February 2025
March 2025
CDU Inquiry into NGO Funding Sparks Accusations of Attack on Democracy
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc faces criticism for an inquiry into NGO funding, including antifascist groups, amid accusations of retaliation for recent protests; the move is condemned by other parties as an attack on democracy.
CDU Inquiry into NGO Funding Sparks Accusations of Attack on Democracy
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc faces criticism for an inquiry into NGO funding, including antifascist groups, amid accusations of retaliation for recent protests; the move is condemned by other parties as an attack on democracy.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Ancient Martian Ocean Revealed by Zhurong Rover Data
Analysis of data from China's Zhurong rover reveals well-preserved coastal sediments up to 80 meters below the Martian surface, suggesting the existence of a vast, ancient ocean and providing a new perspective on the planet's past habitability.
Ancient Martian Ocean Revealed by Zhurong Rover Data
Analysis of data from China's Zhurong rover reveals well-preserved coastal sediments up to 80 meters below the Martian surface, suggesting the existence of a vast, ancient ocean and providing a new perspective on the planet's past habitability.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Revised US-Ukraine Rare Earth Minerals Deal Omits Controversial Financial Demands
The US and Ukraine are finalizing a rare earth minerals deal to partially fund US military aid to Ukraine, omitting previous demands for $500 billion in revenue and long-term security guarantees after tense negotiations.
Revised US-Ukraine Rare Earth Minerals Deal Omits Controversial Financial Demands
The US and Ukraine are finalizing a rare earth minerals deal to partially fund US military aid to Ukraine, omitting previous demands for $500 billion in revenue and long-term security guarantees after tense negotiations.
Progress
40% Bias Score
UK Urges Europe to Boost Defence Spending
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urging European allies to increase defense spending, mirroring the UK's plan to raise spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3% in the next Parliament, funded by aid budget cuts; she'll discuss collaborative financing at the G20 summit.
UK Urges Europe to Boost Defence Spending
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urging European allies to increase defense spending, mirroring the UK's plan to raise spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3% in the next Parliament, funded by aid budget cuts; she'll discuss collaborative financing at the G20 summit.
Progress
36% Bias Score
EU Eases Green Transition with €6 Billion Cost Reduction Package
The European Commission unveiled a package of measures to ease the green transition, reducing administrative costs by €6 billion, simplifying environmental regulations for businesses, and introducing tax cuts to boost the economy while maintaining long-term decarbonization goals.
EU Eases Green Transition with €6 Billion Cost Reduction Package
The European Commission unveiled a package of measures to ease the green transition, reducing administrative costs by €6 billion, simplifying environmental regulations for businesses, and introducing tax cuts to boost the economy while maintaining long-term decarbonization goals.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Mazón's Shifting Account of Flood Response Sparks Resignation Calls
President Carlos Mazón of the Valencian Generalitat faces mounting calls for resignation after altering his account of his arrival time at the emergency coordination center during the October 29th floods, arriving 17 minutes after the alert was issued, when dozens were missing and towns were already...
Mazón's Shifting Account of Flood Response Sparks Resignation Calls
President Carlos Mazón of the Valencian Generalitat faces mounting calls for resignation after altering his account of his arrival time at the emergency coordination center during the October 29th floods, arriving 17 minutes after the alert was issued, when dozens were missing and towns were already...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Bulgaria Accused of Circumventing EU's Dublin Regulation on Migrant Returns
Germany accuses Bulgaria of evading the Dublin Regulation by limiting migrant returns to only 290 out of 8090 requested in 2024, sparking calls for stricter enforcement and potential financial sanctions against Bulgaria within the EU.
Bulgaria Accused of Circumventing EU's Dublin Regulation on Migrant Returns
Germany accuses Bulgaria of evading the Dublin Regulation by limiting migrant returns to only 290 out of 8090 requested in 2024, sparking calls for stricter enforcement and potential financial sanctions against Bulgaria within the EU.
Progress
60% Bias Score
EU Launches €100 Billion Clean Industrial Deal to Boost Green Manufacturing
The European Commission unveiled the €100 billion Clean Industrial Deal to bolster climate-friendly manufacturing, aiming to reduce emissions by 30 percent and counter competition from China and the U.S., while addressing social impacts through retraining programs.
EU Launches €100 Billion Clean Industrial Deal to Boost Green Manufacturing
The European Commission unveiled the €100 billion Clean Industrial Deal to bolster climate-friendly manufacturing, aiming to reduce emissions by 30 percent and counter competition from China and the U.S., while addressing social impacts through retraining programs.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Graphic Photos Shown in Cordingley Murder Trial
Rajwinder Singh is on trial for the 2018 murder of Toyah Cordingley in far north Queensland, Australia; a court has seen graphic photos of her fatal neck wound and other injuries; forensic evidence including DNA links Singh to the crime scene, but he fled to India after the murder.
Graphic Photos Shown in Cordingley Murder Trial
Rajwinder Singh is on trial for the 2018 murder of Toyah Cordingley in far north Queensland, Australia; a court has seen graphic photos of her fatal neck wound and other injuries; forensic evidence including DNA links Singh to the crime scene, but he fled to India after the murder.
Progress
60% Bias Score
US-Ukraine Resource Deal Finalized: Future Development Focus, Security Guarantees Absent
Ukraine and the US finalized a resource deal focusing on future oil, gas, and logistics projects, excluding existing fields and Naftogaz, with a US-controlled fund receiving 50% of future revenues for reconstruction; however, it lacks the security guarantees initially demanded by President Zelenskyy...
US-Ukraine Resource Deal Finalized: Future Development Focus, Security Guarantees Absent
Ukraine and the US finalized a resource deal focusing on future oil, gas, and logistics projects, excluding existing fields and Naftogaz, with a US-controlled fund receiving 50% of future revenues for reconstruction; however, it lacks the security guarantees initially demanded by President Zelenskyy...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Pınar Apartmanı Collapse in Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
In Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, a trial is underway for three individuals accused of causing the deaths of 41 people due to negligence in the construction of the Pınar Apartmanı, which collapsed in the February 6, 2023 earthquake; the prosecution seeks sentences of up to 22 years and 6 months for each def...
Trial Begins for Pınar Apartmanı Collapse in Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
In Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, a trial is underway for three individuals accused of causing the deaths of 41 people due to negligence in the construction of the Pınar Apartmanı, which collapsed in the February 6, 2023 earthquake; the prosecution seeks sentences of up to 22 years and 6 months for each def...
Progress
32% Bias Score
German Drug Kingpin Arrested in Spain After International Manhunt
Spanish Guardia Civil arrested a top German drug trafficker on February 19th, 2025, in Estepona, Spain, following an October 2024 operation that dismantled his organization, seizing 300 kg of drugs, €430,000, and weapons; he possessed false documents and additional drugs upon arrest.
German Drug Kingpin Arrested in Spain After International Manhunt
Spanish Guardia Civil arrested a top German drug trafficker on February 19th, 2025, in Estepona, Spain, following an October 2024 operation that dismantled his organization, seizing 300 kg of drugs, €430,000, and weapons; he possessed false documents and additional drugs upon arrest.
Progress
36% Bias Score