February 2025
March 2025
Trump's Tariffs Cause Mixed Reactions in Asia-Pacific Markets
President Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday caused mixed reactions in Asia-Pacific markets, with some indexes falling while others rose slightly, reflecting varied sensitivities to trade policies and economic data.
Trump's Tariffs Cause Mixed Reactions in Asia-Pacific Markets
President Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday caused mixed reactions in Asia-Pacific markets, with some indexes falling while others rose slightly, reflecting varied sensitivities to trade policies and economic data.
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40% Bias Score
Gaza Famine Averted, But Truce Remains Fragile
The UN reports that a surge in aid to Gaza following a January 19th ceasefire has largely averted famine; however, the situation remains fragile and dependent on continued aid and the extension of the truce.
Gaza Famine Averted, But Truce Remains Fragile
The UN reports that a surge in aid to Gaza following a January 19th ceasefire has largely averted famine; however, the situation remains fragile and dependent on continued aid and the extension of the truce.
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32% Bias Score
Kurti's Party Wins Kosovo Election, but Loses Majority
In Kosovo's parliamentary elections, Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje party secured 42% of the vote, losing its previous absolute majority and necessitating coalition building; the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) received 21% and 20%, respectively, with only 40% vote...
Kurti's Party Wins Kosovo Election, but Loses Majority
In Kosovo's parliamentary elections, Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje party secured 42% of the vote, losing its previous absolute majority and necessitating coalition building; the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) received 21% and 20%, respectively, with only 40% vote...
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40% Bias Score
German Colonial Atrocity: The Killing of Sultan Mkwawa and the Repatriation of Human Remains
The killing of Sultan Mkwawa of the Hehe people by German colonial troops in 1898 in Tanzania, the removal of his skull as a trophy, and the subsequent repatriation efforts highlight the brutality of German colonialism and ongoing efforts to address historical injustices.
German Colonial Atrocity: The Killing of Sultan Mkwawa and the Repatriation of Human Remains
The killing of Sultan Mkwawa of the Hehe people by German colonial troops in 1898 in Tanzania, the removal of his skull as a trophy, and the subsequent repatriation efforts highlight the brutality of German colonialism and ongoing efforts to address historical injustices.
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44% Bias Score
Ecuador's Presidential Election Heads to Runoff
Ecuador's February 9th, 2025 presidential election resulted in a second-round runoff between Daniel Noboa (44.75%) and Luisa González (43.83%), with 69% of votes counted, defying pre-election polls predicting Noboa's victory.
Ecuador's Presidential Election Heads to Runoff
Ecuador's February 9th, 2025 presidential election resulted in a second-round runoff between Daniel Noboa (44.75%) and Luisa González (43.83%), with 69% of votes counted, defying pre-election polls predicting Noboa's victory.
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32% Bias Score
Starmer's Legal Approach Sparks UK Political Backlash
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's emphasis on international law, stemming from his legal background, is causing political controversy, particularly regarding a £9 billion deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius; critics argue this prioritizes human rights over national interests, potentially i...
Starmer's Legal Approach Sparks UK Political Backlash
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's emphasis on international law, stemming from his legal background, is causing political controversy, particularly regarding a £9 billion deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius; critics argue this prioritizes human rights over national interests, potentially i...
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56% Bias Score
31 Maoist Rebels, 2 Police Officers Killed in Deadliest India Clash
At least 31 suspected Maoist rebels and two police officers were killed on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Chhattisgarh, India, during the deadliest combat so far this year between Indian security forces and Maoist rebels, according to police.
31 Maoist Rebels, 2 Police Officers Killed in Deadliest India Clash
At least 31 suspected Maoist rebels and two police officers were killed on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Chhattisgarh, India, during the deadliest combat so far this year between Indian security forces and Maoist rebels, according to police.
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48% Bias Score
Deadliest Maoist Clash in Chhattisgarh Kills 33
On Sunday, a gun battle in Chhattisgarh, India's Indravati forest between police and at least 31 suspected Maoist rebels left 31 rebels and two police officers dead; two more officers were injured. This is the deadliest clash of 2024.
Deadliest Maoist Clash in Chhattisgarh Kills 33
On Sunday, a gun battle in Chhattisgarh, India's Indravati forest between police and at least 31 suspected Maoist rebels left 31 rebels and two police officers dead; two more officers were injured. This is the deadliest clash of 2024.
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40% Bias Score
German Couple Receives Life Sentences for Murdering Ukrainian Refugee and Mother
A German couple murdered a Ukrainian refugee and her mother in March 2024 near Heidelberg to steal their newborn baby, motivated by their desire for a daughter; both received life sentences without parole.
German Couple Receives Life Sentences for Murdering Ukrainian Refugee and Mother
A German couple murdered a Ukrainian refugee and her mother in March 2024 near Heidelberg to steal their newborn baby, motivated by their desire for a daughter; both received life sentences without parole.
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48% Bias Score
EU Ecodesign Rules Threaten 200,000 Jobs in Local Space Heater Industry
The EU's proposed ecodesign rules for solid fuel local space heaters, set to begin July 1, 2027, are causing concern among manufacturers due to unrealistic standards, inadequate testing, and a lack of transparency, risking 200,000 jobs and potentially worsening energy poverty.
EU Ecodesign Rules Threaten 200,000 Jobs in Local Space Heater Industry
The EU's proposed ecodesign rules for solid fuel local space heaters, set to begin July 1, 2027, are causing concern among manufacturers due to unrealistic standards, inadequate testing, and a lack of transparency, risking 200,000 jobs and potentially worsening energy poverty.
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60% Bias Score
Germany's "Deutschlandticket" Faces Uncertain Future Due to Funding Shortfalls
The future of Germany's nationwide public transport ticket, the "Deutschlandticket", is uncertain after 2024 due to insufficient funding of €3 billion annually, despite its success in simplifying fares and increasing ridership, with potential price increases and political disagreements looming.
Germany's "Deutschlandticket" Faces Uncertain Future Due to Funding Shortfalls
The future of Germany's nationwide public transport ticket, the "Deutschlandticket", is uncertain after 2024 due to insufficient funding of €3 billion annually, despite its success in simplifying fares and increasing ridership, with potential price increases and political disagreements looming.
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52% Bias Score
Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Blend of Art, Politics, and Controversy
During Super Bowl LVIII, Kendrick Lamar delivered a politically charged and artistically ambitious halftime performance, incorporating unreleased music, social commentary, and a diss track aimed at Drake, generating significant cultural discussion and challenging the event's typical entertainment fo...
Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Blend of Art, Politics, and Controversy
During Super Bowl LVIII, Kendrick Lamar delivered a politically charged and artistically ambitious halftime performance, incorporating unreleased music, social commentary, and a diss track aimed at Drake, generating significant cultural discussion and challenging the event's typical entertainment fo...
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52% Bias Score