January 2025
February 2025
Netzarim Corridor Blockade Delays Return of Displaced Gazans
An estimated 615,000–650,000 Gazans await access to northern Gaza through the Netzarim corridor, a seven-kilometer Israeli-controlled zone, as negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the ceasefire agreement and prisoner exchanges remain stalled, delaying the return of displaced persons despite th...
Netzarim Corridor Blockade Delays Return of Displaced Gazans
An estimated 615,000–650,000 Gazans await access to northern Gaza through the Netzarim corridor, a seven-kilometer Israeli-controlled zone, as negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the ceasefire agreement and prisoner exchanges remain stalled, delaying the return of displaced persons despite th...
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32% Bias Score
Sudanese Army Recaptured General Headquarters in Khartoum Amidst Ongoing Conflict
The Sudanese army has retaken its general headquarters in Khartoum, following a deadly drone strike on a hospital in El-Fasher, North Darfur, that killed 70 and injured 19, prompting international condemnation. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced milli...
Sudanese Army Recaptured General Headquarters in Khartoum Amidst Ongoing Conflict
The Sudanese army has retaken its general headquarters in Khartoum, following a deadly drone strike on a hospital in El-Fasher, North Darfur, that killed 70 and injured 19, prompting international condemnation. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced milli...
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52% Bias Score
Congo Cuts Ties with Rwanda Amid Deadly Eastern Congo Conflict
Congo severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda on Saturday after fighting between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese government forces killed at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers, displacing thousands of civilians near Goma, a city of 2 million people in eastern Congo.
Congo Cuts Ties with Rwanda Amid Deadly Eastern Congo Conflict
Congo severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda on Saturday after fighting between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese government forces killed at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers, displacing thousands of civilians near Goma, a city of 2 million people in eastern Congo.
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44% Bias Score
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.
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48% Bias Score
Congo Cuts Ties with Rwanda Amidst Eastern Congo Conflict
Congo severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda on Saturday due to the escalating conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are closing in on Goma, killing at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers and displacing thousands of civilians.
Congo Cuts Ties with Rwanda Amidst Eastern Congo Conflict
Congo severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda on Saturday due to the escalating conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are closing in on Goma, killing at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers and displacing thousands of civilians.
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44% Bias Score
Alabama Woman Thrives 61 Days After Historic Pig Kidney Transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama with high antibody levels, is thriving 61 days after receiving a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant, a major milestone advancing xenotransplantation research and offering hope to the over 100,000 people on the US transplant waiting list.
Alabama Woman Thrives 61 Days After Historic Pig Kidney Transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama with high antibody levels, is thriving 61 days after receiving a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant, a major milestone advancing xenotransplantation research and offering hope to the over 100,000 people on the US transplant waiting list.
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52% 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.
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48% 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
Fighting Intensifies Near Goma, DRC: 400,000 Displaced Amid Regional Crisis
Intense fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda, has reached the outskirts of Goma, displacing 400,000 people since January 18th and prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting amid concerns of regional escalation.
Fighting Intensifies Near Goma, DRC: 400,000 Displaced Amid Regional Crisis
Intense fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda, has reached the outskirts of Goma, displacing 400,000 people since January 18th and prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting amid concerns of regional escalation.
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44% Bias Score
15 Lebanese Protesters Killed in Israeli Ceasefire Violation
Israeli forces fired on Lebanese civilians protesting Israel's non-compliance with a November ceasefire agreement, killing at least 15 and injuring 80 near the southern border on Sunday, following the expiration of a 60-day deadline for Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon.
15 Lebanese Protesters Killed in Israeli Ceasefire Violation
Israeli forces fired on Lebanese civilians protesting Israel's non-compliance with a November ceasefire agreement, killing at least 15 and injuring 80 near the southern border on Sunday, following the expiration of a 60-day deadline for Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine and Moldova cooperate to counter Russia's energy weaponization in Transnistria
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Moldovan President Sandu in Kyiv to discuss the energy crisis in Transnistria, caused by Russia cutting off gas supplies on January 1st after Ukraine refused to renew a gas transit agreement. Ukraine offered coal as an alternative and is exploring Azerbaijani g...
Ukraine and Moldova cooperate to counter Russia's energy weaponization in Transnistria
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Moldovan President Sandu in Kyiv to discuss the energy crisis in Transnistria, caused by Russia cutting off gas supplies on January 1st after Ukraine refused to renew a gas transit agreement. Ukraine offered coal as an alternative and is exploring Azerbaijani g...
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60% Bias Score
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD Amidst Mass Protests
American billionaire Elon Musk addressed 4,500 AfD supporters in Halle, Germany, endorsing the far-right party as Germany's "best hope" in the upcoming February 23rd election, while tens of thousands protested against the AfD in Berlin and Cologne.
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD Amidst Mass Protests
American billionaire Elon Musk addressed 4,500 AfD supporters in Halle, Germany, endorsing the far-right party as Germany's "best hope" in the upcoming February 23rd election, while tens of thousands protested against the AfD in Berlin and Cologne.
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52% Bias Score