February 2025
March 2025
US-Russia Talks on Ukraine Exacerbate European Concerns
US and Russian officials met in Riyadh to discuss Ukraine's future without European or Ukrainian participation, prompting concern in Europe and a hastily arranged Paris meeting to address the implications of a potential US-Russia deal.
US-Russia Talks on Ukraine Exacerbate European Concerns
US and Russian officials met in Riyadh to discuss Ukraine's future without European or Ukrainian participation, prompting concern in Europe and a hastily arranged Paris meeting to address the implications of a potential US-Russia deal.
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52% Bias Score
Transatlantic Rift Exposed at Munich Security Conference
The Munich Security Conference highlighted transatlantic divisions on future threats, with disagreements on European defense spending, Ukraine's NATO membership, and potential exclusion of Europe from peace talks with Russia, impacting future security dynamics.
Transatlantic Rift Exposed at Munich Security Conference
The Munich Security Conference highlighted transatlantic divisions on future threats, with disagreements on European defense spending, Ukraine's NATO membership, and potential exclusion of Europe from peace talks with Russia, impacting future security dynamics.
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44% Bias Score
US Seeks European Allies' Commitments to Post-Conflict Ukrainian Security
The US reportedly questioned European allies on their contributions to a Ukrainian security arrangement post-conflict, including troop deployments, sanctions, and necessary US support, aiming to create a coordinated response.
US Seeks European Allies' Commitments to Post-Conflict Ukrainian Security
The US reportedly questioned European allies on their contributions to a Ukrainian security arrangement post-conflict, including troop deployments, sanctions, and necessary US support, aiming to create a coordinated response.
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32% Bias Score
US, Russia to Hold Talks on Ukraine; UK Considers Troop Deployment
US-Russia talks on the Ukraine conflict are set to begin Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, mediated by the Saudis; Ukraine will not participate, despite President Trump's claims; UK considers sending troops to enforce a peace deal.
US, Russia to Hold Talks on Ukraine; UK Considers Troop Deployment
US-Russia talks on the Ukraine conflict are set to begin Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, mediated by the Saudis; Ukraine will not participate, despite President Trump's claims; UK considers sending troops to enforce a peace deal.
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44% Bias Score
UK to Deploy Troops to Ukraine as Part of Peacekeeping Mission
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a willingness to deploy British troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force following a ceasefire with Russia, marking a significant shift in UK foreign policy and a commitment of £3bn annually to Ukraine's defense until 2030.
UK to Deploy Troops to Ukraine as Part of Peacekeeping Mission
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a willingness to deploy British troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force following a ceasefire with Russia, marking a significant shift in UK foreign policy and a commitment of £3bn annually to Ukraine's defense until 2030.
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48% Bias Score
Openly Gay Imam Killed in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, the world's first openly gay imam, was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Saturday morning; unconfirmed reports suggest the attack was linked to his officiating of a lesbian wedding.
Openly Gay Imam Killed in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, the world's first openly gay imam, was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Saturday morning; unconfirmed reports suggest the attack was linked to his officiating of a lesbian wedding.
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48% Bias Score
Civilians Flee Bukavu Amidst Looting After Congolese Army Withdrawal
Following clashes near Bukavu, Congo, civilians fled as looting erupted after Congolese forces withdrew, leaving the city's fate uncertain despite the March 23 Movement's lack of an official claim of victory. The incident underscores the Congolese army's weaknesses.
Civilians Flee Bukavu Amidst Looting After Congolese Army Withdrawal
Following clashes near Bukavu, Congo, civilians fled as looting erupted after Congolese forces withdrew, leaving the city's fate uncertain despite the March 23 Movement's lack of an official claim of victory. The incident underscores the Congolese army's weaknesses.
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44% Bias Score
Nine Dead in Severe US Weather: Kentucky Flooding, Levee Failure, and Extreme Cold
Severe weather pummeled the U.S., causing at least nine deaths—eight in Kentucky from flooding— prompting a state of emergency, over 1,000 rescues, and a presidential disaster declaration; a Tennessee levee failed, and a tree fell in Atlanta.
Nine Dead in Severe US Weather: Kentucky Flooding, Levee Failure, and Extreme Cold
Severe weather pummeled the U.S., causing at least nine deaths—eight in Kentucky from flooding— prompting a state of emergency, over 1,000 rescues, and a presidential disaster declaration; a Tennessee levee failed, and a tree fell in Atlanta.
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24% Bias Score
FTO Designation of Mexican Cartels Risks Harming Canada-Mexico Trade
The U.S. and Canada designating Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) risks harming the $50-billion Canada-Mexico trade relationship, as Canadian banks face criminal liability for unknowingly facilitating transactions that benefit cartels, potentially leading to widespread d...
FTO Designation of Mexican Cartels Risks Harming Canada-Mexico Trade
The U.S. and Canada designating Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) risks harming the $50-billion Canada-Mexico trade relationship, as Canadian banks face criminal liability for unknowingly facilitating transactions that benefit cartels, potentially leading to widespread d...
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40% Bias Score
Rubio Backs Trump's Plan to Relocate Palestinians
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Israel to discuss President Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, a proposal supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Egypt and Jordan were excluded from Rubio's tour due to their refusal to accept Palestinian refugees.
Rubio Backs Trump's Plan to Relocate Palestinians
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Israel to discuss President Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, a proposal supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Egypt and Jordan were excluded from Rubio's tour due to their refusal to accept Palestinian refugees.
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64% Bias Score
UK Considers Sending Troops to Ukraine to Secure Peace Deal
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister advocate deploying British troops to Ukraine to enforce a peace deal with Russia, committing significant military aid and potentially ground troops to deter future attacks, raising economic and geopolitical concerns.
UK Considers Sending Troops to Ukraine to Secure Peace Deal
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister advocate deploying British troops to Ukraine to enforce a peace deal with Russia, committing significant military aid and potentially ground troops to deter future attacks, raising economic and geopolitical concerns.
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44% Bias Score
US and Israel Unite Against Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met on February 16th to discuss containing Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional aggression, agreeing that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons and that its destabilizing actions must be stopped.
US and Israel Unite Against Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met on February 16th to discuss containing Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional aggression, agreeing that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons and that its destabilizing actions must be stopped.
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60% Bias Score