January 2025
February 2025
19 Arrested After 78 Die in Turkish Hotel Fire
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort on January 21 killed 78 people, mostly children, and injured 51; 19 people, including hotel staff and a deputy mayor, have been arrested, but CHP officials criticize the investigation's selectivity.
19 Arrested After 78 Die in Turkish Hotel Fire
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort on January 21 killed 78 people, mostly children, and injured 51; 19 people, including hotel staff and a deputy mayor, have been arrested, but CHP officials criticize the investigation's selectivity.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Colombian Goods After Deportation Flight Dispute
On January 26th, 2025, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all Colombian products after President Petro refused to accept two U.S. deportation flights, citing concerns about the treatment of migrants; Trump responded with additional sanctions and visa restrictions.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Colombian Goods After Deportation Flight Dispute
On January 26th, 2025, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all Colombian products after President Petro refused to accept two U.S. deportation flights, citing concerns about the treatment of migrants; Trump responded with additional sanctions and visa restrictions.
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40% Bias Score
Egypt and Jordan Reject Plan to Relocate Gazan Residents
Egypt and Jordan rejected US President Trump's proposal to relocate over a million Gazans to their countries, citing threats to regional stability and the violation of Palestinian rights, emphasizing their commitment to a two-state solution and international law.
Egypt and Jordan Reject Plan to Relocate Gazan Residents
Egypt and Jordan rejected US President Trump's proposal to relocate over a million Gazans to their countries, citing threats to regional stability and the violation of Palestinian rights, emphasizing their commitment to a two-state solution and international law.
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52% Bias Score
Auschwitz Liberation Anniversary: Last Major Observance with Survivors
World leaders and dozens of Holocaust survivors gathered in Poland on January 27, 2024, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, marking a likely final major observance with a significant number of survivors due to their advanced ages; the event coincided with concerns about ri...
Auschwitz Liberation Anniversary: Last Major Observance with Survivors
World leaders and dozens of Holocaust survivors gathered in Poland on January 27, 2024, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, marking a likely final major observance with a significant number of survivors due to their advanced ages; the event coincided with concerns about ri...
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan Rejected by Egypt and Jordan
Following a weekend of escalating tensions in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed relocating approximately 1.5 million Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, a plan that has been firmly rejected by both countries due to fears of destabilizing the region and undermining ...
Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan Rejected by Egypt and Jordan
Following a weekend of escalating tensions in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed relocating approximately 1.5 million Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, a plan that has been firmly rejected by both countries due to fears of destabilizing the region and undermining ...
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56% Bias Score
Israel to Allow Palestinian Return to Gaza in Exchange for Hostage Release
Following a two-day delay due to a dispute over the release of Israeli citizen Arbel Yehud, Israel agreed to allow thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza to return to their homes starting January 27th in exchange for the release of six more Israeli hostages by Hamas. The phased release...
Israel to Allow Palestinian Return to Gaza in Exchange for Hostage Release
Following a two-day delay due to a dispute over the release of Israeli citizen Arbel Yehud, Israel agreed to allow thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza to return to their homes starting January 27th in exchange for the release of six more Israeli hostages by Hamas. The phased release...
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44% Bias Score
Colombia's Migrant Flight Refusal Sparks US Sanctions
Colombia blocked two US military planes carrying approximately 160 migrants, prompting President Trump to impose 25 percent tariffs (rising to 50 percent), visa restrictions on Colombian officials, and financial sector sanctions; this action follows similar refusals by Mexico and protests by Brazil.
Colombia's Migrant Flight Refusal Sparks US Sanctions
Colombia blocked two US military planes carrying approximately 160 migrants, prompting President Trump to impose 25 percent tariffs (rising to 50 percent), visa restrictions on Colombian officials, and financial sector sanctions; this action follows similar refusals by Mexico and protests by Brazil.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Colombia After Deportation Flight Dispute
President Trump imposed retaliatory tariffs on Colombia after President Petro blocked US military deportation flights, escalating tensions between the two nations and leading to reciprocal tariffs and sanctions.
Trump Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Colombia After Deportation Flight Dispute
President Trump imposed retaliatory tariffs on Colombia after President Petro blocked US military deportation flights, escalating tensions between the two nations and leading to reciprocal tariffs and sanctions.
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64% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Congo Accuses Rwanda of Support
The M23 rebel group has entered the outskirts of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, forcing the airport's closure and causing mass civilian flight; at least 13 foreign peacekeepers have been killed, prompting Congo to accuse Rwanda of supporting the rebels and request UN sanctions.
M23 Rebels Advance on Goma, Congo Accuses Rwanda of Support
The M23 rebel group has entered the outskirts of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, forcing the airport's closure and causing mass civilian flight; at least 13 foreign peacekeepers have been killed, prompting Congo to accuse Rwanda of supporting the rebels and request UN sanctions.
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56% Bias Score
South Korean President Indicted for Insurrection
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was indicted on January 26th, 2025, for insurrection and abuse of power following his December 3rd, 2024, declaration of martial law, leading to troops being deployed to the National Assembly; he faces life imprisonment or the death penalty, and a concurrent impe...
South Korean President Indicted for Insurrection
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was indicted on January 26th, 2025, for insurrection and abuse of power following his December 3rd, 2024, declaration of martial law, leading to troops being deployed to the National Assembly; he faces life imprisonment or the death penalty, and a concurrent impe...
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40% Bias Score
M23 Siege of Goma: UN Peacekeepers Killed Amidst Escalating Violence
The M23 rebel group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, is besieging Goma, DRC, a city of 2 million, leading to the deaths of several UN peacekeepers from South Africa, Uruguay, and Malawi, and prompting a postponed UN Security Council meeting.
M23 Siege of Goma: UN Peacekeepers Killed Amidst Escalating Violence
The M23 rebel group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, is besieging Goma, DRC, a city of 2 million, leading to the deaths of several UN peacekeepers from South Africa, Uruguay, and Malawi, and prompting a postponed UN Security Council meeting.
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48% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Seize Goma, DRC, Displacing Thousands
M23 rebels captured Goma, DRC on Sunday after days of intense fighting with the Congolese army, displacing over 400,000 people since the start of 2025 and prompting the UN to call for a ceasefire and Rwandan withdrawal of support for the rebels; 13 UN peacekeepers were killed in clashes.
M23 Rebels Seize Goma, DRC, Displacing Thousands
M23 rebels captured Goma, DRC on Sunday after days of intense fighting with the Congolese army, displacing over 400,000 people since the start of 2025 and prompting the UN to call for a ceasefire and Rwandan withdrawal of support for the rebels; 13 UN peacekeepers were killed in clashes.
Progress
44% Bias Score