January 2025
February 2025
Machado's Brief Detention Fuels Tensions in Venezuela
On October 26, 2023, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was briefly detained during a protest in Caracas before her release, sparking international condemnation and accusations of fabrication from the Venezuelan government.
Machado's Brief Detention Fuels Tensions in Venezuela
On October 26, 2023, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was briefly detained during a protest in Caracas before her release, sparking international condemnation and accusations of fabrication from the Venezuelan government.
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44% Bias Score
Lufthansa Acquires ITA Airways: Higher Prices, Network Expansion Likely
Lufthansa acquired a majority stake in ITA Airways, Italy's flag carrier, potentially leading to higher prices for passengers and network expansion for Lufthansa, particularly towards South America, while EasyJet increases its presence in Italy with new routes.
Lufthansa Acquires ITA Airways: Higher Prices, Network Expansion Likely
Lufthansa acquired a majority stake in ITA Airways, Italy's flag carrier, potentially leading to higher prices for passengers and network expansion for Lufthansa, particularly towards South America, while EasyJet increases its presence in Italy with new routes.
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40% Bias Score
Machado's Detention, Maduro's Inauguration Spark Venezuelan Crisis
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained and released before Nicolás Maduro's inauguration for a third term, prompting widespread protests and international condemnation; the US denied Venezuelan claims of a US-backed coup attempt.
Machado's Detention, Maduro's Inauguration Spark Venezuelan Crisis
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained and released before Nicolás Maduro's inauguration for a third term, prompting widespread protests and international condemnation; the US denied Venezuelan claims of a US-backed coup attempt.
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60% Bias Score
Musk Promotes Anti-Ukraine EU Politician
Elon Musk is promoting Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou, who opposes further aid to Ukraine, aligning with Musk's known views and raising concerns about influence within the EU parliament.
Musk Promotes Anti-Ukraine EU Politician
Elon Musk is promoting Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou, who opposes further aid to Ukraine, aligning with Musk's known views and raising concerns about influence within the EU parliament.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Syrian Base Loss Threatens African Influence
The potential loss of Russia's military bases in Syria due to the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime could severely impact its influence in Africa, forcing a shift in operations to Libya, which presents significant logistical challenges.
Russia's Syrian Base Loss Threatens African Influence
The potential loss of Russia's military bases in Syria due to the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime could severely impact its influence in Africa, forcing a shift in operations to Libya, which presents significant logistical challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Aoun Elected Lebanon's President Amidst Hopes for Reform
Following a two-year vacancy, Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's president, raising international hopes for stability and reforms amid economic crisis and the aftermath of the Hezbollah-Israel war; the US and France voiced confidence in his leadership.
Aoun Elected Lebanon's President Amidst Hopes for Reform
Following a two-year vacancy, Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's president, raising international hopes for stability and reforms amid economic crisis and the aftermath of the Hezbollah-Israel war; the US and France voiced confidence in his leadership.
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48% Bias Score
Venezuela: Mass Protests Greet Maduro's Controversial Inauguration
Thousands protested Maduro's inauguration in Venezuela, with opposition leader María Corina Machado briefly detained after a rally; the US and some Latin American countries recognize opposition candidate Edmundo González as the legitimate president.
Venezuela: Mass Protests Greet Maduro's Controversial Inauguration
Thousands protested Maduro's inauguration in Venezuela, with opposition leader María Corina Machado briefly detained after a rally; the US and some Latin American countries recognize opposition candidate Edmundo González as the legitimate president.
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44% Bias Score
Rosatom Sells Kazakh Uranium Stakes to China Amid Sanctions and Financial Pressures
Rosatom sold its stakes in three Kazakh uranium joint ventures (Zarechnoe, Khorasan-U, Kyzylkum) to Chinese companies in mid-December 2024, a move experts attribute to Kazakhstan's desire to avoid Western sanctions and Russia's financial needs.
Rosatom Sells Kazakh Uranium Stakes to China Amid Sanctions and Financial Pressures
Rosatom sold its stakes in three Kazakh uranium joint ventures (Zarechnoe, Khorasan-U, Kyzylkum) to Chinese companies in mid-December 2024, a move experts attribute to Kazakhstan's desire to avoid Western sanctions and Russia's financial needs.
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44% Bias Score
Norway's Near-Total Electric Vehicle Market Share
Norway's 2022 new car sales showed nearly 90% were electric vehicles, exceeding the global average of 18% in 2023, a result of decades-long domestic EV development, strong government support, and robust infrastructure; the country aims for 100% EV sales by the end of 2025.
Norway's Near-Total Electric Vehicle Market Share
Norway's 2022 new car sales showed nearly 90% were electric vehicles, exceeding the global average of 18% in 2023, a result of decades-long domestic EV development, strong government support, and robust infrastructure; the country aims for 100% EV sales by the end of 2025.
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40% Bias Score
China's Consistent Engagement in Africa: A Contrast to U.S. Approach
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Africa underscores Beijing's longstanding commitment to the continent, contrasting with the U.S.'s late-term engagement; China's $51 billion investment and focus on infrastructure and renewable energy aims to integrate African markets into its economy.
China's Consistent Engagement in Africa: A Contrast to U.S. Approach
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Africa underscores Beijing's longstanding commitment to the continent, contrasting with the U.S.'s late-term engagement; China's $51 billion investment and focus on infrastructure and renewable energy aims to integrate African markets into its economy.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Blocks Additional Military Aid to Ukraine
Germany's Foreign and Defense Ministers requested an additional €3 billion for Ukraine's military before the February 23 election, but Chancellor Scholz's office blocked the request due to concerns about the upcoming election and sufficient existing funds.
Scholz Blocks Additional Military Aid to Ukraine
Germany's Foreign and Defense Ministers requested an additional €3 billion for Ukraine's military before the February 23 election, but Chancellor Scholz's office blocked the request due to concerns about the upcoming election and sufficient existing funds.
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40% Bias Score
Severe Period Pain Leads to Healthcare Crisis in the UK
A 22-year-old woman in London collapsed twice due to severe period cramps, highlighting the widespread problem of undertreated menstrual pain in the UK, costing £20 billion annually due to insufficient research and healthcare access.
Severe Period Pain Leads to Healthcare Crisis in the UK
A 22-year-old woman in London collapsed twice due to severe period cramps, highlighting the widespread problem of undertreated menstrual pain in the UK, costing £20 billion annually due to insufficient research and healthcare access.
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68% Bias Score