March 2025
April 2025
US Sanctions Waiver on Iraqi Electricity Imports from Iran Ended
The US ended a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to import Iranian electricity, escalating tensions with Iran and potentially causing significant electricity shortages in Iraq due to its existing energy infrastructure problems, despite US claims that only 4 percent of Iraqi electricity comes from Iran.
US Sanctions Waiver on Iraqi Electricity Imports from Iran Ended
The US ended a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to import Iranian electricity, escalating tensions with Iran and potentially causing significant electricity shortages in Iraq due to its existing energy infrastructure problems, despite US claims that only 4 percent of Iraqi electricity comes from Iran.
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40% Bias Score
Romania Bars Far-Right Presidential Candidate Amidst Legal Challenges and Protests
Romania's Central Electoral Commission barred far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu from the election due to unspecified procedural issues, prompting protests; Georgescu, who previously led in an annulled election, faces multiple criminal charges and has 24 hours to appeal.
Romania Bars Far-Right Presidential Candidate Amidst Legal Challenges and Protests
Romania's Central Electoral Commission barred far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu from the election due to unspecified procedural issues, prompting protests; Georgescu, who previously led in an annulled election, faces multiple criminal charges and has 24 hours to appeal.
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48% Bias Score
AfD's Strong Showing in Northeast Germany Highlights Rural Discontent
The AfD achieved its best-ever election result in Northeast Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, winning 40.4% in Pasewalk due to widespread dissatisfaction with the federal government's handling of economic issues and the Ukraine war, while rural areas like Groß Luckow saw even higher AfD suppor...
AfD's Strong Showing in Northeast Germany Highlights Rural Discontent
The AfD achieved its best-ever election result in Northeast Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, winning 40.4% in Pasewalk due to widespread dissatisfaction with the federal government's handling of economic issues and the Ukraine war, while rural areas like Groß Luckow saw even higher AfD suppor...
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52% Bias Score
Bahía Blanca Floods: 16 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Unprecedented Rainfall
Unprecedented rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, resulting in at least 16 deaths, over 100 missing persons, and widespread damage, prompting criticism of the government's response.
Bahía Blanca Floods: 16 Dead, Hundreds Missing After Unprecedented Rainfall
Unprecedented rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, resulting in at least 16 deaths, over 100 missing persons, and widespread damage, prompting criticism of the government's response.
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40% Bias Score
Romania Bans Far-Right Presidential Candidate Amidst Protests
Romania's electoral commission banned far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's candidacy, prompting protests from his supporters in Bucharest, following the annulment of his previous election win due to alleged Russian interference and amidst various legal accusations against him.
Romania Bans Far-Right Presidential Candidate Amidst Protests
Romania's electoral commission banned far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's candidacy, prompting protests from his supporters in Bucharest, following the annulment of his previous election win due to alleged Russian interference and amidst various legal accusations against him.
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44% Bias Score
Nottingham Stabbing: 91 NHS Staff Accessed Victims' Records Illegally
In Nottingham, England, up to 91 NHS workers illegally accessed the medical records of three stabbing victims (Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates), causing further trauma for their families; this adds to prior data breaches involving police, prison, court, council, and mental healt...
Nottingham Stabbing: 91 NHS Staff Accessed Victims' Records Illegally
In Nottingham, England, up to 91 NHS workers illegally accessed the medical records of three stabbing victims (Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates), causing further trauma for their families; this adds to prior data breaches involving police, prison, court, council, and mental healt...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Uncertainty Fuels Recession Fears
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, scheduled for April 2, despite a recent one-month reprieve. Canada maintains retaliatory tariffs while Mexico has paused its response. The administration frames this as a "drug war" to curb fentanyl imports, though d...
Trump's Tariff Uncertainty Fuels Recession Fears
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, scheduled for April 2, despite a recent one-month reprieve. Canada maintains retaliatory tariffs while Mexico has paused its response. The administration frames this as a "drug war" to curb fentanyl imports, though d...
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56% Bias Score
OPEC+ Production Increase Causes Oil Price Drop
OPEC+ announced a 2.2 million barrel per day increase in oil production starting April 2025, causing oil prices to fall; West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 0.8% to $67.8 and Brent crude fell 1.4% to $70.6 on March 3, 2025.
OPEC+ Production Increase Causes Oil Price Drop
OPEC+ announced a 2.2 million barrel per day increase in oil production starting April 2025, causing oil prices to fall; West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 0.8% to $67.8 and Brent crude fell 1.4% to $70.6 on March 3, 2025.
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32% Bias Score
MWC 2024: AI-Powered Mobile Technology Takes Center Stage
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, showcased AI-powered mobile phones from Deutsche Telekom and Google, along with advanced camera features in phones from ZTE and Xiaomi, and a solar-powered laptop concept from Lenovo.
MWC 2024: AI-Powered Mobile Technology Takes Center Stage
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, showcased AI-powered mobile phones from Deutsche Telekom and Google, along with advanced camera features in phones from ZTE and Xiaomi, and a solar-powered laptop concept from Lenovo.
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24% Bias Score
Carney to Become Canada's Next Prime Minister Amidst US Trade Tensions
Mark Carney, former central bank governor, won the Liberal Party leadership on Sunday with 85.9% of the vote, succeeding Justin Trudeau and becoming Canada's next prime minister; however, the Conservatives have a slight lead in the polls.
Carney to Become Canada's Next Prime Minister Amidst US Trade Tensions
Mark Carney, former central bank governor, won the Liberal Party leadership on Sunday with 85.9% of the vote, succeeding Justin Trudeau and becoming Canada's next prime minister; however, the Conservatives have a slight lead in the polls.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government Pledges to Eliminate Sewage Discharge into Windermere
The UK government announced a plan to eliminate sewage discharge into Windermere by 2035, involving a £200 million investment from United Utilities to upgrade wastewater treatment and reduce storm overflows, alongside broader efforts to improve water infrastructure and boost the local economy.
UK Government Pledges to Eliminate Sewage Discharge into Windermere
The UK government announced a plan to eliminate sewage discharge into Windermere by 2035, involving a £200 million investment from United Utilities to upgrade wastewater treatment and reduce storm overflows, alongside broader efforts to improve water infrastructure and boost the local economy.
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48% Bias Score
Carney Elected as Canada's New Prime Minister
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney won the Canadian Liberal Party leadership race on Sunday with 85.9% of the vote, succeeding Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister, amidst a party crisis and looming federal elections.
Carney Elected as Canada's New Prime Minister
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney won the Canadian Liberal Party leadership race on Sunday with 85.9% of the vote, succeeding Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister, amidst a party crisis and looming federal elections.
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48% Bias Score