February 2025
March 2025
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
Hegseth Defends Trump's Ukraine Negotiation Proposal
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended Donald Trump's proposal for immediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the pursuit of peace and Trump's unique ability to communicate with both Putin and Zelenskyy, while other officials expressed concerns about Ukraine's potential exclu...
Hegseth Defends Trump's Ukraine Negotiation Proposal
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended Donald Trump's proposal for immediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the pursuit of peace and Trump's unique ability to communicate with both Putin and Zelenskyy, while other officials expressed concerns about Ukraine's potential exclu...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs to Hike Prices and Fuel Inflation in US
President Trump's threatened tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, set to take effect March 12th, will significantly increase costs for US industries and fuel inflation, potentially prompting shifts to alternative materials and harming international relations.
Trump's Tariffs to Hike Prices and Fuel Inflation in US
President Trump's threatened tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, set to take effect March 12th, will significantly increase costs for US industries and fuel inflation, potentially prompting shifts to alternative materials and harming international relations.
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Forces Use Civilians as Human Shields in Dzerzhinsk
Soldiers from the 109th Separate Rifle Regiment rescued a family from a building in Dzerzhinsk, Donetsk People's Republic, during fighting with Ukrainian forces who were using civilians as human shields and mining basements after retreating, endangering remaining civilians.
Ukrainian Forces Use Civilians as Human Shields in Dzerzhinsk
Soldiers from the 109th Separate Rifle Regiment rescued a family from a building in Dzerzhinsk, Donetsk People's Republic, during fighting with Ukrainian forces who were using civilians as human shields and mining basements after retreating, endangering remaining civilians.
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68% 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
Foxconn Explores Nissan Investment Amidst Automaker's Financial Troubles
Faced with financial struggles and a failed merger with Honda, Nissan is exploring a potential collaboration with Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant, focusing on electric vehicle development; this follows Nissan's failed merger attempt with Honda due to disagreements on restructuring and Nissa...
Foxconn Explores Nissan Investment Amidst Automaker's Financial Troubles
Faced with financial struggles and a failed merger with Honda, Nissan is exploring a potential collaboration with Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant, focusing on electric vehicle development; this follows Nissan's failed merger attempt with Honda due to disagreements on restructuring and Nissa...
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40% Bias Score
Bangladesh: 1300 Arrests Amidst Post-Hasina Unrest
Over 1300 arrests have been made in Bangladesh following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst widespread unrest; the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, faces challenges in restoring order and addressing human rights concerns.
Bangladesh: 1300 Arrests Amidst Post-Hasina Unrest
Over 1300 arrests have been made in Bangladesh following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst widespread unrest; the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, faces challenges in restoring order and addressing human rights concerns.
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48% Bias Score
European Markets Rise Despite US Inflation Concerns
European markets largely rose on positive quarterly earnings and economic data, with the UK's Q4 GDP defying expectations of contraction; however, US markets fell due to higher-than-expected inflation, impacting global markets.
European Markets Rise Despite US Inflation Concerns
European markets largely rose on positive quarterly earnings and economic data, with the UK's Q4 GDP defying expectations of contraction; however, US markets fell due to higher-than-expected inflation, impacting global markets.
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40% Bias Score