February 2025
March 2025
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Respiratory Infection
88-year-old Pope Francis was hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday due to a respiratory infection, causing him to cancel all appointments until at least Monday; this follows weeks of health struggles including voice loss and respiratory problems.
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Respiratory Infection
88-year-old Pope Francis was hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday due to a respiratory infection, causing him to cancel all appointments until at least Monday; this follows weeks of health struggles including voice loss and respiratory problems.
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36% Bias Score
Bayrou to Meet with Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram Abuse Victims Amidst Investigation
French Prime Minister François Bayrou will meet with representatives of victims of alleged sexual abuse at the Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram school in Pau on November 15th at 11:45 AM, amid a year-long investigation into over 100 complaints and a pending no-confidence vote.
Bayrou to Meet with Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram Abuse Victims Amidst Investigation
French Prime Minister François Bayrou will meet with representatives of victims of alleged sexual abuse at the Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram school in Pau on November 15th at 11:45 AM, amid a year-long investigation into over 100 complaints and a pending no-confidence vote.
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60% Bias Score
Munich Car Attack: Afghan Asylum Seeker Confesses, Fueling Germany's Security Debate
A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, Farhad N., drove his car into a crowd of demonstrators in Munich on Thursday, injuring several. He confessed, citing Islamist motives, though police found no network links. The incident follows similar attacks in Germany, fueling public safety concerns and reignit...
Munich Car Attack: Afghan Asylum Seeker Confesses, Fueling Germany's Security Debate
A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, Farhad N., drove his car into a crowd of demonstrators in Munich on Thursday, injuring several. He confessed, citing Islamist motives, though police found no network links. The incident follows similar attacks in Germany, fueling public safety concerns and reignit...
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52% Bias Score
EU Parliament Demands Sanctions Against Rwanda Over DRC Conflict
The European Parliament overwhelmingly voted to sanction Rwanda and suspend a €900 million mining agreement due to its alleged support for M23 rebels occupying Congolese territory, including the Rubaya coltan mine (15% of global production), following accusations from DRC President Félix Tshisekedi ...
EU Parliament Demands Sanctions Against Rwanda Over DRC Conflict
The European Parliament overwhelmingly voted to sanction Rwanda and suspend a €900 million mining agreement due to its alleged support for M23 rebels occupying Congolese territory, including the Rubaya coltan mine (15% of global production), following accusations from DRC President Félix Tshisekedi ...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine's Justice Ministry Denies Planned Lawsuit to Ban Poroshenko's Party
Ukraine's Ministry of Justice denies preparing a lawsuit to ban the "European Solidarity" party, contradicting a report suggesting such action if Petro Poroshenko's treason charges are proven. The ministry demands evidence and warns of legal consequences for those spreading misinformation.
Ukraine's Justice Ministry Denies Planned Lawsuit to Ban Poroshenko's Party
Ukraine's Ministry of Justice denies preparing a lawsuit to ban the "European Solidarity" party, contradicting a report suggesting such action if Petro Poroshenko's treason charges are proven. The ministry demands evidence and warns of legal consequences for those spreading misinformation.
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36% Bias Score
Pistorius Rejects Harris's Criticism of European Democracy
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris's criticism of European democracy at the Munich Security Conference on February 14th, citing Germany's tolerance of extremist parties and free press as evidence of its democratic strength, while Harris highlighted con...
Pistorius Rejects Harris's Criticism of European Democracy
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris's criticism of European democracy at the Munich Security Conference on February 14th, citing Germany's tolerance of extremist parties and free press as evidence of its democratic strength, while Harris highlighted con...
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36% Bias Score
Rejected Asylum Seeker's Attack Reignites Germany's Immigration Debate
On February 13th, 2025, Farhad N., a 24-year-old Afghan man with a rejected asylum application, drove into a demonstration in Munich, injuring 39 people; his actions, attributed to Islamist extremism, have reignited Germany's immigration debate.
Rejected Asylum Seeker's Attack Reignites Germany's Immigration Debate
On February 13th, 2025, Farhad N., a 24-year-old Afghan man with a rejected asylum application, drove into a demonstration in Munich, injuring 39 people; his actions, attributed to Islamist extremism, have reignited Germany's immigration debate.
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52% Bias Score
Mass Resignations Rock Justice Department Over Adams Corruption Case
Seven Justice Department officials resigned in protest against an order to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, citing concerns of political interference and violation of legal and ethical standards; prosecutor Hagan Scotten called those who would follow the order "fools" or "coward...
Mass Resignations Rock Justice Department Over Adams Corruption Case
Seven Justice Department officials resigned in protest against an order to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, citing concerns of political interference and violation of legal and ethical standards; prosecutor Hagan Scotten called those who would follow the order "fools" or "coward...
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64% Bias Score
US Funding Cut Threatens Iran's Internet Freedom
The US government's temporary halt of funding for organizations providing free VPNs in Iran, primarily through the Near-East-Regional-Democracy-Program (NERD), threatens millions of Iranians' access to uncensored information and communication tools, potentially leading to increased state surveillanc...
US Funding Cut Threatens Iran's Internet Freedom
The US government's temporary halt of funding for organizations providing free VPNs in Iran, primarily through the Near-East-Regional-Democracy-Program (NERD), threatens millions of Iranians' access to uncensored information and communication tools, potentially leading to increased state surveillanc...
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44% Bias Score
Ghana Faces Growing Threat of Jihadist Recruitment Amidst Socioeconomic Challenges
Despite bordering Burkina Faso's jihadist-affected regions, Ghana faces a growing threat of extremist recruitment driven by poverty, marginalization, and weak border security, with analysts highlighting the nearly one million people in multidimensional poverty in Northern Ghana in 2024 and the explo...
Ghana Faces Growing Threat of Jihadist Recruitment Amidst Socioeconomic Challenges
Despite bordering Burkina Faso's jihadist-affected regions, Ghana faces a growing threat of extremist recruitment driven by poverty, marginalization, and weak border security, with analysts highlighting the nearly one million people in multidimensional poverty in Northern Ghana in 2024 and the explo...
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48% Bias Score
Johnson Urges Allies to "Man Up" on Ukraine Amid Trump's Peace Overture
Boris Johnson criticized European nations for their reaction to Donald Trump's peace talks proposal with Russia, urging increased defense spending and dismissing claims of U.S. appeasement; he cited Trump's belief that supporting Ukraine is vital for his legacy and that Ukraine's future NATO members...
Johnson Urges Allies to "Man Up" on Ukraine Amid Trump's Peace Overture
Boris Johnson criticized European nations for their reaction to Donald Trump's peace talks proposal with Russia, urging increased defense spending and dismissing claims of U.S. appeasement; he cited Trump's belief that supporting Ukraine is vital for his legacy and that Ukraine's future NATO members...
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68% Bias Score
Vance's Munich Speech Stirs Bipartisan Criticism
At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance criticized European governments for suppressing populist views and high immigration, sparking bipartisan criticism for its omission of key security issues and accusations of hypocrisy from Democrats due to contrasting actions by the Trump ad...
Vance's Munich Speech Stirs Bipartisan Criticism
At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance criticized European governments for suppressing populist views and high immigration, sparking bipartisan criticism for its omission of key security issues and accusations of hypocrisy from Democrats due to contrasting actions by the Trump ad...
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44% Bias Score