February 2025
March 2025
China Imposes Targeted Tariffs in Response to New US Duties
Facing new US tariffs, China announced targeted retaliatory tariffs on some US goods, including coal and oil, effective February 10th, while initiating antitrust investigations against Google and adding US firms to its 'unreliable entities' list; this measured response leaves room for negotiation, a...
China Imposes Targeted Tariffs in Response to New US Duties
Facing new US tariffs, China announced targeted retaliatory tariffs on some US goods, including coal and oil, effective February 10th, while initiating antitrust investigations against Google and adding US firms to its 'unreliable entities' list; this measured response leaves room for negotiation, a...
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36% Bias Score
WSJ Report on Russia-Turkey Transfer Sparks Debate Over Sanctions and Geopolitics
The Wall Street Journal reported a $2 billion transfer from Russia to Turkey via U.S. banks, raising sanctions evasion concerns; Turkish journalists countered, suggesting the report aimed to damage Turkey-U.S. relations, citing the inclusion of MİT chief Ibrahim Kalın's photo and lack of evidence. T...
WSJ Report on Russia-Turkey Transfer Sparks Debate Over Sanctions and Geopolitics
The Wall Street Journal reported a $2 billion transfer from Russia to Turkey via U.S. banks, raising sanctions evasion concerns; Turkish journalists countered, suggesting the report aimed to damage Turkey-U.S. relations, citing the inclusion of MİT chief Ibrahim Kalın's photo and lack of evidence. T...
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56% Bias Score
Delayed Flood Warning in Valencia Leads to 224 Deaths
The October 29th, 2024, floods in Valencia, Spain, resulted in 224 deaths and three missing persons due to the delayed warning by the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) about the critical water flow increase in the Poyo ravine, between 16:13 and 18:43, despite the flow spiking after 17:00, causi...
Delayed Flood Warning in Valencia Leads to 224 Deaths
The October 29th, 2024, floods in Valencia, Spain, resulted in 224 deaths and three missing persons due to the delayed warning by the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) about the critical water flow increase in the Poyo ravine, between 16:13 and 18:43, despite the flow spiking after 17:00, causi...
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40% Bias Score
Samandağ Earthquake Housing Crisis Sparks Land Dispute
In the aftermath of Turkey's devastating February 6th earthquake, the slow construction of permanent housing in Samandağ, Hatay, and the government's controversial land acquisition for TOKİ projects has triggered strong local opposition, raising concerns about environmental damage and cultural herit...
Samandağ Earthquake Housing Crisis Sparks Land Dispute
In the aftermath of Turkey's devastating February 6th earthquake, the slow construction of permanent housing in Samandağ, Hatay, and the government's controversial land acquisition for TOKİ projects has triggered strong local opposition, raising concerns about environmental damage and cultural herit...
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Judge's Firm Control Marks Rubiales Kissing Case Trial
Judge José Manuel Clemente Fernández-Prieto, presiding over the trial of the Rubiales kissing case, has been characterized as having a "very vehement" approach to managing the trial, with several instances of interrupting witnesses and lawyers to refocus on the facts and prevent the trial from veeri...
Spanish Judge's Firm Control Marks Rubiales Kissing Case Trial
Judge José Manuel Clemente Fernández-Prieto, presiding over the trial of the Rubiales kissing case, has been characterized as having a "very vehement" approach to managing the trial, with several instances of interrupting witnesses and lawyers to refocus on the facts and prevent the trial from veeri...
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40% Bias Score
Rise in ICE Impersonation Cases Amid Heightened Immigration Enforcement
Three separate incidents across the US involved individuals impersonating ICE agents, exploiting fears within migrant communities amid heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration; one suspect, Sean-Michael Johnson, was caught on video making racist remarks and threats.
Rise in ICE Impersonation Cases Amid Heightened Immigration Enforcement
Three separate incidents across the US involved individuals impersonating ICE agents, exploiting fears within migrant communities amid heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration; one suspect, Sean-Michael Johnson, was caught on video making racist remarks and threats.
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28% Bias Score
Turkey's Inflation Exceeds Expectations Amidst Crumbling Agricultural Sector
Turkey's January inflation at 5.03% surpassed expectations; despite this, the government maintains inflation will decrease, while a new report reveals severe issues in Turkey's agricultural sector caused by government policies, leading to increased food prices and farmer debt.
Turkey's Inflation Exceeds Expectations Amidst Crumbling Agricultural Sector
Turkey's January inflation at 5.03% surpassed expectations; despite this, the government maintains inflation will decrease, while a new report reveals severe issues in Turkey's agricultural sector caused by government policies, leading to increased food prices and farmer debt.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Italy's Record €32.7 Billion Tax Recovery in 2024
Italy's 2024 tax recovery reached a record €32.7 billion, surpassing 2023's €31 billion due to increased government-agency coordination and a new agency head; the success is linked to both ordinary and extraordinary tax measures, with ongoing debate about potential future tax forgiveness.
Italy's Record €32.7 Billion Tax Recovery in 2024
Italy's 2024 tax recovery reached a record €32.7 billion, surpassing 2023's €31 billion due to increased government-agency coordination and a new agency head; the success is linked to both ordinary and extraordinary tax measures, with ongoing debate about potential future tax forgiveness.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan: A Post-Ceasefire Shift in Middle East Policy
Days before Trump's inauguration, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, influenced heavily by Trump's envoy who pressured Netanyahu; Trump now proposes permanent relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, a plan rejected by regional countries.
Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan: A Post-Ceasefire Shift in Middle East Policy
Days before Trump's inauguration, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, influenced heavily by Trump's envoy who pressured Netanyahu; Trump now proposes permanent relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, a plan rejected by regional countries.
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60% Bias Score
Controversial Legal Practices and Renewed Gezi Park Investigation Raise Concerns in Turkey
Turkish prosecutors are using a new interpretation of witness statements to pursue arrests, evidenced by the case against journalist Barış Pehlivan; this, alongside a 12-year-delayed investigation into the Gezi Park protests and a request for broadcast recordings from RTÜK, raises concerns about sup...
Controversial Legal Practices and Renewed Gezi Park Investigation Raise Concerns in Turkey
Turkish prosecutors are using a new interpretation of witness statements to pursue arrests, evidenced by the case against journalist Barış Pehlivan; this, alongside a 12-year-delayed investigation into the Gezi Park protests and a request for broadcast recordings from RTÜK, raises concerns about sup...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Germany Passes Landmark Law to Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Germany's Bundestag passed a landmark law on Friday to combat child sexual abuse, strengthening prevention, improving data access for victims, and increasing government accountability, following intense lobbying efforts by the Federal Government Commissioner and advocacy groups.
Germany Passes Landmark Law to Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Germany's Bundestag passed a landmark law on Friday to combat child sexual abuse, strengthening prevention, improving data access for victims, and increasing government accountability, following intense lobbying efforts by the Federal Government Commissioner and advocacy groups.
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44% Bias Score
Musk to Testify in OpenAI Lawsuit
A US federal judge has ordered parts of Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI to go to trial, requiring Musk to testify, following his attempt to block OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity; the decision highlights the dispute over OpenAI's initial nonprofit mission and its current focus on securi...
Musk to Testify in OpenAI Lawsuit
A US federal judge has ordered parts of Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI to go to trial, requiring Musk to testify, following his attempt to block OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity; the decision highlights the dispute over OpenAI's initial nonprofit mission and its current focus on securi...
Progress
48% Bias Score