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theglobeandmail.com
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DHS Seeks to Deputize IRS Agents for Immigration Enforcement

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem requested that the Treasury Department deputize IRS criminal investigators and other personnel for immigration enforcement, focusing on human trafficking and illegal hiring, as part of President Trump's whole-of-government approach to immigration.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Smith Leads Lobbying Effort Against Renewed U.S. Tariff Threats

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is traveling to Washington, D.C., to lobby against U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy and goods, following President Trump's renewed threat of 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, despite Canada's $1.3 billion investment in border security and drug enforcemen...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
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Canada-U.S. Tariff Dispute Threatens Online Shopping

A potential tariff war between Canada and the U.S. could lead to a 25 percent levy on various U.S. goods purchased online by Canadians, causing higher prices, delayed shipments, and potential disruptions to cross-border e-commerce.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
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U.S. Officials to Visit Ukraine Amidst Security Concerns

U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg will visit Kyiv on February 20th, while other Trump administration officials will visit before the Munich Security Conference; President Zelensky seeks a meeting with President Trump before a potential Trump-Putin meeting to ensure Ukraine's voice is heard regarding ...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Deportation of 104 Indian Migrants Highlights Dangers of Illegal Immigration

Harwinder Singh, after paying an agent $44,500 for passage to the U.S., was deported back to India via military transport, along with 103 others, after a perilous journey involving death and harsh conditions, highlighting the risks of illegal migration and the growing crackdown by the U.S. governmen...

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No Poverty
theguardian.com
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UK Bill Proposes Assisted Dying with Enhanced Safeguards

A proposed bill in the UK seeks to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults, adding a multidisciplinary commission with judicial oversight to prevent coercion and protect vulnerable individuals, addressing current legal barriers that lead to suffering.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theglobeandmail.com
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Canada Considers Carbon Border Adjustment as Retaliation to Trump's Tariff Threats

Following President Trump's renewed tariff threats, Canada is considering a state-level carbon border adjustment to target high-polluting U.S. states, leveraging climate policy for economic leverage and potentially fostering global climate cooperation.

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52% Bias Score

Climate Action
theglobeandmail.com
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Alberta Premier Denies Wrongdoing Amidst $614 Million Health Care Scandal

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith denies involvement in a health care procurement scandal where allegedly inflated contracts worth $614 million benefited UCP-connected businesses, following the dismissal of the Alberta Health Services CEO who was about to report concerns to the Auditor-General.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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More Women in High Office in Sub-Saharan Africa: Progress and Challenges

The increasing number of women in high political positions in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang of Ghana and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia, reflects a global movement towards gender equality; however, significant challenges remain, and full parity m...

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
dw.com
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Azerbaijan Bans Russian MP Valuev After Threats

Azerbaijan banned Russian State Duma deputy Nikolai Valuev from entering the country on February 10th due to threats he made following the Azerbaijani government's closure of the Russian House in Baku, which BakuTV alleged was a front for Russian intelligence.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Elliott Investment Sends BP Shares Soaring

Activist investor Elliott Investment in BP caused a 7.4% surge in BP's shares to 465.15p, prompting speculation about potential company restructuring, leadership changes, and divestment from renewable energy projects due to underperformance compared to rivals.

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60% Bias Score

Climate Action
dailymail.co.uk
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US Tariffs Threaten £400 Million in UK Steel Exports, Jeopardizing Thousands of Jobs

The US is imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, impacting UK exports worth £400 million annually and threatening 75,700 jobs in the steel sector and its supply chain, worsening the UK's potential recession.

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64% Bias Score

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