February 2025
March 2025
Turkish Judge Investigated for Alleged Bribery in Murder Acquittal
Hatay, Turkey: Judge Mehmet Mustafa Ş. is under investigation for allegedly accepting a \$1.5 million bribe to acquit Veysel Karakoç, accused of murdering Mustafa Zambak in Kırıkhan on March 26, 2021, despite overwhelming evidence; the case is now before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Turkish Judge Investigated for Alleged Bribery in Murder Acquittal
Hatay, Turkey: Judge Mehmet Mustafa Ş. is under investigation for allegedly accepting a \$1.5 million bribe to acquit Veysel Karakoç, accused of murdering Mustafa Zambak in Kırıkhan on March 26, 2021, despite overwhelming evidence; the case is now before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
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48% Bias Score
Human Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Guantanamo Migrant Detention
Human rights groups are suing the Trump administration for access to migrants detained at Guantanamo Bay, following the announcement of a plan to build a 30,000-capacity migrant detention center there. The lawsuit, filed by ACLU, CCR, and IRAP, challenges the lack of transparency and due process in ...
Human Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Guantanamo Migrant Detention
Human rights groups are suing the Trump administration for access to migrants detained at Guantanamo Bay, following the announcement of a plan to build a 30,000-capacity migrant detention center there. The lawsuit, filed by ACLU, CCR, and IRAP, challenges the lack of transparency and due process in ...
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44% Bias Score
Greece Faces Energy Crisis Amidst Soaring Natural Gas Prices
Soaring natural gas prices are creating a difficult situation for Greece, where natural gas's share in electricity generation increased from 36% in January 2024 to 56.3% currently, causing a 45% rise in wholesale electricity prices in January 2025 compared to January 2024, impacting households and b...
Greece Faces Energy Crisis Amidst Soaring Natural Gas Prices
Soaring natural gas prices are creating a difficult situation for Greece, where natural gas's share in electricity generation increased from 36% in January 2024 to 56.3% currently, causing a 45% rise in wholesale electricity prices in January 2025 compared to January 2024, impacting households and b...
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40% Bias Score
China Successfully Launches Second Batch of Satellites for Internet Constellation
China launched a group of low Earth orbit satellites, the second for a planned internet constellation, via a Long March-8A rocket from Wenchang, Hainan on February 11th, 2025 at 5:30 PM Beijing time, successfully entering their predetermined orbit; this was the 559th Long March launch.
China Successfully Launches Second Batch of Satellites for Internet Constellation
China launched a group of low Earth orbit satellites, the second for a planned internet constellation, via a Long March-8A rocket from Wenchang, Hainan on February 11th, 2025 at 5:30 PM Beijing time, successfully entering their predetermined orbit; this was the 559th Long March launch.
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36% Bias Score
European Nations Demand Inclusion in Ukraine Peace Talks
Seven European countries, including the UK, France, and Germany, issued a joint statement asserting their necessity in future Ukraine negotiations, emphasizing a fair agreement with security guarantees as essential for lasting peace; this follows US-Russia talks which excluded European nations.
European Nations Demand Inclusion in Ukraine Peace Talks
Seven European countries, including the UK, France, and Germany, issued a joint statement asserting their necessity in future Ukraine negotiations, emphasizing a fair agreement with security guarantees as essential for lasting peace; this follows US-Russia talks which excluded European nations.
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48% Bias Score
Greece's Energy Push: EGYPES 2025 and New Hydrocarbon Licenses
Greece's strong presence at the EGYPES 2025 oil and gas exhibition in Cairo (Feb 17-19) coincides with new hydrocarbon exploration licenses in the Peloponnese and Crete, attracting major international players like Chevron and ExxonMobil, while a recent successful bond issuance indicates strong inves...
Greece's Energy Push: EGYPES 2025 and New Hydrocarbon Licenses
Greece's strong presence at the EGYPES 2025 oil and gas exhibition in Cairo (Feb 17-19) coincides with new hydrocarbon exploration licenses in the Peloponnese and Crete, attracting major international players like Chevron and ExxonMobil, while a recent successful bond issuance indicates strong inves...
