February 2025
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Vance's Munich Speech Sparks Controversy Amidst Shifting US Policy on Ukraine
US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference on February 14th criticized European allies for misinformation and neglected the Ukraine conflict, sparking controversy and raising concerns about the direction of US foreign policy.
Vance's Munich Speech Sparks Controversy Amidst Shifting US Policy on Ukraine
US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference on February 14th criticized European allies for misinformation and neglected the Ukraine conflict, sparking controversy and raising concerns about the direction of US foreign policy.
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44% Bias Score
British Couple Detained in Iran on Security Charges
A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, were arrested in Iran in January on unspecified security charges while on a motorbike trip; their family is working to secure their release, highlighting the risks to British nationals in Iran.
British Couple Detained in Iran on Security Charges
A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, were arrested in Iran in January on unspecified security charges while on a motorbike trip; their family is working to secure their release, highlighting the risks to British nationals in Iran.
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24% Bias Score
Vance Meets Far-Right AfD Leader, Criticizes German 'Firewall'
US Vice President JD Vance met with AfD leader Alice Weidel in Munich on February 14, criticizing Germany's 'firewall' against far-right parties and drawing sharp rebukes from German officials, nine days before German elections where the AfD is polling at around 20%.
Vance Meets Far-Right AfD Leader, Criticizes German 'Firewall'
US Vice President JD Vance met with AfD leader Alice Weidel in Munich on February 14, criticizing Germany's 'firewall' against far-right parties and drawing sharp rebukes from German officials, nine days before German elections where the AfD is polling at around 20%.
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56% Bias Score
EU Urged to Immediately Boost Defense Spending to Deter Russia
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds urged the EU to immediately increase defense spending to deter Russia, highlighting the need for joint funding of air defense systems, ammunition, and drone technology, while acknowledging disagreements among member states on funding options.
EU Urged to Immediately Boost Defense Spending to Deter Russia
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds urged the EU to immediately increase defense spending to deter Russia, highlighting the need for joint funding of air defense systems, ammunition, and drone technology, while acknowledging disagreements among member states on funding options.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Rejects Far-Right AfD Amidst Transatlantic Disagreement
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the far-right AfD party following a meeting between US Vice President JD Vance and an AfD leader, highlighting a transatlantic disagreement on handling far-right movements and freedom of speech while both countries reaffirm their commitment to supporting Ukrai...
Germany Rejects Far-Right AfD Amidst Transatlantic Disagreement
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the far-right AfD party following a meeting between US Vice President JD Vance and an AfD leader, highlighting a transatlantic disagreement on handling far-right movements and freedom of speech while both countries reaffirm their commitment to supporting Ukrai...
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60% Bias Score
Polish School Offers Refuge and Education to Ukrainian Children Displaced by War
In Warsaw, Poland, the Children of Ukraine Educational Centre provides education and refuge to approximately 300 Ukrainian children displaced by the war, offering instruction in Ukrainian, Polish, and English, along with extracurricular activities and psychological support, funded primarily by donat...
Polish School Offers Refuge and Education to Ukrainian Children Displaced by War
In Warsaw, Poland, the Children of Ukraine Educational Centre provides education and refuge to approximately 300 Ukrainian children displaced by the war, offering instruction in Ukrainian, Polish, and English, along with extracurricular activities and psychological support, funded primarily by donat...
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36% Bias Score
US Accusation of Censorship in Europe Highlights West's Double Standard on Free Speech
At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President JD Vance accused European allies of censorship, sparking a debate about the West's double standard on free speech, particularly concerning Palestine and the silencing of dissenting voices.
US Accusation of Censorship in Europe Highlights West's Double Standard on Free Speech
At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President JD Vance accused European allies of censorship, sparking a debate about the West's double standard on free speech, particularly concerning Palestine and the silencing of dissenting voices.
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48% Bias Score
Sudanese Army Captures Key Bridge Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Sudan's army seized a key bridge in Khartoum from the RSF, but the paramilitary group still controls strategic areas and continues to fight in Darfur, causing a humanitarian crisis with over 11.4 million displaced people and millions facing acute hunger amid failed peace talks.
Sudanese Army Captures Key Bridge Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Sudan's army seized a key bridge in Khartoum from the RSF, but the paramilitary group still controls strategic areas and continues to fight in Darfur, causing a humanitarian crisis with over 11.4 million displaced people and millions facing acute hunger amid failed peace talks.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Rejects Far-Right Cooperation Amidst Transatlantic Democracy Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected cooperation with the far-right AfD party, following US Vice President JD Vance's meeting with the AfD leader, which sparked concerns about freedom of speech and democracy in Europe.
Germany Rejects Far-Right Cooperation Amidst Transatlantic Democracy Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected cooperation with the far-right AfD party, following US Vice President JD Vance's meeting with the AfD leader, which sparked concerns about freedom of speech and democracy in Europe.
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56% Bias Score
EU Divided on Retaliatory Measures Against US Trade Sanctions
President Trump's announcement of new trade sanctions on steel and aluminum imports, including those from the EU, has prompted a divided response within the European Union, with France pushing for immediate retaliation while Germany and others favor a more measured approach. The EU aims for a firm a...
EU Divided on Retaliatory Measures Against US Trade Sanctions
President Trump's announcement of new trade sanctions on steel and aluminum imports, including those from the EU, has prompted a divided response within the European Union, with France pushing for immediate retaliation while Germany and others favor a more measured approach. The EU aims for a firm a...
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Rejects US VP Vance's Criticism of Germany's AfD Policy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and CDU leader Friedrich Merz rejected US Vice President J.D. Vance's criticism of Germany's handling of free speech and indirect support for the AfD, emphasizing the need for independent decision-making within European democracies.
Scholz Rejects US VP Vance's Criticism of Germany's AfD Policy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and CDU leader Friedrich Merz rejected US Vice President J.D. Vance's criticism of Germany's handling of free speech and indirect support for the AfD, emphasizing the need for independent decision-making within European democracies.
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48% Bias Score
The White Lotus" Season 3: Thailand's Luxury Resort Becomes a Stage for Class Conflict
The White Lotus" season 3, premiering February 17th, shifts its luxury resort setting to Thailand, following returning characters and introducing new wealthy guests whose morally questionable actions lead to a murder and exploration of class dynamics.
The White Lotus" Season 3: Thailand's Luxury Resort Becomes a Stage for Class Conflict
The White Lotus" season 3, premiering February 17th, shifts its luxury resort setting to Thailand, following returning characters and introducing new wealthy guests whose morally questionable actions lead to a murder and exploration of class dynamics.
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68% Bias Score