January 2025
February 2025
Major Earthquake Kills 126 in the Tibetan Plateau
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan Plateau near Mount Everest on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 188, and damaging over 1,000 buildings; rescue efforts are underway in freezing conditions.
Major Earthquake Kills 126 in the Tibetan Plateau
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan Plateau near Mount Everest on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 188, and damaging over 1,000 buildings; rescue efforts are underway in freezing conditions.
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24% Bias Score
Undocumented Migrant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in NYC Subway Arson
On December 22, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented Guatemalan migrant, set Debrina Kawam on fire on a New York City subway, resulting in her death; he pleaded not guilty to murder charges and is being held without bail.
Undocumented Migrant Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in NYC Subway Arson
On December 22, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old undocumented Guatemalan migrant, set Debrina Kawam on fire on a New York City subway, resulting in her death; he pleaded not guilty to murder charges and is being held without bail.
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44% Bias Score
Venezuela's Military's Role in Contested Election
Venezuela's military, deeply intertwined with the Chavista regime, faces a crucial decision regarding the disputed 2024 presidential election results, with its stance potentially determining the future of the country's political landscape.
Venezuela's Military's Role in Contested Election
Venezuela's military, deeply intertwined with the Chavista regime, faces a crucial decision regarding the disputed 2024 presidential election results, with its stance potentially determining the future of the country's political landscape.
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44% Bias Score
German Study: Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children's mental and physical health, showing increased anxiety, depression, and reduced physical activity, with significant consequences for specific age groups and a need for systemic changes to address these iss...
German Study: Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children's mental and physical health, showing increased anxiety, depression, and reduced physical activity, with significant consequences for specific age groups and a need for systemic changes to address these iss...
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44% Bias Score
Austria's Freedom Party Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government
Herbert Kickl's Freedom Party (FPÖ) won Austria's September 2024 parliamentary elections, becoming the leading party with 28.8% of the vote; President Van der Bellen tasked Kickl with forming a new government after negotiations with centrist parties failed, despite concerns from opponents who label ...
Austria's Freedom Party Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government
Herbert Kickl's Freedom Party (FPÖ) won Austria's September 2024 parliamentary elections, becoming the leading party with 28.8% of the vote; President Van der Bellen tasked Kickl with forming a new government after negotiations with centrist parties failed, despite concerns from opponents who label ...
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48% Bias Score
Meta Overhauls Content Moderation, Aligning with Shifting Political Landscape
Meta is ending its partnership with fact-checkers in the US, shifting to a community-based moderation system, relaxing restrictions on certain topics, and working with Donald Trump to challenge governments pressuring for more censorship; this follows years of criticism from Republicans and is seen a...
Meta Overhauls Content Moderation, Aligning with Shifting Political Landscape
Meta is ending its partnership with fact-checkers in the US, shifting to a community-based moderation system, relaxing restrictions on certain topics, and working with Donald Trump to challenge governments pressuring for more censorship; this follows years of criticism from Republicans and is seen a...
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60% Bias Score
Bangladesh Investigates Treasury Minister's Family Finances
Bangladesh's anti-money laundering agency requested financial records from banks related to Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, her family, and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following embezzlement allegations made by a political opponent who fled the country amidst protests; Siddiq denies the cla...
Bangladesh Investigates Treasury Minister's Family Finances
Bangladesh's anti-money laundering agency requested financial records from banks related to Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, her family, and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following embezzlement allegations made by a political opponent who fled the country amidst protests; Siddiq denies the cla...
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40% Bias Score
Charlie Hebdo: Ten Years of Resilience
The documentary \"Charlie, envers et contre tout\" provides an intimate look into the daily life of Charlie Hebdo's staff ten years after a deadly terrorist attack, showing their resilience and commitment to freedom of speech. It includes footage from their work, interviews with survivors, and discu...
Charlie Hebdo: Ten Years of Resilience
The documentary \"Charlie, envers et contre tout\" provides an intimate look into the daily life of Charlie Hebdo's staff ten years after a deadly terrorist attack, showing their resilience and commitment to freedom of speech. It includes footage from their work, interviews with survivors, and discu...
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60% Bias Score
Two-Tiered World Test Championship Proposed: Critics Cite Greed, Threat to Sport's Integrity
The ICC is considering a two-tiered World Test Championship starting in 2027, dividing teams into Tier 1 (India, Australia, England, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand) and Tier 2 (West Indies, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Ireland, Zimbabwe), a move criticized by many former cricketers as pr...
Two-Tiered World Test Championship Proposed: Critics Cite Greed, Threat to Sport's Integrity
The ICC is considering a two-tiered World Test Championship starting in 2027, dividing teams into Tier 1 (India, Australia, England, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand) and Tier 2 (West Indies, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Ireland, Zimbabwe), a move criticized by many former cricketers as pr...
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48% Bias Score
UAE Proposes Temporary Gaza Governance Plan Amid Post-Conflict Uncertainty
The UAE, in talks with Israel and the US, proposed a temporary governance structure for Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, pending full PA control, including potential use of private military contractors, but this plan lacks formal details and faces opposition from Israel.
UAE Proposes Temporary Gaza Governance Plan Amid Post-Conflict Uncertainty
The UAE, in talks with Israel and the US, proposed a temporary governance structure for Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, pending full PA control, including potential use of private military contractors, but this plan lacks formal details and faces opposition from Israel.
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40% Bias Score
Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk Region Preceding Trump Inauguration
On January 5th, Ukrainian forces launched a surprise offensive in Russia's Kursk region, aiming towards Bolshoye Soldatskoye. Russia claims to have repelled the attack, destroying numerous Ukrainian vehicles, while Ukraine remains silent, awaiting the outcome of this potentially high-risk operation ...
Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk Region Preceding Trump Inauguration
On January 5th, Ukrainian forces launched a surprise offensive in Russia's Kursk region, aiming towards Bolshoye Soldatskoye. Russia claims to have repelled the attack, destroying numerous Ukrainian vehicles, while Ukraine remains silent, awaiting the outcome of this potentially high-risk operation ...
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36% Bias Score
Unresolved Death of Asylum Seeker Oury Jalloh Highlights German Police Scandal
Twenty years after the death of Oury Jalloh, a Sierra Leonean asylum seeker, in a German police cell under suspicious circumstances, questions remain about police involvement and systemic racism within the Dessau police force.
Unresolved Death of Asylum Seeker Oury Jalloh Highlights German Police Scandal
Twenty years after the death of Oury Jalloh, a Sierra Leonean asylum seeker, in a German police cell under suspicious circumstances, questions remain about police involvement and systemic racism within the Dessau police force.
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40% Bias Score