February 2025
March 2025
Vale Sued Over Heavy Metal Contamination of Xikrin Indigenous People
Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office is suing Vale, the Brazilian government, and Para state over heavy metal contamination from Vale's nickel mining affecting the Xikrin Indigenous people, with one person exhibiting nickel levels 2,326% above safe limits, demanding a health monitoring program and g...
Vale Sued Over Heavy Metal Contamination of Xikrin Indigenous People
Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office is suing Vale, the Brazilian government, and Para state over heavy metal contamination from Vale's nickel mining affecting the Xikrin Indigenous people, with one person exhibiting nickel levels 2,326% above safe limits, demanding a health monitoring program and g...
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40% Bias Score
French Researchers Confess to Attack on Russian Consulate in Marseille
Two CNRS researchers confessed to throwing homemade explosive devices at the Russian consulate in Marseille on February 24th, causing minor detonations but no injuries, prompting strong reactions from both French and Russian governments.
French Researchers Confess to Attack on Russian Consulate in Marseille
Two CNRS researchers confessed to throwing homemade explosive devices at the Russian consulate in Marseille on February 24th, causing minor detonations but no injuries, prompting strong reactions from both French and Russian governments.
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36% Bias Score
EU Responds Cautiously to DRC Crisis, Delays Sanctions on Rwanda
Following the M23 rebel takeover of Goma, DRC, the EU suspended defense talks with Rwanda, reviewed a raw materials agreement, and urged troop withdrawal, though Luxembourg delayed stronger sanctions pending African Union-mediated negotiations in Harare.
EU Responds Cautiously to DRC Crisis, Delays Sanctions on Rwanda
Following the M23 rebel takeover of Goma, DRC, the EU suspended defense talks with Rwanda, reviewed a raw materials agreement, and urged troop withdrawal, though Luxembourg delayed stronger sanctions pending African Union-mediated negotiations in Harare.
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52% Bias Score
Estonia Launches AI Education Initiative 'AI Leap'
Estonia launched 'AI Leap', a program providing 20,000 high school students and 3,000 teachers with access to AI chatbots like ChatGPT starting September 2025, expanding to vocational schools and additional students and teachers in 2026, aiming to boost digital literacy and economic competitiveness.
Estonia Launches AI Education Initiative 'AI Leap'
Estonia launched 'AI Leap', a program providing 20,000 high school students and 3,000 teachers with access to AI chatbots like ChatGPT starting September 2025, expanding to vocational schools and additional students and teachers in 2026, aiming to boost digital literacy and economic competitiveness.
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20% Bias Score
Germany's Foreign Policy Transition: Navigating the Merz-Scholz Handoff"
Following Germany's recent election, Chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz and outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz are navigating a complex foreign policy transition, marked by information sharing and coordinating stances on the Ukraine war while balancing Germany's relationship with the US and its desire for...
Germany's Foreign Policy Transition: Navigating the Merz-Scholz Handoff"
Following Germany's recent election, Chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz and outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz are navigating a complex foreign policy transition, marked by information sharing and coordinating stances on the Ukraine war while balancing Germany's relationship with the US and its desire for...
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44% Bias Score
Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached Following Martial Law Decree
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after his December 3rd martial law declaration caused political chaos, impacting financial markets and international relations; the Constitutional Court will rule by mid-March.
Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached Following Martial Law Decree
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after his December 3rd martial law declaration caused political chaos, impacting financial markets and international relations; the Constitutional Court will rule by mid-March.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine, U.S. Agree on Natural Resource Deal, Dropping $500 Billion Investment Demand
Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on joint development of Ukrainian natural resources, dropping a previous demand for a $500 billion Ukrainian investment; the deal, to be signed potentially on February 28th, includes a fund where Ukraine contributes 50% of future revenues for domestic i...
Ukraine, U.S. Agree on Natural Resource Deal, Dropping $500 Billion Investment Demand
Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on joint development of Ukrainian natural resources, dropping a previous demand for a $500 billion Ukrainian investment; the deal, to be signed potentially on February 28th, includes a fund where Ukraine contributes 50% of future revenues for domestic i...
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40% Bias Score
EU's Cautious Response to DRC Conflict: Sanctions Vetoed, Negotiations Prioritized
Following the M23 rebel capture of Goma, the EU partially suspended defense consultations with Rwanda, initiated a review of a raw materials agreement, but Luxembourg vetoed stronger sanctions, prioritizing ongoing African Union-led negotiations in Harare.
EU's Cautious Response to DRC Conflict: Sanctions Vetoed, Negotiations Prioritized
Following the M23 rebel capture of Goma, the EU partially suspended defense consultations with Rwanda, initiated a review of a raw materials agreement, but Luxembourg vetoed stronger sanctions, prioritizing ongoing African Union-led negotiations in Harare.
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40% Bias Score
UK to Increase Defense Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday a plan to increase the country's defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027, citing a "new era of insecurity" in Europe and the need to counter threats from Russia; the increase will be financed by cutting overseas development aid.
UK to Increase Defense Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday a plan to increase the country's defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027, citing a "new era of insecurity" in Europe and the need to counter threats from Russia; the increase will be financed by cutting overseas development aid.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Seizes Control of White House Press Access
The Trump administration announced it will control access for journalists to the President, replacing the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) which historically managed access; this decision follows the banning of the Associated Press and has sparked criticism over its impact on press fre...
Trump Administration Seizes Control of White House Press Access
The Trump administration announced it will control access for journalists to the President, replacing the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) which historically managed access; this decision follows the banning of the Associated Press and has sparked criticism over its impact on press fre...
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56% Bias Score
Zelenskyy to Visit Washington to Finalize US-Ukraine Mineral Deal
US President Trump confirmed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit Washington on Friday to sign a deal granting the US access to Ukrainian minerals, including rare earths, a move criticized by German Chancellor Scholz as self-serving, amidst ongoing negotiations regarding peacekeepers and longer-...
Zelenskyy to Visit Washington to Finalize US-Ukraine Mineral Deal
US President Trump confirmed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit Washington on Friday to sign a deal granting the US access to Ukrainian minerals, including rare earths, a move criticized by German Chancellor Scholz as self-serving, amidst ongoing negotiations regarding peacekeepers and longer-...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Aluminum Tariff Risks 100,000 US Job Losses
President Trump's plan to impose a 25% tariff on imported aluminum, effective next month, is projected to eliminate 100,000 American jobs according to Alcoa CEO William Oplinger, risking a global trade war and raising consumer prices by $1.5 billion to $2 billion annually.
Trump's Aluminum Tariff Risks 100,000 US Job Losses
President Trump's plan to impose a 25% tariff on imported aluminum, effective next month, is projected to eliminate 100,000 American jobs according to Alcoa CEO William Oplinger, risking a global trade war and raising consumer prices by $1.5 billion to $2 billion annually.
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40% Bias Score