March 2025
April 2025
Ishiba Faces Backlash Over Gift Vouchers to Lawmakers
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba distributed 100,000 yen gift vouchers to 15 rookie LDP lower house members before a dinner meeting, sparking controversy and calls for his resignation due to potential legal violations and a disconnect from public sentiment.
Ishiba Faces Backlash Over Gift Vouchers to Lawmakers
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba distributed 100,000 yen gift vouchers to 15 rookie LDP lower house members before a dinner meeting, sparking controversy and calls for his resignation due to potential legal violations and a disconnect from public sentiment.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on European Wine, Sparking Industry Alarm
President Trump threatened a 200% tariff on European wine and spirits in response to a planned EU tariff on American whiskey, a move that industry experts warn could devastate the European wine market in the U.S., where European wines account for 17% of total consumption.
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on European Wine, Sparking Industry Alarm
President Trump threatened a 200% tariff on European wine and spirits in response to a planned EU tariff on American whiskey, a move that industry experts warn could devastate the European wine market in the U.S., where European wines account for 17% of total consumption.
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48% Bias Score
China, Russia, Iran Demand End to US Sanctions on Iran
China, Russia, and Iran issued a joint statement on Friday demanding an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran and a resumption of multinational talks on its nuclear program, despite President Trump's new sanctions and letter to Iran's supreme leader; Iran's uranium stockpile has increased to 8,294.4 kilogra...
China, Russia, Iran Demand End to US Sanctions on Iran
China, Russia, and Iran issued a joint statement on Friday demanding an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran and a resumption of multinational talks on its nuclear program, despite President Trump's new sanctions and letter to Iran's supreme leader; Iran's uranium stockpile has increased to 8,294.4 kilogra...
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56% Bias Score
Oz Faces Senate Scrutiny Ahead of CMS Nomination
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will face questioning from senators on Friday regarding his tax filings, past endorsements, and plans for Medicare and Medicaid. His net worth is estimated between $98 million and $332 million.
Oz Faces Senate Scrutiny Ahead of CMS Nomination
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will face questioning from senators on Friday regarding his tax filings, past endorsements, and plans for Medicare and Medicaid. His net worth is estimated between $98 million and $332 million.
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40% Bias Score
France Condemns US Tariffs, Warns of Trade War Escalation
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard condemned the US's threatened 200% tariffs on EU alcoholic beverages as a "stupid war", warning of escalation following retaliatory tariffs on US goods, while the EU has further tariffs ready and Canada filed a WTO complaint.
France Condemns US Tariffs, Warns of Trade War Escalation
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard condemned the US's threatened 200% tariffs on EU alcoholic beverages as a "stupid war", warning of escalation following retaliatory tariffs on US goods, while the EU has further tariffs ready and Canada filed a WTO complaint.
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52% Bias Score
Europe Accelerates Anti-Aircraft Missile Procurement Amid Security Concerns
France, the UK, and Italy have jointly ordered 218 Aster 30 B1 anti-aircraft missiles, part of a larger order of nearly 700, to counter the deteriorating security situation in Europe; deliveries will be expedited starting in 2025.
Europe Accelerates Anti-Aircraft Missile Procurement Amid Security Concerns
France, the UK, and Italy have jointly ordered 218 Aster 30 B1 anti-aircraft missiles, part of a larger order of nearly 700, to counter the deteriorating security situation in Europe; deliveries will be expedited starting in 2025.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's CDC Nominee Fails Senate Confirmation
President Trump's nominee for CDC director, Dr. Dave Weldon, failed Senate confirmation today due to his controversial views on vaccine safety, leaving the CDC without a confirmed leader amidst various infectious disease outbreaks and internal turmoil.
Trump's CDC Nominee Fails Senate Confirmation
President Trump's nominee for CDC director, Dr. Dave Weldon, failed Senate confirmation today due to his controversial views on vaccine safety, leaving the CDC without a confirmed leader amidst various infectious disease outbreaks and internal turmoil.
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40% Bias Score
DOGE's Mass Lease Cancellations Cause Disruption Across Federal Agencies
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to terminate 793 federal office leases by June 30, aiming for \$500 million in savings, but this rapid process has caused confusion and concern within agencies and among lawmakers, prompting appeals and revisions.
DOGE's Mass Lease Cancellations Cause Disruption Across Federal Agencies
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to terminate 793 federal office leases by June 30, aiming for \$500 million in savings, but this rapid process has caused confusion and concern within agencies and among lawmakers, prompting appeals and revisions.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Sends Top Officials to Damascus Amid SDF Integration Deal
Turkey's foreign minister, defense minister, and intelligence chief visited Damascus to assess a deal integrating the U.S.-backed SDF into the Syrian army, despite Turkey's designation of the SDF as terrorists, highlighting shifting geopolitical dynamics in Syria.
Turkey Sends Top Officials to Damascus Amid SDF Integration Deal
Turkey's foreign minister, defense minister, and intelligence chief visited Damascus to assess a deal integrating the U.S.-backed SDF into the Syrian army, despite Turkey's designation of the SDF as terrorists, highlighting shifting geopolitical dynamics in Syria.
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44% Bias Score
France Sends Algeria Expulsion List to Ease Diplomatic Tensions
France will send Algeria a list of dozens of Algerians for expulsion, hoping to ease diplomatic tensions worsened by Algeria's refusal to accept deportees, including a recent attacker, and France's recognition of Morocco's claim to Western Sahara.
France Sends Algeria Expulsion List to Ease Diplomatic Tensions
France will send Algeria a list of dozens of Algerians for expulsion, hoping to ease diplomatic tensions worsened by Algeria's refusal to accept deportees, including a recent attacker, and France's recognition of Morocco's claim to Western Sahara.
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36% Bias Score
Talon Will Not Seek Third Term, Cites Security Concerns and Succession
Beninese President Patrice Talon announced on March 14th he will not seek a third term, despite concerns about the upcoming succession and strained relations with neighboring Niger and Burkina Faso due to terrorism and alleged foreign military bases in Benin.
Talon Will Not Seek Third Term, Cites Security Concerns and Succession
Beninese President Patrice Talon announced on March 14th he will not seek a third term, despite concerns about the upcoming succession and strained relations with neighboring Niger and Burkina Faso due to terrorism and alleged foreign military bases in Benin.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Government to Terminate Hundreds of Office Leases, Saving $500 Million
The U.S. federal government, under Elon Musk's cost-cutting plan, will terminate nearly 800 office leases, starting with those expiring by June 30th, to save an estimated $500 million; this has prompted concern from affected agencies and lawmakers.
Federal Government to Terminate Hundreds of Office Leases, Saving $500 Million
The U.S. federal government, under Elon Musk's cost-cutting plan, will terminate nearly 800 office leases, starting with those expiring by June 30th, to save an estimated $500 million; this has prompted concern from affected agencies and lawmakers.
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40% Bias Score