February 2025
March 2025
Zelenskyy Rejects \$500 Billion US Minerals Deal, Demands Security Guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected a \$500 billion US minerals deal, calling it excessive, and insisted on security guarantees and Ukrainian participation in any peace negotiations, highlighting differing priorities and the complex geopolitical dynamics.
Zelenskyy Rejects \$500 Billion US Minerals Deal, Demands Security Guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected a \$500 billion US minerals deal, calling it excessive, and insisted on security guarantees and Ukrainian participation in any peace negotiations, highlighting differing priorities and the complex geopolitical dynamics.
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40% Bias Score
Pope Francis in Critical Condition, Shows Some Improvement
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs and mild kidney insufficiency, showing some improvement but requiring continued oxygen; he participated in Mass Sunday and continues to work.
Pope Francis in Critical Condition, Shows Some Improvement
Pope Francis, 88, is hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs and mild kidney insufficiency, showing some improvement but requiring continued oxygen; he participated in Mass Sunday and continues to work.
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24% Bias Score
CDU Projected to Win German Snap Election, AfD Secures 20.2%
Germany's snap election resulted in a projected victory for the CDU's Friedrich Merz (28.8% of the vote), with the far-right AfD securing 20.2%, becoming the second largest party but excluded from coalition talks due to a 'firewall' arrangement; the election followed the collapse of the 'traffic lig...
CDU Projected to Win German Snap Election, AfD Secures 20.2%
Germany's snap election resulted in a projected victory for the CDU's Friedrich Merz (28.8% of the vote), with the far-right AfD securing 20.2%, becoming the second largest party but excluded from coalition talks due to a 'firewall' arrangement; the election followed the collapse of the 'traffic lig...
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52% Bias Score
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition, Battling Multiple Health Issues
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital in critical but stable condition, battling pneumonia, bronchitis, and a new mild kidney issue; despite improvements, his prognosis remains reserved.
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition, Battling Multiple Health Issues
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli hospital in critical but stable condition, battling pneumonia, bronchitis, and a new mild kidney issue; despite improvements, his prognosis remains reserved.
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32% Bias Score
Israel Postpones Release of 602 Palestinian Prisoners, Violating Ceasefire
Israel postponed the release of 602 Palestinian prisoners who were to be freed in exchange for six Israelis released by Hamas in Gaza, violating the ceasefire and causing distress among Palestinian families who had gathered in Ramallah.
Israel Postpones Release of 602 Palestinian Prisoners, Violating Ceasefire
Israel postponed the release of 602 Palestinian prisoners who were to be freed in exchange for six Israelis released by Hamas in Gaza, violating the ceasefire and causing distress among Palestinian families who had gathered in Ramallah.
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56% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Wins German Election Amidst AfD Surge
The center-right CDU/CSU bloc won Germany's February 23, 2025, parliamentary election with 28.6% of the vote and 208 seats, while the far-right AfD came second with 20.4% and 151 seats, significantly increasing its vote share by 9.8%. The SPD fell to third place with 16.3% and 121 seats.
CDU/CSU Wins German Election Amidst AfD Surge
The center-right CDU/CSU bloc won Germany's February 23, 2025, parliamentary election with 28.6% of the vote and 208 seats, while the far-right AfD came second with 20.4% and 151 seats, significantly increasing its vote share by 9.8%. The SPD fell to third place with 16.3% and 121 seats.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Launches Year-Long West Bank Military Operation, Displacing 40,000
Israel's Defense Minister announced a year-long military operation, "Operation Iron Wall," displacing roughly 40,000 Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps (Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams) to eliminate what Israel calls terrorist infrastructure, deploying tanks for the first time since 2005,...
Israel Launches Year-Long West Bank Military Operation, Displacing 40,000
Israel's Defense Minister announced a year-long military operation, "Operation Iron Wall," displacing roughly 40,000 Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps (Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams) to eliminate what Israel calls terrorist infrastructure, deploying tanks for the first time since 2005,...
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64% Bias Score
Netanyahu Halts Prisoner Release, Jeopardizing Hostage Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu halted the planned release of approximately 600 Palestinian prisoners, violating a prior agreement and escalating tensions with Hamas, who are holding Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Netanyahu Halts Prisoner Release, Jeopardizing Hostage Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu halted the planned release of approximately 600 Palestinian prisoners, violating a prior agreement and escalating tensions with Hamas, who are holding Israeli hostages in Gaza.
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52% Bias Score
Potential Trump-Putin Summit to Discuss Ukraine War
Amidst the Ukraine conflict, Russia's deputy foreign minister announced a potential summit between President Trump and Vladimir Putin to discuss global issues, including the war, potentially involving territorial concessions from Ukraine, despite Ukrainian objections and concerns from allies.
Potential Trump-Putin Summit to Discuss Ukraine War
Amidst the Ukraine conflict, Russia's deputy foreign minister announced a potential summit between President Trump and Vladimir Putin to discuss global issues, including the war, potentially involving territorial concessions from Ukraine, despite Ukrainian objections and concerns from allies.
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56% Bias Score
Pope Francis's Condition Worsens; Vatican Offers Limited Updates
Pope Francis, hospitalized with double pneumonia, expressed gratitude to healthcare workers and believers in a pre-written Angelus message, while the Vatican offered limited updates on his critical condition, which involves respiratory issues and supplemental oxygen.
Pope Francis's Condition Worsens; Vatican Offers Limited Updates
Pope Francis, hospitalized with double pneumonia, expressed gratitude to healthcare workers and believers in a pre-written Angelus message, while the Vatican offered limited updates on his critical condition, which involves respiratory issues and supplemental oxygen.
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32% Bias Score
German Election: CDU Wins, Far-Right AfD Makes Historic Gains
Germany's recent election saw the CDU/CSU bloc win with 29% of the vote, but the far-right AfD gained about 20%, causing widespread concern and protests due to its anti-migrant stance and potential influence on future policies.
German Election: CDU Wins, Far-Right AfD Makes Historic Gains
Germany's recent election saw the CDU/CSU bloc win with 29% of the vote, but the far-right AfD gained about 20%, causing widespread concern and protests due to its anti-migrant stance and potential influence on future policies.
Progress
48% Bias Score
French Protests Condemn Killing of Children in October 2023 Conflict
Protests in Lyon and Toulouse, France, mourned the deaths of children, including the Bibas siblings, returned from Gaza on Thursday, alongside the body of Oded Lifshitz. The demonstrations, attended by hundreds, occurred near Holocaust memorials, highlighting the shared outrage over the killing of c...
French Protests Condemn Killing of Children in October 2023 Conflict
Protests in Lyon and Toulouse, France, mourned the deaths of children, including the Bibas siblings, returned from Gaza on Thursday, alongside the body of Oded Lifshitz. The demonstrations, attended by hundreds, occurred near Holocaust memorials, highlighting the shared outrage over the killing of c...
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60% Bias Score