February 2025
March 2025
Indonesia and Turkey Launch Strategic Cooperation Council Summit
Turkish President Erdogan met with Indonesian President Subianto on Wednesday to launch the first High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council summit, focusing on strengthening economic and defense ties and addressing the war in Gaza; Erdogan will also visit Pakistan.
Indonesia and Turkey Launch Strategic Cooperation Council Summit
Turkish President Erdogan met with Indonesian President Subianto on Wednesday to launch the first High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council summit, focusing on strengthening economic and defense ties and addressing the war in Gaza; Erdogan will also visit Pakistan.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Inherits High Inflation, Faces Economic Uncertainty
Despite inheriting high inflation (3.2% core rate exceeding the Federal Reserve's 2% goal), primarily driven by housing costs and anticipated increases from Trump's tariffs, the U.S. economy remains strong according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. However, slowing consumer savings and public...
Trump Inherits High Inflation, Faces Economic Uncertainty
Despite inheriting high inflation (3.2% core rate exceeding the Federal Reserve's 2% goal), primarily driven by housing costs and anticipated increases from Trump's tariffs, the U.S. economy remains strong according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. However, slowing consumer savings and public...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Ends TPS for Venezuelan Immigrants
President Trump revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 348,202 Venezuelan nationals in the US, forcing them to leave by April 7th unless they secure alternative legal status or asylum; this decision, following the suspension of a humanitarian parole program, has sparked outrage and concern amo...
Trump Ends TPS for Venezuelan Immigrants
President Trump revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 348,202 Venezuelan nationals in the US, forcing them to leave by April 7th unless they secure alternative legal status or asylum; this decision, following the suspension of a humanitarian parole program, has sparked outrage and concern amo...
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60% Bias Score
Met Police Cannot Dismiss Officers Failing Vetting, Costing Millions
A High Court ruling prevents the Metropolitan Police from dismissing 29 officers who failed vetting, mostly men with "sexually bad attitudes" and violence against women, costing potentially millions in paid leave; Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley called it a "ridiculous waste of taxpayers' money" and bl...
Met Police Cannot Dismiss Officers Failing Vetting, Costing Millions
A High Court ruling prevents the Metropolitan Police from dismissing 29 officers who failed vetting, mostly men with "sexually bad attitudes" and violence against women, costing potentially millions in paid leave; Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley called it a "ridiculous waste of taxpayers' money" and bl...
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60% Bias Score
GB News Show Sparks Record-Breaking Complaints Over LGBT+ Joke
GB News presenter Josh Howie's joke linking LGBT people to paedophilia during his January 22 show sparked over 1,227 official complaints and a 60,000-signature petition, prompting Ofcom to assess the situation, which could potentially break previous complaint records.
GB News Show Sparks Record-Breaking Complaints Over LGBT+ Joke
GB News presenter Josh Howie's joke linking LGBT people to paedophilia during his January 22 show sparked over 1,227 official complaints and a 60,000-signature petition, prompting Ofcom to assess the situation, which could potentially break previous complaint records.
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40% Bias Score
Spain to Grant Residency to 25,000 Flood-Affected Foreigners
The Spanish government will grant roughly 25,000 foreigners affected by October's devastating floods in the country's east a one-year residency and work permit, approved on Tuesday to aid those left homeless and ease bureaucratic processes for employers.
Spain to Grant Residency to 25,000 Flood-Affected Foreigners
The Spanish government will grant roughly 25,000 foreigners affected by October's devastating floods in the country's east a one-year residency and work permit, approved on Tuesday to aid those left homeless and ease bureaucratic processes for employers.
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32% Bias Score
Brewer's Ministry Aids Deported Families in Guatemala
Retired NFL player Jack Brewer's ministry is providing aid to Guatemalan families deported from the U.S., highlighting the human cost of U.S. immigration policies and the challenges faced by Guatemalan authorities in managing the influx of deportees; Brewer blames Biden's policies and advocates for ...
Brewer's Ministry Aids Deported Families in Guatemala
Retired NFL player Jack Brewer's ministry is providing aid to Guatemalan families deported from the U.S., highlighting the human cost of U.S. immigration policies and the challenges faced by Guatemalan authorities in managing the influx of deportees; Brewer blames Biden's policies and advocates for ...
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64% Bias Score
Legal Loophole Exposes Children to Marijuana Ads on Social Media
A legal loophole permits marijuana ads on social media, exposing minors to enticing marketing that correlates with increased cannabis use and potential developmental harm, despite industry claims of supporting "reasonable restrictions.
Legal Loophole Exposes Children to Marijuana Ads on Social Media
A legal loophole permits marijuana ads on social media, exposing minors to enticing marketing that correlates with increased cannabis use and potential developmental harm, despite industry claims of supporting "reasonable restrictions.
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56% Bias Score
Over 180 Arrested in Major Italian Police Operation Against Sicilian Mafia
Italian police launched a large-scale operation against Sicilian Mafia clans, arresting over 180 people, including several key figures recently released from prison, in an effort to dismantle the Cosa Nostra's attempt to restore its leadership structure, known as 'the Cupola'.
Over 180 Arrested in Major Italian Police Operation Against Sicilian Mafia
Italian police launched a large-scale operation against Sicilian Mafia clans, arresting over 180 people, including several key figures recently released from prison, in an effort to dismantle the Cosa Nostra's attempt to restore its leadership structure, known as 'the Cupola'.
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44% Bias Score
Somalia Ranked Among World's Most Corrupt, Hindering Climate Change Efforts
Transparency International's 2024 report ranks Somalia among the most corrupt countries globally, hindering climate change efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, where 33 of 100 countries score below the global average of 43, with conflict exacerbating the issue in Somalia and other nations.
Somalia Ranked Among World's Most Corrupt, Hindering Climate Change Efforts
Transparency International's 2024 report ranks Somalia among the most corrupt countries globally, hindering climate change efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, where 33 of 100 countries score below the global average of 43, with conflict exacerbating the issue in Somalia and other nations.
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48% Bias Score
Iohannis Resigns; Interim President Appointed Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigned on December 27th, 2023, following a motion by far-right populist opposition groups; Senate President Ilie Bolojan will serve as interim president until a new election in May, after the Constitutional Court annulled the previous election due to alleged Russi...
Iohannis Resigns; Interim President Appointed Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigned on December 27th, 2023, following a motion by far-right populist opposition groups; Senate President Ilie Bolojan will serve as interim president until a new election in May, after the Constitutional Court annulled the previous election due to alleged Russi...
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40% Bias Score
NATO's AI Tool Mainsail Aims to Protect Undersea Infrastructure
NATO's new AI-powered maritime surveillance tool, Mainsail, analyzes satellite imagery and underwater sensor data to detect suspicious vessel activity near undersea infrastructure, aiming to prevent damage or intelligence gathering; however, limited seabed sensors may cause false alarms.
NATO's AI Tool Mainsail Aims to Protect Undersea Infrastructure
NATO's new AI-powered maritime surveillance tool, Mainsail, analyzes satellite imagery and underwater sensor data to detect suspicious vessel activity near undersea infrastructure, aiming to prevent damage or intelligence gathering; however, limited seabed sensors may cause false alarms.
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36% Bias Score