February 2025
March 2025
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.
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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
Trump Intervenes in Musk's DOGE Mass Firing Initiative
President Trump intervened after internal disagreements arose concerning Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) mass federal employee firing initiative; newly appointed Trump cabinet officials defied Musk's order, leading to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issuing guidance...
Trump Intervenes in Musk's DOGE Mass Firing Initiative
President Trump intervened after internal disagreements arose concerning Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) mass federal employee firing initiative; newly appointed Trump cabinet officials defied Musk's order, leading to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issuing guidance...
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60% Bias Score
El Mayo Zambada Seeks Clemency, Highlighting Drug War's Human Cost
Ismael Zambada, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, requested clemency from the Mexican government to avoid a potential death sentence in the US, highlighting the human cost of cartel violence and sparking debate on the effectiveness of capital punishment in the drug war.
El Mayo Zambada Seeks Clemency, Highlighting Drug War's Human Cost
Ismael Zambada, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, requested clemency from the Mexican government to avoid a potential death sentence in the US, highlighting the human cost of cartel violence and sparking debate on the effectiveness of capital punishment in the drug war.
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60% 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.
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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.
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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
Tax Fraud Allegations Against Boyfriend of Madrid President
A Madrid tax inspector will testify against Alberto González Amador, boyfriend of Madrid's president, for allegedly using 15 false invoices totaling €1.7 million to avoid paying €350,000 in taxes, triggering a larger political controversy.
Tax Fraud Allegations Against Boyfriend of Madrid President
A Madrid tax inspector will testify against Alberto González Amador, boyfriend of Madrid's president, for allegedly using 15 false invoices totaling €1.7 million to avoid paying €350,000 in taxes, triggering a larger political controversy.
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48% Bias Score
Athens Public Transport on Reduced Schedule for Tempe Crash Anniversary
In Athens, Greece, on February 28, 2025, public transport will operate from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM due to a 24-hour strike that was partially suspended to allow for a demonstration marking the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash, where at least 57 people died.
Athens Public Transport on Reduced Schedule for Tempe Crash Anniversary
In Athens, Greece, on February 28, 2025, public transport will operate from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM due to a 24-hour strike that was partially suspended to allow for a demonstration marking the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash, where at least 57 people died.
Progress
44% Bias Score