February 2025
March 2025
Trump's US Foreign Policy Shift Demands Greater European Defense
Dutch Foreign Minister Veldkamp describes a significant shift in US foreign policy under Trump, prioritizing national self-interest, demanding greater self-reliance from allies, and focusing on competition with China, leading to calls for increased European defense spending and a strong deterrent fo...
Trump's US Foreign Policy Shift Demands Greater European Defense
Dutch Foreign Minister Veldkamp describes a significant shift in US foreign policy under Trump, prioritizing national self-interest, demanding greater self-reliance from allies, and focusing on competition with China, leading to calls for increased European defense spending and a strong deterrent fo...
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44% Bias Score
SAIC Partners with Huawei to Launch New EV Brand Amidst Market Challenges
SAIC Motor, facing declining sales and loss of market leadership, is partnering with Huawei to launch the Shangjie EV brand in late 2025, featuring Huawei's smart driving technology and targeting a price range of 150,000-250,000 yuan ($20,600-34,400), marking a strategic shift for the automaker amid...
SAIC Partners with Huawei to Launch New EV Brand Amidst Market Challenges
SAIC Motor, facing declining sales and loss of market leadership, is partnering with Huawei to launch the Shangjie EV brand in late 2025, featuring Huawei's smart driving technology and targeting a price range of 150,000-250,000 yuan ($20,600-34,400), marking a strategic shift for the automaker amid...
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52% Bias Score
Congo's President Forms Unity Government Amidst M23 Rebellion
Faced with escalating conflict and domestic pressure due to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel offensive in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi announced the formation of a unity government to address the crisis and quell internal divisions.
Congo's President Forms Unity Government Amidst M23 Rebellion
Faced with escalating conflict and domestic pressure due to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel offensive in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi announced the formation of a unity government to address the crisis and quell internal divisions.
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36% Bias Score
UK to Increase Defence Spending Amidst Debate Over Post-Conflict Ukraine Role
UK Prime Minister and Labour leader Keir Starmer agree the UK should increase its defense spending and take greater responsibility for European security, aligning with US pressure, with Starmer aiming for 2.5% of GDP; disagreements arise over the UK's potential peacekeeping role in Ukraine post-conf...
UK to Increase Defence Spending Amidst Debate Over Post-Conflict Ukraine Role
UK Prime Minister and Labour leader Keir Starmer agree the UK should increase its defense spending and take greater responsibility for European security, aligning with US pressure, with Starmer aiming for 2.5% of GDP; disagreements arise over the UK's potential peacekeeping role in Ukraine post-conf...
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52% Bias Score
Nevada Man Dies in Mexico After Alleged Border Kidnapping in Romance Scam
A 43-year-old woman, Aurora Phelps, faces 21 federal charges, including kidnapping resulting in death, after allegedly drugging and wheeling a Nevada man across the US-Mexico border, where he was found dead in a Mexico City hotel; this is one of nearly a dozen victims of her alleged romance scam.
Nevada Man Dies in Mexico After Alleged Border Kidnapping in Romance Scam
A 43-year-old woman, Aurora Phelps, faces 21 federal charges, including kidnapping resulting in death, after allegedly drugging and wheeling a Nevada man across the US-Mexico border, where he was found dead in a Mexico City hotel; this is one of nearly a dozen victims of her alleged romance scam.
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28% Bias Score
China's Unprecedented Naval Drills in Tasman Sea Raise Concerns
China conducted unprecedented live-fire naval drills in the Tasman Sea last week, prompting concerns from New Zealand and Australia due to short notice and advanced weaponry, including anti-ship ballistic missiles with a 540 nautical mile range; passenger planes were rerouted.
China's Unprecedented Naval Drills in Tasman Sea Raise Concerns
China conducted unprecedented live-fire naval drills in the Tasman Sea last week, prompting concerns from New Zealand and Australia due to short notice and advanced weaponry, including anti-ship ballistic missiles with a 540 nautical mile range; passenger planes were rerouted.
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52% Bias Score
German Election: CDU/CSU Wins, AfD Makes Historic Gains
In Germany's Bundestag elections, CDU/CSU won with 28.6% (208 seats), followed by AfD with 20.8% (151 seats), and SPD with 16.4%; FDP (4.3%) and BSW (4.972%) failed to surpass the 5% threshold, paving the way for a CDU/CSU-SPD coalition.
German Election: CDU/CSU Wins, AfD Makes Historic Gains
In Germany's Bundestag elections, CDU/CSU won with 28.6% (208 seats), followed by AfD with 20.8% (151 seats), and SPD with 16.4%; FDP (4.3%) and BSW (4.972%) failed to surpass the 5% threshold, paving the way for a CDU/CSU-SPD coalition.
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44% Bias Score
WiseTech Founder Retains Position Amidst Misconduct Allegations
WiseTech founder Richard White retained his position after a boardroom showdown despite numerous allegations of misconduct, leading to the resignation of four directors and a 20 percent drop in the company's share price.
WiseTech Founder Retains Position Amidst Misconduct Allegations
WiseTech founder Richard White retained his position after a boardroom showdown despite numerous allegations of misconduct, leading to the resignation of four directors and a 20 percent drop in the company's share price.
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60% Bias Score
British Couple Arrested by Taliban in Afghanistan"
A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who have lived in Afghanistan for 18 years and run an educational organization called Rebuild, were arrested by the Taliban earlier this month; their children have appealed to the Taliban, stating their parents wish to remain in Afghanistan and do not wan...
British Couple Arrested by Taliban in Afghanistan"
A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who have lived in Afghanistan for 18 years and run an educational organization called Rebuild, were arrested by the Taliban earlier this month; their children have appealed to the Taliban, stating their parents wish to remain in Afghanistan and do not wan...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Conservative Pundit as FBI Deputy Director
President Trump appointed conservative pundit Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director, a departure from tradition, sparking concerns about potential political influence and operational effectiveness within the bureau.
Trump Appoints Conservative Pundit as FBI Deputy Director
President Trump appointed conservative pundit Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director, a departure from tradition, sparking concerns about potential political influence and operational effectiveness within the bureau.
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48% Bias Score
Japan, Philippines Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Concerns
Japan and the Philippines agreed Monday to deepen defense collaboration, including joint military exercises and information sharing, to counter China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and East China Sea, driven by mutual concerns about China's actions in disputed waters.
Japan, Philippines Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Concerns
Japan and the Philippines agreed Monday to deepen defense collaboration, including joint military exercises and information sharing, to counter China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and East China Sea, driven by mutual concerns about China's actions in disputed waters.
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60% Bias Score
Vance's Munich Speech Reveals Solidified Illiberal US Political Project
J.D. Vance's February 14th speech at the Munich Security Conference shocked European leaders by unveiling a coherent illiberal political project from the Trump administration prioritizing national sovereignty, traditional values, and transactional international relations, challenging liberal norms a...
Vance's Munich Speech Reveals Solidified Illiberal US Political Project
J.D. Vance's February 14th speech at the Munich Security Conference shocked European leaders by unveiling a coherent illiberal political project from the Trump administration prioritizing national sovereignty, traditional values, and transactional international relations, challenging liberal norms a...
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52% Bias Score