March 2025
April 2025
Russia Demands Sanctions Relief Before De-escalating Ukraine Conflict
Despite US-mediated efforts to establish safe civilian shipping in the Black Sea, Russia's demand for sanctions relief before de-escalation stalls progress; President Zelenskyy will meet with President Macron in Paris to prepare a summit focusing on security guarantees for a potential Ukrainian ceas...
Russia Demands Sanctions Relief Before De-escalating Ukraine Conflict
Despite US-mediated efforts to establish safe civilian shipping in the Black Sea, Russia's demand for sanctions relief before de-escalation stalls progress; President Zelenskyy will meet with President Macron in Paris to prepare a summit focusing on security guarantees for a potential Ukrainian ceas...
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48% Bias Score
US Intelligence Report: China's Growing Military and Technological Threat
A US intelligence report reveals China's capabilities to strike the US with conventional weapons, compromise infrastructure via cyberattacks, and target space assets; China aims to surpass the US in AI by 2030, while facing internal challenges like corruption and economic difficulties.
US Intelligence Report: China's Growing Military and Technological Threat
A US intelligence report reveals China's capabilities to strike the US with conventional weapons, compromise infrastructure via cyberattacks, and target space assets; China aims to surpass the US in AI by 2030, while facing internal challenges like corruption and economic difficulties.
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52% Bias Score
Journalist's Inclusion in US Military Planning Signal Group Sparks Security Concerns
High-ranking US officials, including Mike Waltz, inadvertently included a journalist in a Signal group discussing planned strikes on Yemen's Houthis, raising national security concerns and prompting criticism over protocol breaches.
Journalist's Inclusion in US Military Planning Signal Group Sparks Security Concerns
High-ranking US officials, including Mike Waltz, inadvertently included a journalist in a Signal group discussing planned strikes on Yemen's Houthis, raising national security concerns and prompting criticism over protocol breaches.
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56% Bias Score
German Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Solidarity Surcharge
The German Constitutional Court is reviewing the legality of the solidarity surcharge (Soli), a 5.5% tax on income and corporate taxes, after a lawsuit by FDP politicians who claim it's unconstitutional since the end of Solidarpakt II in 2019, a financial program for East Germany. The government arg...
German Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Solidarity Surcharge
The German Constitutional Court is reviewing the legality of the solidarity surcharge (Soli), a 5.5% tax on income and corporate taxes, after a lawsuit by FDP politicians who claim it's unconstitutional since the end of Solidarpakt II in 2019, a financial program for East Germany. The government arg...
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12% Bias Score
Climate Change Fueled Extreme Heat Affecting 394 Million This Winter
Climate Central's study reveals that nearly 394 million people globally experienced 30 or more days of dangerously high temperatures this past Northern Hemisphere winter, with Africa bearing the brunt (74%), increasing health risks and highlighting the impact of climate change on extreme weather eve...
Climate Change Fueled Extreme Heat Affecting 394 Million This Winter
Climate Central's study reveals that nearly 394 million people globally experienced 30 or more days of dangerously high temperatures this past Northern Hemisphere winter, with Africa bearing the brunt (74%), increasing health risks and highlighting the impact of climate change on extreme weather eve...
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Ultimatum to Iran: Nuclear Deal or Military Action?
Amidst rising tensions, President Trump issued a two-month ultimatum to Iran, demanding complete nuclear disarmament and an end to support for regional militias, threatening military consequences if refused; this follows increased Israeli military actions and comes despite Trump also pursuing a new ...
Trump's Ultimatum to Iran: Nuclear Deal or Military Action?
Amidst rising tensions, President Trump issued a two-month ultimatum to Iran, demanding complete nuclear disarmament and an end to support for regional militias, threatening military consequences if refused; this follows increased Israeli military actions and comes despite Trump also pursuing a new ...
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56% Bias Score
US Intelligence Predicts Continued Middle East Instability
The US Intelligence Community's annual threat assessment predicts continued instability in the Middle East due to Hamas's military capabilities, Iran's support for regional proxies, and the absence of a lasting peace agreement in Gaza, impacting global security.
US Intelligence Predicts Continued Middle East Instability
The US Intelligence Community's annual threat assessment predicts continued instability in the Middle East due to Hamas's military capabilities, Iran's support for regional proxies, and the absence of a lasting peace agreement in Gaza, impacting global security.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Crackdown: Imamoglu Arrest Sparks Mass Protests
The arrest of Turkish opposition presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu sparked mass protests, highlighting a broader pattern of political repression in Turkey, where figures like Osman Kavala and Selahattin Demirtas face lengthy prison sentences for challenging President Erdogan's rule, resulting in...
Turkey's Crackdown: Imamoglu Arrest Sparks Mass Protests
The arrest of Turkish opposition presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu sparked mass protests, highlighting a broader pattern of political repression in Turkey, where figures like Osman Kavala and Selahattin Demirtas face lengthy prison sentences for challenging President Erdogan's rule, resulting in...
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56% Bias Score
Russia Claims Ownership of Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Russia declared the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant a "Russian nuclear facility", rejecting any transfer of control or joint operation with Ukraine or other countries, contradicting Ukraine's assertion of ownership and prompting international concern.
Russia Claims Ownership of Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Russia declared the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant a "Russian nuclear facility", rejecting any transfer of control or joint operation with Ukraine or other countries, contradicting Ukraine's assertion of ownership and prompting international concern.
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48% Bias Score
US Brokers Separate Deals with Ukraine and Russia to Ensure Black Sea Safety
The United States brokered separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe Black Sea navigation and prevent attacks on energy infrastructure, involving potential sanctions relief for Russia and raising concerns among Ukraine and its European allies.
US Brokers Separate Deals with Ukraine and Russia to Ensure Black Sea Safety
The United States brokered separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe Black Sea navigation and prevent attacks on energy infrastructure, involving potential sanctions relief for Russia and raising concerns among Ukraine and its European allies.
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32% Bias Score
Riyadh Talks Explore Black Sea Grain Deal, Potential Ukraine Ceasefire
US, Russian, and Ukrainian officials held three days of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aimed at reviving the Black Sea grain deal and potentially achieving a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict; while Russia's participation is conditional upon Ukraine's adherence to any new agreement, the US hopes a r...
Riyadh Talks Explore Black Sea Grain Deal, Potential Ukraine Ceasefire
US, Russian, and Ukrainian officials held three days of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aimed at reviving the Black Sea grain deal and potentially achieving a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict; while Russia's participation is conditional upon Ukraine's adherence to any new agreement, the US hopes a r...
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32% Bias Score
Russia, US Agree to 30-Day Moratorium on Energy Infrastructure Attacks
Russia and the United States agreed to a 30-day moratorium on attacks against energy infrastructure (oil refineries, gas pipelines, power plants, nuclear facilities) starting March 18, and Russia confirmed a separate agreement guaranteeing safe Black Sea navigation.
Russia, US Agree to 30-Day Moratorium on Energy Infrastructure Attacks
Russia and the United States agreed to a 30-day moratorium on attacks against energy infrastructure (oil refineries, gas pipelines, power plants, nuclear facilities) starting March 18, and Russia confirmed a separate agreement guaranteeing safe Black Sea navigation.
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52% Bias Score