January 2025
February 2025
UK warns of further terror attacks unless tech firms remove illegal online content
Following the murder of three young girls by Axel Rudakubana, who accessed terrorist material online, the UK home secretary warned tech companies of the potential for further atrocities unless they remove illegal content; the Online Safety Act will mandate removal of illegal content from March.
UK warns of further terror attacks unless tech firms remove illegal online content
Following the murder of three young girls by Axel Rudakubana, who accessed terrorist material online, the UK home secretary warned tech companies of the potential for further atrocities unless they remove illegal content; the Online Safety Act will mandate removal of illegal content from March.
Progress
48% Bias Score
13 Peacekeepers Killed in Eastern Congo Clashes Amidst M23 Offensive
At least 13 UN peacekeepers and allied soldiers have died in clashes with M23 rebels in eastern Congo, who have made territorial gains encircling Goma, prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting and accusations of Rwandan support for the rebels.
13 Peacekeepers Killed in Eastern Congo Clashes Amidst M23 Offensive
At least 13 UN peacekeepers and allied soldiers have died in clashes with M23 rebels in eastern Congo, who have made territorial gains encircling Goma, prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting and accusations of Rwandan support for the rebels.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean President Indicted on Rebellion Charges
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on rebellion charges for imposing martial law on December 3, 2024, leading to his arrest and detainment; the Constitutional Court is deciding whether to remove him from office.
South Korean President Indicted on Rebellion Charges
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on rebellion charges for imposing martial law on December 3, 2024, leading to his arrest and detainment; the Constitutional Court is deciding whether to remove him from office.
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52% Bias Score
South Korean President Indicted on Rebellion Charges
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on rebellion charges for his six-hour martial law declaration on December 3rd, 2024, facing a potential life sentence or death penalty; the Constitutional Court is deciding his fate while his supporters clashed with police, causing signific...
South Korean President Indicted on Rebellion Charges
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on rebellion charges for his six-hour martial law declaration on December 3rd, 2024, facing a potential life sentence or death penalty; the Constitutional Court is deciding his fate while his supporters clashed with police, causing signific...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Intimidation Tactic and Europe's Strategic Response
A 1981 study showed criminals choose victims based on vulnerability; Trump's foreign policy mirrors this, using threats to influence allies, potentially strengthening adversaries while a 2024 ECFR poll shows that while his election is welcomed globally by many, Europe's best response is to avoid rea...
Trump's Intimidation Tactic and Europe's Strategic Response
A 1981 study showed criminals choose victims based on vulnerability; Trump's foreign policy mirrors this, using threats to influence allies, potentially strengthening adversaries while a 2024 ECFR poll shows that while his election is welcomed globally by many, Europe's best response is to avoid rea...
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52% Bias Score
Tech Giants Defy EU Digital Laws, Fueling Disinformation
Major American, Russian, and Chinese tech companies openly defy European digital laws, promoting disinformation, hate speech, and violence to boost profits and potentially undermine European democracies; legal action is underway.
Tech Giants Defy EU Digital Laws, Fueling Disinformation
Major American, Russian, and Chinese tech companies openly defy European digital laws, promoting disinformation, hate speech, and violence to boost profits and potentially undermine European democracies; legal action is underway.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Faces US Shutdown, Uncertain Future
Facing a US national security law, TikTok may shut down on January 19th, 2025, unless its Chinese owner ByteDance sells it, despite the platform's use by over 170 million Americans and delayed enforcement by the incoming administration.
TikTok Faces US Shutdown, Uncertain Future
Facing a US national security law, TikTok may shut down on January 19th, 2025, unless its Chinese owner ByteDance sells it, despite the platform's use by over 170 million Americans and delayed enforcement by the incoming administration.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trump Urges Putin to Negotiate Ukraine Peace Deal, Threatens Sanctions
President Trump is calling on Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the nearly three-year-old war in Ukraine, threatening higher taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russian goods sold to the U.S. if Putin refuses; Ukrainian human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk supports Trump's call but stresses th...
Trump Urges Putin to Negotiate Ukraine Peace Deal, Threatens Sanctions
President Trump is calling on Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the nearly three-year-old war in Ukraine, threatening higher taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russian goods sold to the U.S. if Putin refuses; Ukrainian human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk supports Trump's call but stresses th...
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48% Bias Score
Israel Releases Hundreds of Prisoners for Hostages Held in Gaza
Israel released 121 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 79 others in exchange for four female hostages held captive in Gaza for 477 days, triggering emotional debate in Israel over security and justice.
Israel Releases Hundreds of Prisoners for Hostages Held in Gaza
Israel released 121 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and 79 others in exchange for four female hostages held captive in Gaza for 477 days, triggering emotional debate in Israel over security and justice.
Progress
52% Bias Score
South Korean President Indicted on Insurrection Charges
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on Sunday for insurrection following his six-hour imposition of martial law on December 3, leading to the impeachment of the prime minister and indictments of military officials; the charges, from which presidents have no immunity, could re...
South Korean President Indicted on Insurrection Charges
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on Sunday for insurrection following his six-hour imposition of martial law on December 3, leading to the impeachment of the prime minister and indictments of military officials; the charges, from which presidents have no immunity, could re...
Progress
48% Bias Score
DOJ Removes Database of January 6th Riot Cases Amid Trump Pardons
Following President Trump's pardons of January 6th rioters and attempts to dismiss cases, the Department of Justice removed a searchable database detailing the cases, and the FBI removed its database of wanted rioters; approximately 1,250 people were convicted of crimes related to January 6.
DOJ Removes Database of January 6th Riot Cases Amid Trump Pardons
Following President Trump's pardons of January 6th rioters and attempts to dismiss cases, the Department of Justice removed a searchable database detailing the cases, and the FBI removed its database of wanted rioters; approximately 1,250 people were convicted of crimes related to January 6.
Progress
48% Bias Score
South Korean President Indicted on Insurrection Charges
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on Sunday for insurrection, marking the first time a sitting president has been indicted while detained, following allegations that he declared a state of emergency and deployed troops to prevent a parliamentary vote.
South Korean President Indicted on Insurrection Charges
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on Sunday for insurrection, marking the first time a sitting president has been indicted while detained, following allegations that he declared a state of emergency and deployed troops to prevent a parliamentary vote.
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40% Bias Score