January 2025
February 2025
Nagasaki Survivor's Nobel-Fueled Plea for Nuclear Disarmament
Shigemitsu Tanaka, an 84-year-old Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor and Nihon Hidankyo member, recounts his experiences and advocates for nuclear disarmament following the organization's 2024 Nobel Peace Prize win, emphasizing the long-term health consequences and the need for global action.
Nagasaki Survivor's Nobel-Fueled Plea for Nuclear Disarmament
Shigemitsu Tanaka, an 84-year-old Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor and Nihon Hidankyo member, recounts his experiences and advocates for nuclear disarmament following the organization's 2024 Nobel Peace Prize win, emphasizing the long-term health consequences and the need for global action.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Approves Controversial Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
The UK government, facing accusations of capitulation to China, supports a new mega-embassy in London despite security concerns, overriding local council and police objections after Labour secured a £600 million growth deal with China.
UK Government Approves Controversial Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
The UK government, facing accusations of capitulation to China, supports a new mega-embassy in London despite security concerns, overriding local council and police objections after Labour secured a £600 million growth deal with China.
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68% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire Reached, but Implementation Delayed by Disputes
Following intense fighting, a ceasefire in the Gaza war has been agreed upon by Israel and Hamas, mediated by the US and Qatar; however, disagreements are delaying full implementation, prompting cautious optimism from Secretary Blinken despite protests during his final news conference.
Gaza Ceasefire Reached, but Implementation Delayed by Disputes
Following intense fighting, a ceasefire in the Gaza war has been agreed upon by Israel and Hamas, mediated by the US and Qatar; however, disagreements are delaying full implementation, prompting cautious optimism from Secretary Blinken despite protests during his final news conference.
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32% Bias Score
Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreed, but implementation uncertain
A three-phase ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, will begin Sunday, involving a 42-day initial halt to fighting, an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of hostages, despite continued Israeli attacks resulting in at least 73 Palestin...
Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreed, but implementation uncertain
A three-phase ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, will begin Sunday, involving a 42-day initial halt to fighting, an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of hostages, despite continued Israeli attacks resulting in at least 73 Palestin...
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40% Bias Score
Holocaust Memoir: Cordelia Edvardson's 'Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur'
Cordelia Edvardson's memoir, "Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur," details her experiences as a child of mixed Jewish heritage in Nazi Germany, her expulsion from home, forced renunciation of German citizenship to save her mother, and her subsequent survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau, revealing the lasting psy...
Holocaust Memoir: Cordelia Edvardson's 'Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur'
Cordelia Edvardson's memoir, "Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur," details her experiences as a child of mixed Jewish heritage in Nazi Germany, her expulsion from home, forced renunciation of German citizenship to save her mother, and her subsequent survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau, revealing the lasting psy...
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36% Bias Score
Global Reactions to Second Trump Term: EU Pessimism, Global Optimism
A recent ECFR and Oxford University survey of 28,549 people across 24 countries reveals widely differing global opinions on a second Trump presidency, with the EU expressing significant pessimism while many other nations show optimism.
Global Reactions to Second Trump Term: EU Pessimism, Global Optimism
A recent ECFR and Oxford University survey of 28,549 people across 24 countries reveals widely differing global opinions on a second Trump presidency, with the EU expressing significant pessimism while many other nations show optimism.
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52% Bias Score
NATO Creates Center to Analyze Lessons from Ukraine War
NATO is establishing the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Centre (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, to analyze lessons from the Ukraine war, focusing on the integration of modern and legacy technologies, improving NATO's preparedness for potential high-intensity conflict with Russia.
NATO Creates Center to Analyze Lessons from Ukraine War
NATO is establishing the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Centre (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, to analyze lessons from the Ukraine war, focusing on the integration of modern and legacy technologies, improving NATO's preparedness for potential high-intensity conflict with Russia.
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36% Bias Score
Hamas's Last-Minute Demands Jeopardize Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Following last-minute demands by Hamas to alter a ceasefire agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected them, causing a major crisis and jeopardizing the deal. The Israeli cabinet will not meet until Hamas retracts its changes, while Netanyahu faces strong internal opposition from his right...
Hamas's Last-Minute Demands Jeopardize Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Following last-minute demands by Hamas to alter a ceasefire agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected them, causing a major crisis and jeopardizing the deal. The Israeli cabinet will not meet until Hamas retracts its changes, while Netanyahu faces strong internal opposition from his right...
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64% Bias Score
China Leads Global Green Energy Drive Amidst Climate Uncertainty
China, possessing the world's highest installed capacity for solar and wind power, aims to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, driven by its massive investments in renewable energy and electric vehicles, exceeding 2030 growth targets for wind and solar energy...
China Leads Global Green Energy Drive Amidst Climate Uncertainty
China, possessing the world's highest installed capacity for solar and wind power, aims to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, driven by its massive investments in renewable energy and electric vehicles, exceeding 2030 growth targets for wind and solar energy...
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52% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Signed in Doha
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, was signed in Doha on January 16th, 2024, involving a phased release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for over 700 Palestinian prisoners; the ceasefire is set to begin on January 19th, 2024, with potential delays...
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Signed in Doha
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, was signed in Doha on January 16th, 2024, involving a phased release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for over 700 Palestinian prisoners; the ceasefire is set to begin on January 19th, 2024, with potential delays...
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32% Bias Score
Syria Arrests High-Ranking Assad Official Amid Crackdown on Regime Members
The Syrian transitional government arrested Mohammed Kanjou al-Hassan, a former high-ranking official in Assad's regime, following clashes near Tartus that killed 14 soldiers; this follows the arrest of around 40 other former regime officials in Homs and hundreds more across the country, alongside a...
Syria Arrests High-Ranking Assad Official Amid Crackdown on Regime Members
The Syrian transitional government arrested Mohammed Kanjou al-Hassan, a former high-ranking official in Assad's regime, following clashes near Tartus that killed 14 soldiers; this follows the arrest of around 40 other former regime officials in Homs and hundreds more across the country, alongside a...
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44% Bias Score
Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreed, but implementation faces challenges
A three-phased ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, is set to begin Sunday, involving an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza and the release of hostages; however, Israel's delay of a cabinet vote and post-announcement attacks that killed at least 73 P...
Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreed, but implementation faces challenges
A three-phased ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, is set to begin Sunday, involving an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza and the release of hostages; however, Israel's delay of a cabinet vote and post-announcement attacks that killed at least 73 P...
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44% Bias Score