March 2025
April 2025
Spain's Record Pension Bill Strains Social Security
Spain's March pension spending hit a record €13.5 billion, up 50% since 2018, due to inflation adjustments, higher new retiree salaries, and the baby boomer generation entering the system; this strains Social Security and necessitates adjustments under a closure clause to stay under 15% of GDP by 20...
Spain's Record Pension Bill Strains Social Security
Spain's March pension spending hit a record €13.5 billion, up 50% since 2018, due to inflation adjustments, higher new retiree salaries, and the baby boomer generation entering the system; this strains Social Security and necessitates adjustments under a closure clause to stay under 15% of GDP by 20...
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48% Bias Score
French Grandparents Arrested in Death of Two-Year-Old Émile Soleil
The remains of two-year-old Émile Soleil, missing since July 2023 in the French Alps, led to the arrest of his grandparents and two adult relatives on charges of voluntary homicide and concealment of a body following a nine-month investigation involving wiretaps and forensic evidence.
French Grandparents Arrested in Death of Two-Year-Old Émile Soleil
The remains of two-year-old Émile Soleil, missing since July 2023 in the French Alps, led to the arrest of his grandparents and two adult relatives on charges of voluntary homicide and concealment of a body following a nine-month investigation involving wiretaps and forensic evidence.
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48% Bias Score
An Unfinished Film": A Poignant Depiction of China's COVID-19 Lockdown
An Unfinished Film", a Chinese movie released this week, offers a poignant portrayal of the COVID-19 pandemic's initial months in Wuhan, blending fiction and real footage to critique the government's response and capture the personal experiences of lockdown, contrasting with other pandemic art's lim...
An Unfinished Film": A Poignant Depiction of China's COVID-19 Lockdown
An Unfinished Film", a Chinese movie released this week, offers a poignant portrayal of the COVID-19 pandemic's initial months in Wuhan, blending fiction and real footage to critique the government's response and capture the personal experiences of lockdown, contrasting with other pandemic art's lim...
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48% Bias Score
Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Signal Repeater near Kinburn Spit
A Russian Kornet anti-tank missile system destroyed a Ukrainian signal repeater positioned on a partially submerged vessel near Kinburn Spit, preventing Ukrainian drones from striking civilian areas in Kherson Oblast; the strike was executed from over 6000 meters.
Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Signal Repeater near Kinburn Spit
A Russian Kornet anti-tank missile system destroyed a Ukrainian signal repeater positioned on a partially submerged vessel near Kinburn Spit, preventing Ukrainian drones from striking civilian areas in Kherson Oblast; the strike was executed from over 6000 meters.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Violates US-Russia Energy Moratorium
Russia and the US agreed to a 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure starting March 18th, 2025, but Ukraine violated it by attacking Russian energy facilities on March 21st and 23rd, 2025, prompting accusations from the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Ukraine Violates US-Russia Energy Moratorium
Russia and the US agreed to a 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure starting March 18th, 2025, but Ukraine violated it by attacking Russian energy facilities on March 21st and 23rd, 2025, prompting accusations from the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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68% Bias Score
Journalist's Access to Sensitive Military Information Sparks Security Concerns
US National Security Advisor Robert Waltz added a journalist to a Signal chat group containing details of planned airstrikes in Yemen; President Trump defended Waltz, sparking outrage and concerns about national security.
Journalist's Access to Sensitive Military Information Sparks Security Concerns
US National Security Advisor Robert Waltz added a journalist to a Signal chat group containing details of planned airstrikes in Yemen; President Trump defended Waltz, sparking outrage and concerns about national security.
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48% Bias Score
Europe's Last Chance: A UN Peacekeeping Mission for Ukraine
European nations are pushing for a UN peacekeeping mission in Ukraine to prevent future Russian aggression, facing challenges from war fatigue, internal political divisions, and the influence of external factors like Donald Trump's actions.
Europe's Last Chance: A UN Peacekeeping Mission for Ukraine
European nations are pushing for a UN peacekeeping mission in Ukraine to prevent future Russian aggression, facing challenges from war fatigue, internal political divisions, and the influence of external factors like Donald Trump's actions.
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52% Bias Score
Kanye West's Representative, Milo Yiannopoulos, and the Normalization of Controversy
Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial figure known for his far-right views and past scandals, is currently Kanye West's representative, raising concerns about ethical implications and future controversies.
Kanye West's Representative, Milo Yiannopoulos, and the Normalization of Controversy
Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial figure known for his far-right views and past scandals, is currently Kanye West's representative, raising concerns about ethical implications and future controversies.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student
A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old Korean American Columbia University student and legal US resident, after the Trump administration sought to revoke her residency status due to her participation in pro-Palestinian protests, which the DHS labeled "pro-...
Judge Blocks Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student
A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old Korean American Columbia University student and legal US resident, after the Trump administration sought to revoke her residency status due to her participation in pro-Palestinian protests, which the DHS labeled "pro-...
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52% Bias Score
Israel's Antisemitism Conference Sparks Rift with Diaspora Jews
Israel's International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, organized by the Diaspora Affairs Ministry, sparked controversy after inviting several European politicians viewed as antisemitic by many Jewish leaders, causing key figures to withdraw and highlighting a growing rift between Israel and Di...
Israel's Antisemitism Conference Sparks Rift with Diaspora Jews
Israel's International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, organized by the Diaspora Affairs Ministry, sparked controversy after inviting several European politicians viewed as antisemitic by many Jewish leaders, causing key figures to withdraw and highlighting a growing rift between Israel and Di...
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48% Bias Score
NYC Mayor Accuses Mayoral Candidate of Antisemitism
NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused an unnamed mayoral candidate, believed to be Assemblyman Zohran Kwame Mamdani, of making antisemitic remarks during a private meeting, citing the candidate's past criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza, including using the term 'genocidal war' and promoting legislation to ...
NYC Mayor Accuses Mayoral Candidate of Antisemitism
NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused an unnamed mayoral candidate, believed to be Assemblyman Zohran Kwame Mamdani, of making antisemitic remarks during a private meeting, citing the candidate's past criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza, including using the term 'genocidal war' and promoting legislation to ...
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52% Bias Score
Boao Forum Highlights Asia's Growing Economic Power and Technological Advancements
The 2025 Boao Forum for Asia, held in Hainan, China from March 25-28, focused on Asia's role in navigating global economic challenges and promoting sustainable development, highlighting regional cooperation, technological advancements, and China's pivotal role in rebalancing globalization.
Boao Forum Highlights Asia's Growing Economic Power and Technological Advancements
The 2025 Boao Forum for Asia, held in Hainan, China from March 25-28, focused on Asia's role in navigating global economic challenges and promoting sustainable development, highlighting regional cooperation, technological advancements, and China's pivotal role in rebalancing globalization.
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48% Bias Score