January 2025
February 2025
DRC Conflict Spills into Burundi, Exacerbating Regional Tensions
The conflict in eastern DRC between M23 rebels and FARDC forces has spilled over into Burundi, causing a refugee crisis and prompting accusations by Gitega that Rwanda is attempting to destabilize the region through support for armed groups, culminating in attacks that resulted in approximately twen...
DRC Conflict Spills into Burundi, Exacerbating Regional Tensions
The conflict in eastern DRC between M23 rebels and FARDC forces has spilled over into Burundi, causing a refugee crisis and prompting accusations by Gitega that Rwanda is attempting to destabilize the region through support for armed groups, culminating in attacks that resulted in approximately twen...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Halts US Foreign Aid for 90-Day Review
President Trump issued an executive order on January 20th temporarily halting US foreign aid programs for 90 days to review their effectiveness and alignment with US foreign policy, affecting approximately 1% of the US budget, excluding specific cases like aid to Ukraine.
Trump Halts US Foreign Aid for 90-Day Review
President Trump issued an executive order on January 20th temporarily halting US foreign aid programs for 90 days to review their effectiveness and alignment with US foreign policy, affecting approximately 1% of the US budget, excluding specific cases like aid to Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Botín Warns EU Risks Becoming 'Museum' Due to US Economic Competitiveness
At the World Economic Forum, Santander chairwoman Ana Botín urged the EU to pause regulation, empower the private sector, and prioritize faster growth to avoid becoming economically uncompetitive compared to the U.S., emphasizing a potential 3 trillion dollar difference in global GDP growth based on...
Botín Warns EU Risks Becoming 'Museum' Due to US Economic Competitiveness
At the World Economic Forum, Santander chairwoman Ana Botín urged the EU to pause regulation, empower the private sector, and prioritize faster growth to avoid becoming economically uncompetitive compared to the U.S., emphasizing a potential 3 trillion dollar difference in global GDP growth based on...
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56% Bias Score
Stradivarius Quartet's First Public Appearance in 27 Years Raises Funds for Valencia
The Stradivarius quartet from Patrimonio Nacional, usually housed at the Palacio Real in Madrid, performed at the Teatro Real for the first time since 1996 in a charity concert raising funds for flood-affected areas in Valencia, showcasing Bach's Art of Fugue.
Stradivarius Quartet's First Public Appearance in 27 Years Raises Funds for Valencia
The Stradivarius quartet from Patrimonio Nacional, usually housed at the Palacio Real in Madrid, performed at the Teatro Real for the first time since 1996 in a charity concert raising funds for flood-affected areas in Valencia, showcasing Bach's Art of Fugue.
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52% Bias Score
Qomodo Secures €48 Million in Funding, Showcases 500% Growth
Italian fintech startup Qomodo, specializing in "buy now, pay later" solutions for emergency expenses, secured €48 million in funding, achieving a 500% customer growth in one year, now supporting 2,500 merchants.
Qomodo Secures €48 Million in Funding, Showcases 500% Growth
Italian fintech startup Qomodo, specializing in "buy now, pay later" solutions for emergency expenses, secured €48 million in funding, achieving a 500% customer growth in one year, now supporting 2,500 merchants.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Hostage Released by Malian Separatist Group
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced the release of a Spanish citizen kidnapped on July 15th in southern Algeria and taken to northern Mali; the man, identified as Navarro Giane Gilbert, is expected to be handed over to Algerian authorities shortly.
Spanish Hostage Released by Malian Separatist Group
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced the release of a Spanish citizen kidnapped on July 15th in southern Algeria and taken to northern Mali; the man, identified as Navarro Giane Gilbert, is expected to be handed over to Algerian authorities shortly.
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40% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Theft of €1.5 Million Celtic Gold Treasure
Four men are on trial in Germany for stealing a €1.5 million Celtic gold treasure from a museum in Manching; around 400 gold coins remain missing, and the suspects are linked to about 30 other burglaries.
Trial Begins for Theft of €1.5 Million Celtic Gold Treasure
Four men are on trial in Germany for stealing a €1.5 million Celtic gold treasure from a museum in Manching; around 400 gold coins remain missing, and the suspects are linked to about 30 other burglaries.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Leader Detained for Criticizing Erdoğan
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was detained in Ankara on July 11, 2024, and transferred to Istanbul to face an investigation for criticizing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's policies and comparing their damage to that of the Crusades, in a speech delivered at Antalya on an unspecified date.
Turkish Opposition Leader Detained for Criticizing Erdoğan
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was detained in Ankara on July 11, 2024, and transferred to Istanbul to face an investigation for criticizing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's policies and comparing their damage to that of the Crusades, in a speech delivered at Antalya on an unspecified date.
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60% Bias Score
AI Retinal Analysis for Early Dementia Detection
Scottish researchers created an AI tool using almost one million eye scans to detect early signs of brain diseases like dementia by analyzing retinal images, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment starting in 2026.
AI Retinal Analysis for Early Dementia Detection
Scottish researchers created an AI tool using almost one million eye scans to detect early signs of brain diseases like dementia by analyzing retinal images, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment starting in 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Court Sentences 11 for Grand İsias Hotel Collapse
An Adıyaman court delivered verdicts in the case of the Grand İsias Hotel, which collapsed in the February 6, 2023, earthquakes, killing 72 people, including Cypriot athletes; 11 defendants received sentences for violating building codes, including illegal additions and insufficient structural calcu...
Turkish Court Sentences 11 for Grand İsias Hotel Collapse
An Adıyaman court delivered verdicts in the case of the Grand İsias Hotel, which collapsed in the February 6, 2023, earthquakes, killing 72 people, including Cypriot athletes; 11 defendants received sentences for violating building codes, including illegal additions and insufficient structural calcu...
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36% Bias Score
South Korean President Appears in Court Amidst Impeachment Trial
Following his arrest from the presidential residence, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court on Tuesday, facing an impeachment trial for attempting a brief martial law declaration in December; the Constitutional Court will decide his fate by February 4th, potentially triggering early...
South Korean President Appears in Court Amidst Impeachment Trial
Following his arrest from the presidential residence, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court on Tuesday, facing an impeachment trial for attempting a brief martial law declaration in December; the Constitutional Court will decide his fate by February 4th, potentially triggering early...
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Official Reveals Details of Forthcoming Release of Palestinian Prisoners
An Israeli prison official who saved the life of Yahya Sinwar, whose brother is now a top Hamas commander, reveals details about the upcoming release of Palestinian prisoners, many convicted of deadly attacks, highlighting the internal divisions among factions.
Israeli Official Reveals Details of Forthcoming Release of Palestinian Prisoners
An Israeli prison official who saved the life of Yahya Sinwar, whose brother is now a top Hamas commander, reveals details about the upcoming release of Palestinian prisoners, many convicted of deadly attacks, highlighting the internal divisions among factions.
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56% Bias Score