March 2025
April 2025
German Teenagers Charged in Racially Motivated Attack on Ghanaian Family
Three German teenagers face charges—attempted aggravated assault, incitement to hatred, and displaying Nazi symbols—following a June 14, 2024, racially motivated attack on a Ghanaian family in Grevesmühlen, Germany; the incident involved racial slurs and a knife.
German Teenagers Charged in Racially Motivated Attack on Ghanaian Family
Three German teenagers face charges—attempted aggravated assault, incitement to hatred, and displaying Nazi symbols—following a June 14, 2024, racially motivated attack on a Ghanaian family in Grevesmühlen, Germany; the incident involved racial slurs and a knife.
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44% Bias Score
UK Defence Spending: Typhoon vs. F-35 Fighter Jet Choice
Keir Starmer announced an additional £13.4bn for UK defence, but the choice between British-made Typhoon and American F-35 fighter jets to replace the RAF's aging fleet could cost thousands of jobs, compromise national security, and undermine the Prime Minister's promise to boost British industry.
UK Defence Spending: Typhoon vs. F-35 Fighter Jet Choice
Keir Starmer announced an additional £13.4bn for UK defence, but the choice between British-made Typhoon and American F-35 fighter jets to replace the RAF's aging fleet could cost thousands of jobs, compromise national security, and undermine the Prime Minister's promise to boost British industry.
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60% Bias Score
Starmer Prioritizes Domestic Issues Amidst Global Uncertainty
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shifted his focus to domestic affairs after a relatively calm night following a social media threat by Donald Trump, facing challenges in balancing international diplomacy with domestic policy demands while navigating a complex global political landscape.
Starmer Prioritizes Domestic Issues Amidst Global Uncertainty
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shifted his focus to domestic affairs after a relatively calm night following a social media threat by Donald Trump, facing challenges in balancing international diplomacy with domestic policy demands while navigating a complex global political landscape.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Grants Mexico Tariff Exemption, But Global Trade War Looms
Donald Trump announced a one-month tariff exemption for Mexico in exchange for cooperation on halting fentanyl flow, while maintaining tariffs against Canada and planning for global reciprocal tariffs starting April 2nd. Auto tariffs for Mexico and Canada are also temporarily waived.
Trump Grants Mexico Tariff Exemption, But Global Trade War Looms
Donald Trump announced a one-month tariff exemption for Mexico in exchange for cooperation on halting fentanyl flow, while maintaining tariffs against Canada and planning for global reciprocal tariffs starting April 2nd. Auto tariffs for Mexico and Canada are also temporarily waived.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Psychiatrist Sentenced for Child Abuse and Drug Trafficking
A Turkish court sentenced child psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Süleyman Salih Zoroğlu to 25 years for drug trafficking, child abuse, data privacy violations, and blackmail; co-defendant Ahmet Aktaş received 15 years; others were acquitted.
Turkish Psychiatrist Sentenced for Child Abuse and Drug Trafficking
A Turkish court sentenced child psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Süleyman Salih Zoroğlu to 25 years for drug trafficking, child abuse, data privacy violations, and blackmail; co-defendant Ahmet Aktaş received 15 years; others were acquitted.
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40% Bias Score
ECB Lowers Interest Rate to 2.5 Percent Amidst Varied Eurozone Inflation
The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its interest rate from 2.75 percent to 2.5 percent on [Date], its sixth cut since last summer, aiming for a 2 percent medium-term inflation target; however, inflation remains higher in some member states like the Netherlands (3.8 percent) and Belgium (4.4 perc...
ECB Lowers Interest Rate to 2.5 Percent Amidst Varied Eurozone Inflation
The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its interest rate from 2.75 percent to 2.5 percent on [Date], its sixth cut since last summer, aiming for a 2 percent medium-term inflation target; however, inflation remains higher in some member states like the Netherlands (3.8 percent) and Belgium (4.4 perc...
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36% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from JETP Impacts South Africa and Indonesia
The United States withdrew from the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP), canceling $56 million in grants for South Africa and impacting Indonesia's transition studies and grant funding, despite overall funding pledges remaining unchanged. The withdrawal creates uncertainty for the JETP model ...
US Withdrawal from JETP Impacts South Africa and Indonesia
The United States withdrew from the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP), canceling $56 million in grants for South Africa and impacting Indonesia's transition studies and grant funding, despite overall funding pledges remaining unchanged. The withdrawal creates uncertainty for the JETP model ...
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44% Bias Score
Columbia University Investigates Dozens of Students for Pro-Palestinian Activism
Columbia University is investigating dozens of students for pro-Palestinian activism, including social media posts and protests, under a new disciplinary policy that critics say chills free speech; the investigations follow threats from federal agencies to cut funding and a congressional inquiry.
Columbia University Investigates Dozens of Students for Pro-Palestinian Activism
Columbia University is investigating dozens of students for pro-Palestinian activism, including social media posts and protests, under a new disciplinary policy that critics say chills free speech; the investigations follow threats from federal agencies to cut funding and a congressional inquiry.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Halts Mexican Tariffs, Maintains Pressure on Canada
President Trump temporarily suspended tariffs on most Mexican goods until April 2nd due to a strong relationship with President Sheinbaum and ongoing border security cooperation, but maintained tariffs on Canadian goods, despite warnings from businesses and consumer groups of significant economic da...
Trump Halts Mexican Tariffs, Maintains Pressure on Canada
President Trump temporarily suspended tariffs on most Mexican goods until April 2nd due to a strong relationship with President Sheinbaum and ongoing border security cooperation, but maintained tariffs on Canadian goods, despite warnings from businesses and consumer groups of significant economic da...
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60% Bias Score
Woman Nearly Dies After Unqualified Practitioner Performs BBL
Louise Moller, 28, nearly died after a £1,500 liquid BBL injection performed by unqualified "beauty consultant" Ricky Sawyer in October 2023, highlighting the need for tighter regulations in the cosmetic surgery industry after a BBC investigation exposed Sawyer's dangerous practices.
Woman Nearly Dies After Unqualified Practitioner Performs BBL
Louise Moller, 28, nearly died after a £1,500 liquid BBL injection performed by unqualified "beauty consultant" Ricky Sawyer in October 2023, highlighting the need for tighter regulations in the cosmetic surgery industry after a BBC investigation exposed Sawyer's dangerous practices.
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64% Bias Score
Italy Passes Space Economy Bill Amidst Data Security Concerns
Italy's Chamber of Deputies passed a Space Economy bill (133-89) regulating national space activities, promoting investment, and establishing a €35 million fund, amidst opposition concerns about data security and reliance on private companies like Starlink.
Italy Passes Space Economy Bill Amidst Data Security Concerns
Italy's Chamber of Deputies passed a Space Economy bill (133-89) regulating national space activities, promoting investment, and establishing a €35 million fund, amidst opposition concerns about data security and reliance on private companies like Starlink.
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52% Bias Score
Zalando's Content Strategy Fuels Revenue Growth Amidst Chinese Competition
Zalando, a German fashion e-commerce company, reported a 4% revenue increase to €10.6 billion and a tripled net profit in 2022, driven by a shift to a content-focused app featuring influencer videos and lifestyle imagery, aiming to become a "lifestyle destination" and compete with low-cost Chinese r...
Zalando's Content Strategy Fuels Revenue Growth Amidst Chinese Competition
Zalando, a German fashion e-commerce company, reported a 4% revenue increase to €10.6 billion and a tripled net profit in 2022, driven by a shift to a content-focused app featuring influencer videos and lifestyle imagery, aiming to become a "lifestyle destination" and compete with low-cost Chinese r...
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40% Bias Score