January 2025
February 2025
Journalist Metin Göktepe Killed by Police in 1996
On January 8, 1996, journalist Metin Göktepe was killed by police in custody after covering a funeral in Istanbul; despite initial denials, a state report confirmed his death in custody from police brutality, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists during a period of widespread unsolved murder...
Journalist Metin Göktepe Killed by Police in 1996
On January 8, 1996, journalist Metin Göktepe was killed by police in custody after covering a funeral in Istanbul; despite initial denials, a state report confirmed his death in custody from police brutality, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists during a period of widespread unsolved murder...
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32% Bias Score
Attack on Presidential Palace in Chad Following Foreign Policy Shifts
Armed men attacked the presidential palace in N'Djamena, Chad, on January 8, 2024, prompting a government response that the situation was under control; the incident followed a visit from the Chinese foreign minister and Chad's recent termination of its military agreement with France.
Attack on Presidential Palace in Chad Following Foreign Policy Shifts
Armed men attacked the presidential palace in N'Djamena, Chad, on January 8, 2024, prompting a government response that the situation was under control; the incident followed a visit from the Chinese foreign minister and Chad's recent termination of its military agreement with France.
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52% Bias Score
Washington Bans Open-Net Fish Farms, Leaving B.C. as Only West Coast Permitter
Washington state banned all commercial open-net fish farms due to escaped farmed salmon threatening wild salmon populations and ecosystem damage, leaving British Columbia as the only remaining jurisdiction on the upper West Coast to permit this type of fish farm; the ban will not apply to closed, la...
Washington Bans Open-Net Fish Farms, Leaving B.C. as Only West Coast Permitter
Washington state banned all commercial open-net fish farms due to escaped farmed salmon threatening wild salmon populations and ecosystem damage, leaving British Columbia as the only remaining jurisdiction on the upper West Coast to permit this type of fish farm; the ban will not apply to closed, la...
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16% Bias Score
Trump's Annexation Threats: A Negotiating Tactic, Not a Feasible Policy
Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada using "economic force" are dismissed as empty threats by experts and Canadian officials, citing significant political and logistical hurdles, including the redistribution of U.S. House seats and constitutional amendments in both countries.
Trump's Annexation Threats: A Negotiating Tactic, Not a Feasible Policy
Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada using "economic force" are dismissed as empty threats by experts and Canadian officials, citing significant political and logistical hurdles, including the redistribution of U.S. House seats and constitutional amendments in both countries.
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52% Bias Score
China Uncertainty: European Firms Isolate China Operations Amidst US-China Tensions
European businesses in China face unprecedented uncertainty due to US-China trade tensions, prompting many to isolate their China operations from global activities to meet local demands and avoid risks, leading to reduced efficiency and competitiveness.
China Uncertainty: European Firms Isolate China Operations Amidst US-China Tensions
European businesses in China face unprecedented uncertainty due to US-China trade tensions, prompting many to isolate their China operations from global activities to meet local demands and avoid risks, leading to reduced efficiency and competitiveness.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Wants to Annex Canada, Discusses Legislative Priorities
During a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers, President-elect Donald Trump expressed his desire to make Canada the 51st state, escalating his rhetoric about Canada's reliance on the U.S. while also discussing his legislative priorities, including a potential single bill combining border se...
Trump Wants to Annex Canada, Discusses Legislative Priorities
During a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers, President-elect Donald Trump expressed his desire to make Canada the 51st state, escalating his rhetoric about Canada's reliance on the U.S. while also discussing his legislative priorities, including a potential single bill combining border se...
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44% Bias Score
Crude Oil Prices Surge Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Strong Demand
Crude oil prices hit a high since October 14, reaching $77.32 per barrel for Brent and $74.61 for WTI, driven by supply concerns from Russia and Iran, increased US and European demand, and decreased US oil inventories.
Crude Oil Prices Surge Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Strong Demand
Crude oil prices hit a high since October 14, reaching $77.32 per barrel for Brent and $74.61 for WTI, driven by supply concerns from Russia and Iran, increased US and European demand, and decreased US oil inventories.
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44% Bias Score
Greenland's Prime Minister Calls for Independence from Denmark
Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, called for the island's independence from Denmark in his New Year's address, citing the failure of past cooperation to achieve full equality and referencing past human rights abuses by Denmark. A referendum on independence may be held in April.
Greenland's Prime Minister Calls for Independence from Denmark
Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, called for the island's independence from Denmark in his New Year's address, citing the failure of past cooperation to achieve full equality and referencing past human rights abuses by Denmark. A referendum on independence may be held in April.
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36% Bias Score
Trudeau's Resignation Spurs Liberal Leadership Race
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's January 6th resignation, prompted by declining popularity and internal party conflicts, including Chrystia Freeland's departure, triggered a Liberal leadership race with several potential candidates emerging, including prominent ministers and parliamentarians...
Trudeau's Resignation Spurs Liberal Leadership Race
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's January 6th resignation, prompted by declining popularity and internal party conflicts, including Chrystia Freeland's departure, triggered a Liberal leadership race with several potential candidates emerging, including prominent ministers and parliamentarians...
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32% Bias Score
IDF Confirms Death of Hamas Hostage Yusuf al-Ziyadn; Son's Fate Unclear
The Israeli army found the body of Yusuf al-Ziyadn, a hostage taken by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, in a Gaza tunnel; his son's fate remains unclear. This follows Hamas's large-scale attack on Israel, resulting in over 250 hostages taken to Gaza, and ongoing negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt.
IDF Confirms Death of Hamas Hostage Yusuf al-Ziyadn; Son's Fate Unclear
The Israeli army found the body of Yusuf al-Ziyadn, a hostage taken by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, in a Gaza tunnel; his son's fate remains unclear. This follows Hamas's large-scale attack on Israel, resulting in over 250 hostages taken to Gaza, and ongoing negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt.
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40% Bias Score
Missing Hiker Found Alive After 13 Days in Kosciuszko National Park
A 23-year-old Melbourne hiker, Hadi Nazari, went missing for 13 days in Kosciuszko National Park after separating from his friends on December 26th. He was rescued on January 8th by a group of hikers near Blue Lake, surviving on minimal supplies. The extensive search involved hundreds of people and ...
Missing Hiker Found Alive After 13 Days in Kosciuszko National Park
A 23-year-old Melbourne hiker, Hadi Nazari, went missing for 13 days in Kosciuszko National Park after separating from his friends on December 26th. He was rescued on January 8th by a group of hikers near Blue Lake, surviving on minimal supplies. The extensive search involved hundreds of people and ...
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36% Bias Score
Italian Parliament Rejects Judicial Reform Amendment Amidst Concerns Over Judicial Independence
Italy's parliament rejected a controversial amendment to judicial reforms, sparking concerns over the independence of the judiciary after the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM) overwhelmingly opposed the reforms, citing potential for executive overreach and undermining judicial impartiality; th...
Italian Parliament Rejects Judicial Reform Amendment Amidst Concerns Over Judicial Independence
Italy's parliament rejected a controversial amendment to judicial reforms, sparking concerns over the independence of the judiciary after the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM) overwhelmingly opposed the reforms, citing potential for executive overreach and undermining judicial impartiality; th...
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52% Bias Score