January 2025
February 2025
Israel Secures Release of Hostages in Phased Deal with Hamas
Three Israeli hostages, including Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Moses, and five Thai nationals were released by Hamas today following over a year of captivity, part of a larger phased deal involving prisoner exchanges between Israel and Hamas that could further de-escalate the conflict but may also prove un...
Israel Secures Release of Hostages in Phased Deal with Hamas
Three Israeli hostages, including Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Moses, and five Thai nationals were released by Hamas today following over a year of captivity, part of a larger phased deal involving prisoner exchanges between Israel and Hamas that could further de-escalate the conflict but may also prove un...
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56% Bias Score
Gaza Hostage Release Delayed After Chaotic Handover
A phased ceasefire in Gaza resulted in the release of eight hostages (three Israelis and five Thais) in exchange for a planned release of 110 Palestinians, which was temporarily halted after a chaotic handover; the Israeli PM demanded security guarantees before proceeding, and a new Israeli law bann...
Gaza Hostage Release Delayed After Chaotic Handover
A phased ceasefire in Gaza resulted in the release of eight hostages (three Israelis and five Thais) in exchange for a planned release of 110 Palestinians, which was temporarily halted after a chaotic handover; the Israeli PM demanded security guarantees before proceeding, and a new Israeli law bann...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Bans Federal Funding for Minor Gender Care
President Trump issued an executive order halting federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors under 19, impacting healthcare access and stoking legal battles amid scientific debates.
Trump Bans Federal Funding for Minor Gender Care
President Trump issued an executive order halting federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors under 19, impacting healthcare access and stoking legal battles amid scientific debates.
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68% Bias Score
Moe Opposes Broad Counter-Tariffs Against Potential US Tariffs
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe opposes broad counter-tariffs against potential US tariffs on Canadian goods, advocating instead for targeted measures as seen effective during a previous meat-labeling dispute with the U.S., to avoid widespread economic harm and maintain economic integration.
Moe Opposes Broad Counter-Tariffs Against Potential US Tariffs
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe opposes broad counter-tariffs against potential US tariffs on Canadian goods, advocating instead for targeted measures as seen effective during a previous meat-labeling dispute with the U.S., to avoid widespread economic harm and maintain economic integration.
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44% Bias Score
German Parliament Passes Stricter Immigration Policies With Far-Right Support
On January 29, 2025, Germany's Bundestag passed stricter immigration policies proposed by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, with the support of the far-right AfD, marking a historic shift in German politics and raising concerns about the country's commitment to asylum rights.
German Parliament Passes Stricter Immigration Policies With Far-Right Support
On January 29, 2025, Germany's Bundestag passed stricter immigration policies proposed by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, with the support of the far-right AfD, marking a historic shift in German politics and raising concerns about the country's commitment to asylum rights.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Cartel Designation Heightens US-Mexico Tensions
President Trump's designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations increases pressure on Mexico, prompting a bilateral response focused on coordination while respecting sovereignty, although deep-seated distrust remains a significant obstacle.
Trump's Cartel Designation Heightens US-Mexico Tensions
President Trump's designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations increases pressure on Mexico, prompting a bilateral response focused on coordination while respecting sovereignty, although deep-seated distrust remains a significant obstacle.
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28% Bias Score
Russia Claims Territorial Gains and Heavy Ukrainian Losses in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces reported significant territorial gains and inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine, liberating Novoyelizavetovka in the Donetsk People's Republic and claiming the destruction of substantial military equipment and personnel. A Ukrainian soldier organized a smuggli...
Russia Claims Territorial Gains and Heavy Ukrainian Losses in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces reported significant territorial gains and inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine, liberating Novoyelizavetovka in the Donetsk People's Republic and claiming the destruction of substantial military equipment and personnel. A Ukrainian soldier organized a smuggli...
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56% Bias Score
Former Senator Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Corruption
Former US Senator Bob Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence for bribery and corruption after being found guilty of 16 felony counts, including acting as an agent of a foreign government, accepting bribes from three businessmen and the Egyptian government in exchange for political favors.
Former Senator Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Corruption
Former US Senator Bob Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence for bribery and corruption after being found guilty of 16 felony counts, including acting as an agent of a foreign government, accepting bribes from three businessmen and the Egyptian government in exchange for political favors.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts Funding for Refugee Resettlement, Affecting Thousands
The Trump administration suspended federal funding for refugee resettlement agencies, affecting at least 26,494 refugees and Special Immigrant Visa recipients who arrived between late October and December 2023, causing uncertainty about how agencies will continue providing essential support like foo...
Trump Administration Halts Funding for Refugee Resettlement, Affecting Thousands
The Trump administration suspended federal funding for refugee resettlement agencies, affecting at least 26,494 refugees and Special Immigrant Visa recipients who arrived between late October and December 2023, causing uncertainty about how agencies will continue providing essential support like foo...
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36% Bias Score
Forced IUDs and US Interest Fuel Greenland's Independence Movement
Thousands of Greenlandic women were forcibly given IUDs by Denmark in the 1960s and 70s, causing lasting health problems and trauma, fueling current demands for independence amidst US interest in purchasing Greenland.
Forced IUDs and US Interest Fuel Greenland's Independence Movement
Thousands of Greenlandic women were forcibly given IUDs by Denmark in the 1960s and 70s, causing lasting health problems and trauma, fueling current demands for independence amidst US interest in purchasing Greenland.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Plans to House 30,000 Migrants at Guantanamo Bay
US President Donald Trump announced plans to use the Guantanamo Bay detention camp to house up to 30,000 undocumented migrants, citing a need to increase detention capacity and describing the migrants as "criminals.
Trump Plans to House 30,000 Migrants at Guantanamo Bay
US President Donald Trump announced plans to use the Guantanamo Bay detention camp to house up to 30,000 undocumented migrants, citing a need to increase detention capacity and describing the migrants as "criminals.
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56% Bias Score
Central American Nations Implement Support Programs for US Deportations
Facing increased deportations from the US, Mexico and Central American nations are implementing support programs offering financial aid, healthcare, job training, and psychological assistance to returning citizens, highlighting the need for regional collaboration to address the situation's systemic ...
Central American Nations Implement Support Programs for US Deportations
Facing increased deportations from the US, Mexico and Central American nations are implementing support programs offering financial aid, healthcare, job training, and psychological assistance to returning citizens, highlighting the need for regional collaboration to address the situation's systemic ...
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44% Bias Score