February 2025
March 2025
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
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 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
Navalny's Death Marks Anniversary Amidst Tributes and Western Condemnation
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader serving a 19-year sentence for extremism, died unexpectedly on February 16, 2023, in a Russian penal colony, prompting tributes from his widow and condemnation from Western leaders who cast doubt on the official explanation of his death.
Navalny's Death Marks Anniversary Amidst Tributes and Western Condemnation
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader serving a 19-year sentence for extremism, died unexpectedly on February 16, 2023, in a Russian penal colony, prompting tributes from his widow and condemnation from Western leaders who cast doubt on the official explanation of his death.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks Alarm Allies
President Trump is initiating direct negotiations with Russia to end the Ukraine war, causing concern among European allies and Ukrainian officials due to potential exclusion from talks planned in Saudi Arabia; this approach prioritizes a quick resolution, potentially at the cost of European input a...
Trump's Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks Alarm Allies
President Trump is initiating direct negotiations with Russia to end the Ukraine war, causing concern among European allies and Ukrainian officials due to potential exclusion from talks planned in Saudi Arabia; this approach prioritizes a quick resolution, potentially at the cost of European input a...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Plan Fuels Mideast Tensions as Rubio Begins Regional Tour
Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a Mideast tour amid fallout from President Trump's plan to relocate Gaza's Palestinians and place the region under U.S. control, a proposal rejected by Arab leaders but supported by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu; a fragile ceasefire remains, but the risk of r...
Trump's Gaza Plan Fuels Mideast Tensions as Rubio Begins Regional Tour
Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a Mideast tour amid fallout from President Trump's plan to relocate Gaza's Palestinians and place the region under U.S. control, a proposal rejected by Arab leaders but supported by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu; a fragile ceasefire remains, but the risk of r...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Ukraine Policy Fuels European Allies' Concerns
President Trump sent Vice-President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, and envoy Kellogg to the Munich Security Conference to pressure Russia to accept US terms for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but this action is causing consternation among US allies who are increasingly wary of US foreign poli...
Trump's Ukraine Policy Fuels European Allies' Concerns
President Trump sent Vice-President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, and envoy Kellogg to the Munich Security Conference to pressure Russia to accept US terms for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but this action is causing consternation among US allies who are increasingly wary of US foreign poli...
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68% 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
Intense Fighting in Eastern Ukraine as Talks Loom
Ukraine reported intense fighting with Russia on the eastern front over the weekend, culminating in its most significant battles of 2025 on Saturday near Pokrovsk. Kyiv was attacked overnight by Russian drones; casualties are unconfirmed. US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to begin...
Intense Fighting in Eastern Ukraine as Talks Loom
Ukraine reported intense fighting with Russia on the eastern front over the weekend, culminating in its most significant battles of 2025 on Saturday near Pokrovsk. Kyiv was attacked overnight by Russian drones; casualties are unconfirmed. US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to begin...
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20% Bias Score
US, Russia to Hold Ukraine War Talks in Saudi Arabia Without Ukrainian Presence
The US and Russia will hold talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine, with Saudi Arabia mediating; Ukraine will not participate, although a separate US envoy will be in Kyiv; UK Prime Minister Starmer proposed sending British troops to enforce a peace deal.
US, Russia to Hold Ukraine War Talks in Saudi Arabia Without Ukrainian Presence
The US and Russia will hold talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine, with Saudi Arabia mediating; Ukraine will not participate, although a separate US envoy will be in Kyiv; UK Prime Minister Starmer proposed sending British troops to enforce a peace deal.
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36% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Seize Second Major Congolese City, Bukavu
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, seized Bukavu, a major Congolese city, on Sunday, expanding their control over mineral-rich eastern Congo and escalating regional tensions; the Congolese government acknowledged the occupation but offered little resistance.
M23 Rebels Seize Second Major Congolese City, Bukavu
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, seized Bukavu, a major Congolese city, on Sunday, expanding their control over mineral-rich eastern Congo and escalating regional tensions; the Congolese government acknowledged the occupation but offered little resistance.
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40% Bias Score