February 2025
March 2025
Japan, Philippines Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Concerns
Japan and the Philippines agreed on Monday to deepen defense cooperation, focusing on information sharing and joint military exercises to counter China's growing assertiveness in the South and East China Seas, reflecting escalating regional tensions and strengthening regional alliances.
Japan, Philippines Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Concerns
Japan and the Philippines agreed on Monday to deepen defense cooperation, focusing on information sharing and joint military exercises to counter China's growing assertiveness in the South and East China Seas, reflecting escalating regional tensions and strengthening regional alliances.
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44% Bias Score
Burundi Refugee Crisis: 20,000 Congolese Flee to Burundi Amidst Resource Shortages
Approximately 20,000 Congolese refugees, mainly women and children, are in Rugombo, Cibitoke province, Burundi, near the Ruzizi border, fleeing South Kivu conflict; Burundi received 42,000 refugees in under two weeks, but lacks resources; Somalia regained its UN voting rights after 35 years.
Burundi Refugee Crisis: 20,000 Congolese Flee to Burundi Amidst Resource Shortages
Approximately 20,000 Congolese refugees, mainly women and children, are in Rugombo, Cibitoke province, Burundi, near the Ruzizi border, fleeing South Kivu conflict; Burundi received 42,000 refugees in under two weeks, but lacks resources; Somalia regained its UN voting rights after 35 years.
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56% Bias Score
Bank of Ireland Reserves €172m for UK Car Finance Mis-selling
Bank of Ireland set aside €172m (£142m) for UK car finance mis-selling compensation following an FCA inquiry into hidden charges, impacting its 2024 profit (€1.9bn) while its UK division showed a 27% profit increase to £303m.
Bank of Ireland Reserves €172m for UK Car Finance Mis-selling
Bank of Ireland set aside €172m (£142m) for UK car finance mis-selling compensation following an FCA inquiry into hidden charges, impacting its 2024 profit (€1.9bn) while its UK division showed a 27% profit increase to £303m.
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28% Bias Score
Life in Ukraine: Normalcy Amidst War
Amidst the ongoing war, Ukrainians maintain a semblance of normalcy in their daily lives, balancing work, school, and social activities with constant awareness of missile threats and preparations for potential attacks, reflecting their adaptation and resilience.
Life in Ukraine: Normalcy Amidst War
Amidst the ongoing war, Ukrainians maintain a semblance of normalcy in their daily lives, balancing work, school, and social activities with constant awareness of missile threats and preparations for potential attacks, reflecting their adaptation and resilience.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Conservative Commentator as FBI Deputy Director
Former Secret Service agent and conservative commentator Dan Bongino was appointed as the FBI's deputy director by President Trump on Sunday, sparking concerns among Democrats about political influence on the agency; Bongino has no prior FBI experience but has served on presidential details and is a...
Trump Appoints Conservative Commentator as FBI Deputy Director
Former Secret Service agent and conservative commentator Dan Bongino was appointed as the FBI's deputy director by President Trump on Sunday, sparking concerns among Democrats about political influence on the agency; Bongino has no prior FBI experience but has served on presidential details and is a...
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52% Bias Score
Merz's Election: A Turning Point for Germany?
Following the CDU's leadership election, Friedrich Merz faces challenges including a weak German economy, a rising AfD, and the need to strengthen European and transatlantic alliances; international media offer contrasting perspectives on his potential success.
Merz's Election: A Turning Point for Germany?
Following the CDU's leadership election, Friedrich Merz faces challenges including a weak German economy, a rising AfD, and the need to strengthen European and transatlantic alliances; international media offer contrasting perspectives on his potential success.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Endorses House Budget Resolution, Pressuring Senate
President Trump publicly endorsed the House budget resolution, believing it reflects his "America First" agenda, urging both Senate and House passage to initiate the reconciliation process and create a single bill.
Trump Endorses House Budget Resolution, Pressuring Senate
President Trump publicly endorsed the House budget resolution, believing it reflects his "America First" agenda, urging both Senate and House passage to initiate the reconciliation process and create a single bill.
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44% Bias Score
Merz Projected as Next German Chancellor After CDU Victory
Following a tumultuous election, Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU, is projected to become the next Chancellor after securing 28% of the vote, marking a shift from Angela Merkel's centrist policies and raising concerns within the EU.
Merz Projected as Next German Chancellor After CDU Victory
Following a tumultuous election, Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU, is projected to become the next Chancellor after securing 28% of the vote, marking a shift from Angela Merkel's centrist policies and raising concerns within the EU.
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44% Bias Score
China conducts military drills in Gulf of Tonkin amid territorial dispute with Vietnam
China initiated live-fire military exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin from July 10-13, following Vietnam's announcement of a new baseline for its territorial waters, escalating existing maritime tensions and potentially violating international maritime agreements.
China conducts military drills in Gulf of Tonkin amid territorial dispute with Vietnam
China initiated live-fire military exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin from July 10-13, following Vietnam's announcement of a new baseline for its territorial waters, escalating existing maritime tensions and potentially violating international maritime agreements.
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32% Bias Score
Olmert's 2008 Peace Map: A Missed Opportunity
In 2008, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert presented a map proposing a two-state solution, offering Palestinians over 94% of the occupied West Bank in exchange for Israeli settlements, with Jerusalem's holy basin under a multinational administration; however, the plan was rejected, highlighting mis...
Olmert's 2008 Peace Map: A Missed Opportunity
In 2008, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert presented a map proposing a two-state solution, offering Palestinians over 94% of the occupied West Bank in exchange for Israeli settlements, with Jerusalem's holy basin under a multinational administration; however, the plan was rejected, highlighting mis...
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40% Bias Score
CDU's Disappointing Election Win: Bosbach Points to Communication Failures
The CDU won the election but with a lackluster result; Wolfgang Bosbach attributes this to the party's failure to effectively communicate its coalition strategy and the voters' focus on economic issues and migration.
CDU's Disappointing Election Win: Bosbach Points to Communication Failures
The CDU won the election but with a lackluster result; Wolfgang Bosbach attributes this to the party's failure to effectively communicate its coalition strategy and the voters' focus on economic issues and migration.
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52% Bias Score
Hamilton Senior Community Embraces New Model of Aging in Place
Parkland Ancaster, a new senior living community in Hamilton, Ontario, offers independent and assisted living options, community amenities, and aims to reduce strain on Canada's healthcare system by providing a continuum of care within a single location, reflecting a growing trend in community-based...
Hamilton Senior Community Embraces New Model of Aging in Place
Parkland Ancaster, a new senior living community in Hamilton, Ontario, offers independent and assisted living options, community amenities, and aims to reduce strain on Canada's healthcare system by providing a continuum of care within a single location, reflecting a growing trend in community-based...
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36% Bias Score