February 2025
March 2025
First Stinger Missile Launch in Afghanistan: A Turning Point in the Soviet-Afghan War
In August 1986, a group of Afghan mujahideen, trained by Pakistanis and monitored by the US, used Stinger missiles for the first time against Soviet helicopters near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, resulting in three destroyed helicopters and marking a turning point in the war.
First Stinger Missile Launch in Afghanistan: A Turning Point in the Soviet-Afghan War
In August 1986, a group of Afghan mujahideen, trained by Pakistanis and monitored by the US, used Stinger missiles for the first time against Soviet helicopters near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, resulting in three destroyed helicopters and marking a turning point in the war.
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44% Bias Score
20-Year Fight for Epilepsy Drug Compensation
Catherine Cox has campaigned for 20 years for compensation after her son Matthew suffered disabilities due to the epilepsy drug sodium valproate, which she took during pregnancy; a 2024 report recommended financial and other support for thousands of similarly affected children, but the government ha...
20-Year Fight for Epilepsy Drug Compensation
Catherine Cox has campaigned for 20 years for compensation after her son Matthew suffered disabilities due to the epilepsy drug sodium valproate, which she took during pregnancy; a 2024 report recommended financial and other support for thousands of similarly affected children, but the government ha...
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44% Bias Score
Europe's Defense Industry: Production Increase Meets Procurement Hurdles
The European defense industry is boosting production, but slow government procurement and supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly concerning raw materials from China, pose challenges. Kongsberg, a Norwegian defense company, saw a 20% revenue increase in 2024, reaching €4.35 billion.
Europe's Defense Industry: Production Increase Meets Procurement Hurdles
The European defense industry is boosting production, but slow government procurement and supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly concerning raw materials from China, pose challenges. Kongsberg, a Norwegian defense company, saw a 20% revenue increase in 2024, reaching €4.35 billion.
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24% Bias Score
Global Population Decline: Reshaping Economies and Power Dynamics
A McKinsey Global Institute report reveals that by 2100, some countries face population declines of 20-50% due to globally low fertility rates, drastically impacting consumption, labor markets, and economic power.
Global Population Decline: Reshaping Economies and Power Dynamics
A McKinsey Global Institute report reveals that by 2100, some countries face population declines of 20-50% due to globally low fertility rates, drastically impacting consumption, labor markets, and economic power.
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36% Bias Score
Manitoba Métis Await Self-Government Treaty Ratification
On Louis Riel Day 2025, the Manitoba Métis Federation awaits royal assent for their self-government treaty, signed last November, which grants them inherent rights and law-making powers; however, Parliament's prorogation has delayed its implementation, causing concern and highlighting ongoing strugg...
Manitoba Métis Await Self-Government Treaty Ratification
On Louis Riel Day 2025, the Manitoba Métis Federation awaits royal assent for their self-government treaty, signed last November, which grants them inherent rights and law-making powers; however, Parliament's prorogation has delayed its implementation, causing concern and highlighting ongoing strugg...
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48% Bias Score
France's U-turn on EU Green Rules Sparks Outrage
France's unexpected opposition to upcoming EU rules requiring companies to report their environmental impact and human rights violations in supply chains is causing outrage among allies, who accuse Paris of betraying its reputation as a green champion and succumbing to pressure from business groups ...
France's U-turn on EU Green Rules Sparks Outrage
France's unexpected opposition to upcoming EU rules requiring companies to report their environmental impact and human rights violations in supply chains is causing outrage among allies, who accuse Paris of betraying its reputation as a green champion and succumbing to pressure from business groups ...
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56% Bias Score
Greenland's Mineral Ambitions: Independence and the Struggle Against Colonial Narratives
Greenland's drive for independence, fueled by its mineral wealth, is challenging colonial narratives while navigating complex relationships with global powers and its own history of oppression, as evidenced by the recent discussions on a new constitution and nationality issues.
Greenland's Mineral Ambitions: Independence and the Struggle Against Colonial Narratives
Greenland's drive for independence, fueled by its mineral wealth, is challenging colonial narratives while navigating complex relationships with global powers and its own history of oppression, as evidenced by the recent discussions on a new constitution and nationality issues.
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44% Bias Score
Tehran's Hidden Masterpieces: A $3 Billion Art Trove Unveiled
The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art houses a $3 billion collection of Western masterpieces, including works by Picasso, Van Gogh, and Warhol, largely unseen since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, but recently showcased in a record-breaking exhibition.
Tehran's Hidden Masterpieces: A $3 Billion Art Trove Unveiled
The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art houses a $3 billion collection of Western masterpieces, including works by Picasso, Van Gogh, and Warhol, largely unseen since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, but recently showcased in a record-breaking exhibition.
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44% Bias Score
Elevated PFAS Levels in PEI Community Prompt Water Purchase Advice
Elevated levels of PFAS exceeding Health Canada guidelines were found in Slemon Park, PEI's drinking water, prompting the province to advise residents to buy bottled water while home filtration systems are installed; levels ranged from 45.5 ng/L to 58.2 ng/L across three wells.
Elevated PFAS Levels in PEI Community Prompt Water Purchase Advice
Elevated levels of PFAS exceeding Health Canada guidelines were found in Slemon Park, PEI's drinking water, prompting the province to advise residents to buy bottled water while home filtration systems are installed; levels ranged from 45.5 ng/L to 58.2 ng/L across three wells.
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36% Bias Score
Oil Prices Fall on Peace Deal Hopes and Tariff War Concerns
Oil prices fell for a fourth day on Monday, with Brent crude at $74.59 and WTI at $70.51 per barrel, due to expectations of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal potentially easing sanctions on Russian oil exports and concerns about global tariff wars slowing economic growth and weakening energy demand.
Oil Prices Fall on Peace Deal Hopes and Tariff War Concerns
Oil prices fell for a fourth day on Monday, with Brent crude at $74.59 and WTI at $70.51 per barrel, due to expectations of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal potentially easing sanctions on Russian oil exports and concerns about global tariff wars slowing economic growth and weakening energy demand.
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32% Bias Score
German Unemployment Set to Hit 3 Million Amidst Industrial Crisis
Germany's unemployment is surging, projected to hit 3 million by mid-year due to an industrial crisis, job cuts in the automotive sector, and a skills gap, masking the true extent of job losses with increased early retirement and Kurzarbeit schemes.
German Unemployment Set to Hit 3 Million Amidst Industrial Crisis
Germany's unemployment is surging, projected to hit 3 million by mid-year due to an industrial crisis, job cuts in the automotive sector, and a skills gap, masking the true extent of job losses with increased early retirement and Kurzarbeit schemes.
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48% Bias Score
Berlinale's Election Day Conclusion Spurs Actor's Political Statements
The Berlin International Film Festival's (Berlinale) ending on Germany's election day (February 23rd) has prompted numerous actors to publicly express concerns about the political climate, the rise of right-wing parties, and the impact on voter engagement.
Berlinale's Election Day Conclusion Spurs Actor's Political Statements
The Berlin International Film Festival's (Berlinale) ending on Germany's election day (February 23rd) has prompted numerous actors to publicly express concerns about the political climate, the rise of right-wing parties, and the impact on voter engagement.
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40% Bias Score