February 2025
March 2025
Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon: Tensions Remain High
Following a 13-month war and a two-month truce, Israeli forces are withdrawing from southern Lebanon, allowing residents to return to their homes; however, tensions remain high due to delayed withdrawals and the ongoing political instability in Lebanon.
Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon: Tensions Remain High
Following a 13-month war and a two-month truce, Israeli forces are withdrawing from southern Lebanon, allowing residents to return to their homes; however, tensions remain high due to delayed withdrawals and the ongoing political instability in Lebanon.
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56% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Mexico Trigger Worst Bilateral Crisis in Decades
The US imposed tariffs on Mexico, its top trading partner, in response to concerns about immigration, fentanyl trafficking, and Chinese imports, creating the most severe bilateral crisis in decades.
US Tariffs on Mexico Trigger Worst Bilateral Crisis in Decades
The US imposed tariffs on Mexico, its top trading partner, in response to concerns about immigration, fentanyl trafficking, and Chinese imports, creating the most severe bilateral crisis in decades.
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40% Bias Score
EU Races to Fund Military Buildup Amid Russia's War and US Pressure
Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and US pressure, the EU is urgently seeking funding for increased military spending, exploring options including joint debt, while balancing transatlantic ties and fostering a stronger European defense industry; leaders meet in Brussels to discuss this.
EU Races to Fund Military Buildup Amid Russia's War and US Pressure
Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and US pressure, the EU is urgently seeking funding for increased military spending, exploring options including joint debt, while balancing transatlantic ties and fostering a stronger European defense industry; leaders meet in Brussels to discuss this.
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56% Bias Score
Rubiales Trial Begins: Sexual Assault and Coercion Charges
Luis Rubiales, former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), stands trial in Spain, accused of sexual assault and coercion against footballer Jennifer Hermoso for an unwanted kiss after the 2023 Women's World Cup final, with the trial including testimony from multiple witnesses a...
Rubiales Trial Begins: Sexual Assault and Coercion Charges
Luis Rubiales, former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), stands trial in Spain, accused of sexual assault and coercion against footballer Jennifer Hermoso for an unwanted kiss after the 2023 Women's World Cup final, with the trial including testimony from multiple witnesses a...
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48% Bias Score
Argentina's PRO Party Faces Existential Crisis Amidst Rise of Far-Right
Facing an existential crisis, Argentina's center-right PRO party, founded by Mauricio Macri, is losing members and votes to Javier Milei's far-right LLA party, threatening its national influence and potentially leading to its demise unless it retains control of Buenos Aires.
Argentina's PRO Party Faces Existential Crisis Amidst Rise of Far-Right
Facing an existential crisis, Argentina's center-right PRO party, founded by Mauricio Macri, is losing members and votes to Javier Milei's far-right LLA party, threatening its national influence and potentially leading to its demise unless it retains control of Buenos Aires.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Anti-Immigrant Crackdown Creates Fear Among DACA Recipients
Donald Trump's anti-immigrant campaign has created fear among undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients, who face increased deportation threats despite having work permits; ICE operations are targeting even those with established lives and community ties, causing widespread anxiety.
Trump's Anti-Immigrant Crackdown Creates Fear Among DACA Recipients
Donald Trump's anti-immigrant campaign has created fear among undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients, who face increased deportation threats despite having work permits; ICE operations are targeting even those with established lives and community ties, causing widespread anxiety.
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52% Bias Score
Costa Rica to Lead 2025 OECD Ministerial Meeting
Costa Rica will preside over the 2025 OECD Ministerial Meeting, focusing on resilient, inclusive, and sustainable prosperity through trade, investment, and innovation, marking a significant achievement for the small nation and shaping global economic policy.
Costa Rica to Lead 2025 OECD Ministerial Meeting
Costa Rica will preside over the 2025 OECD Ministerial Meeting, focusing on resilient, inclusive, and sustainable prosperity through trade, investment, and innovation, marking a significant achievement for the small nation and shaping global economic policy.
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56% Bias Score
DeepSeek's Arrival Cools European AI Investment Boom
Fueled by massive returns (27.24% average), European AI-themed investment funds attracted €3.193 billion between 2023-2024; however, DeepSeek's arrival caused a market downturn, with some funds experiencing losses up to 4%, highlighting the sector's volatility.
DeepSeek's Arrival Cools European AI Investment Boom
Fueled by massive returns (27.24% average), European AI-themed investment funds attracted €3.193 billion between 2023-2024; however, DeepSeek's arrival caused a market downturn, with some funds experiencing losses up to 4%, highlighting the sector's volatility.
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44% Bias Score
BCIE President Sánchez Implements Reforms Amidst Transparency Concerns
Gisela Sánchez, the first female president of the BCIE, implemented 26 reforms in her first year, resulting in improved financial indicators and efforts to increase transparency and accountability; however, challenges remain regarding lending to authoritarian governments.
BCIE President Sánchez Implements Reforms Amidst Transparency Concerns
Gisela Sánchez, the first female president of the BCIE, implemented 26 reforms in her first year, resulting in improved financial indicators and efforts to increase transparency and accountability; however, challenges remain regarding lending to authoritarian governments.
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56% Bias Score
Beyoncé Makes History at Grammy Awards, Winning Album of the Year and Best Country Album
Beyoncé won three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Country Album, making history as the first Black woman to win in the country category; the ceremony, held in fire-ravaged Los Angeles, celebrated the city's resilience and featured political statements from multiple artists.
Beyoncé Makes History at Grammy Awards, Winning Album of the Year and Best Country Album
Beyoncé won three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Country Album, making history as the first Black woman to win in the country category; the ceremony, held in fire-ravaged Los Angeles, celebrated the city's resilience and featured political statements from multiple artists.
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36% Bias Score
Spain's "Only Yes Means Yes" Law Sparks Debate on Sexual Consent
Spain's new "only yes means yes" law, mandating affirmative consent in sexual encounters, is debated for potentially impacting both the prosecution of sexual assault and legal challenges for men, amidst concerns of societal power imbalances.
Spain's "Only Yes Means Yes" Law Sparks Debate on Sexual Consent
Spain's new "only yes means yes" law, mandating affirmative consent in sexual encounters, is debated for potentially impacting both the prosecution of sexual assault and legal challenges for men, amidst concerns of societal power imbalances.
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52% Bias Score
Israel Threatens Hezbollah Amidst Drone Incident and Gaza Shootings
Israel's Defense Minister Katz threatened to eliminate Hezbollah if drone attacks from Lebanon don't stop, following an IDF drone shootdown in Lebanon and a subsequent IDF extension of its withdrawal deadline from southern Lebanon to February 18. Separately, the IDF fired on two Gazan cars that atte...
Israel Threatens Hezbollah Amidst Drone Incident and Gaza Shootings
Israel's Defense Minister Katz threatened to eliminate Hezbollah if drone attacks from Lebanon don't stop, following an IDF drone shootdown in Lebanon and a subsequent IDF extension of its withdrawal deadline from southern Lebanon to February 18. Separately, the IDF fired on two Gazan cars that atte...
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60% Bias Score