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Challenges Google's Renaming of Gulf of Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Google for complying with a US executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico, asserting that a country's sovereignty extends only 12 nautical miles from its coast, and that the change only applies within US territorial waters. Google will use both names g...
Mexico Challenges Google's Renaming of Gulf of Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Google for complying with a US executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico, asserting that a country's sovereignty extends only 12 nautical miles from its coast, and that the change only applies within US territorial waters. Google will use both names g...
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44% Bias Score
Nicaragua: Ortega-Murillo Secure Absolute Power Through Constitutional Amendment
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo secured absolute power through a constitutional amendment approved on January 30th, 2024, eliminating the independence of the Parliament and judiciary, sparking international concern.
Nicaragua: Ortega-Murillo Secure Absolute Power Through Constitutional Amendment
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo secured absolute power through a constitutional amendment approved on January 30th, 2024, eliminating the independence of the Parliament and judiciary, sparking international concern.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Handgun Sales Ban for 18- to 20-Year-Olds
A federal appeals court ruled unconstitutional a federal law prohibiting handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds, citing a lack of historical precedent for such restrictions and referencing the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. The ruling adds to a recent trend of courts opposing age-based gun control me...
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Handgun Sales Ban for 18- to 20-Year-Olds
A federal appeals court ruled unconstitutional a federal law prohibiting handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds, citing a lack of historical precedent for such restrictions and referencing the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. The ruling adds to a recent trend of courts opposing age-based gun control me...
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Opposes US Plan to Rename Gulf of Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote to Google CEO Sundar Pichai to oppose the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, citing its long-standing historical use and legal registration with international organizations; this follows US President Donald Trump's announcement to do so.
Mexico Opposes US Plan to Rename Gulf of Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote to Google CEO Sundar Pichai to oppose the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, citing its long-standing historical use and legal registration with international organizations; this follows US President Donald Trump's announcement to do so.
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36% Bias Score
Marianne Faithfull, Rolling Stones Muse, Dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, a British pop star, actress, and muse to the Rolling Stones, died peacefully in London at age 78, leaving behind a legacy shaped by collaborations with the Rolling Stones and a career marked by personal struggles and artistic resilience.
Marianne Faithfull, Rolling Stones Muse, Dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, a British pop star, actress, and muse to the Rolling Stones, died peacefully in London at age 78, leaving behind a legacy shaped by collaborations with the Rolling Stones and a career marked by personal struggles and artistic resilience.
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40% Bias Score
M23 Captures Goma, DR Congo Rejects Negotiations Amid Regional Crisis
M23 rebels seized Goma, DR Congo's largest eastern city, prompting President Tshisekedi's vow of a strong response, rejecting regional calls for negotiations; hundreds of Congolese troops and foreign mercenaries surrendered amid accusations of Rwandan support for M23 and Congolese collaboration with...
M23 Captures Goma, DR Congo Rejects Negotiations Amid Regional Crisis
M23 rebels seized Goma, DR Congo's largest eastern city, prompting President Tshisekedi's vow of a strong response, rejecting regional calls for negotiations; hundreds of Congolese troops and foreign mercenaries surrendered amid accusations of Rwandan support for M23 and Congolese collaboration with...
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36% Bias Score
US Aid Cut Threatens Stability of Syrian ISIS Camp
The US decision to halt foreign aid threatens the al-Hol camp in Syria, housing 40,000 ISIS families, causing concerns about security and potentially triggering a resurgence of ISIS due to disruption of vital services and NGO operations.
US Aid Cut Threatens Stability of Syrian ISIS Camp
The US decision to halt foreign aid threatens the al-Hol camp in Syria, housing 40,000 ISIS families, causing concerns about security and potentially triggering a resurgence of ISIS due to disruption of vital services and NGO operations.
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48% Bias Score
Woman Accused of Spying Claims Deception by Boyfriend
A 30-year-old London woman, Vanya Gaberova, accused of spying for Russia alongside four others, claims she was duped by her boyfriend into believing she was assisting police, citing fake Interpol credentials and promises of police training.
Woman Accused of Spying Claims Deception by Boyfriend
A 30-year-old London woman, Vanya Gaberova, accused of spying for Russia alongside four others, claims she was duped by her boyfriend into believing she was assisting police, citing fake Interpol credentials and promises of police training.
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44% Bias Score
Uganda Reports First Ebola Death Since 2023
A 32-year-old male nurse in Kampala, Uganda, died of Ebola on Wednesday, marking the first fatality since January 2023; at least 44 contacts are being traced, and the World Health Organization pledged $1 million to support Uganda's response.
Uganda Reports First Ebola Death Since 2023
A 32-year-old male nurse in Kampala, Uganda, died of Ebola on Wednesday, marking the first fatality since January 2023; at least 44 contacts are being traced, and the World Health Organization pledged $1 million to support Uganda's response.
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12% Bias Score
FBI Leadership Purge Continues Amid Trump's 'De-Weaponization' Efforts
At least six senior FBI leaders face forced departures by Monday, marking a continuation of a Justice Department purge initiated last week, impacting divisions overseeing cyber, national security, and criminal investigations, amid concerns from agents involved in the January 6th Capitol attack and T...
FBI Leadership Purge Continues Amid Trump's 'De-Weaponization' Efforts
At least six senior FBI leaders face forced departures by Monday, marking a continuation of a Justice Department purge initiated last week, impacting divisions overseeing cyber, national security, and criminal investigations, amid concerns from agents involved in the January 6th Capitol attack and T...
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56% Bias Score
Syria's Interim President Announces Plans for Transitional Government
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's interim president, announced plans for a transitional government, dissolving the Syrian army, Ba'ath party, and security forces to build new national institutions, aiming to achieve national reconciliation and restore Syria's international standing.
Syria's Interim President Announces Plans for Transitional Government
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's interim president, announced plans for a transitional government, dissolving the Syrian army, Ba'ath party, and security forces to build new national institutions, aiming to achieve national reconciliation and restore Syria's international standing.
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56% Bias Score