January 2025
February 2025
ICE Raid in Newark Detentions Spark Outrage
An ICE raid in Newark, New Jersey, led to the detention of both undocumented immigrants and US citizens, prompting Mayor Ras Baraka to condemn the action as unlawful; ICE confirmed 538 arrests nationwide but offered no specifics on the Newark raid.
ICE Raid in Newark Detentions Spark Outrage
An ICE raid in Newark, New Jersey, led to the detention of both undocumented immigrants and US citizens, prompting Mayor Ras Baraka to condemn the action as unlawful; ICE confirmed 538 arrests nationwide but offered no specifics on the Newark raid.
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36% Bias Score
France, Germany Seek Delay of EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules
France and Germany are pushing for a delay and simplification of new EU rules on corporate environmental reporting and due diligence, citing concerns about their impact on businesses; the European Commission is expected to review these regulations by February 26th.
France, Germany Seek Delay of EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules
France and Germany are pushing for a delay and simplification of new EU rules on corporate environmental reporting and due diligence, citing concerns about their impact on businesses; the European Commission is expected to review these regulations by February 26th.
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56% Bias Score
U.K. Prioritizes Growth Over Green in Airport Expansion Plans
The U.K. government is on the verge of approving airport expansion plans at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton, prioritizing economic growth despite concerns from the Energy Secretary about the impact on climate change targets, which are set to be undermined as global aviation accounts for 2.5 percent of ...
U.K. Prioritizes Growth Over Green in Airport Expansion Plans
The U.K. government is on the verge of approving airport expansion plans at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton, prioritizing economic growth despite concerns from the Energy Secretary about the impact on climate change targets, which are set to be undermined as global aviation accounts for 2.5 percent of ...
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60% Bias Score
Global Jewish Council Launched to Combat Antisemitism
President Isaac Herzog launched a global Jewish council on Wednesday, comprising 150 members from Israel, North America, and other countries, to address rising antisemitism and other challenges facing the global Jewish community; the council will hold its first virtual meeting in February, followed ...
Global Jewish Council Launched to Combat Antisemitism
President Isaac Herzog launched a global Jewish council on Wednesday, comprising 150 members from Israel, North America, and other countries, to address rising antisemitism and other challenges facing the global Jewish community; the council will hold its first virtual meeting in February, followed ...
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44% Bias Score
Aschaffenburg Stabbing Sparks Debate on Deportations and Mental Healthcare
A 28-year-old Afghan man, known to authorities for violence and mental health issues, stabbed and killed a 2-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man in Aschaffenburg, Germany, prompting political debate about deportation and mental health policies.
Aschaffenburg Stabbing Sparks Debate on Deportations and Mental Healthcare
A 28-year-old Afghan man, known to authorities for violence and mental health issues, stabbed and killed a 2-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man in Aschaffenburg, Germany, prompting political debate about deportation and mental health policies.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Softened Stance on China: A Temporary Truce?
President Trump's second term shows early signs of improved US-China relations, marked by a pause on new tariffs and diplomatic overtures from China, despite potential future conflicts over trade and technology.
Trump's Softened Stance on China: A Temporary Truce?
President Trump's second term shows early signs of improved US-China relations, marked by a pause on new tariffs and diplomatic overtures from China, despite potential future conflicts over trade and technology.
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44% Bias Score
Georgian Journalist's Hunger Strike Highlights Government Crackdown
Prominent Georgian journalist Mzia Amglobeli, arrested in January during anti-government protests in Batumi, launched a hunger strike, protesting alleged police brutality and a 4–7 year sentence for allegedly assaulting an officer who allegedly used sexual remarks during her arrest; her case highlig...
Georgian Journalist's Hunger Strike Highlights Government Crackdown
Prominent Georgian journalist Mzia Amglobeli, arrested in January during anti-government protests in Batumi, launched a hunger strike, protesting alleged police brutality and a 4–7 year sentence for allegedly assaulting an officer who allegedly used sexual remarks during her arrest; her case highlig...
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52% Bias Score
Schröder Cancels Nord Stream 2 Testimony
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder canceled his testimony before the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament's Nord Stream 2 investigative committee due to health reasons, leaving only the former Nord Stream 2 CEO, Matthias Warnig, to be questioned regarding the pipeline's construction and th...
Schröder Cancels Nord Stream 2 Testimony
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder canceled his testimony before the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament's Nord Stream 2 investigative committee due to health reasons, leaving only the former Nord Stream 2 CEO, Matthias Warnig, to be questioned regarding the pipeline's construction and th...
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Existential Anxiety Over Trump's Return
John Kampfner's "In Search of Berlin" discusses Germany's anxiety over Trump's return, highlighting the existential nature of its relationship with the U.S. and the potential impact on German politics, contrasting it with France's approach.
Germany's Existential Anxiety Over Trump's Return
John Kampfner's "In Search of Berlin" discusses Germany's anxiety over Trump's return, highlighting the existential nature of its relationship with the U.S. and the potential impact on German politics, contrasting it with France's approach.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Orders Full Release of JFK Assassination Documents
President Trump ordered the complete release of all remaining classified documents related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., instructing relevant agencies to submit a plan within 15 days; this follows previous releases totaling 97% of the documen...
Trump Orders Full Release of JFK Assassination Documents
President Trump ordered the complete release of all remaining classified documents related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., instructing relevant agencies to submit a plan within 15 days; this follows previous releases totaling 97% of the documen...
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth's $50,000 Settlement and Senate Confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, which he denies; despite this and other accusations, his Senate confirmation is moving forward after a 51-49 vote.
Hegseth's $50,000 Settlement and Senate Confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, which he denies; despite this and other accusations, his Senate confirmation is moving forward after a 51-49 vote.
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44% Bias Score
UK Explores EU Trade Deal, Weighing Standard Alignment
The UK is considering aligning with EU food and farm standards to regain frictionless access to European markets, a move Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says wouldn't break government red lines, following positive discussions with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Davos.
UK Explores EU Trade Deal, Weighing Standard Alignment
The UK is considering aligning with EU food and farm standards to regain frictionless access to European markets, a move Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says wouldn't break government red lines, following positive discussions with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Davos.
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48% Bias Score