March 2025
April 2025
South Africa to Leverage G20 Presidency for African Investment and Trade
South Africa's G20 presidency, starting December 1st, 2024, will prioritize attracting investment in African infrastructure and productive sectors to boost global trade integration, focusing on inclusive growth, a responsive trade agenda, green industrialization, and WTO reform, with a leaders' summ...
South Africa to Leverage G20 Presidency for African Investment and Trade
South Africa's G20 presidency, starting December 1st, 2024, will prioritize attracting investment in African infrastructure and productive sectors to boost global trade integration, focusing on inclusive growth, a responsive trade agenda, green industrialization, and WTO reform, with a leaders' summ...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Withdraws from Kursk Bridgehead, Retaining Significant Force
In early March 2024, Ukrainian forces, facing a Russian offensive supported by North Korea and hampered by reduced US intelligence sharing following a decision by Donald Trump, withdrew from a bridgehead near Kursk, Russia, suffering some losses but retaining a significant force and boosting morale.
Ukraine Withdraws from Kursk Bridgehead, Retaining Significant Force
In early March 2024, Ukrainian forces, facing a Russian offensive supported by North Korea and hampered by reduced US intelligence sharing following a decision by Donald Trump, withdrew from a bridgehead near Kursk, Russia, suffering some losses but retaining a significant force and boosting morale.
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40% Bias Score
Last Battle of Britain Pilot Dies at 105
John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving RAF pilot from the Battle of Britain, died at 105; his death marks the end of 'The Few,' the 2,900 RAF pilots who fought in the battle, and underscores the importance of preserving their legacy.
Last Battle of Britain Pilot Dies at 105
John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving RAF pilot from the Battle of Britain, died at 105; his death marks the end of 'The Few,' the 2,900 RAF pilots who fought in the battle, and underscores the importance of preserving their legacy.
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56% Bias Score
Sderot's Recovery: Seventeen Months After Hamas Attack
Seventeen months after a Hamas attack destroyed the Sderot police station on October 7, the site is now a memorial; despite recent Israeli airstrikes, the city shows signs of recovery, but societal healing remains incomplete.
Sderot's Recovery: Seventeen Months After Hamas Attack
Seventeen months after a Hamas attack destroyed the Sderot police station on October 7, the site is now a memorial; despite recent Israeli airstrikes, the city shows signs of recovery, but societal healing remains incomplete.
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56% Bias Score
Jerusalem Protests Erupt Against Renewed Gaza Offensive
Israeli police dispersed a protest in Jerusalem on Tuesday night against the renewed Gaza offensive, leading to clashes as demonstrators defied permit terms by staging an unsanctioned march; protesters accuse the government of a "war of choice" and lack of legitimacy.
Jerusalem Protests Erupt Against Renewed Gaza Offensive
Israeli police dispersed a protest in Jerusalem on Tuesday night against the renewed Gaza offensive, leading to clashes as demonstrators defied permit terms by staging an unsanctioned march; protesters accuse the government of a "war of choice" and lack of legitimacy.
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60% Bias Score
Russia Urges 9,000 Syrian Refugees to Leave Hmeimim Air Base Amidst Violence
Russia has urged approximately 9,000 Syrian refugees seeking shelter at its Hmeimim air base to leave due to resource limitations, following violent clashes in Syria's coastal region that killed over 1,000 Alawite civilians between March 6 and 10; this action comes despite a UN Security Council stat...
Russia Urges 9,000 Syrian Refugees to Leave Hmeimim Air Base Amidst Violence
Russia has urged approximately 9,000 Syrian refugees seeking shelter at its Hmeimim air base to leave due to resource limitations, following violent clashes in Syria's coastal region that killed over 1,000 Alawite civilians between March 6 and 10; this action comes despite a UN Security Council stat...
