February 2025
March 2025
British Couple Detained in Afghanistan: Family Appeals for Release
A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who run an educational organization in Afghanistan, have been detained by the Taliban for 17 days, prompting their family to appeal for their release and highlighting the risks faced by foreigners working in Afghanistan.
British Couple Detained in Afghanistan: Family Appeals for Release
A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who run an educational organization in Afghanistan, have been detained by the Taliban for 17 days, prompting their family to appeal for their release and highlighting the risks faced by foreigners working in Afghanistan.
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24% Bias Score
Pope Francis in Critical Condition with Pneumonia and Kidney Failure
Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital battling pneumonia, a complex lung infection, and early-stage kidney failure; he is alert and attended mass.
Pope Francis in Critical Condition with Pneumonia and Kidney Failure
Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital battling pneumonia, a complex lung infection, and early-stage kidney failure; he is alert and attended mass.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Builds Underground Schools Amidst Ongoing Attacks
Amidst 576 reported attacks on Ukrainian schools in 2024, a 96% increase from 2023, the Ukrainian government is building underground schools in cities like Zaporizhzhia to ensure children's education continues safely during the war.
Ukraine Builds Underground Schools Amidst Ongoing Attacks
Amidst 576 reported attacks on Ukrainian schools in 2024, a 96% increase from 2023, the Ukrainian government is building underground schools in cities like Zaporizhzhia to ensure children's education continues safely during the war.
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40% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Wins German Bundestag Election; SPD Suffers Historic Defeat
The CDU/CSU won the 2025 German Bundestag election with 28.5% of the vote, while the SPD achieved its worst result ever at 16.4%, and the AfD gained 20.8%. The FDP and BSW failed to surpass the 5% threshold.
CDU/CSU Wins German Bundestag Election; SPD Suffers Historic Defeat
The CDU/CSU won the 2025 German Bundestag election with 28.5% of the vote, while the SPD achieved its worst result ever at 16.4%, and the AfD gained 20.8%. The FDP and BSW failed to surpass the 5% threshold.
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44% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Offers Resignation for NATO Membership Amidst US-Ukraine Deal Talks
On February 23rd, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy offered his resignation in exchange for NATO membership, seeking stronger US security guarantees amidst a conflict with Russia and rejecting claims of significant debt to the US.
Zelenskyy Offers Resignation for NATO Membership Amidst US-Ukraine Deal Talks
On February 23rd, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy offered his resignation in exchange for NATO membership, seeking stronger US security guarantees amidst a conflict with Russia and rejecting claims of significant debt to the US.
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56% Bias Score
AfD's Record Result Shakes Up German Politics
In Germany's early general election, the CDU/CSU alliance won with ~29% of the vote, while the far-right AfD achieved a record 20.8%, becoming the second-largest party; the FDP failed to surpass the 5% threshold, leaving the CDU/CSU needing a coalition partner from the left.
AfD's Record Result Shakes Up German Politics
In Germany's early general election, the CDU/CSU alliance won with ~29% of the vote, while the far-right AfD achieved a record 20.8%, becoming the second-largest party; the FDP failed to surpass the 5% threshold, leaving the CDU/CSU needing a coalition partner from the left.
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60% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Wins German Snap Election, but Coalition Talks Loom Amidst AfD Surge
Germany's snap election resulted in a CDU/CSU victory with 28.6% of the vote, the AfD doubling its support to 20.8%, and the SPD achieving its lowest post-WWII result at 16%, necessitating coalition talks.
CDU/CSU Wins German Snap Election, but Coalition Talks Loom Amidst AfD Surge
Germany's snap election resulted in a CDU/CSU victory with 28.6% of the vote, the AfD doubling its support to 20.8%, and the SPD achieving its lowest post-WWII result at 16%, necessitating coalition talks.
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44% Bias Score
Merz's CDU Victory Positions Him to Lead Germany, Reshaping EU Dynamics
Following Germany's snap elections on February 23rd, Friedrich Merz's CDU party won 28.6% of the vote, positioning him to become Chancellor and potentially reshaping Germany's role in the EU and its relationship with the US.
Merz's CDU Victory Positions Him to Lead Germany, Reshaping EU Dynamics
Following Germany's snap elections on February 23rd, Friedrich Merz's CDU party won 28.6% of the vote, positioning him to become Chancellor and potentially reshaping Germany's role in the EU and its relationship with the US.
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52% Bias Score
China's Targeted Antitrust Probes Signal New Phase in US-China Trade War
In response to increased US tariffs on February 4th, China launched antitrust investigations against Google and Nvidia, signaling a strategic shift towards asymmetric warfare in trade relations, leveraging its technological advancements and aiming for technological independence.
China's Targeted Antitrust Probes Signal New Phase in US-China Trade War
In response to increased US tariffs on February 4th, China launched antitrust investigations against Google and Nvidia, signaling a strategic shift towards asymmetric warfare in trade relations, leveraging its technological advancements and aiming for technological independence.
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40% Bias Score
Merz Projected to Win German Chancellorship
Following the February 23rd German election, Friedrich Merz, leader of the CDU, is projected to become the next chancellor; his center-right bloc secured around 30% of the vote, marking a shift towards conservatism and potentially impacting Germany's domestic and foreign policies.
Merz Projected to Win German Chancellorship
Following the February 23rd German election, Friedrich Merz, leader of the CDU, is projected to become the next chancellor; his center-right bloc secured around 30% of the vote, marking a shift towards conservatism and potentially impacting Germany's domestic and foreign policies.
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60% Bias Score
AfD's Rise to Second-Largest Party in Germany
Germany's far-right AfD party nearly doubled its vote share in the recent election, reaching about 20% and becoming the second-largest party, raising concerns about its influence and potential impact on German politics and international relations; despite their gains, they were rejected as coalition...
AfD's Rise to Second-Largest Party in Germany
Germany's far-right AfD party nearly doubled its vote share in the recent election, reaching about 20% and becoming the second-largest party, raising concerns about its influence and potential impact on German politics and international relations; despite their gains, they were rejected as coalition...
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64% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Wins German Election, Faces Coalition Challenges with AfD's Rise
The CDU/CSU won the 2025 German federal election with ~28% of the vote, but will need coalition partners; the AfD gained ~20%, becoming a potential partner despite the CDU/CSU's refusal; the SPD suffered its worst result since 1890, and the FDP failed to clear the 5% hurdle.
CDU/CSU Wins German Election, Faces Coalition Challenges with AfD's Rise
The CDU/CSU won the 2025 German federal election with ~28% of the vote, but will need coalition partners; the AfD gained ~20%, becoming a potential partner despite the CDU/CSU's refusal; the SPD suffered its worst result since 1890, and the FDP failed to clear the 5% hurdle.
Progress
48% Bias Score