January 2025
February 2025
Guterres Warns of Climate Change and AI Threats at Davos
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the growing threats of climate change, exemplified by 2024's record heat and rising sea levels, and unregulated artificial intelligence, urging global cooperation; President Zelenskyy sought increased support for U...
Guterres Warns of Climate Change and AI Threats at Davos
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the growing threats of climate change, exemplified by 2024's record heat and rising sea levels, and unregulated artificial intelligence, urging global cooperation; President Zelenskyy sought increased support for U...
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40% Bias Score
Panama Rejects Trump's Canal Claim, Appeals to UN
Following President Trump's claim that the US should regain control of the Panama Canal, Panama formally rejected his statement and appealed to the United Nations, citing a UN Charter article against threats of force; 74% of canal cargo is US-bound, 21% Chinese.
Panama Rejects Trump's Canal Claim, Appeals to UN
Following President Trump's claim that the US should regain control of the Panama Canal, Panama formally rejected his statement and appealed to the United Nations, citing a UN Charter article against threats of force; 74% of canal cargo is US-bound, 21% Chinese.
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36% Bias Score
Namibia: Comparing Genocides, Honoring Colonial Pioneers at Shark Island
Roman Grynberg, a Polish-Jewish professor in Namibia, criticized the memorialization of colonial pioneers at Shark Island, a former German concentration camp, comparing it to an SS monument in Treblinka, prompting a discussion on the ethical implications of comparing genocides and the need for globa...
Namibia: Comparing Genocides, Honoring Colonial Pioneers at Shark Island
Roman Grynberg, a Polish-Jewish professor in Namibia, criticized the memorialization of colonial pioneers at Shark Island, a former German concentration camp, comparing it to an SS monument in Treblinka, prompting a discussion on the ethical implications of comparing genocides and the need for globa...
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56% Bias Score
Russia Ignores Trump Inauguration Amid Ukraine War Focus
Major Russian news channels did not broadcast Trump's inauguration, focusing instead on the Transnistria gas crisis and the war in Ukraine; Trump publicly criticized Putin, stating that he is destroying Russia by not seeking a peace deal in Ukraine, marking a shift in US policy.
Russia Ignores Trump Inauguration Amid Ukraine War Focus
Major Russian news channels did not broadcast Trump's inauguration, focusing instead on the Transnistria gas crisis and the war in Ukraine; Trump publicly criticized Putin, stating that he is destroying Russia by not seeking a peace deal in Ukraine, marking a shift in US policy.
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36% Bias Score
Severe Winter Storm Causes Multiple Deaths and Widespread Disruptions Across US South
A severe winter storm caused record-breaking snowfall and frigid temperatures across the US South, resulting in multiple fatalities, widespread travel disruptions, and states of emergency declarations.
Severe Winter Storm Causes Multiple Deaths and Widespread Disruptions Across US South
A severe winter storm caused record-breaking snowfall and frigid temperatures across the US South, resulting in multiple fatalities, widespread travel disruptions, and states of emergency declarations.
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12% Bias Score
Former Amazon Executive Appointed to Lead UK Competition Watchdog
The UK government appointed Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), sparking criticism due to the CMA's upcoming investigations into tech companies like Google; the appointment comes amid concerns about the influence of large tech firms.
Former Amazon Executive Appointed to Lead UK Competition Watchdog
The UK government appointed Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), sparking criticism due to the CMA's upcoming investigations into tech companies like Google; the appointment comes amid concerns about the influence of large tech firms.
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56% Bias Score
EU Parliament Condemns Belarus Elections, Demands Sanctions
The European Parliament denounced Belarus's upcoming presidential election as illegitimate, calling for the release of political prisoners, increased sanctions against the Lukashenko regime, and potential creation of an international tribunal for human rights abuses; the resolution passed with 567 v...
EU Parliament Condemns Belarus Elections, Demands Sanctions
The European Parliament denounced Belarus's upcoming presidential election as illegitimate, calling for the release of political prisoners, increased sanctions against the Lukashenko regime, and potential creation of an international tribunal for human rights abuses; the resolution passed with 567 v...
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Opaque Arms Exports Fuel Militarization Debate
Germany's military aid to Ukraine has coincided with a surge in arms exports to Algeria, Turkey, and Israel, raising concerns about militarization and a lack of transparency in the approval process.
Germany's Opaque Arms Exports Fuel Militarization Debate
Germany's military aid to Ukraine has coincided with a surge in arms exports to Algeria, Turkey, and Israel, raising concerns about militarization and a lack of transparency in the approval process.
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60% Bias Score
Record Onshore Wind Turbine Approvals in Germany Amidst Political Opposition
Germany approved a record 2,400 onshore wind turbines in 2024, adding 14 gigawatts of capacity, despite political opposition from the AfD and nuanced positions from other parties; this increase follows government efforts to streamline permitting, boosting renewable energy to 59% of the country's ele...
Record Onshore Wind Turbine Approvals in Germany Amidst Political Opposition
Germany approved a record 2,400 onshore wind turbines in 2024, adding 14 gigawatts of capacity, despite political opposition from the AfD and nuanced positions from other parties; this increase follows government efforts to streamline permitting, boosting renewable energy to 59% of the country's ele...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Russia with Sanctions if Ukraine Deal Fails
President Donald Trump threatened Russia with high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions if it doesn't reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine, posting the threat on his Truth Social platform; he also hinted at potentially adjusting arms supplies to Ukraine depending on the progress of negotiations.
Trump Threatens Russia with Sanctions if Ukraine Deal Fails
President Donald Trump threatened Russia with high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions if it doesn't reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine, posting the threat on his Truth Social platform; he also hinted at potentially adjusting arms supplies to Ukraine depending on the progress of negotiations.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Defies West Amid Sanctions Threats
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze rejected Western pressure on Georgia, citing the country's refusal to join sanctions against Russia and the controversial foreign influence law as the main reasons for the strained relationship; the EU considers imposing visa restrictions on Georgian diplomats.
Georgia Defies West Amid Sanctions Threats
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze rejected Western pressure on Georgia, citing the country's refusal to join sanctions against Russia and the controversial foreign influence law as the main reasons for the strained relationship; the EU considers imposing visa restrictions on Georgian diplomats.
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60% Bias Score
Rochdale Child Sex Abuse Trial: Eight Men Accused of Exploiting Two Girls
Eight Asian men are on trial in Manchester, accused of raping and exploiting two 13-year-old girls in Rochdale from 2001-2006; authorities knew of the abuse but failed to intervene.
Rochdale Child Sex Abuse Trial: Eight Men Accused of Exploiting Two Girls
Eight Asian men are on trial in Manchester, accused of raping and exploiting two 13-year-old girls in Rochdale from 2001-2006; authorities knew of the abuse but failed to intervene.
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48% Bias Score