January 2025
February 2025
Turkey's Peace Initiative: A Genuine Shift or Political Maneuver?
The Turkish government's prioritization of peace negotiations, potentially releasing Öcalan and Demirtaş while retiring trustees, is analyzed, questioning its sincerity and broader implications for Turkish democracy and the ongoing imprisonment of other political figures, such as Kavala and Atalay.
Turkey's Peace Initiative: A Genuine Shift or Political Maneuver?
The Turkish government's prioritization of peace negotiations, potentially releasing Öcalan and Demirtaş while retiring trustees, is analyzed, questioning its sincerity and broader implications for Turkish democracy and the ongoing imprisonment of other political figures, such as Kavala and Atalay.
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68% Bias Score
Byzantine Monastery Unearthed Near Kiryat Gat
A large Byzantine-era monastery, including a unique mosaic floor and a sophisticated winepress, has been discovered near Kiryat Gat, Israel, highlighting the region's historical significance during the 5th-6th centuries CE.
Byzantine Monastery Unearthed Near Kiryat Gat
A large Byzantine-era monastery, including a unique mosaic floor and a sophisticated winepress, has been discovered near Kiryat Gat, Israel, highlighting the region's historical significance during the 5th-6th centuries CE.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Officially Declared 47th President in Peaceful 2025 Electoral Vote Count
The 2025 Electoral College vote count officially declared Donald Trump the 47th president of the United States with 312 electoral votes, a stark contrast to the January 6th, 2021, riot that followed the 2020 election results; Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the ceremony.
Trump Officially Declared 47th President in Peaceful 2025 Electoral Vote Count
The 2025 Electoral College vote count officially declared Donald Trump the 47th president of the United States with 312 electoral votes, a stark contrast to the January 6th, 2021, riot that followed the 2020 election results; Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the ceremony.
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60% Bias Score
Musk's Support for Jailed Far-Right Activist Sparks U.K. Political Crisis
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Elon Musk for supporting far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who is imprisoned for contempt of court, leading to calls for stricter regulations on foreign political donations and highlighting concerns about the influence of wealthy individuals on global poli...
Musk's Support for Jailed Far-Right Activist Sparks U.K. Political Crisis
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Elon Musk for supporting far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who is imprisoned for contempt of court, leading to calls for stricter regulations on foreign political donations and highlighting concerns about the influence of wealthy individuals on global poli...
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48% Bias Score
Austria's Coalition Talks Collapse, Paving Way for Far-Right Government
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned after coalition talks collapsed due to budget disputes, prompting President Alexander Van der Bellen to invite the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), which won September's election, to form a government; the next government faces an 18-24 billion euro savings c...
Austria's Coalition Talks Collapse, Paving Way for Far-Right Government
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned after coalition talks collapsed due to budget disputes, prompting President Alexander Van der Bellen to invite the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), which won September's election, to form a government; the next government faces an 18-24 billion euro savings c...
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36% Bias Score
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Kills 32 Dolphins
A fuel oil spill from two damaged tankers in the Kerch Strait has resulted in the deaths of 32 dolphins, with an additional 29 cetaceans found dead, possibly prior to the spill; over 96,000 tons of contaminated materials have been removed from shorelines.
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Kills 32 Dolphins
A fuel oil spill from two damaged tankers in the Kerch Strait has resulted in the deaths of 32 dolphins, with an additional 29 cetaceans found dead, possibly prior to the spill; over 96,000 tons of contaminated materials have been removed from shorelines.
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28% Bias Score
Backlash in Morocco After Author's LGBTQ+ Support
Moroccan author Abdellah Taïa's speech supporting LGBTQ+ youth at a Marrakech film festival sparked intense backlash on social media and parliamentary questions, highlighting the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Morocco where homosexuality remains criminalized, despite growing online activism.
Backlash in Morocco After Author's LGBTQ+ Support
Moroccan author Abdellah Taïa's speech supporting LGBTQ+ youth at a Marrakech film festival sparked intense backlash on social media and parliamentary questions, highlighting the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Morocco where homosexuality remains criminalized, despite growing online activism.
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60% Bias Score
US Diverts $95 Million in Military Aid from Egypt to Lebanon
The Biden administration is diverting $95 million in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to strengthen its armed forces, counter terrorism, and secure the Levant region, following congressional concerns over Egypt's human rights record; the funds were originally allocated to Egypt with human rights c...
US Diverts $95 Million in Military Aid from Egypt to Lebanon
The Biden administration is diverting $95 million in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to strengthen its armed forces, counter terrorism, and secure the Levant region, following congressional concerns over Egypt's human rights record; the funds were originally allocated to Egypt with human rights c...
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40% Bias Score
Judge Holds Giuliani in Contempt for Defamation, Orders Asset Transfer
A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt for failing to turn over assets to two Georgia election workers he defamed, ordering him to pay them $148 million; he faces potential prison time and further legal proceedings.
Judge Holds Giuliani in Contempt for Defamation, Orders Asset Transfer
A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt for failing to turn over assets to two Georgia election workers he defamed, ordering him to pay them $148 million; he faces potential prison time and further legal proceedings.
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44% Bias Score
Transnistria Faces Blackout Amid Russia-Moldova Gas Dispute
Following Russia's cut-off of gas supplies to Moldova's Transnistria region due to a financial dispute, the region faces a potential complete electricity blackout, leading to heating and hot water disruptions, and prompting Moldova to summon a Russian diplomat amid accusations of Russia creating reg...
Transnistria Faces Blackout Amid Russia-Moldova Gas Dispute
Following Russia's cut-off of gas supplies to Moldova's Transnistria region due to a financial dispute, the region faces a potential complete electricity blackout, leading to heating and hot water disruptions, and prompting Moldova to summon a Russian diplomat amid accusations of Russia creating reg...
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40% Bias Score
Toyota's Woven City Completes First Phase
Toyota's Woven City, a real-world testbed for next-generation mobility and community living, completed its first phase in October 2024 in Susono City, Japan, with 100 employees and 5 partner companies slated to move in later this year, eventually housing 2,000 residents.
Toyota's Woven City Completes First Phase
Toyota's Woven City, a real-world testbed for next-generation mobility and community living, completed its first phase in October 2024 in Susono City, Japan, with 100 employees and 5 partner companies slated to move in later this year, eventually housing 2,000 residents.
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60% Bias Score
Hamas Offers Hostage Release in Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Hamas offered to release 34 Israeli hostages, including two U.S. citizens, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and partial Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza; this is part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations, but the deal includes only a third of the approximately 100 hostages held in Gaza.
Hamas Offers Hostage Release in Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Hamas offered to release 34 Israeli hostages, including two U.S. citizens, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and partial Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza; this is part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations, but the deal includes only a third of the approximately 100 hostages held in Gaza.
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32% Bias Score