February 2025
March 2025
US Seeks $500 Billion in Ukrainian Minerals, Faces Zelensky's Resistance
In February 2025, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered Ukrainian President Zelensky a deal to jointly exploit Ukraine's critical minerals worth $500 billion, but Zelensky refused due to a lack of military aid guarantees in the proposal.
US Seeks $500 Billion in Ukrainian Minerals, Faces Zelensky's Resistance
In February 2025, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered Ukrainian President Zelensky a deal to jointly exploit Ukraine's critical minerals worth $500 billion, but Zelensky refused due to a lack of military aid guarantees in the proposal.
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40% Bias Score
US Policy Shift Leaves Europe Facing Security Challenges
Trump's phone call with Putin caused surprise and dissatisfaction among Europeans and Zelensky, as the US prioritizes China over the transatlantic alliance, potentially leaving Europe more responsible for its own security and impacting its relations with Russia and China.
US Policy Shift Leaves Europe Facing Security Challenges
Trump's phone call with Putin caused surprise and dissatisfaction among Europeans and Zelensky, as the US prioritizes China over the transatlantic alliance, potentially leaving Europe more responsible for its own security and impacting its relations with Russia and China.
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52% Bias Score
Canada Threatens Retaliation Against US Tariffs
Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng announced on Monday that Canada will retaliate against US tariffs on Canadian goods if the 30-day suspension is not extended, stating that any punitive tariffs that harm Canada's economy will result in a forceful response from Canada. While visiting Australia, Ng met ...
Canada Threatens Retaliation Against US Tariffs
Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng announced on Monday that Canada will retaliate against US tariffs on Canadian goods if the 30-day suspension is not extended, stating that any punitive tariffs that harm Canada's economy will result in a forceful response from Canada. While visiting Australia, Ng met ...
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44% Bias Score
War Exacerbates Divisions in Israel's LGBTQ+ Community
The war in Israel has deepened divisions within the LGBTQ+ community, with some accusing the government of "pinkwashing," while others prioritize national unity; the conflict also caused budget cuts and heightened vulnerability for marginalized groups, especially Israeli-Arabs facing increased racis...
War Exacerbates Divisions in Israel's LGBTQ+ Community
The war in Israel has deepened divisions within the LGBTQ+ community, with some accusing the government of "pinkwashing," while others prioritize national unity; the conflict also caused budget cuts and heightened vulnerability for marginalized groups, especially Israeli-Arabs facing increased racis...
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48% Bias Score
Mile-Long Anti-Drone Net Tunnel Ineffective Against Skilled FPV Operators
In response to devastating FPV drone attacks on its supply lines in Bakhmut, Russia is constructing a mile-long anti-drone net tunnel; however, a Ukrainian drone commander claims this will be ineffective against skilled operators who can adapt their tactics.
Mile-Long Anti-Drone Net Tunnel Ineffective Against Skilled FPV Operators
In response to devastating FPV drone attacks on its supply lines in Bakhmut, Russia is constructing a mile-long anti-drone net tunnel; however, a Ukrainian drone commander claims this will be ineffective against skilled operators who can adapt their tactics.
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48% Bias Score
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Complex Respiratory Infection
Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with a complex polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, impacting his ability to fulfill his religious duties; his condition follows a week of bronchitis and shortness of breath.
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Complex Respiratory Infection
Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with a complex polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, impacting his ability to fulfill his religious duties; his condition follows a week of bronchitis and shortness of breath.
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28% Bias Score
Italy's €9.7 Billion FerX Decree to Boost Renewable Energy
Italy's finalized FerX decree will provide €9.7 billion in incentives to increase renewable energy production by 2025, using a dual system of direct incentives for smaller plants and competitive auctions for larger plants via 20-year CfD contracts, contrasting with recent European market trends.
Italy's €9.7 Billion FerX Decree to Boost Renewable Energy
Italy's finalized FerX decree will provide €9.7 billion in incentives to increase renewable energy production by 2025, using a dual system of direct incentives for smaller plants and competitive auctions for larger plants via 20-year CfD contracts, contrasting with recent European market trends.
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48% Bias Score
Long COVID: Prevalence, Causes, and Long-Term Impacts
Long COVID, affecting 6-11% of COVID-19 patients, involves symptoms lasting over three months; research is ongoing to understand causes (potentially persistent virus or inflammation), effective treatments, and long-term impacts.
Long COVID: Prevalence, Causes, and Long-Term Impacts
Long COVID, affecting 6-11% of COVID-19 patients, involves symptoms lasting over three months; research is ongoing to understand causes (potentially persistent virus or inflammation), effective treatments, and long-term impacts.
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20% Bias Score
Israel's Failure to Protect Arab Citizens During Rocket Attacks
The recent conflict exposed a moral failing in Israel's protection of Arab citizens, leaving them disproportionately vulnerable due to a lack of protective infrastructure, despite over 19,000 rockets fired since October 7th, and exposing systemic inequalities.
Israel's Failure to Protect Arab Citizens During Rocket Attacks
The recent conflict exposed a moral failing in Israel's protection of Arab citizens, leaving them disproportionately vulnerable due to a lack of protective infrastructure, despite over 19,000 rockets fired since October 7th, and exposing systemic inequalities.
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56% Bias Score
UK's Anti-Albanian Immigration Campaign Backfires
A UK government campaign, funded by the Foreign Office with a yearly budget exceeding \$4.7 million, attempted to deter Albanian immigration using negative portrayals of Albania. However, this backfired, with Albanian immigrants in the UK sharing negative experiences in Britain.
UK's Anti-Albanian Immigration Campaign Backfires
A UK government campaign, funded by the Foreign Office with a yearly budget exceeding \$4.7 million, attempted to deter Albanian immigration using negative portrayals of Albania. However, this backfired, with Albanian immigrants in the UK sharing negative experiences in Britain.
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40% Bias Score
Record $11.6 Billion Fuels European Healthtech Boom
In 2024, European healthtech companies attracted a record-breaking $11.6 billion in funding, driven by AI, biotech, and big data advancements that promise to revolutionize patient care, address health disparities, and improve global health outcomes.
Record $11.6 Billion Fuels European Healthtech Boom
In 2024, European healthtech companies attracted a record-breaking $11.6 billion in funding, driven by AI, biotech, and big data advancements that promise to revolutionize patient care, address health disparities, and improve global health outcomes.
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52% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Rejects US Rare Earth Minerals Deal
President Zelenskyy rejected a U.S. proposal to access Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for continued aid, citing insufficient security guarantees and a focus on U.S. interests, leading to a potential rift in U.S.-Ukraine relations and impacting future aid and peace negotiations.
Zelenskyy Rejects US Rare Earth Minerals Deal
President Zelenskyy rejected a U.S. proposal to access Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for continued aid, citing insufficient security guarantees and a focus on U.S. interests, leading to a potential rift in U.S.-Ukraine relations and impacting future aid and peace negotiations.
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52% Bias Score