January 2025
February 2025
Sodalicio Admits to 83 Abuse Victims, Pays $5.3 Million in Settlements
The Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian ultra-Catholic group, admitted to at least 83 victims of abuse (minors and adults) since 2016, resulting in $5.3 million in payouts following its dissolution by the Pope in 2024 due to a decade-long scandal involving pedophilia, abuse, and financial corrup...
Sodalicio Admits to 83 Abuse Victims, Pays $5.3 Million in Settlements
The Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian ultra-Catholic group, admitted to at least 83 victims of abuse (minors and adults) since 2016, resulting in $5.3 million in payouts following its dissolution by the Pope in 2024 due to a decade-long scandal involving pedophilia, abuse, and financial corrup...
Progress
36% Bias Score
IICSA Chair Condemns Political Exploitation of Child Sexual Abuse
Professor Alexis Jay criticized the political exploitation of child sexual abuse, citing the government's inadequate response to her inquiry's findings, which estimated that 1,400 children were sexually exploited in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
IICSA Chair Condemns Political Exploitation of Child Sexual Abuse
Professor Alexis Jay criticized the political exploitation of child sexual abuse, citing the government's inadequate response to her inquiry's findings, which estimated that 1,400 children were sexually exploited in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Berlinale 2024: Diverse Lineup Showcases Global Cinema
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival, opening February 13th, will feature 19 films in competition, including Richard Linklater's "Blue Moon," Michel Franco's "Dreams," and Radu Jude's "Kontinental '25," with Tilda Swinton receiving an honorary Golden Bear.
Berlinale 2024: Diverse Lineup Showcases Global Cinema
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival, opening February 13th, will feature 19 films in competition, including Richard Linklater's "Blue Moon," Michel Franco's "Dreams," and Radu Jude's "Kontinental '25," with Tilda Swinton receiving an honorary Golden Bear.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump's Expansive Energy Plan: Rebuilding Reserves and Boosting Exports
During his inaugural address, President Trump announced plans to refill the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to near capacity by increasing domestic oil and gas production, potentially leading to lower energy costs and increased competition in global energy markets; he also intends to restrict imports...
Trump's Expansive Energy Plan: Rebuilding Reserves and Boosting Exports
During his inaugural address, President Trump announced plans to refill the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to near capacity by increasing domestic oil and gas production, potentially leading to lower energy costs and increased competition in global energy markets; he also intends to restrict imports...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Life Sentence Upheld for 1988 Cult Murder in Hanau
A German court has upheld a life sentence against a former cult leader for the 1988 murder of a four-year-old boy in Hanau; the child was found dead in a sack after suffering years of abuse, with authorities initially classifying the death as accidental before reopening the case in 2015 based on tes...
Life Sentence Upheld for 1988 Cult Murder in Hanau
A German court has upheld a life sentence against a former cult leader for the 1988 murder of a four-year-old boy in Hanau; the child was found dead in a sack after suffering years of abuse, with authorities initially classifying the death as accidental before reopening the case in 2015 based on tes...
Progress
24% Bias Score
Prince Harry's Lawsuit Against Murdoch Delayed Amid Settlement Talks
Prince Harry's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers for alleged unlawful activities from 1996-2011, initially set to begin an eight-week trial, has been delayed due to last-minute settlement talks; the judge has warned this will be the last adjournment.
Prince Harry's Lawsuit Against Murdoch Delayed Amid Settlement Talks
Prince Harry's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers for alleged unlawful activities from 1996-2011, initially set to begin an eight-week trial, has been delayed due to last-minute settlement talks; the judge has warned this will be the last adjournment.
Progress
36% Bias Score
UK Government Intervenes in £30 Billion Car Finance Mis-selling Case
The UK government is seeking Supreme Court intervention to limit potential £30 billion in compensation payouts to motorists over mis-sold car finance deals, arguing the October ruling could destabilize the motor finance market and impact millions of consumers.
UK Government Intervenes in £30 Billion Car Finance Mis-selling Case
The UK government is seeking Supreme Court intervention to limit potential £30 billion in compensation payouts to motorists over mis-sold car finance deals, arguing the October ruling could destabilize the motor finance market and impact millions of consumers.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Chadema's Leadership Contest: A Pivotal Moment for Tanzanian Politics
Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, holds a leadership election in January, pitting incumbent Freeman Mbowe against Tundu Lissu, who advocates for change, ahead of October's general elections; the outcome could significantly impact the country's political future.
Chadema's Leadership Contest: A Pivotal Moment for Tanzanian Politics
Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, holds a leadership election in January, pitting incumbent Freeman Mbowe against Tundu Lissu, who advocates for change, ahead of October's general elections; the outcome could significantly impact the country's political future.
Progress
44% Bias Score
€3.5 Billion Deficit Cripples French Public Hospitals
French public hospitals are facing a €3.5 billion deficit in 2024, double the 2023 figure, due to underfunding; the government's increased healthcare spending target is insufficient to fully address the crisis, prompting calls for long-term planning and a strengthened vaccination mandate for healthc...
€3.5 Billion Deficit Cripples French Public Hospitals
French public hospitals are facing a €3.5 billion deficit in 2024, double the 2023 figure, due to underfunding; the government's increased healthcare spending target is insufficient to fully address the crisis, prompting calls for long-term planning and a strengthened vaccination mandate for healthc...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Von der Leyen Warns Against EU-US Trade War, Proposes New LNG Deal
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned US President Donald Trump against a trade war, highlighting €1.5 trillion in EU-US trade and the millions of jobs at stake on both sides; she proposed a new LNG deal and announced a plan to boost Europe's competitiveness through regulatory reforms ...
Von der Leyen Warns Against EU-US Trade War, Proposes New LNG Deal
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned US President Donald Trump against a trade war, highlighting €1.5 trillion in EU-US trade and the millions of jobs at stake on both sides; she proposed a new LNG deal and announced a plan to boost Europe's competitiveness through regulatory reforms ...
Progress
32% Bias Score
German Economic Sentiment Plunges Amid Recession Fears and US Trade Uncertainty
Germany's ZEW economic sentiment index dropped to 10.3 in January, reflecting concerns about recession, inflation, and US trade policy uncertainty under the new Trump administration, while the Eurozone shows more resilience; upcoming German elections add to political instability.
German Economic Sentiment Plunges Amid Recession Fears and US Trade Uncertainty
Germany's ZEW economic sentiment index dropped to 10.3 in January, reflecting concerns about recession, inflation, and US trade policy uncertainty under the new Trump administration, while the Eurozone shows more resilience; upcoming German elections add to political instability.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump Announces Across-the-Board Tariffs on Imports
President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 20% on all imported goods to boost domestic production, potentially increasing prices for US consumers and sparking international trade disputes.
Trump Announces Across-the-Board Tariffs on Imports
President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 20% on all imported goods to boost domestic production, potentially increasing prices for US consumers and sparking international trade disputes.
Progress
48% Bias Score