January 2025
February 2025
TikTok Banned in US; Trump Promises Solution
Due to a US law mandating its sale by its Chinese owner ByteDance, TikTok became inaccessible to its nearly 170 million American users on January 18th; however, incoming President Trump stated he would work towards a solution, potentially a 90-day delay.
TikTok Banned in US; Trump Promises Solution
Due to a US law mandating its sale by its Chinese owner ByteDance, TikTok became inaccessible to its nearly 170 million American users on January 18th; however, incoming President Trump stated he would work towards a solution, potentially a 90-day delay.
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52% Bias Score
Delayed Ceasefire in Israeli-Hamas War: Celebrations and Ongoing Tensions
Following a 15-month war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas commenced at 8:15 PM AEDT on Sunday after a delay due to a dispute over hostage names; pro-Palestine rallies celebrated the truce in Sydney and Melbourne amid concerns over rebuilding and accountability.
Delayed Ceasefire in Israeli-Hamas War: Celebrations and Ongoing Tensions
Following a 15-month war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas commenced at 8:15 PM AEDT on Sunday after a delay due to a dispute over hostage names; pro-Palestine rallies celebrated the truce in Sydney and Melbourne amid concerns over rebuilding and accountability.
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine Flatters Trump to Secure US Support Amid War With Russia
Facing a difficult war against Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been actively flattering US President-elect Donald Trump to secure continued American support, employing tactics similar to those used by China and the UK during Trump's previous term.
Ukraine Flatters Trump to Secure US Support Amid War With Russia
Facing a difficult war against Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been actively flattering US President-elect Donald Trump to secure continued American support, employing tactics similar to those used by China and the UK during Trump's previous term.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Return: German Ambassador Warns of 'Maximum Disruption' to U.S. Democracy
German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis warns in a confidential memo that a second Trump administration could lead to a deliberate dismantling of democratic norms in the U.S., potentially involving the military and Big Tech, raising concerns in Berlin about U.S.-German relations.
Trump's Return: German Ambassador Warns of 'Maximum Disruption' to U.S. Democracy
German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis warns in a confidential memo that a second Trump administration could lead to a deliberate dismantling of democratic norms in the U.S., potentially involving the military and Big Tech, raising concerns in Berlin about U.S.-German relations.
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48% Bias Score
Hamas Releases First Hostages, Initiating Six-Week Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas released three hostages—Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher—on January 19th, initiating a six-week ceasefire with Israel; in return, Israel will release 90 prisoners, with further releases planned.
Hamas Releases First Hostages, Initiating Six-Week Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas released three hostages—Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher—on January 19th, initiating a six-week ceasefire with Israel; in return, Israel will release 90 prisoners, with further releases planned.
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52% Bias Score
Maduro's Reelection Fuels New Venezuelan Exodus
Archbishop Polito Rodriguez decried the Venezuelan exodus caused by Nicolas Maduro's fraudulent reelection, triggering a potential new wave of migration as neighboring countries and the US prepare for an influx of refugees, following a similar pattern to the 2015 parliamentary election.
Maduro's Reelection Fuels New Venezuelan Exodus
Archbishop Polito Rodriguez decried the Venezuelan exodus caused by Nicolas Maduro's fraudulent reelection, triggering a potential new wave of migration as neighboring countries and the US prepare for an influx of refugees, following a similar pattern to the 2015 parliamentary election.
Progress
64% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US, but Trump May Delay Enforcement
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, prompting the app's shutdown, impacting 170 million users; however, President-elect Trump may delay enforcement for 90 days.
TikTok Banned in US, but Trump May Delay Enforcement
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, prompting the app's shutdown, impacting 170 million users; however, President-elect Trump may delay enforcement for 90 days.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US Amid National Security Concerns
A federal ban on TikTok in the US, effective immediately, has removed the app from app stores and made its website inaccessible to American users due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership; President-elect Trump may grant a 90-day extension.
TikTok Banned in US Amid National Security Concerns
A federal ban on TikTok in the US, effective immediately, has removed the app from app stores and made its website inaccessible to American users due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership; President-elect Trump may grant a 90-day extension.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Following Congressional Mandate; Trump Hints at Extension
Due to a 2024 US Congressional act, TikTok ceased US operations on January 19th, 2025, after a failed Supreme Court challenge, but President-elect Trump hinted at a 90-day extension to facilitate a sale, potentially to Elon Musk.
TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Following Congressional Mandate; Trump Hints at Extension
Due to a 2024 US Congressional act, TikTok ceased US operations on January 19th, 2025, after a failed Supreme Court challenge, but President-elect Trump hinted at a 90-day extension to facilitate a sale, potentially to Elon Musk.
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52% Bias Score
Delayed Gaza Ceasefire Begins, Hostage Exchange Underway
A six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began on January 19th at 12:15 PM Moscow time, following a delay due to late submission of a hostage list by Hamas; the agreement involves a phased release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with further negotiations planned.
Delayed Gaza Ceasefire Begins, Hostage Exchange Underway
A six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began on January 19th at 12:15 PM Moscow time, following a delay due to late submission of a hostage list by Hamas; the agreement involves a phased release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with further negotiations planned.
Progress
44% Bias Score
German Papers Warn of Global Instability Following Trump's Reelection
Multiple German newspapers react to Trump's reelection, expressing concerns about his potential to destabilize the global order, weaken the transatlantic alliance, and shift international power dynamics. Concerns include potential trade wars, reduced US involvement in European security, and the rise...
German Papers Warn of Global Instability Following Trump's Reelection
Multiple German newspapers react to Trump's reelection, expressing concerns about his potential to destabilize the global order, weaken the transatlantic alliance, and shift international power dynamics. Concerns include potential trade wars, reduced US involvement in European security, and the rise...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Zelensky's Flattery: A Calculated Strategy to Secure US Support Amid Ukraine War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is publicly praising President-elect Trump to secure US support amid the ongoing war with Russia, employing a strategy similar to other countries who have sought to win Trump's favor; this approach highlights the significant impact of US aid on the conflict's o...
Zelensky's Flattery: A Calculated Strategy to Secure US Support Amid Ukraine War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is publicly praising President-elect Trump to secure US support amid the ongoing war with Russia, employing a strategy similar to other countries who have sought to win Trump's favor; this approach highlights the significant impact of US aid on the conflict's o...
Progress
40% Bias Score