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44% Bias Score
Extreme Temperatures in Athens Homes Highlight Energy Poverty
An Athens study of 45 low-income households found average summer indoor temperatures reaching 31.4°C (37.6°C in some cases) and winter temperatures of 10-12°C due to poor insulation, high energy costs, and aging buildings; 87% of homes were built before 1980.
Extreme Temperatures in Athens Homes Highlight Energy Poverty
An Athens study of 45 low-income households found average summer indoor temperatures reaching 31.4°C (37.6°C in some cases) and winter temperatures of 10-12°C due to poor insulation, high energy costs, and aging buildings; 87% of homes were built before 1980.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Court Orders Government to Prioritize Reduction of Forensic Psychiatric Treatment Waiting Times
A Dutch court ruled that the government must prioritize reducing waiting times for forensic psychiatric treatment (tbs), citing the case of a man imprisoned while awaiting treatment due to a shortage of spaces; this highlights a systemic issue impacting approximately 210 individuals currently awaiti...
Dutch Court Orders Government to Prioritize Reduction of Forensic Psychiatric Treatment Waiting Times
A Dutch court ruled that the government must prioritize reducing waiting times for forensic psychiatric treatment (tbs), citing the case of a man imprisoned while awaiting treatment due to a shortage of spaces; this highlights a systemic issue impacting approximately 210 individuals currently awaiti...
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24% Bias Score
Putin and Trump Agree to 30-Day Halt on Energy Infrastructure Strikes
Following a phone call between Putin and Trump, a 30-day mutual halt to strikes on energy infrastructure was agreed upon, alongside a prisoner exchange of 175 people and the release of 23 wounded Ukrainian soldiers. Discussions extended beyond this to include a wider range of topics.
Putin and Trump Agree to 30-Day Halt on Energy Infrastructure Strikes
Following a phone call between Putin and Trump, a 30-day mutual halt to strikes on energy infrastructure was agreed upon, alongside a prisoner exchange of 175 people and the release of 23 wounded Ukrainian soldiers. Discussions extended beyond this to include a wider range of topics.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Announces Putin's Agreement to Halt Strikes on Ukrainian Energy
Following a 2.5-hour meeting, Donald Trump announced that Vladimir Putin agreed to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, a move analysts see as beneficial to Russia but potentially opening diplomatic pathways, despite strong opposition from the EU and UK.
Trump Announces Putin's Agreement to Halt Strikes on Ukrainian Energy
Following a 2.5-hour meeting, Donald Trump announced that Vladimir Putin agreed to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, a move analysts see as beneficial to Russia but potentially opening diplomatic pathways, despite strong opposition from the EU and UK.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Officers' Actions in Donbas Result in Key Military Gains
During intense fighting in the Donbas region, Major Vladimir Kurzin repaired crucial communication equipment under fire, restoring command and control, and Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Chigarkov's sappers cleared a minefield, enabling a successful assault resulting in the capture of key enemy positions...
Russian Officers' Actions in Donbas Result in Key Military Gains
During intense fighting in the Donbas region, Major Vladimir Kurzin repaired crucial communication equipment under fire, restoring command and control, and Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Chigarkov's sappers cleared a minefield, enabling a successful assault resulting in the capture of key enemy positions...
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72% Bias Score
Mini-Dramas: A \$7 Billion Industry Exploding in China and the U.S.
The mini-drama industry, characterized by short, vertically-shot films for mobile phones, is rapidly expanding, generating \$7 billion in revenue in China in 2024 and projected to reach \$15 billion by 2027; the U.S. market is emerging with platforms like ReelShort and FlexTV, and production compani...
Mini-Dramas: A \$7 Billion Industry Exploding in China and the U.S.
The mini-drama industry, characterized by short, vertically-shot films for mobile phones, is rapidly expanding, generating \$7 billion in revenue in China in 2024 and projected to reach \$15 billion by 2027; the U.S. market is emerging with platforms like ReelShort and FlexTV, and production compani...
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44% Bias Score