February 2025
March 2025
Holocaust Survivor and Auschwitz Committee President Marian Turski Dies at 98
Marian Turski, president of the International Auschwitz Committee and Holocaust survivor, died at 98 in Warsaw on February 24, 2024, leaving a legacy of fighting against rising antisemitism and extremism, urging remembrance and against silence.
Holocaust Survivor and Auschwitz Committee President Marian Turski Dies at 98
Marian Turski, president of the International Auschwitz Committee and Holocaust survivor, died at 98 in Warsaw on February 24, 2024, leaving a legacy of fighting against rising antisemitism and extremism, urging remembrance and against silence.
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12% Bias Score
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in Rome with pneumonia affecting both lungs and asthmatic bronchitis, requiring antibiotic and cortisone treatment; two weekend events are cancelled due to his complex but improving condition.
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in Rome with pneumonia affecting both lungs and asthmatic bronchitis, requiring antibiotic and cortisone treatment; two weekend events are cancelled due to his complex but improving condition.
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40% Bias Score
Uganda Deploys Troops to Bunia Amidst Eastern DRC Violence
Uganda deployed troops to Bunia, Ituri province, in eastern DRC on February 2024, to counter attacks by armed groups like the M23 and ADF, who have committed massacres and pillaging, in the context of Operation Shujaa with the Congolese army, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
Uganda Deploys Troops to Bunia Amidst Eastern DRC Violence
Uganda deployed troops to Bunia, Ituri province, in eastern DRC on February 2024, to counter attacks by armed groups like the M23 and ADF, who have committed massacres and pillaging, in the context of Operation Shujaa with the Congolese army, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Russia is running large-scale disinformation campaigns targeting centrist parties like the Greens, CDU, and SPD using fake news and social media to discredit them and spread pro-Kremlin narratives, potentially benefiting parties like AfD.
Russia's Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Russia is running large-scale disinformation campaigns targeting centrist parties like the Greens, CDU, and SPD using fake news and social media to discredit them and spread pro-Kremlin narratives, potentially benefiting parties like AfD.
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44% Bias Score
Florida Red Tide Crisis Worsens, Prompting Calls for Emergency Declaration
A harmful algae bloom, or red tide, is currently affecting Florida's southwest coast from Tampa Bay to Key West, causing respiratory problems, skin irritation, and wildlife deaths; scientists blame nutrient runoff from various sources for the bloom's intensity.
Florida Red Tide Crisis Worsens, Prompting Calls for Emergency Declaration
A harmful algae bloom, or red tide, is currently affecting Florida's southwest coast from Tampa Bay to Key West, causing respiratory problems, skin irritation, and wildlife deaths; scientists blame nutrient runoff from various sources for the bloom's intensity.
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20% Bias Score
Trump Administration Prioritizes Economic Gains Over Ukraine's Security in Russia Talks
The Trump administration, during talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia, prioritized economic opportunities over Ukraine's security, revealing a transactional approach to foreign policy centered on personal and business interests; this approach contrasts sharply with the concerns of Ukraine and European ...
Trump Administration Prioritizes Economic Gains Over Ukraine's Security in Russia Talks
The Trump administration, during talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia, prioritized economic opportunities over Ukraine's security, revealing a transactional approach to foreign policy centered on personal and business interests; this approach contrasts sharply with the concerns of Ukraine and European ...
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68% Bias Score
German Public Sector Strike Action to Escalate After Failed Wage Talks
German federal and municipal workers are planning widespread strikes before the upcoming election due to stalled wage negotiations, with no offer made by employers, affecting daycare, transport, waste disposal, and more.
German Public Sector Strike Action to Escalate After Failed Wage Talks
German federal and municipal workers are planning widespread strikes before the upcoming election due to stalled wage negotiations, with no offer made by employers, affecting daycare, transport, waste disposal, and more.
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44% Bias Score
German Public Sector Strike to Escalate
German public sector unions Verdi and dbb announced escalating strikes affecting daycare, transport, and waste services starting this week after the second round of wage talks failed to produce an employer offer, impacting over 2.5 million workers ahead of Sunday's federal election.
German Public Sector Strike to Escalate
German public sector unions Verdi and dbb announced escalating strikes affecting daycare, transport, and waste services starting this week after the second round of wage talks failed to produce an employer offer, impacting over 2.5 million workers ahead of Sunday's federal election.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Helicopter Harasses Philippine Aircraft Near Scarborough Shoal
On February 18, 2025, a Chinese helicopter dangerously harassed a Philippine aircraft carrying journalists near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, violating international safety standards and escalating tensions over a disputed territory within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.
Chinese Helicopter Harasses Philippine Aircraft Near Scarborough Shoal
On February 18, 2025, a Chinese helicopter dangerously harassed a Philippine aircraft carrying journalists near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, violating international safety standards and escalating tensions over a disputed territory within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.
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48% Bias Score
UK Criminal Justice System on Brink of Collapse
England and Wales face a collapsing criminal justice system due to a 30-year focus on punitive measures, resulting in a doubled prison population, overcrowded facilities, and insufficient rehabilitation resources; a government-commissioned review calls for a renewed focus on prevention.
UK Criminal Justice System on Brink of Collapse
England and Wales face a collapsing criminal justice system due to a 30-year focus on punitive measures, resulting in a doubled prison population, overcrowded facilities, and insufficient rehabilitation resources; a government-commissioned review calls for a renewed focus on prevention.
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52% Bias Score
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Pneumonia, Holy Year Events Uncertain
Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with bilateral pneumonia, a complication of a respiratory infection; the Vatican canceled his weekend audiences due to his complex condition.
Pope Francis Hospitalized with Pneumonia, Holy Year Events Uncertain
Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with bilateral pneumonia, a complication of a respiratory infection; the Vatican canceled his weekend audiences due to his complex condition.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Indicts Paparazzi, TV Executives, and Police Officer for Data Leaks
A Madrid judge indicted paparazzi Gustavo González, former Sálvame director David Valldeperas, police officer Ángel Jesús Fernández Hita, and La Fábrica de la Tele for revealing confidential data of 182 celebrities obtained illegally by the officer; Mediaset faces charges as a subsidiary.
Spanish Judge Indicts Paparazzi, TV Executives, and Police Officer for Data Leaks
A Madrid judge indicted paparazzi Gustavo González, former Sálvame director David Valldeperas, police officer Ángel Jesús Fernández Hita, and La Fábrica de la Tele for revealing confidential data of 182 celebrities obtained illegally by the officer; Mediaset faces charges as a subsidiary.
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40% Bias Score