February 2025
March 2025
Iran's Rial Plummets Amidst Failed Currency Policy, Raising Hyperinflation Fears
Iran's Rial experienced a sharp devaluation in late 2023 after a new government policy backfired, causing the US dollar to surge from 59,000 to 94,000 Rials, impacting the cost of living and potentially leading to hyperinflation, due to a multi-tiered exchange rate system, sanctions, and lack of tra...
Iran's Rial Plummets Amidst Failed Currency Policy, Raising Hyperinflation Fears
Iran's Rial experienced a sharp devaluation in late 2023 after a new government policy backfired, causing the US dollar to surge from 59,000 to 94,000 Rials, impacting the cost of living and potentially leading to hyperinflation, due to a multi-tiered exchange rate system, sanctions, and lack of tra...
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48% Bias Score
NATO Holds Major Drills Amid U.S. Security Concerns
NATO conducted its largest 2025 military drills in Romania, involving 10,000 troops from nine nations amid concerns over the U.S.'s commitment to European security following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's statement prioritizing increased European military spending and suggesting that European alli...
NATO Holds Major Drills Amid U.S. Security Concerns
NATO conducted its largest 2025 military drills in Romania, involving 10,000 troops from nine nations amid concerns over the U.S.'s commitment to European security following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's statement prioritizing increased European military spending and suggesting that European alli...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator,' Criticizes US Aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a dictator with low approval ratings, and criticized the $350 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine, claiming that half of the money disappeared, and that millions of Ukrainians died, while Ukraine officially reports tens of thousan...
Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator,' Criticizes US Aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a dictator with low approval ratings, and criticized the $350 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine, claiming that half of the money disappeared, and that millions of Ukrainians died, while Ukraine officially reports tens of thousan...
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40% Bias Score
South Korean Actress's Suicide Highlights Intense Pressure on Celebrities
The death of 24-year-old South Korean actress Kim Se-ron by suspected suicide on February 16th, following severe online criticism for a 2022 drunk driving incident, highlights the extreme pressures faced by celebrities in the country's hyper-competitive entertainment industry.
South Korean Actress's Suicide Highlights Intense Pressure on Celebrities
The death of 24-year-old South Korean actress Kim Se-ron by suspected suicide on February 16th, following severe online criticism for a 2022 drunk driving incident, highlights the extreme pressures faced by celebrities in the country's hyper-competitive entertainment industry.
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60% Bias Score
France Weighs Weakening EU Environmental Regulations
Facing criticism from energy consultants, the French government may weaken or repeal EU regulations (CSRD and CS3D) requiring companies to report their environmental and social impacts, causing concern among ESG firms and potentially impacting EU climate goals, with the Omnibus simplification packag...
France Weighs Weakening EU Environmental Regulations
Facing criticism from energy consultants, the French government may weaken or repeal EU regulations (CSRD and CS3D) requiring companies to report their environmental and social impacts, causing concern among ESG firms and potentially impacting EU climate goals, with the Omnibus simplification packag...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Attacks Zelenskyy Amidst Contrasting Election Scenarios in Ukraine and Russia
Trump called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a "dictator" and a "failed comedian" due to the postponement of Ukraine's presidential elections caused by martial law, contrasting with Russia's widely criticized election.
Trump Attacks Zelenskyy Amidst Contrasting Election Scenarios in Ukraine and Russia
Trump called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a "dictator" and a "failed comedian" due to the postponement of Ukraine's presidential elections caused by martial law, contrasting with Russia's widely criticized election.
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40% Bias Score
Death of Malian Film Pioneer Souleymane Cissé
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, a key figure in African cinema, died on February 19th in Bamako at age 84; his death prompted widespread mourning and reflections on the challenges facing Malian cinema.
Death of Malian Film Pioneer Souleymane Cissé
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, a key figure in African cinema, died on February 19th in Bamako at age 84; his death prompted widespread mourning and reflections on the challenges facing Malian cinema.
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20% Bias Score
SpaceX Rocket Debris Falls in Poland and Ukraine After Uncontrolled Re-entry
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched from California on February 1st, experienced an engine failure, resulting in an uncontrolled re-entry over northern Europe on February 19th, 2025. Large pieces of debris landed in Poland and possibly Ukraine, causing minor damage but no injuries.
SpaceX Rocket Debris Falls in Poland and Ukraine After Uncontrolled Re-entry
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched from California on February 1st, experienced an engine failure, resulting in an uncontrolled re-entry over northern Europe on February 19th, 2025. Large pieces of debris landed in Poland and possibly Ukraine, causing minor damage but no injuries.
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48% Bias Score
Labor Unions Urge Trump to Counter China's Shipbuilding Dominance
Four major US labor unions called on President Trump to penalize China for its shipbuilding dominance, citing over 1000 Chinese-made vessels in 2023 versus fewer than 10 US vessels and billions in Chinese government support, impacting US jobs and national security.
Labor Unions Urge Trump to Counter China's Shipbuilding Dominance
Four major US labor unions called on President Trump to penalize China for its shipbuilding dominance, citing over 1000 Chinese-made vessels in 2023 versus fewer than 10 US vessels and billions in Chinese government support, impacting US jobs and national security.
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48% Bias Score
Tunisian Activist Bensedrine Released, but Charges Remain
Tunisian opposition leader and human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, detained since August 2024, was released from prison on February 19, 2025, following a court order, though charges remain and she is banned from travel. The release comes amidst UN condemnation of a wider crackdown on opponents i...
Tunisian Activist Bensedrine Released, but Charges Remain
Tunisian opposition leader and human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine, detained since August 2024, was released from prison on February 19, 2025, following a court order, though charges remain and she is banned from travel. The release comes amidst UN condemnation of a wider crackdown on opponents i...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Calls Zelensky a "Dictator" Amidst Escalating Tensions
Tensions escalated between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky after Trump called Zelensky a "dictator", citing Ukraine's war-torn state and postponed elections. Trump's remarks followed Zelensky's accusation that Trump operates within Russia's disinformation sphere.
Trump Calls Zelensky a "Dictator" Amidst Escalating Tensions
Tensions escalated between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky after Trump called Zelensky a "dictator", citing Ukraine's war-torn state and postponed elections. Trump's remarks followed Zelensky's accusation that Trump operates within Russia's disinformation sphere.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts New York City Congestion Pricing
President Trump's administration on Wednesday halted New York City's congestion pricing program, a $9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan below Central Park, launched January 5th, citing concerns about its impact on working-class citizens and small businesses; the state plans to challenge the d...
Trump Administration Halts New York City Congestion Pricing
President Trump's administration on Wednesday halted New York City's congestion pricing program, a $9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan below Central Park, launched January 5th, citing concerns about its impact on working-class citizens and small businesses; the state plans to challenge the d...
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60% Bias Score