February 2025
March 2025
Release of Israeli Hostages in Gaza After 491 Days; Concerns Over Malnutrition and Ceasefire
Three Israeli hostages, held captive in Gaza for 491 days, were released on February 8th, displaying severe malnutrition upon their return to Israel amid concerns about potential ceasefire violations stemming from U.S. President Trump's statements.
Release of Israeli Hostages in Gaza After 491 Days; Concerns Over Malnutrition and Ceasefire
Three Israeli hostages, held captive in Gaza for 491 days, were released on February 8th, displaying severe malnutrition upon their return to Israel amid concerns about potential ceasefire violations stemming from U.S. President Trump's statements.
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48% Bias Score
Paid Social Media: A BBC Editor's Xperience
A BBC Technology editor paid for a Twitter Blue subscription on Elon Musk's X platform to obtain verification and access to the AI chatbot, Grok, noting both advantages (longer posts, reduced ads) and disadvantages (increased spam). This trend reflects a broader shift in social media towards user-ba...
Paid Social Media: A BBC Editor's Xperience
A BBC Technology editor paid for a Twitter Blue subscription on Elon Musk's X platform to obtain verification and access to the AI chatbot, Grok, noting both advantages (longer posts, reduced ads) and disadvantages (increased spam). This trend reflects a broader shift in social media towards user-ba...
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40% Bias Score
Kurti's Victory in Kosovo Elections Amidst Economic Crisis and Ethnic Tensions
Kosovars voted in parliamentary elections on Sunday, with Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party, Vetevendosje, projected to win amid economic hardship, ethnic tensions, and a US-imposed funding freeze impacting Kosovo's $6,000 per capita GDP. The election will determine Kosovo's leadership in EU-mediat...
Kurti's Victory in Kosovo Elections Amidst Economic Crisis and Ethnic Tensions
Kosovars voted in parliamentary elections on Sunday, with Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party, Vetevendosje, projected to win amid economic hardship, ethnic tensions, and a US-imposed funding freeze impacting Kosovo's $6,000 per capita GDP. The election will determine Kosovo's leadership in EU-mediat...
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40% Bias Score
Scholz and Merz Clash on Defense Spending and Economic Policy in German Election Debate
During a televised debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and CDU challenger Friedrich Merz engaged in a heated exchange over defense spending, economic policy, and migration, highlighting their differing approaches and the challenges ahead for Germany's political and economic future.
Scholz and Merz Clash on Defense Spending and Economic Policy in German Election Debate
During a televised debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and CDU challenger Friedrich Merz engaged in a heated exchange over defense spending, economic policy, and migration, highlighting their differing approaches and the challenges ahead for Germany's political and economic future.
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40% Bias Score
Underreporting of Right-Wing Extremist Killings in Germany: Discrepancies in Official Recognition
A Polish man, Andrzej Fratczak, was murdered in Lübbenau, Germany on October 7, 1990, by three German men; the case was initially classified without acknowledging the politically right-wing motive, but was later officially recognized as such in 2015, becoming the first entry on a list of 87 official...
Underreporting of Right-Wing Extremist Killings in Germany: Discrepancies in Official Recognition
A Polish man, Andrzej Fratczak, was murdered in Lübbenau, Germany on October 7, 1990, by three German men; the case was initially classified without acknowledging the politically right-wing motive, but was later officially recognized as such in 2015, becoming the first entry on a list of 87 official...
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44% Bias Score
Israel Delays Gaza Ceasefire Talks Amid Hostage Release and US Displacement Proposal
Three more Israeli hostages were freed from Hamas, but Israel delays ceasefire negotiations despite 70% public support, creating tension as the Hamas demands troop withdrawal and a permanent ceasefire while Israel refuses to accept a deal that leaves Hamas in power, and with less than 20 days left f...
Israel Delays Gaza Ceasefire Talks Amid Hostage Release and US Displacement Proposal
Three more Israeli hostages were freed from Hamas, but Israel delays ceasefire negotiations despite 70% public support, creating tension as the Hamas demands troop withdrawal and a permanent ceasefire while Israel refuses to accept a deal that leaves Hamas in power, and with less than 20 days left f...
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48% Bias Score
Mass Graves in Libya Expose Migrant Crisis
Libyan authorities discovered approximately 50 bodies in two mass graves in the southeastern desert city of Kufra this week, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis for migrants in the unstable nation.
Mass Graves in Libya Expose Migrant Crisis
Libyan authorities discovered approximately 50 bodies in two mass graves in the southeastern desert city of Kufra this week, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis for migrants in the unstable nation.
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44% Bias Score
Nearly 50 Bodies Found in Mass Graves in Libya
Libyan authorities discovered nearly 50 bodies in two mass graves in Kufra, southeastern Libya, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis for migrants in the country.
Nearly 50 Bodies Found in Mass Graves in Libya
Libyan authorities discovered nearly 50 bodies in two mass graves in Kufra, southeastern Libya, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis for migrants in the country.
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28% Bias Score
Massive Munich Democracy Protest
At least 250,000 people demonstrated in Munich for democracy and against right-wing extremism and the Union party's policies, highlighting the importance of democratic values and public engagement.
Massive Munich Democracy Protest
At least 250,000 people demonstrated in Munich for democracy and against right-wing extremism and the Union party's policies, highlighting the importance of democratic values and public engagement.
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44% Bias Score
African States Demand Ceasefire in DRC Conflict
At a summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, eastern and southern African states demanded an immediate ceasefire in the DRC, prioritizing negotiations over immediate troop withdrawals, but the absence of key leaders and the withdrawal of a regional peacekeeping force could impede success.
African States Demand Ceasefire in DRC Conflict
At a summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, eastern and southern African states demanded an immediate ceasefire in the DRC, prioritizing negotiations over immediate troop withdrawals, but the absence of key leaders and the withdrawal of a regional peacekeeping force could impede success.
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36% Bias Score
Massive German Protests Against Far-Right Surge
Between 500,000 and 600,000 people demonstrated across Germany this weekend against the far-right AfD and parties seen as tolerating extremism, with the largest protest occurring in Munich, including a symbolic firefighting event in Berlin targeting the CDU headquarters.
Massive German Protests Against Far-Right Surge
Between 500,000 and 600,000 people demonstrated across Germany this weekend against the far-right AfD and parties seen as tolerating extremism, with the largest protest occurring in Munich, including a symbolic firefighting event in Berlin targeting the CDU headquarters.
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48% Bias Score
France Prioritizes Domestic AI Algorithm Development for Military Applications
France's military AI agency, AMIAD, is prioritizing the development of its own algorithms, investing €300 million annually and partnering with Mistral AI to reduce reliance on foreign technology like Nvidia's processors, aiming for global leadership in military AI by year's end.
France Prioritizes Domestic AI Algorithm Development for Military Applications
France's military AI agency, AMIAD, is prioritizing the development of its own algorithms, investing €300 million annually and partnering with Mistral AI to reduce reliance on foreign technology like Nvidia's processors, aiming for global leadership in military AI by year's end.
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44% Bias Score