February 2025
March 2025
German Conservatives Seek Far-Right Support, Heightening Political Polarization
In a historic shift, Germany's conservative Union bloc collaborated with the far-right AfD in the Bundestag, seeking and achieving majorities on some bills, while failing on others. This unprecedented alliance, driven by restrictive migration policies, reflects a broader trend of libertarian and far...
German Conservatives Seek Far-Right Support, Heightening Political Polarization
In a historic shift, Germany's conservative Union bloc collaborated with the far-right AfD in the Bundestag, seeking and achieving majorities on some bills, while failing on others. This unprecedented alliance, driven by restrictive migration policies, reflects a broader trend of libertarian and far...
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64% Bias Score
Goma Regains Calm, but Humanitarian Crisis Persists Amidst Difficult Displaced Person Returns
The city of Goma in eastern DRC is regaining calm after weeks of fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, but millions of displaced people face a dire humanitarian situation with scarce aid and difficult returns home due to insecurity and lack of resources since May 2023.
Goma Regains Calm, but Humanitarian Crisis Persists Amidst Difficult Displaced Person Returns
The city of Goma in eastern DRC is regaining calm after weeks of fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, but millions of displaced people face a dire humanitarian situation with scarce aid and difficult returns home due to insecurity and lack of resources since May 2023.
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36% Bias Score
Narrow Defeat for Stricter German Immigration Policy Sparks Political Debate
The German Bundestag narrowly rejected a CDU/CSU motion to tighten immigration rules by 12 votes (349 against, 338 for), sparking debate about cooperation with the far-right AfD and highlighting tensions in the German political landscape.
Narrow Defeat for Stricter German Immigration Policy Sparks Political Debate
The German Bundestag narrowly rejected a CDU/CSU motion to tighten immigration rules by 12 votes (349 against, 338 for), sparking debate about cooperation with the far-right AfD and highlighting tensions in the German political landscape.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Tightens 'Foreign Agent' Laws with New Restrictions
Russia's State Duma introduced new legislation further restricting "foreign agents," banning their participation in education, government support, and imposing fines up to 50,000 rubles for improper labeling, and up to 500,000 rubles for organizations for non-compliance with the Ministry of Justice ...
Russia Tightens 'Foreign Agent' Laws with New Restrictions
Russia's State Duma introduced new legislation further restricting "foreign agents," banning their participation in education, government support, and imposing fines up to 50,000 rubles for improper labeling, and up to 500,000 rubles for organizations for non-compliance with the Ministry of Justice ...
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56% Bias Score
Syria's Interim President Announces National Unity, New Constitution
Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, dissolved the Syrian army and other militias, unifying them under a national army, announced a National Dialogue Conference to draft a new constitution, and promised an inclusive government; this followed the lifting of some EU sanctions and international ...
Syria's Interim President Announces National Unity, New Constitution
Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, dissolved the Syrian army and other militias, unifying them under a national army, announced a National Dialogue Conference to draft a new constitution, and promised an inclusive government; this followed the lifting of some EU sanctions and international ...
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52% Bias Score
Rubio's Central American Tour Aims to Curb Migration and Counter Chinese Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit five Central American countries this week to curb migration, counter Chinese influence, and reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, marking the first time a secretary's initial foreign visit is to Central America in over a century.
Rubio's Central American Tour Aims to Curb Migration and Counter Chinese Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit five Central American countries this week to curb migration, counter Chinese influence, and reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, marking the first time a secretary's initial foreign visit is to Central America in over a century.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Passes Landmark Law Protecting Women from Domestic Violence
The German Bundestag passed a new law granting women experiencing domestic violence a legal right to support and counseling, starting in 2030, with a €2.6 billion federal investment to expand shelters and counseling services; a separate law strengthens child protection against sexual abuse.
Germany Passes Landmark Law Protecting Women from Domestic Violence
The German Bundestag passed a new law granting women experiencing domestic violence a legal right to support and counseling, starting in 2030, with a €2.6 billion federal investment to expand shelters and counseling services; a separate law strengthens child protection against sexual abuse.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration Spurs Evangelical Celebration, Signaling Policy Shifts in Jerusalem
On January 20th, hundreds celebrated Donald Trump's inauguration at Jerusalem's Friends-of-Zion Museum, reflecting the strong evangelical Christian support for his pro-Israel policies and signaling potential shifts in US Middle East policy under his second term.
Trump's Inauguration Spurs Evangelical Celebration, Signaling Policy Shifts in Jerusalem
On January 20th, hundreds celebrated Donald Trump's inauguration at Jerusalem's Friends-of-Zion Museum, reflecting the strong evangelical Christian support for his pro-Israel policies and signaling potential shifts in US Middle East policy under his second term.
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60% Bias Score
Zero-Rating Fuels Social Media Dominance in Latin America, Raising Concerns about Misinformation
Zero-rating policies by Latin American telecoms have made Facebook and WhatsApp the primary internet access for many, creating a digital space vulnerable to misinformation and hate speech, particularly impacting vulnerable groups. This has significant political and social ramifications.
Zero-Rating Fuels Social Media Dominance in Latin America, Raising Concerns about Misinformation
Zero-rating policies by Latin American telecoms have made Facebook and WhatsApp the primary internet access for many, creating a digital space vulnerable to misinformation and hate speech, particularly impacting vulnerable groups. This has significant political and social ramifications.
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44% Bias Score
Merz's AfD Collaboration Backfires, Triggering Political Crisis
CDU leader Friedrich Merz's attempt to pass stricter immigration policies by collaborating with the AfD in the Bundestag backfired, causing a major political crisis and raising questions about his leadership and judgment.
Merz's AfD Collaboration Backfires, Triggering Political Crisis
CDU leader Friedrich Merz's attempt to pass stricter immigration policies by collaborating with the AfD in the Bundestag backfired, causing a major political crisis and raising questions about his leadership and judgment.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Enacts Landmark Law to Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Germany passed a new law to protect children from sexual abuse, establishing stronger prevention measures, regular reporting to Parliament, and increased victim rights after years of delays and political challenges.
Germany Enacts Landmark Law to Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Germany passed a new law to protect children from sexual abuse, establishing stronger prevention measures, regular reporting to Parliament, and increased victim rights after years of delays and political challenges.
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28% Bias Score
UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal Hinges on US Approval Amidst Internal Opposition
The UK is negotiating the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a China ally, for approximately £9 billion to maintain the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, but faces internal opposition and US scrutiny due to concerns about China's influence.
UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal Hinges on US Approval Amidst Internal Opposition
The UK is negotiating the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a China ally, for approximately £9 billion to maintain the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, but faces internal opposition and US scrutiny due to concerns about China's influence.
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52% Bias Score