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44% Bias Score
EU-China EV Trade Dispute: Tariffs Challenged in Court
On January 27th, Tesla and BMW challenged EU tariffs on Chinese EVs in the EU Court of Justice, raising concerns about trade tensions and the EU's approach to competition in the green energy sector.
EU-China EV Trade Dispute: Tariffs Challenged in Court
On January 27th, Tesla and BMW challenged EU tariffs on Chinese EVs in the EU Court of Justice, raising concerns about trade tensions and the EU's approach to competition in the green energy sector.
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52% Bias Score
Guangdong's Robot Industry Drives Economic Growth
Following the Spring Festival, 84 companies in Foshan's robot manufacturing center resumed operations; Guangdong province, a leader in robot manufacturing, produced 246,800 industrial robots in 2023 (44% of China's total); Xiaopeng Motors delivered 30,350 vehicles in January 2024, a 268% increase ye...
Guangdong's Robot Industry Drives Economic Growth
Following the Spring Festival, 84 companies in Foshan's robot manufacturing center resumed operations; Guangdong province, a leader in robot manufacturing, produced 246,800 industrial robots in 2023 (44% of China's total); Xiaopeng Motors delivered 30,350 vehicles in January 2024, a 268% increase ye...
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44% Bias Score
Czech Police Reopen Investigation into 1948 Death of Jan Masaryk
The Czech police have reopened the investigation into the 1948 death of Jan Masaryk, Czechoslovakia's foreign minister, based on newly discovered documents suggesting his death may have been a murder, not a suicide.
Czech Police Reopen Investigation into 1948 Death of Jan Masaryk
The Czech police have reopened the investigation into the 1948 death of Jan Masaryk, Czechoslovakia's foreign minister, based on newly discovered documents suggesting his death may have been a murder, not a suicide.
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48% Bias Score
Ne Zha 2"'s US Success Signals Rise of Chinese Animation
Ne Zha 2," a Chinese animated film, grossed over $1.266 billion (including pre-sales) by February 8th, receiving critical acclaim in the US and globally, showcasing the rise of Chinese film production and its themes of self-acceptance and family, despite facing competition from "Captain America: New...
Ne Zha 2"'s US Success Signals Rise of Chinese Animation
Ne Zha 2," a Chinese animated film, grossed over $1.266 billion (including pre-sales) by February 8th, receiving critical acclaim in the US and globally, showcasing the rise of Chinese film production and its themes of self-acceptance and family, despite facing competition from "Captain America: New...
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48% Bias Score
China Launches Chang'e-6, Announces Lunar Suit and Rover Names
China's Chang'e-6 probe launched from the Moon's far side on June 4th, 2024, returning samples; concurrently, the names "Wangyu" (lunar landing suit) and "Tansuo" (lunar rover) were announced, reflecting China's expanding lunar exploration program.
China Launches Chang'e-6, Announces Lunar Suit and Rover Names
China's Chang'e-6 probe launched from the Moon's far side on June 4th, 2024, returning samples; concurrently, the names "Wangyu" (lunar landing suit) and "Tansuo" (lunar rover) were announced, reflecting China's expanding lunar exploration program.
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36% Bias Score
Greece's Pediatric Cancer Survival Rate Soars to Over 85%
Greece's pediatric cancer survival rate is now over 85%, thanks to advancements in treatment, including cellular and gene therapies, transplants, and international collaborations; this progress is further solidified with the "Marianna V. Vardinoyianni" Oncology Unit becoming the "Elpida" oncology ho...
Greece's Pediatric Cancer Survival Rate Soars to Over 85%
Greece's pediatric cancer survival rate is now over 85%, thanks to advancements in treatment, including cellular and gene therapies, transplants, and international collaborations; this progress is further solidified with the "Marianna V. Vardinoyianni" Oncology Unit becoming the "Elpida" oncology ho...
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44% Bias Score