February 2025
March 2025
Kim Sae-rom's Death Spurs South Korean Media Reform Debate
South Korean actress Kim Sae-rom's suicide has prompted calls for media reform after 2,000 news stories chronicled her struggles following a 2022 drunk-driving incident, illustrating how intense media pressure impacts celebrities' mental health.
Kim Sae-rom's Death Spurs South Korean Media Reform Debate
South Korean actress Kim Sae-rom's suicide has prompted calls for media reform after 2,000 news stories chronicled her struggles following a 2022 drunk-driving incident, illustrating how intense media pressure impacts celebrities' mental health.
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60% Bias Score
China Repatriates Citizens from Myanmar Scam Centers
China is repatriating hundreds of its citizens rescued from scam centers in Myanmar, following a joint operation with Myanmar and Thailand to shut down the centers; approximately 7,000 people await repatriation.
China Repatriates Citizens from Myanmar Scam Centers
China is repatriating hundreds of its citizens rescued from scam centers in Myanmar, following a joint operation with Myanmar and Thailand to shut down the centers; approximately 7,000 people await repatriation.
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28% Bias Score
Tomb of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered
A team of British and Egyptian archaeologists discovered the tomb of Thutmose II, an 18th Dynasty pharaoh, in the West Valley of Thebes near Luxor; the tomb, initially misidentified, was found empty, its contents likely moved after a flood damaged it.
Tomb of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered
A team of British and Egyptian archaeologists discovered the tomb of Thutmose II, an 18th Dynasty pharaoh, in the West Valley of Thebes near Luxor; the tomb, initially misidentified, was found empty, its contents likely moved after a flood damaged it.
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36% Bias Score
WHO Faces Funding Crisis After US Withdrawal
WHO Europe Director Hans Kluge warned against politicizing health, announced a three-phase plan to address the funding gap created by the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization, and noted that other countries, including Argentina, are expressing similar concerns.
WHO Faces Funding Crisis After US Withdrawal
WHO Europe Director Hans Kluge warned against politicizing health, announced a three-phase plan to address the funding gap created by the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization, and noted that other countries, including Argentina, are expressing similar concerns.
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36% Bias Score
SAP's Cloud Growth Fuels Dividend Hike, Boosts DAX
SAP, a Walldorf-based software giant, exceeded its yearly targets thanks to a booming cloud business (up 29 percent to âŹ18 billion), resulting in a dividend increase to âŹ2.35 per share (6.8 percent higher than last year) and a significantly increased share price.
SAP's Cloud Growth Fuels Dividend Hike, Boosts DAX
SAP, a Walldorf-based software giant, exceeded its yearly targets thanks to a booming cloud business (up 29 percent to âŹ18 billion), resulting in a dividend increase to âŹ2.35 per share (6.8 percent higher than last year) and a significantly increased share price.
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44% Bias Score
Global Markets Dip Amid Trade, Geopolitical Worries
Global equity markets fell today, influenced by President Trump's tariffs, geopolitical concerns, and cautious Federal Reserve policies; Walmart's lower-than-expected sales forecast further impacted markets.
Global Markets Dip Amid Trade, Geopolitical Worries
Global equity markets fell today, influenced by President Trump's tariffs, geopolitical concerns, and cautious Federal Reserve policies; Walmart's lower-than-expected sales forecast further impacted markets.
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40% Bias Score
Palestinian Prisoner Nail al-Barghouthi Expected for Release in Hamas-Israel Deal
Palestinian prisoner Nail al-Barghouthi, 67, who spent nearly 45 years in Israeli prisons, is expected to be released as part of a prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas following a recent ceasefire. His release comes after he was rearrested in 2014, following his release in 2011 as part of...
Palestinian Prisoner Nail al-Barghouthi Expected for Release in Hamas-Israel Deal
Palestinian prisoner Nail al-Barghouthi, 67, who spent nearly 45 years in Israeli prisons, is expected to be released as part of a prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas following a recent ceasefire. His release comes after he was rearrested in 2014, following his release in 2011 as part of...
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40% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate at 4.3 percent in late January due to concerns about rising inflation, potentially fueled by President Trump's policies and strong consumer spending; this decision pauses any immediate relief on consumer borrowing costs.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate at 4.3 percent in late January due to concerns about rising inflation, potentially fueled by President Trump's policies and strong consumer spending; this decision pauses any immediate relief on consumer borrowing costs.
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32% Bias Score
AfD Open to Coalitions, Potentially Reshaping German Politics
In an exclusive interview, AfD's René Aust stated their willingness to form coalitions after Germany's February 23rd elections, aiming to implement policies on migration, taxation, and military spending; their potential success could reshape German and European politics.
AfD Open to Coalitions, Potentially Reshaping German Politics
In an exclusive interview, AfD's René Aust stated their willingness to form coalitions after Germany's February 23rd elections, aiming to implement policies on migration, taxation, and military spending; their potential success could reshape German and European politics.
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40% Bias Score
Bavaria Accused of Obstructing Nazi-Looted Art Restitution
Bavaria faces accusations of obstructing restitution claims for Nazi-looted art, particularly regarding the painting "Chinesisches Feuerwerk", prompting calls for greater transparency and reform of the process to establish an independent arbitration court.
Bavaria Accused of Obstructing Nazi-Looted Art Restitution
Bavaria faces accusations of obstructing restitution claims for Nazi-looted art, particularly regarding the painting "Chinesisches Feuerwerk", prompting calls for greater transparency and reform of the process to establish an independent arbitration court.
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52% Bias Score
German Police Bust Multi-State Human Trafficking Ring
German police dismantled a human trafficking ring in a coordinated raid across six states, arresting 12 suspectsâincluding four with warrantsâon charges of human trafficking, forced prostitution, and money laundering; seizing six-figure sums of cash, and identifying at least 18 individuals with ille...
German Police Bust Multi-State Human Trafficking Ring
German police dismantled a human trafficking ring in a coordinated raid across six states, arresting 12 suspectsâincluding four with warrantsâon charges of human trafficking, forced prostitution, and money laundering; seizing six-figure sums of cash, and identifying at least 18 individuals with ille...
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48% Bias Score
Liberal Party Investigates Dhalla Campaign for Foreign Interference
The Liberal Party is investigating Ruby Dhalla's leadership campaign for potential foreign interference from India and campaign irregularities, including donations from 12 individuals and the employment status of four campaign volunteers from her company, prompting questions about election integrity...
Liberal Party Investigates Dhalla Campaign for Foreign Interference
The Liberal Party is investigating Ruby Dhalla's leadership campaign for potential foreign interference from India and campaign irregularities, including donations from 12 individuals and the employment status of four campaign volunteers from her company, prompting questions about election integrity...
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52% Bias Score