February 2025
March 2025
US Military Bans Transgender Enlistments, Halts Gender Transition Procedures
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo on Monday halting the enlistment of transgender individuals into the US military and pausing all gender transition procedures for current service members, following an executive order from President Trump in January, impacting an estimated low thousands o...
US Military Bans Transgender Enlistments, Halts Gender Transition Procedures
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo on Monday halting the enlistment of transgender individuals into the US military and pausing all gender transition procedures for current service members, following an executive order from President Trump in January, impacting an estimated low thousands o...
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72% Bias Score
One Dead, Four Injured in Scottsdale Airport Jet Crash
A Learjet 35A crashed into a Gulfstream 200 at Scottsdale Airport on Monday, killing one and injuring four; the FAA is investigating.
One Dead, Four Injured in Scottsdale Airport Jet Crash
A Learjet 35A crashed into a Gulfstream 200 at Scottsdale Airport on Monday, killing one and injuring four; the FAA is investigating.
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28% Bias Score
Spain to Regularize 25,000 Immigrants After Valencia Floods
The Valencian Vice President, Francisco José Gan Pampols, announced that the regional government will consider a Spanish government plan to grant residency permits to at least 25,000 immigrants affected by the October 29th floods in Valencia, which caused 227 deaths and €17 billion in economic losse...
Spain to Regularize 25,000 Immigrants After Valencia Floods
The Valencian Vice President, Francisco José Gan Pampols, announced that the regional government will consider a Spanish government plan to grant residency permits to at least 25,000 immigrants affected by the October 29th floods in Valencia, which caused 227 deaths and €17 billion in economic losse...
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48% Bias Score
Yavaş Withdraws from CHP Mayoral Primary, Leaving İmamoğlu as Likely Nominee
Mansur Yavaş's refusal to participate in the CHP's mayoral primary leaves Ekrem İmamoğlu as the likely nominee, raising concerns about the party's prospects in the upcoming elections due to internal divisions and the potential for a lack of broad appeal.
Yavaş Withdraws from CHP Mayoral Primary, Leaving İmamoğlu as Likely Nominee
Mansur Yavaş's refusal to participate in the CHP's mayoral primary leaves Ekrem İmamoğlu as the likely nominee, raising concerns about the party's prospects in the upcoming elections due to internal divisions and the potential for a lack of broad appeal.
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56% Bias Score
54 Dead in Guatemala City Bus Crash
At least 54 people died early Monday when a 30-year-old bus traveling at high speed from San Agustín Acasaguastlán to Guatemala City plunged from the Belice bridge into a ravine; President Arévalo declared a national day of mourning.
54 Dead in Guatemala City Bus Crash
At least 54 people died early Monday when a 30-year-old bus traveling at high speed from San Agustín Acasaguastlán to Guatemala City plunged from the Belice bridge into a ravine; President Arévalo declared a national day of mourning.
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24% Bias Score
Spain Renews Gender Violence Pact with 460 Measures
Spain's parliament overwhelmingly approved a renewed State Pact against Gender Violence, incorporating over 460 measures to combat various forms of abuse, including economic violence and deepfakes, with only Vox opposing it.
Spain Renews Gender Violence Pact with 460 Measures
Spain's parliament overwhelmingly approved a renewed State Pact against Gender Violence, incorporating over 460 measures to combat various forms of abuse, including economic violence and deepfakes, with only Vox opposing it.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Considers Exempting Australia from Tariffs Due to Trade Surplus
Following a phone call, President Trump is "giving great consideration" to exempting Australia from recently imposed steel and aluminum tariffs due to a US trade surplus with Australia, a point Australian Labor has emphasized to the Trump administration to highlight the benefits of the current trade...
Trump Considers Exempting Australia from Tariffs Due to Trade Surplus
Following a phone call, President Trump is "giving great consideration" to exempting Australia from recently imposed steel and aluminum tariffs due to a US trade surplus with Australia, a point Australian Labor has emphasized to the Trump administration to highlight the benefits of the current trade...
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44% Bias Score
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Funding
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately unfreeze billions in federal funding after finding them in contempt of court for defying a temporary restraining order issued in January, halting a freeze of congressionally approved funds; the administration is appealing.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Funding
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately unfreeze billions in federal funding after finding them in contempt of court for defying a temporary restraining order issued in January, halting a freeze of congressionally approved funds; the administration is appealing.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Special Forces Officers Arrested in Major Drug Bust
Two Turkish special forces officers were arrested in Muş during a drug operation, found to be transporting 10.5 kg of methamphetamine, 6 kg of heroin, and 200,000 lira; this raises concerns about recruitment practices and potential systemic issues within the police force, especially given another in...
Turkish Special Forces Officers Arrested in Major Drug Bust
Two Turkish special forces officers were arrested in Muş during a drug operation, found to be transporting 10.5 kg of methamphetamine, 6 kg of heroin, and 200,000 lira; this raises concerns about recruitment practices and potential systemic issues within the police force, especially given another in...
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56% Bias Score
CHP Presidential Primary: Internal Divisions and Legal Challenges
On February 9th, 2024, CHP leaders Özel, İmamoğlu, and Yavaş met to discuss a primary for the party's presidential candidate; despite initial unity, Yavaş opted out, considering a compromise proposal involving an independent candidacy. This comes amidst ongoing legal challenges targeting CHP members...
CHP Presidential Primary: Internal Divisions and Legal Challenges
On February 9th, 2024, CHP leaders Özel, İmamoğlu, and Yavaş met to discuss a primary for the party's presidential candidate; despite initial unity, Yavaş opted out, considering a compromise proposal involving an independent candidacy. This comes amidst ongoing legal challenges targeting CHP members...
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52% Bias Score
Hamas Accuses Israel of Ceasefire Violations, Suspends Prisoner Exchange
Hamas accuses Israel of violating four articles of their January 19th ceasefire agreement, delaying Palestinian returns, continuing attacks, and blocking aid; a planned prisoner exchange was suspended in response.
Hamas Accuses Israel of Ceasefire Violations, Suspends Prisoner Exchange
Hamas accuses Israel of violating four articles of their January 19th ceasefire agreement, delaying Palestinian returns, continuing attacks, and blocking aid; a planned prisoner exchange was suspended in response.
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40% Bias Score
Colombia's National Police Chief Replaced Amidst Security Crisis
Amidst a cabinet shakeup in Colombia, General William René Salamanca was replaced as National Police director by Brigadier General Carlos Fernando Triana on Monday; this comes during a period of heightened insecurity, particularly in Bogotá, which saw an 11% increase in homicides in 2024.
Colombia's National Police Chief Replaced Amidst Security Crisis
Amidst a cabinet shakeup in Colombia, General William René Salamanca was replaced as National Police director by Brigadier General Carlos Fernando Triana on Monday; this comes during a period of heightened insecurity, particularly in Bogotá, which saw an 11% increase in homicides in 2024.
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36% Bias Score