March 2025
April 2025
Tshisekedi-Kagame Meeting in Doha: Ceasefire Pledged Amidst M23 Conflict
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Doha, Qatar, to discuss the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo involving the M23 rebel group; they agreed to pursue dialogue and an immediate ceasefire, despite M23's rejection of direct talks and ongoing international pre...
Tshisekedi-Kagame Meeting in Doha: Ceasefire Pledged Amidst M23 Conflict
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Doha, Qatar, to discuss the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo involving the M23 rebel group; they agreed to pursue dialogue and an immediate ceasefire, despite M23's rejection of direct talks and ongoing international pre...
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44% Bias Score
Imamoglu Arrest Sparks Turkish Democracy Concerns
Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a key Erdogan opponent, was arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, and aiding terrorism, sparking widespread protests and condemnation from opposition parties and international leaders.
Imamoglu Arrest Sparks Turkish Democracy Concerns
Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a key Erdogan opponent, was arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, and aiding terrorism, sparking widespread protests and condemnation from opposition parties and international leaders.
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48% Bias Score
Chief Justice Roberts Rebukes Trump's Attack on Judge Over Deportation Ruling
Chief Justice John Roberts publicly rebuked President Trump for calling for the impeachment of Judge James Boasberg, who issued a temporary injunction blocking the deportation of Venezuelan nationals under the rarely used 1798 Alien Enemies Act, highlighting the established legal process for appeals...
Chief Justice Roberts Rebukes Trump's Attack on Judge Over Deportation Ruling
Chief Justice John Roberts publicly rebuked President Trump for calling for the impeachment of Judge James Boasberg, who issued a temporary injunction blocking the deportation of Venezuelan nationals under the rarely used 1798 Alien Enemies Act, highlighting the established legal process for appeals...
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36% Bias Score
EU Unveils "Readiness 2030" Defense Plan Amidst Rising Global Tensions
The European Commission unveiled "Readiness 2030," a plan to strengthen European defense by increasing spending, reforming procurement, and fostering collaboration among member states due to threats from Russia and China, and uncertainty over future US support.
EU Unveils "Readiness 2030" Defense Plan Amidst Rising Global Tensions
The European Commission unveiled "Readiness 2030," a plan to strengthen European defense by increasing spending, reforming procurement, and fostering collaboration among member states due to threats from Russia and China, and uncertainty over future US support.
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48% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Trump's Ban on Transgender Military Personnel
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban on transgender people in the U.S. military, citing a likely violation of sex discrimination laws and the lack of legitimate justification for the policy, which targeted an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 transgender service members out of 1.3 milli...
Judge Blocks Trump's Ban on Transgender Military Personnel
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban on transgender people in the U.S. military, citing a likely violation of sex discrimination laws and the lack of legitimate justification for the policy, which targeted an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 transgender service members out of 1.3 milli...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Allies Hold Talks With Ukrainian Opposition on Potential Election
High-ranking Trump allies are holding talks with Ukrainian opposition figures about triggering a presidential election in Ukraine during the ongoing war; while the opposition figures publicly oppose the idea, their engagement with Trump's team highlights the ongoing political maneuvering during the ...
Trump Allies Hold Talks With Ukrainian Opposition on Potential Election
High-ranking Trump allies are holding talks with Ukrainian opposition figures about triggering a presidential election in Ukraine during the ongoing war; while the opposition figures publicly oppose the idea, their engagement with Trump's team highlights the ongoing political maneuvering during the ...
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52% Bias Score
Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Sparks Democracy Concerns in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure, was arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, and aiding terrorism, prompting accusations of undermining democracy from opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu and international concern.
Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Sparks Democracy Concerns in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure, was arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, and aiding terrorism, prompting accusations of undermining democracy from opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu and international concern.
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44% Bias Score
Schiphol Airport Environmental Report Altered Under Pressure
A critical report on Schiphol Airport's environmental impact was altered under pressure from the airport and the Ministry, changing terms like "incorrect" to "partially inconsistent," despite the report's findings showing significant flaws and the airport exceeding permitted flight numbers and noise...
Schiphol Airport Environmental Report Altered Under Pressure
A critical report on Schiphol Airport's environmental impact was altered under pressure from the airport and the Ministry, changing terms like "incorrect" to "partially inconsistent," despite the report's findings showing significant flaws and the airport exceeding permitted flight numbers and noise...
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48% Bias Score
EU Unveils Steel Industry Rescue Plan Amidst China Competition
The European Commission released a strategic plan to aid the European steel industry, which is facing challenges from cheap Chinese steel imports, US tariffs, and the need to reduce emissions. The plan suggests using the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) more effectively, subsidizing EU prod...
EU Unveils Steel Industry Rescue Plan Amidst China Competition
The European Commission released a strategic plan to aid the European steel industry, which is facing challenges from cheap Chinese steel imports, US tariffs, and the need to reduce emissions. The plan suggests using the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) more effectively, subsidizing EU prod...
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Faces Ukrainian Refugee Housing Crisis
Due to insufficient national coordination and reduced government subsidies, Ukrainian refugee shelters in the Netherlands are overflowing, leaving refugees sleeping on the streets while Amsterdam alone turned away 83 Ukrainians in two weeks. The Red Cross reports a doubling of requests for help.
Netherlands Faces Ukrainian Refugee Housing Crisis
Due to insufficient national coordination and reduced government subsidies, Ukrainian refugee shelters in the Netherlands are overflowing, leaving refugees sleeping on the streets while Amsterdam alone turned away 83 Ukrainians in two weeks. The Red Cross reports a doubling of requests for help.
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56% Bias Score
Single Genetic Variation Holds Key to Type 1 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Dutch researchers discovered a single genetic letter variation protecting against type 1 diabetes, affecting 100,000 people, enabling more precise diagnosis, prediction, and potential new treatments using CRISPR-Cas technology; the research is published in Cell.
Single Genetic Variation Holds Key to Type 1 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Dutch researchers discovered a single genetic letter variation protecting against type 1 diabetes, affecting 100,000 people, enabling more precise diagnosis, prediction, and potential new treatments using CRISPR-Cas technology; the research is published in Cell.
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28% Bias Score
Putin-Trump Call Yields Agreement on Energy Infrastructure, Signaling Potential Path to Ceasefire
Presidents Putin and Trump held a 2.5-hour phone call resulting in a mutual agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure, signifying a potential step towards a broader ceasefire and opening direct communication channels previously unused, with discussions likely including preparations for mana...
Putin-Trump Call Yields Agreement on Energy Infrastructure, Signaling Potential Path to Ceasefire
Presidents Putin and Trump held a 2.5-hour phone call resulting in a mutual agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure, signifying a potential step towards a broader ceasefire and opening direct communication channels previously unused, with discussions likely including preparations for mana...
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56% Bias Score