March 2025
April 2025
Marmara Sea Suffers Underwater Mucilage Invasion
Underwater footage reveals widespread mucilage in the Marmara Sea near Tekirdağ, Turkey, impacting marine life and fishing, caused by high temperatures, stagnant water, and 8 million tons of daily wastewater discharge from seven surrounding provinces.
Marmara Sea Suffers Underwater Mucilage Invasion
Underwater footage reveals widespread mucilage in the Marmara Sea near Tekirdağ, Turkey, impacting marine life and fishing, caused by high temperatures, stagnant water, and 8 million tons of daily wastewater discharge from seven surrounding provinces.
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44% Bias Score
India's Holi Festival: Officials' Statements Spark Concerns of Religious Extremism
Ahead of the Holi festival in India, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and police officers made inflammatory statements targeting Muslims, advising them to pray at home to avoid Holi celebrations; this sparked widespread condemnation and comparisons to Pakistan under Zia-ul-Haq.
India's Holi Festival: Officials' Statements Spark Concerns of Religious Extremism
Ahead of the Holi festival in India, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and police officers made inflammatory statements targeting Muslims, advising them to pray at home to avoid Holi celebrations; this sparked widespread condemnation and comparisons to Pakistan under Zia-ul-Haq.
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52% Bias Score
Syria Coastal Clashes: Widespread Destruction and Fear
Following clashes in Syria's coastal region on March 6th, a BBC team found widespread destruction and a climate of fear. Dozens died in initial clashes, and the governor blamed unregulated groups for subsequent abuses, while witnesses described targeting of Alawites.
Syria Coastal Clashes: Widespread Destruction and Fear
Following clashes in Syria's coastal region on March 6th, a BBC team found widespread destruction and a climate of fear. Dozens died in initial clashes, and the governor blamed unregulated groups for subsequent abuses, while witnesses described targeting of Alawites.
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52% Bias Score
US Expels South African Ambassador Amid Growing Tensions
The United States expelled South Africa's ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, due to his criticism of the Trump administration and alleged hate speech, escalating tensions between the two countries and impacting future diplomatic efforts.
US Expels South African Ambassador Amid Growing Tensions
The United States expelled South Africa's ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, due to his criticism of the Trump administration and alleged hate speech, escalating tensions between the two countries and impacting future diplomatic efforts.
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40% Bias Score
Verstappen Qualifies Third in Australian GP Despite Initial Struggles
Max Verstappen qualified third for the Australian Grand Prix on April 2, 2024, after a challenging start to the weekend, showcasing a significant improvement from practice sessions. He will start behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, despite Red Bull's belief they can close the gap.
Verstappen Qualifies Third in Australian GP Despite Initial Struggles
Max Verstappen qualified third for the Australian Grand Prix on April 2, 2024, after a challenging start to the weekend, showcasing a significant improvement from practice sessions. He will start behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, despite Red Bull's belief they can close the gap.
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40% Bias Score
EU Increases Defense Spending, Validating Macron's Vision
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and concerns over the US's reliability as an ally, the European Union is massively investing in its own defense, validating French President Macron's 2017 Sorbonne speech advocating for European defense autonomy, a vision initially met with skepticism but now ...
EU Increases Defense Spending, Validating Macron's Vision
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and concerns over the US's reliability as an ally, the European Union is massively investing in its own defense, validating French President Macron's 2017 Sorbonne speech advocating for European defense autonomy, a vision initially met with skepticism but now ...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey-Israel Tensions Escalate Amid Syria's Power Vacuum
Turkey and Israel's conflicting interests in post-Assad Syria, including Turkey's support for a unified state and Israel's preference for fragmentation, have led to heightened tensions, military clashes, and diplomatic disputes, threatening regional stability.
Turkey-Israel Tensions Escalate Amid Syria's Power Vacuum
Turkey and Israel's conflicting interests in post-Assad Syria, including Turkey's support for a unified state and Israel's preference for fragmentation, have led to heightened tensions, military clashes, and diplomatic disputes, threatening regional stability.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Threaten US Alcohol Market
President Trump's threatened 200% tariff on European alcohol products will increase prices for American consumers, impacting imported wines and spirits which comprise 35% of US alcohol sales, potentially hurting restaurants, bars, and related workers while benefiting domestic producers.
Trump's Tariffs Threaten US Alcohol Market
President Trump's threatened 200% tariff on European alcohol products will increase prices for American consumers, impacting imported wines and spirits which comprise 35% of US alcohol sales, potentially hurting restaurants, bars, and related workers while benefiting domestic producers.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Demands Immediate, Unconditional Surrender from PKK
Turkey's National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler today issued an ultimatum to the PKK terrorist organization and its international affiliates, demanding immediate and unconditional surrender of weapons and disbandment, rejecting any ceasefire negotiations outside of this framework.
Turkey Demands Immediate, Unconditional Surrender from PKK
Turkey's National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler today issued an ultimatum to the PKK terrorist organization and its international affiliates, demanding immediate and unconditional surrender of weapons and disbandment, rejecting any ceasefire negotiations outside of this framework.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Monitors Syrian-SDF Agreement, Citing Security Concerns
Turkey's foreign minister expressed concerns about a Syrian government agreement with the U.S.-backed SDF, fearing threats to Turkey's security, and said Ankara is closely monitoring the situation following a Thursday visit to Syria to relay these concerns.
Turkey Monitors Syrian-SDF Agreement, Citing Security Concerns
Turkey's foreign minister expressed concerns about a Syrian government agreement with the U.S.-backed SDF, fearing threats to Turkey's security, and said Ankara is closely monitoring the situation following a Thursday visit to Syria to relay these concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Speed Skater Overcomes Illness to Win Third World Title
Dutch speed skater Femke Kok won her third consecutive world title in the 500 meters despite battling a CMV virus infection that nearly ended her season; she gradually returned to training and achieved the win, setting a remarkable example of perseverance and the importance of adaptive coaching.
Dutch Speed Skater Overcomes Illness to Win Third World Title
Dutch speed skater Femke Kok won her third consecutive world title in the 500 meters despite battling a CMV virus infection that nearly ended her season; she gradually returned to training and achieved the win, setting a remarkable example of perseverance and the importance of adaptive coaching.
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32% Bias Score
De Boo Upsets Stolz to Win World Speed Skating Gold
Jenning de Boo of the Netherlands won gold in the men's 500m speed skating race at the World Single Distances Championships in Hamar, Norway, defeating American Jordan Stolz by 0.14 seconds, marking a significant upset after Stolz's dominance in earlier races this season; Femke Kok also won gold for...
De Boo Upsets Stolz to Win World Speed Skating Gold
Jenning de Boo of the Netherlands won gold in the men's 500m speed skating race at the World Single Distances Championships in Hamar, Norway, defeating American Jordan Stolz by 0.14 seconds, marking a significant upset after Stolz's dominance in earlier races this season; Femke Kok also won gold for...
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52% Bias Score