February 2025
March 2025
US-Russia Talks in Riyadh Spark Concerns Over Ukraine
High-level US-Russia talks began in Riyadh on February 18th to improve relations damaged by the Ukraine war, potentially leading to a Trump-Putin summit, causing concern in Europe and Ukraine due to lack of prior consultation.
US-Russia Talks in Riyadh Spark Concerns Over Ukraine
High-level US-Russia talks began in Riyadh on February 18th to improve relations damaged by the Ukraine war, potentially leading to a Trump-Putin summit, causing concern in Europe and Ukraine due to lack of prior consultation.
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48% Bias Score
US-Russia Talks on Ukraine Exclude Ukraine and EU
High-level US-Russia talks commenced in Riyadh, excluding Ukraine and the EU, aiming to resolve the Ukraine conflict and potentially pave the way for a Trump-Putin summit, despite Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's rejection of any agreement reached without Ukrainian participation.
US-Russia Talks on Ukraine Exclude Ukraine and EU
High-level US-Russia talks commenced in Riyadh, excluding Ukraine and the EU, aiming to resolve the Ukraine conflict and potentially pave the way for a Trump-Putin summit, despite Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's rejection of any agreement reached without Ukrainian participation.
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52% Bias Score
US, Russia Hold Ukraine Talks Excluding Kyiv
In Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks on the Ukraine conflict, excluding Ukrainian representatives, prompting criticism from President Zelenskyy, who emphasized the need for Ukrainian involvement in any peace negotiations.
US, Russia Hold Ukraine Talks Excluding Kyiv
In Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks on the Ukraine conflict, excluding Ukrainian representatives, prompting criticism from President Zelenskyy, who emphasized the need for Ukrainian involvement in any peace negotiations.
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48% Bias Score
Antonine Maillet, Celebrated Acadian Author, Dies at 95
Canadian author Antonine Maillet, the first non-European Prix Goncourt winner, died aged 95 in Montreal on February 17th. Known for "Pélagie-la-Charrette" and "La Sagouine," she significantly impacted Acadian culture and literature.
Antonine Maillet, Celebrated Acadian Author, Dies at 95
Canadian author Antonine Maillet, the first non-European Prix Goncourt winner, died aged 95 in Montreal on February 17th. Known for "Pélagie-la-Charrette" and "La Sagouine," she significantly impacted Acadian culture and literature.
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24% Bias Score
Washington Post Rejects Ad Criticizing Elon Musk's Influence
The Washington Post rejected a $115,000 advertisement from Common Cause and the SPLC Action Fund criticizing Elon Musk's influence over the government, raising concerns about corporate influence on the press and freedom of speech.
Washington Post Rejects Ad Criticizing Elon Musk's Influence
The Washington Post rejected a $115,000 advertisement from Common Cause and the SPLC Action Fund criticizing Elon Musk's influence over the government, raising concerns about corporate influence on the press and freedom of speech.
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48% Bias Score
Four Top NYC Deputies Resign Amidst Controversy Over Dropped Corruption Case
Four top deputies resigned from New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration following the Justice Department's decision to drop a corruption case against him in exchange for cooperation on immigration policies, prompting criticism and calls for his resignation.
Four Top NYC Deputies Resign Amidst Controversy Over Dropped Corruption Case
Four top deputies resigned from New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration following the Justice Department's decision to drop a corruption case against him in exchange for cooperation on immigration policies, prompting criticism and calls for his resignation.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Launches Major Drone Attack on Ukraine Amidst U.S. Peace Talks
Russia launched a major drone attack on Ukraine overnight, sending 176 drones from six directions, injuring three in Kirovohrad and causing a fire in Kyiv, shortly before Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war.
Russia Launches Major Drone Attack on Ukraine Amidst U.S. Peace Talks
Russia launched a major drone attack on Ukraine overnight, sending 176 drones from six directions, injuring three in Kirovohrad and causing a fire in Kyiv, shortly before Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Judge Considers Special Counsel in Adams Corruption Case Amidst Resignations
A federal judge is weighing whether to appoint a special counsel to investigate the Justice Department's attempt to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams after several prosecutors resigned, alleging a quid pro quo involving immigration enforcement in exchange for dropping charges; the...
Federal Judge Considers Special Counsel in Adams Corruption Case Amidst Resignations
A federal judge is weighing whether to appoint a special counsel to investigate the Justice Department's attempt to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams after several prosecutors resigned, alleging a quid pro quo involving immigration enforcement in exchange for dropping charges; the...
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48% Bias Score
Toronto Plane Crash: 18 Injured in Delta Flight Crash
Endeavor Flight 4819, carrying 80 passengers from Minneapolis, crash-landed upside down at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday due to strong winds and snowy conditions, resulting in 18 injuries.
Toronto Plane Crash: 18 Injured in Delta Flight Crash
Endeavor Flight 4819, carrying 80 passengers from Minneapolis, crash-landed upside down at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday due to strong winds and snowy conditions, resulting in 18 injuries.
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52% Bias Score
Djibouti's Youssouf Elected New Chairperson of the African Union
Following a multi-round election in Addis Ababa, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti was elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union, succeeding Moussa Faki Mahamat, while Selma Malika Haddadi of Algeria became the Deputy Chairperson. Youssouf secured 33 votes, winning a two-thirds majority.
Djibouti's Youssouf Elected New Chairperson of the African Union
Following a multi-round election in Addis Ababa, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti was elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union, succeeding Moussa Faki Mahamat, while Selma Malika Haddadi of Algeria became the Deputy Chairperson. Youssouf secured 33 votes, winning a two-thirds majority.
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48% Bias Score
Four Top Deputies Resign From Adams Administration Amid Corruption Controversy
Four top deputies resigned from New York City Mayor Eric Adams's administration on Monday, following a Department of Justice decision to drop corruption charges against him, sparking controversy and calls for the mayor's resignation.
Four Top Deputies Resign From Adams Administration Amid Corruption Controversy
Four top deputies resigned from New York City Mayor Eric Adams's administration on Monday, following a Department of Justice decision to drop corruption charges against him, sparking controversy and calls for the mayor's resignation.
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56% Bias Score
South Korean Veteran Loses Arm Fighting North Koreans in Ukraine
Lee Byung-hun, a former South Korean soldier, lost his arm fighting in Ukraine alongside Ukrainian forces against North Korean troops; approximately one-third of the 11,000 North Korean soldiers deployed have been killed or wounded due to ill-preparedness and direct-charge tactics.
South Korean Veteran Loses Arm Fighting North Koreans in Ukraine
Lee Byung-hun, a former South Korean soldier, lost his arm fighting in Ukraine alongside Ukrainian forces against North Korean troops; approximately one-third of the 11,000 North Korean soldiers deployed have been killed or wounded due to ill-preparedness and direct-charge tactics.
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36% Bias Score