February 2025
March 2025
EU, Israel Hold Talks Amidst Gaza Tensions and Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
The European Union and Israel held their first formal talks since October 2023's Hamas attacks, resulting in a joint statement that balanced criticism of Israeli actions with acknowledgment of its security concerns amidst internal EU divisions and an outstanding ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netan...
EU, Israel Hold Talks Amidst Gaza Tensions and Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
The European Union and Israel held their first formal talks since October 2023's Hamas attacks, resulting in a joint statement that balanced criticism of Israeli actions with acknowledgment of its security concerns amidst internal EU divisions and an outstanding ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netan...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education
In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.
Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education
In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.
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56% Bias Score
French Fugitive "Muha" Arrested, Extradited, and Faces Murder Charges
Following a large-scale manhunt triggered by a deadly prison van ambush in Normandy, France, Mohamed Amara, known as "Muha," was arrested in Bucharest on Saturday, extradited to France on Tuesday, and faces charges including murder and escape; 25 others were also arrested.
French Fugitive "Muha" Arrested, Extradited, and Faces Murder Charges
Following a large-scale manhunt triggered by a deadly prison van ambush in Normandy, France, Mohamed Amara, known as "Muha," was arrested in Bucharest on Saturday, extradited to France on Tuesday, and faces charges including murder and escape; 25 others were also arrested.
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52% Bias Score
US-Europe Tensions Rise Amid Ukraine Conflict
France and the UK are cooperating closely to influence Trump to doubt Putin's reliability and prioritize a US-Europe partnership; however, the US voted with Russia at the UN, raising European concerns about US commitment and the lack of a comprehensive ceasefire plan.
US-Europe Tensions Rise Amid Ukraine Conflict
France and the UK are cooperating closely to influence Trump to doubt Putin's reliability and prioritize a US-Europe partnership; however, the US voted with Russia at the UN, raising European concerns about US commitment and the lack of a comprehensive ceasefire plan.
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64% Bias Score
Australian Citizen Sues Government for Alleged Racial Profiling at Sydney Airport
An Australian man of Nigerian descent is suing the Australian government for racial discrimination, alleging that border force officers detained him 32 times at Sydney Airport between 1998 and 2020 without cause, and offered him $80,000 to drop the case.
Australian Citizen Sues Government for Alleged Racial Profiling at Sydney Airport
An Australian man of Nigerian descent is suing the Australian government for racial discrimination, alleging that border force officers detained him 32 times at Sydney Airport between 1998 and 2020 without cause, and offered him $80,000 to drop the case.
Progress
48% Bias Score
US-Russia Talks in Riyadh: Cooperation and Mistrust
Following high-level talks in Riyadh on February 18th, Russia and the US agreed to improve cooperation and create working groups to resolve the Ukrainian crisis; however, deep mistrust remains, and plans for a post-conflict peacekeeping force have been met with Russian opposition.
US-Russia Talks in Riyadh: Cooperation and Mistrust
Following high-level talks in Riyadh on February 18th, Russia and the US agreed to improve cooperation and create working groups to resolve the Ukrainian crisis; however, deep mistrust remains, and plans for a post-conflict peacekeeping force have been met with Russian opposition.
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44% Bias Score
German Election Results Prompt Urgent Coalition Talks
Following Germany's recent elections, the CDU/CSU and SPD are expected to form a coalition government, prioritizing swift action on defense spending, economic recovery, and migration; negotiations will involve potential modifications to Germany's debt brake.
German Election Results Prompt Urgent Coalition Talks
Following Germany's recent elections, the CDU/CSU and SPD are expected to form a coalition government, prioritizing swift action on defense spending, economic recovery, and migration; negotiations will involve potential modifications to Germany's debt brake.
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48% Bias Score
DRC Outbreaks: 431 Illnesses, 53 Deaths, Cause Unknown
Two outbreaks in remote villages of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equatoria Province have caused 431 illnesses and 53 deaths as of February 16th; the cause is unknown but tests for Ebola and Marburg were negative.
DRC Outbreaks: 431 Illnesses, 53 Deaths, Cause Unknown
Two outbreaks in remote villages of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equatoria Province have caused 431 illnesses and 53 deaths as of February 16th; the cause is unknown but tests for Ebola and Marburg were negative.
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32% Bias Score
US-Ukraine Resource Deal Finalized: $350 Billion for Ukraine, Security Guarantees Absent
After tense negotiations, the US and Ukraine finalized a deal on Ukrainian mineral resource development; the agreement grants Ukraine $350 billion, military aid, and the right to continue fighting, replacing an earlier US proposal that demanded 100% US ownership of associated revenue.
US-Ukraine Resource Deal Finalized: $350 Billion for Ukraine, Security Guarantees Absent
After tense negotiations, the US and Ukraine finalized a deal on Ukrainian mineral resource development; the agreement grants Ukraine $350 billion, military aid, and the right to continue fighting, replacing an earlier US proposal that demanded 100% US ownership of associated revenue.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UK's Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis: Limited Progress and Growing Threat
A report reveals that the UK is facing a growing crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, with over 35,000 deaths annually and limited progress in government efforts to curb AMR, despite a national strategy launched in 2019; projections indicate a dramatic rise in AMR-related deaths globally.
UK's Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis: Limited Progress and Growing Threat
A report reveals that the UK is facing a growing crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, with over 35,000 deaths annually and limited progress in government efforts to curb AMR, despite a national strategy launched in 2019; projections indicate a dramatic rise in AMR-related deaths globally.
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52% Bias Score
France and UK Consider Joint Troop Deployment to Ukraine
The Economist reports that France and Great Britain may station troops in Ukrainian cities and ports after the conflict ends; this plan, which includes protecting nuclear facilities, is being secretly discussed by both countries' leaders, but faces opposition from Russia.
France and UK Consider Joint Troop Deployment to Ukraine
The Economist reports that France and Great Britain may station troops in Ukrainian cities and ports after the conflict ends; this plan, which includes protecting nuclear facilities, is being secretly discussed by both countries' leaders, but faces opposition from Russia.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Texas Couple Found Dead in Mexico City Airbnb: Carbon Monoxide Suspected
A Texas couple was found dead in their Mexico City Airbnb; initial reports suggest carbon monoxide poisoning, similar to other recent deaths of American tourists in Mexico, raising concerns about safety standards in tourist accommodations.
Texas Couple Found Dead in Mexico City Airbnb: Carbon Monoxide Suspected
A Texas couple was found dead in their Mexico City Airbnb; initial reports suggest carbon monoxide poisoning, similar to other recent deaths of American tourists in Mexico, raising concerns about safety standards in tourist accommodations.
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24% Bias Score