February 2025
March 2025
US-Ukraine Mineral Deal: A New Model of Resource-Backed Financing
President Trump announced a potential multi-billion dollar mineral resource deal with Ukraine, differing from previous resource-backed financing models by providing funding upfront, raising questions regarding economic viability and geopolitical implications, especially given the involvement of Russ...
US-Ukraine Mineral Deal: A New Model of Resource-Backed Financing
President Trump announced a potential multi-billion dollar mineral resource deal with Ukraine, differing from previous resource-backed financing models by providing funding upfront, raising questions regarding economic viability and geopolitical implications, especially given the involvement of Russ...
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40% Bias Score
Second Tomb of King Thutmose II Potentially Discovered in Egypt
A British-Egyptian team excavating in Egypt's West Valley of the Theban Necropolis near Luxor has potentially discovered a second tomb belonging to King Thutmose II, located 23 meters beneath a man-made mound. The discovery follows their recent unearthing of Thutmose II's first tomb, believed to hav...
Second Tomb of King Thutmose II Potentially Discovered in Egypt
A British-Egyptian team excavating in Egypt's West Valley of the Theban Necropolis near Luxor has potentially discovered a second tomb belonging to King Thutmose II, located 23 meters beneath a man-made mound. The discovery follows their recent unearthing of Thutmose II's first tomb, believed to hav...
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32% Bias Score
Scotland Commemorates Ukraine Invasion Anniversary
Scotland marked the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a service at Edinburgh Castle, attended by government officials, Ukrainian dignitaries, and the family of a Scottish soldier killed fighting for Ukraine; the event highlighted ongoing support for Ukraine's sovereignty and the...
Scotland Commemorates Ukraine Invasion Anniversary
Scotland marked the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a service at Edinburgh Castle, attended by government officials, Ukrainian dignitaries, and the family of a Scottish soldier killed fighting for Ukraine; the event highlighted ongoing support for Ukraine's sovereignty and the...
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Man Arrested for Rape, Faces Additional Child Abuse Charges
A 46-year-old man in Madrid was arrested for raping his daughter's 14-year-old friend and is now also being investigated for sexually abusing his own daughter since she was six years old; the friend reported the rape to school officials, leading to the arrest, and the daughter's testimony revealed a...
Madrid Man Arrested for Rape, Faces Additional Child Abuse Charges
A 46-year-old man in Madrid was arrested for raping his daughter's 14-year-old friend and is now also being investigated for sexually abusing his own daughter since she was six years old; the friend reported the rape to school officials, leading to the arrest, and the daughter's testimony revealed a...
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52% Bias Score
Apple Announces $500 Billion US Investment, Creating 20,000 Jobs
Apple announced a $500 billion, four-year investment plan in the US, creating 20,000 jobs, mostly in Texas, following a meeting between CEO Tim Cook and President Trump; this is Apple's largest investment ever and follows similar, though smaller, previous announcements.
Apple Announces $500 Billion US Investment, Creating 20,000 Jobs
Apple announced a $500 billion, four-year investment plan in the US, creating 20,000 jobs, mostly in Texas, following a meeting between CEO Tim Cook and President Trump; this is Apple's largest investment ever and follows similar, though smaller, previous announcements.
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44% Bias Score
US Investment Restrictions Spark China's Outrage
The US imposed new restrictions on US-China two-way investment, prompting China to lodge solemn protests and take countermeasures due to concerns about harming bilateral economic relations and global trade.
US Investment Restrictions Spark China's Outrage
The US imposed new restrictions on US-China two-way investment, prompting China to lodge solemn protests and take countermeasures due to concerns about harming bilateral economic relations and global trade.
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44% Bias Score
UN Security Council Fails to Pass US-Backed Ukraine Ceasefire Resolution
A US-backed resolution in the UN Security Council seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine failed to pass, with 10 of 15 members voting in favor but all five European members abstaining, including the UK and France who possess veto power. A similar resolution in the General Assembly was amended to condemn Rus...
UN Security Council Fails to Pass US-Backed Ukraine Ceasefire Resolution
A US-backed resolution in the UN Security Council seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine failed to pass, with 10 of 15 members voting in favor but all five European members abstaining, including the UK and France who possess veto power. A similar resolution in the General Assembly was amended to condemn Rus...
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44% Bias Score
UK Energy Price Cap to Rise Again in April
Ofgem will announce a new energy price cap on April 1st, increasing average household annual energy bills by £85 to £1823, the third consecutive rise, affecting 26 million homes in England, Wales, and Scotland due to colder weather and reduced European gas storage.
UK Energy Price Cap to Rise Again in April
Ofgem will announce a new energy price cap on April 1st, increasing average household annual energy bills by £85 to £1823, the third consecutive rise, affecting 26 million homes in England, Wales, and Scotland due to colder weather and reduced European gas storage.
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36% Bias Score
Merz's Victory Brings Foreign Policy Challenges
Following his CDU party's victory in Germany's federal election with 28% of the vote, CDU leader Friedrich Merz faces immediate challenges forming a government and navigating strained US-Europe relations, particularly concerning the war in Ukraine, while the AfD's rise complicates his agenda.
Merz's Victory Brings Foreign Policy Challenges
Following his CDU party's victory in Germany's federal election with 28% of the vote, CDU leader Friedrich Merz faces immediate challenges forming a government and navigating strained US-Europe relations, particularly concerning the war in Ukraine, while the AfD's rise complicates his agenda.
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52% Bias Score
Legal Analysis of Violent Latino Gangs in Spain
José Miguel Romero Parra's new book analyzes the legal aspects of violent Latino gangs in Spain, detailing their classification as criminal organizations, challenges in proving membership, the increasing use of minors, and the role of social media in recruitment.
Legal Analysis of Violent Latino Gangs in Spain
José Miguel Romero Parra's new book analyzes the legal aspects of violent Latino gangs in Spain, detailing their classification as criminal organizations, challenges in proving membership, the increasing use of minors, and the role of social media in recruitment.
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36% Bias Score
Merz Victory Signals Potential EU-US Shift
Germany's snap elections resulted in a CDU victory, with Friedrich Merz prioritizing a strong, US-independent Europe, potentially leading to increased defense spending and challenging debt-limit reforms, although common European debt remains unlikely.
Merz Victory Signals Potential EU-US Shift
Germany's snap elections resulted in a CDU victory, with Friedrich Merz prioritizing a strong, US-independent Europe, potentially leading to increased defense spending and challenging debt-limit reforms, although common European debt remains unlikely.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Claims Putin Would Accept Peacekeepers in Ukraine, Amidst Controversial Rare Earth Mineral Deal
President Trump announced that Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a potential deal to end the war, a claim that contrasts with previous Russian denials. This comes alongside a controversial U.S.-Ukraine rare earth mineral agreement where the U.S. demands 50% of t...
Trump Claims Putin Would Accept Peacekeepers in Ukraine, Amidst Controversial Rare Earth Mineral Deal
President Trump announced that Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a potential deal to end the war, a claim that contrasts with previous Russian denials. This comes alongside a controversial U.S.-Ukraine rare earth mineral agreement where the U.S. demands 50% of t...
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52% Bias Score