February 2025
March 2025
Sahel Conflict Cripples Vaccination, Fueling Disease Outbreaks
Jihadist groups in central Mali initially blocked measles vaccination efforts due to their belief that vaccines spread disease, but eventually allowed vaccinations after witnessing the disease's severity; this reflects a broader Sahel issue where violence and political instability severely hinder va...
Sahel Conflict Cripples Vaccination, Fueling Disease Outbreaks
Jihadist groups in central Mali initially blocked measles vaccination efforts due to their belief that vaccines spread disease, but eventually allowed vaccinations after witnessing the disease's severity; this reflects a broader Sahel issue where violence and political instability severely hinder va...
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40% Bias Score
AI Legal Chatbots Show Improvement, but Still Fall Short of Junior Lawyer Competence
Linklaters' latest AI benchmark tests, involving OpenAI's o1 and Google's Gemini 2.0, showed significant improvement over previous models in answering complex legal questions, but all still fell short of a junior lawyer's competence, highlighting the need for human oversight.
AI Legal Chatbots Show Improvement, but Still Fall Short of Junior Lawyer Competence
Linklaters' latest AI benchmark tests, involving OpenAI's o1 and Google's Gemini 2.0, showed significant improvement over previous models in answering complex legal questions, but all still fell short of a junior lawyer's competence, highlighting the need for human oversight.
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36% Bias Score
CIA's Covert Drone Missions Over Mexico Escalate Tensions
The CIA, under President Trump, secretly flew unarmed MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexican airspace to spy on drug cartels, escalating tensions with Mexico and raising concerns about sovereignty, despite past cooperation on counter-narcotics efforts.
CIA's Covert Drone Missions Over Mexico Escalate Tensions
The CIA, under President Trump, secretly flew unarmed MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexican airspace to spy on drug cartels, escalating tensions with Mexico and raising concerns about sovereignty, despite past cooperation on counter-narcotics efforts.
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56% Bias Score
France's Rising Russian LNG Imports Undermine EU Energy Independence Goals
France's LNG imports from Russia increased by 81% between 2023 and 2024, totaling €2.68 billion, despite EU efforts to reduce dependence on Russian gas; this is due to France's strategic position and infrastructure, raising concerns about the EU's energy independence goals.
France's Rising Russian LNG Imports Undermine EU Energy Independence Goals
France's LNG imports from Russia increased by 81% between 2023 and 2024, totaling €2.68 billion, despite EU efforts to reduce dependence on Russian gas; this is due to France's strategic position and infrastructure, raising concerns about the EU's energy independence goals.
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36% Bias Score
Huawei Launches Tri-Foldable Phone Amidst US Tech Sanctions
Huawei launched its tri-foldable phone, the Mate XT, in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, priced at €3,499, showcasing technological prowess despite US sanctions limiting access to US components and Google services; the company holds a 23% global market share in foldable phones.
Huawei Launches Tri-Foldable Phone Amidst US Tech Sanctions
Huawei launched its tri-foldable phone, the Mate XT, in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, priced at €3,499, showcasing technological prowess despite US sanctions limiting access to US components and Google services; the company holds a 23% global market share in foldable phones.
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40% Bias Score
UK's stricter refugee citizenship rules spark controversy
Britain's new policy makes it significantly harder for refugees who entered the UK illegally to gain citizenship, sparking controversy over its compliance with the 1951 UN Refugee Convention; the government insists the changes are lawful.
UK's stricter refugee citizenship rules spark controversy
Britain's new policy makes it significantly harder for refugees who entered the UK illegally to gain citizenship, sparking controversy over its compliance with the 1951 UN Refugee Convention; the government insists the changes are lawful.
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52% Bias Score
Chinese Helicopter Harasses Philippine Plane Near Scarborough Shoal
A Chinese navy helicopter flew dangerously close to a Philippine patrol plane over the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Tuesday, prompting a radio warning from the Philippine pilot; this incident, witnessed by AP journalists, is the latest escalation in a decades-long territorial dispute.
Chinese Helicopter Harasses Philippine Plane Near Scarborough Shoal
A Chinese navy helicopter flew dangerously close to a Philippine patrol plane over the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Tuesday, prompting a radio warning from the Philippine pilot; this incident, witnessed by AP journalists, is the latest escalation in a decades-long territorial dispute.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Anti-Terror Raids Coincide with Renewed PKK Peace Talks
Turkey detained 282 people, including journalists and politicians, in a nationwide anti-terror sweep while simultaneously pursuing peace talks with the PKK, a designated terrorist group, following a decade-long freeze in negotiations initiated by a nationalist party.
Turkey's Anti-Terror Raids Coincide with Renewed PKK Peace Talks
Turkey detained 282 people, including journalists and politicians, in a nationwide anti-terror sweep while simultaneously pursuing peace talks with the PKK, a designated terrorist group, following a decade-long freeze in negotiations initiated by a nationalist party.
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40% Bias Score
Record Irish Exports Amidst Trump's Planned Tariffs
Ireland's 2024 exports hit a record €223.8 billion, a 14% rise fueled by a 29% jump in medical and pharmaceutical exports (€99.9 billion) amidst President Trump's planned global tariffs and a record US trade deficit.
Record Irish Exports Amidst Trump's Planned Tariffs
Ireland's 2024 exports hit a record €223.8 billion, a 14% rise fueled by a 29% jump in medical and pharmaceutical exports (€99.9 billion) amidst President Trump's planned global tariffs and a record US trade deficit.
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48% Bias Score
Leaders of Zizian Cult-Like Group Arrested, Linked to Five Murders
Maryland police arrested Jack LaSota, 34, and Michelle Zajko, 33, suspected leaders of the Zizian group, linked to five murders across several states, including the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont on January 20; they face charges of illegal entry, obstruction of officials, and unlic...
Leaders of Zizian Cult-Like Group Arrested, Linked to Five Murders
Maryland police arrested Jack LaSota, 34, and Michelle Zajko, 33, suspected leaders of the Zizian group, linked to five murders across several states, including the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont on January 20; they face charges of illegal entry, obstruction of officials, and unlic...
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36% Bias Score
German Economic Sentiment Surges on ECB Rate Cut and Stimulus Hopes
Germany's ZEW economic sentiment indicator surged 15.7 points to 26.0 in February, exceeding expectations and driven by the ECB's interest rate cut and hopes for fiscal stimulus, signaling a potential economic recovery despite a still-negative current economic assessment.
German Economic Sentiment Surges on ECB Rate Cut and Stimulus Hopes
Germany's ZEW economic sentiment indicator surged 15.7 points to 26.0 in February, exceeding expectations and driven by the ECB's interest rate cut and hopes for fiscal stimulus, signaling a potential economic recovery despite a still-negative current economic assessment.
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40% Bias Score
UK Judge Averts Thames Water Nationalization with £3 Billion Rescue Loan
A UK judge approved a £3 billion rescue loan for Thames Water, Britain's largest water company, averting a potential government takeover and ensuring continued water service to 16 million customers in London and surrounding areas, while also approving a 35% increase in water bills over the next five...
UK Judge Averts Thames Water Nationalization with £3 Billion Rescue Loan
A UK judge approved a £3 billion rescue loan for Thames Water, Britain's largest water company, averting a potential government takeover and ensuring continued water service to 16 million customers in London and surrounding areas, while also approving a 35% increase in water bills over the next five...
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44% Bias Score