February 2025
March 2025
ELN's Resurgence in Colombia Fueled by Venezuela's Support
The ELN guerrilla group, backed by Venezuela, is escalating conflict in Colombia's Catatumbo region, creating a new dimension in the fight against dissident FARC groups; President Gustavo Petro's low approval rating and strained relations with Venezuela contribute to the crisis.
ELN's Resurgence in Colombia Fueled by Venezuela's Support
The ELN guerrilla group, backed by Venezuela, is escalating conflict in Colombia's Catatumbo region, creating a new dimension in the fight against dissident FARC groups; President Gustavo Petro's low approval rating and strained relations with Venezuela contribute to the crisis.
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68% Bias Score
Vance Criticizes European Democracy, Sparks Transatlantic Debate
At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance criticized the state of democracy in Europe, drawing parallels to authoritarian regimes and citing concerns about foreign interference in elections, prompting a strong rebuke from German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius just days befo...
Vance Criticizes European Democracy, Sparks Transatlantic Debate
At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance criticized the state of democracy in Europe, drawing parallels to authoritarian regimes and citing concerns about foreign interference in elections, prompting a strong rebuke from German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius just days befo...
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48% Bias Score
Network Rail Fined £3.75 Million After Fatal Track Worker Accident
Network Rail was fined £3.75 million for safety breaches causing the deaths of two track workers, Gareth Delbridge and Michael Lewis, near Margam on July 3, 2019, due to unsafe practices during live-line maintenance; improvements have since been implemented.
Network Rail Fined £3.75 Million After Fatal Track Worker Accident
Network Rail was fined £3.75 million for safety breaches causing the deaths of two track workers, Gareth Delbridge and Michael Lewis, near Margam on July 3, 2019, due to unsafe practices during live-line maintenance; improvements have since been implemented.
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44% Bias Score
Colorado High School Aided Teacher in Alleged Grooming of Student
A Colorado high school aided a teacher in allegedly grooming a 17-year-old student by assisting her in falsely declaring herself homeless to move in with her teacher, despite knowing she lived with her parents; the teacher ultimately lost her license, and the school changed its policies.
Colorado High School Aided Teacher in Alleged Grooming of Student
A Colorado high school aided a teacher in allegedly grooming a 17-year-old student by assisting her in falsely declaring herself homeless to move in with her teacher, despite knowing she lived with her parents; the teacher ultimately lost her license, and the school changed its policies.
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36% Bias Score
Accusations of Bias as Few Russian Observers Accredited for Abkhazian Election
Approximately 100 international election observers from 25 countries, including a small number from Russia despite a large request, arrived in Abkhazia ahead of the presidential election, prompting accusations of bias and concerns about the election's fairness. The main contenders are Badra Gunba, b...
Accusations of Bias as Few Russian Observers Accredited for Abkhazian Election
Approximately 100 international election observers from 25 countries, including a small number from Russia despite a large request, arrived in Abkhazia ahead of the presidential election, prompting accusations of bias and concerns about the election's fairness. The main contenders are Badra Gunba, b...
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60% Bias Score
Mazón's Political Future Uncertain Amidst Dana Storm Investigation
Carlos Mazón, president of the Generalitat Valenciana, faces mounting pressure amidst investigations into his handling of the deadly Dana storm, accusations of prioritizing self-preservation over aid distribution, and a fragile alliance with Vox; his political future remains uncertain.
Mazón's Political Future Uncertain Amidst Dana Storm Investigation
Carlos Mazón, president of the Generalitat Valenciana, faces mounting pressure amidst investigations into his handling of the deadly Dana storm, accusations of prioritizing self-preservation over aid distribution, and a fragile alliance with Vox; his political future remains uncertain.
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68% Bias Score
Hamburg Climate Protest Links Environmental and Democratic Concerns"
Thousands protested in Hamburg against Germany's climate policies and the rise of right-wing politics on Friday, linking environmental concerns with anxieties about democratic backsliding ahead of the February 23rd federal election. The Fridays for Future (FFF)-led demonstration involved various gro...
Hamburg Climate Protest Links Environmental and Democratic Concerns"
Thousands protested in Hamburg against Germany's climate policies and the rise of right-wing politics on Friday, linking environmental concerns with anxieties about democratic backsliding ahead of the February 23rd federal election. The Fridays for Future (FFF)-led demonstration involved various gro...
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20% Bias Score
Left Party's Poll Surge in Hamburg Challenges Projected Red-Green Coalition
A new poll shows the Left party in Hamburg at 9 percent, a significant increase from mid-January, driven by concerns about a rightward political shift and the party's active opposition work. The party also reports a surge in membership, particularly among young people.
Left Party's Poll Surge in Hamburg Challenges Projected Red-Green Coalition
A new poll shows the Left party in Hamburg at 9 percent, a significant increase from mid-January, driven by concerns about a rightward political shift and the party's active opposition work. The party also reports a surge in membership, particularly among young people.
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48% Bias Score
Mickalene Thomas's "All About Love" Exhibition Challenges Representations of Black Women
Mickalene Thomas's "All About Love" exhibition at the Hayward Gallery features monumental portraits of Black women adorned with rhinestones, video installations incorporating Eartha Kitt's music, and explores themes of love, identity, and representation, challenging historical portrayals.
Mickalene Thomas's "All About Love" Exhibition Challenges Representations of Black Women
Mickalene Thomas's "All About Love" exhibition at the Hayward Gallery features monumental portraits of Black women adorned with rhinestones, video installations incorporating Eartha Kitt's music, and explores themes of love, identity, and representation, challenging historical portrayals.
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60% Bias Score
Vance Condemns European Erosion of Democratic Freedoms
US Vice President Vance criticized European leaders for suppressing dissent and neglecting democratic principles, citing content moderation, election annulments, and weak immigration policies as evidence; he stressed the need for stronger US-Europe collaboration on Ukraine and internal democratic re...
Vance Condemns European Erosion of Democratic Freedoms
US Vice President Vance criticized European leaders for suppressing dissent and neglecting democratic principles, citing content moderation, election annulments, and weak immigration policies as evidence; he stressed the need for stronger US-Europe collaboration on Ukraine and internal democratic re...
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60% Bias Score
Vance Claims European Backsliding on Religious Freedom
Vice President JD Vance's Munich Security Conference speech claimed a European backsliding on religious freedom, citing examples of legal action against silent prayer near abortion clinics, restrictions on online speech, and a canceled Romanian election, provoking a fact-check examining each claim.
Vance Claims European Backsliding on Religious Freedom
Vice President JD Vance's Munich Security Conference speech claimed a European backsliding on religious freedom, citing examples of legal action against silent prayer near abortion clinics, restrictions on online speech, and a canceled Romanian election, provoking a fact-check examining each claim.
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48% Bias Score
M23 Seizes Airport Near Bukavu, Displacing Hundreds of Thousands
The M23 rebel group captured Kavumu airport near Bukavu, South Kivu, on Friday, after intense fighting with Congolese and Burundian forces, displacing hundreds of thousands and sparking international concern due to reported child rapes.
M23 Seizes Airport Near Bukavu, Displacing Hundreds of Thousands
The M23 rebel group captured Kavumu airport near Bukavu, South Kivu, on Friday, after intense fighting with Congolese and Burundian forces, displacing hundreds of thousands and sparking international concern due to reported child rapes.
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56% Bias Score