January 2025
February 2025
Driver Hits Serbian Student Protesters Amid Nationwide Strikes
In Belgrade, Serbia, a driver injured a protesting student after driving into a crowd demonstrating against the government following the deaths of 15 people in a building collapse; the incident is the latest in a series of escalating confrontations.
Driver Hits Serbian Student Protesters Amid Nationwide Strikes
In Belgrade, Serbia, a driver injured a protesting student after driving into a crowd demonstrating against the government following the deaths of 15 people in a building collapse; the incident is the latest in a series of escalating confrontations.
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60% Bias Score
UN Suspends Yemen Travel After Houthi Abductions
Following the capture of seven more UN staff members in Yemen by Houthi rebels, the UN suspended all official travel to Houthi-controlled areas, impacting humanitarian aid delivery to millions. A total of 23 UN personnel are currently detained.
UN Suspends Yemen Travel After Houthi Abductions
Following the capture of seven more UN staff members in Yemen by Houthi rebels, the UN suspended all official travel to Houthi-controlled areas, impacting humanitarian aid delivery to millions. A total of 23 UN personnel are currently detained.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Marseille Drug Lord Extradited, Charged with Multiple Offenses
Félix Bingui, alleged head of Marseille's "Yoda" drug trafficking gang, was extradited from Morocco on January 23rd, 2025, and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a deadly 2023 gang war that resulted in 49 deaths.
Marseille Drug Lord Extradited, Charged with Multiple Offenses
Félix Bingui, alleged head of Marseille's "Yoda" drug trafficking gang, was extradited from Morocco on January 23rd, 2025, and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a deadly 2023 gang war that resulted in 49 deaths.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threats Create Uncertainty for Canada
On the day of Donald Trump's inauguration, Canada experienced whiplash concerning threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Trump's trade policy and its immediate impact on Canadian businesses and the potential for strategic alliances.
Trump's Tariff Threats Create Uncertainty for Canada
On the day of Donald Trump's inauguration, Canada experienced whiplash concerning threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Trump's trade policy and its immediate impact on Canadian businesses and the potential for strategic alliances.
Progress
52% Bias Score
U.S. Economic Weaknesses Undermine Trump's Expansionist Ambitions
The U.S. faces a substantial budget deficit exceeding 7% of its economic output and a growing current account deficit at 4.2% of GDP, creating economic constraints on President Trump's expansionist plans and potentially impacting average American households.
U.S. Economic Weaknesses Undermine Trump's Expansionist Ambitions
The U.S. faces a substantial budget deficit exceeding 7% of its economic output and a growing current account deficit at 4.2% of GDP, creating economic constraints on President Trump's expansionist plans and potentially impacting average American households.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Deezer Develops System to Address AI-Generated Music Copyright Issues
Deezer, facing lawsuits against AI music startups for copyright infringement, is developing a system to identify and potentially exclude completely AI-generated songs from royalty payments, aiming to prevent royalty pool dilution and address industry concerns.
Deezer Develops System to Address AI-Generated Music Copyright Issues
Deezer, facing lawsuits against AI music startups for copyright infringement, is developing a system to identify and potentially exclude completely AI-generated songs from royalty payments, aiming to prevent royalty pool dilution and address industry concerns.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Massive Protests in Slovakia Against Fico's Pro-Russia Stance
Tens of thousands protested in Slovakia against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian policies, sparked by his meeting with Vladimir Putin and statements about potentially leaving the EU and NATO; Fico accused the opposition of plotting a coup, escalating tensions.
Massive Protests in Slovakia Against Fico's Pro-Russia Stance
Tens of thousands protested in Slovakia against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian policies, sparked by his meeting with Vladimir Putin and statements about potentially leaving the EU and NATO; Fico accused the opposition of plotting a coup, escalating tensions.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Amidst Controversy
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, despite significant bipartisan opposition fueled by allegations of misconduct and questions about his qualifications; the 50-50 vote required the Vice President to break the tie.
Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Amidst Controversy
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, despite significant bipartisan opposition fueled by allegations of misconduct and questions about his qualifications; the 50-50 vote required the Vice President to break the tie.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Germany's Nuclear Import Surge Contradicts Official Policy
Germany, after closing its nuclear power plants in April 2023, became a net electricity importer, importing 18.1 terawatt-hours of nuclear power in 2024—double the average of 2015-2022—despite official claims that nuclear power is expensive and imports only occur when domestic production is more cos...
Germany's Nuclear Import Surge Contradicts Official Policy
Germany, after closing its nuclear power plants in April 2023, became a net electricity importer, importing 18.1 terawatt-hours of nuclear power in 2024—double the average of 2015-2022—despite official claims that nuclear power is expensive and imports only occur when domestic production is more cos...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Berlin Demonstration to Counter Right-Wing Populism
Tens of thousands are expected to participate in a demonstration at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on Saturday to oppose the rise of right-wing populism in Germany and beyond, driven by concerns about the AfD, Donald Trump's presidency, and Herbert Kickl's potential chancellorship in Austria.
Berlin Demonstration to Counter Right-Wing Populism
Tens of thousands are expected to participate in a demonstration at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on Saturday to oppose the rise of right-wing populism in Germany and beyond, driven by concerns about the AfD, Donald Trump's presidency, and Herbert Kickl's potential chancellorship in Austria.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Paris Drug-Checking Service Sees 4400 Users in 2024, Highlighting Purity Concerns
Paris's Analyse Ton Prod' (ATP) drug-checking service saw a dramatic increase in users from 2126 in 2022 to 4400 in 2024, utilizing HPLC to analyze samples and identify highly concentrated drugs like 92% pure ketamine, highlighting a critical need for harm reduction measures.
Paris Drug-Checking Service Sees 4400 Users in 2024, Highlighting Purity Concerns
Paris's Analyse Ton Prod' (ATP) drug-checking service saw a dramatic increase in users from 2126 in 2022 to 4400 in 2024, utilizing HPLC to analyze samples and identify highly concentrated drugs like 92% pure ketamine, highlighting a critical need for harm reduction measures.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump's Election Triggers Sharp Drop in Orsted's Share Price
Orsted, a Danish energy company, experienced a 15 percent share price drop following Donald Trump's election, due to his anti-renewable energy policies, resulting in billions of dollars in write-downs and project cancellations in the U.S. and impacting the global renewable energy sector.
Trump's Election Triggers Sharp Drop in Orsted's Share Price
Orsted, a Danish energy company, experienced a 15 percent share price drop following Donald Trump's election, due to his anti-renewable energy policies, resulting in billions of dollars in write-downs and project cancellations in the U.S. and impacting the global renewable energy sector.
Progress
48% Bias Score