March 2025
April 2025
Georgetown Scholar's Arrest Highlights US Immigration Enforcement Controversy
Georgetown University research fellow Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national, was arrested and detained by US immigration authorities after his J-1 visa was revoked; the government alleges he spread Hamas propaganda and had close ties to a suspected terrorist, while his family and attorney deny these c...
Georgetown Scholar's Arrest Highlights US Immigration Enforcement Controversy
Georgetown University research fellow Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national, was arrested and detained by US immigration authorities after his J-1 visa was revoked; the government alleges he spread Hamas propaganda and had close ties to a suspected terrorist, while his family and attorney deny these c...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Calls for Judge's Impeachment Over Blocked Deportations
Following President Trump's call for impeachment, US District Judge James Boasberg will face Justice Department attorneys Friday regarding his temporary blocking of the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations; the DOJ is accused of ignoring a court order halting deportat...
Trump Calls for Judge's Impeachment Over Blocked Deportations
Following President Trump's call for impeachment, US District Judge James Boasberg will face Justice Department attorneys Friday regarding his temporary blocking of the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations; the DOJ is accused of ignoring a court order halting deportat...
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60% Bias Score
EU Summit on Ukraine: Divisions Remain on Military Aid Funding
EU leaders held a summit in Brussels on Thursday to discuss support for Ukraine, including a potential ceasefire with Russia and the European Commission's defense white paper; although no concrete decisions were made, France will host a summit on March 27th to finalize short-term military aid.
EU Summit on Ukraine: Divisions Remain on Military Aid Funding
EU leaders held a summit in Brussels on Thursday to discuss support for Ukraine, including a potential ceasefire with Russia and the European Commission's defense white paper; although no concrete decisions were made, France will host a summit on March 27th to finalize short-term military aid.
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48% Bias Score
EU concludes meeting on Ukraine aid without targets, but maintains sanctions pressure
The European Council concluded its meeting on Thursday without setting numerical targets for military aid to Ukraine; however, despite internal disagreements, the EU's 16 rounds of unprecedented sanctions against Russia remain crucial bargaining chips in negotiations to end the war.
EU concludes meeting on Ukraine aid without targets, but maintains sanctions pressure
The European Council concluded its meeting on Thursday without setting numerical targets for military aid to Ukraine; however, despite internal disagreements, the EU's 16 rounds of unprecedented sanctions against Russia remain crucial bargaining chips in negotiations to end the war.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Issues Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aiming to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a 2024 campaign promise; the order directs the Education Secretary to facilitate the department's closure, returning authority to states and local communities, though some key funct...
Trump Issues Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aiming to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a 2024 campaign promise; the order directs the Education Secretary to facilitate the department's closure, returning authority to states and local communities, though some key funct...
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56% Bias Score
Sudan Army Recaptured Khartoum's Republican Palace
Sudan's army retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum from the RSF on Friday, marking a symbolic victory after nearly two years of war; however, fighting continues elsewhere.
Sudan Army Recaptured Khartoum's Republican Palace
Sudan's army retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum from the RSF on Friday, marking a symbolic victory after nearly two years of war; however, fighting continues elsewhere.
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56% Bias Score
Europe Hesitates to Seize Frozen Russian Assets Despite US Precedent
Europe has frozen \$229 billion in Russian central bank assets after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but is hesitant to seize them despite the US and Canada doing so, due to legal and economic concerns, although the EU uses interest from the funds to aid Ukraine.
Europe Hesitates to Seize Frozen Russian Assets Despite US Precedent
Europe has frozen \$229 billion in Russian central bank assets after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but is hesitant to seize them despite the US and Canada doing so, due to legal and economic concerns, although the EU uses interest from the funds to aid Ukraine.
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32% Bias Score
Kallas's Ukraine Arms Fund Fails Amidst EU Divisions
Kaja Kallas's proposed voluntary EU fund to arm Ukraine, aiming for €20-40 billion, failed due to opposition from Spain, Italy, and France, highlighting divisions within the EU on military spending and communication strategies.
Kallas's Ukraine Arms Fund Fails Amidst EU Divisions
Kaja Kallas's proposed voluntary EU fund to arm Ukraine, aiming for €20-40 billion, failed due to opposition from Spain, Italy, and France, highlighting divisions within the EU on military spending and communication strategies.
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60% Bias Score
Russia Wants EU in Ukraine Peace Talks, Linking it to Sanctions
Former European Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso stated that Russia wants the EU involved in future Ukraine peace talks, believing that lifting EU sanctions is a prerequisite for peace; Hungary's past resistance to sanctions against Russia highlights potential divisions within the EU.
Russia Wants EU in Ukraine Peace Talks, Linking it to Sanctions
Former European Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso stated that Russia wants the EU involved in future Ukraine peace talks, believing that lifting EU sanctions is a prerequisite for peace; Hungary's past resistance to sanctions against Russia highlights potential divisions within the EU.
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44% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor Arrested, Sparking Nationwide Protests in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent political rival of President Erdogan, was arrested on Wednesday, sparking protests across Turkey and a temporary halt in financial markets. The arrest followed accusations of financial gain and aiding the PKK, a claim the government maintains while opponent...
Istanbul Mayor Arrested, Sparking Nationwide Protests in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent political rival of President Erdogan, was arrested on Wednesday, sparking protests across Turkey and a temporary halt in financial markets. The arrest followed accusations of financial gain and aiding the PKK, a claim the government maintains while opponent...
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40% Bias Score
Long COVID Affects Almost 1 in 20 in England, Study Shows
A new study reveals that almost 1 in 20 people in England experience long COVID, with nearly 1 in 10 unsure if they have it; the condition disproportionately affects those in deprived areas and certain demographic groups, resulting in a significant global economic burden estimated at $1 trillion ann...
Long COVID Affects Almost 1 in 20 in England, Study Shows
A new study reveals that almost 1 in 20 people in England experience long COVID, with nearly 1 in 10 unsure if they have it; the condition disproportionately affects those in deprived areas and certain demographic groups, resulting in a significant global economic burden estimated at $1 trillion ann...
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52% Bias Score
Heathrow Airport Closed Due to Power Outage
A fire at North Hyde's electrical substation caused a power outage, shutting down Heathrow Airport on Friday, leading to over 1,300 flight cancellations, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers, and leaving thousands of homes without power.
Heathrow Airport Closed Due to Power Outage
A fire at North Hyde's electrical substation caused a power outage, shutting down Heathrow Airport on Friday, leading to over 1,300 flight cancellations, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers, and leaving thousands of homes without power.
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36% Bias Score