February 2025
March 2025
Olmert's Unveiled Peace Map: A Missed Opportunity
In 2008, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert proposed a two-state solution to Mahmoud Abbas, offering a Palestinian state on 94% of the West Bank and a novel approach to Jerusalem governance, which Abbas initially refused to sign without expert review, leading to the collapse of the deal.
Olmert's Unveiled Peace Map: A Missed Opportunity
In 2008, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert proposed a two-state solution to Mahmoud Abbas, offering a Palestinian state on 94% of the West Bank and a novel approach to Jerusalem governance, which Abbas initially refused to sign without expert review, leading to the collapse of the deal.
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52% Bias Score
CDU Wins German Election, AfD Makes Historic Gains
Germany's conservative CDU party won the most votes in the federal election, with the far-right AfD achieving its highest-ever result; incumbent Chancellor Scholz conceded defeat.
CDU Wins German Election, AfD Makes Historic Gains
Germany's conservative CDU party won the most votes in the federal election, with the far-right AfD achieving its highest-ever result; incumbent Chancellor Scholz conceded defeat.
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12% Bias Score
Pope Francis in Critical Condition, Prompts Global Prayers
Pope Francis, hospitalized in Rome since February 14th due to a serious lung infection, remains in critical condition, prompting global prayers and especially fervent concern in his native Argentina, where his legacy of serving the poor is widely celebrated.
Pope Francis in Critical Condition, Prompts Global Prayers
Pope Francis, hospitalized in Rome since February 14th due to a serious lung infection, remains in critical condition, prompting global prayers and especially fervent concern in his native Argentina, where his legacy of serving the poor is widely celebrated.
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24% Bias Score
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of Anti-Trump Political Conference
A bomb threat targeting speakers at the Principles First Summit in Washington, DC, led to a brief evacuation on Sunday, but was later deemed unfounded; the threat is linked to the recent release of January 6th prisoners.
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of Anti-Trump Political Conference
A bomb threat targeting speakers at the Principles First Summit in Washington, DC, led to a brief evacuation on Sunday, but was later deemed unfounded; the threat is linked to the recent release of January 6th prisoners.
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48% Bias Score
German Election: CDU Leads, Coalition Uncertainty Remains
In Germany's federal election, with 84% turnout, CDU secured ~28.5%, followed by AfD at ~20.5%, creating uncertainty about coalition formation as CDU leader Merz rejected alliance with AfD.
German Election: CDU Leads, Coalition Uncertainty Remains
In Germany's federal election, with 84% turnout, CDU secured ~28.5%, followed by AfD at ~20.5%, creating uncertainty about coalition formation as CDU leader Merz rejected alliance with AfD.
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48% Bias Score
German Election Results: CDU Leads, Coalition Talks Loom
Germany's weekend elections show the center-right CDU/CSU leading with 29% support, followed by the far-right AfD at 21%, leaving the next government to grapple with a €25 billion budget deficit, stricter immigration rules, and potentially revising green energy policies.
German Election Results: CDU Leads, Coalition Talks Loom
Germany's weekend elections show the center-right CDU/CSU leading with 29% support, followed by the far-right AfD at 21%, leaving the next government to grapple with a €25 billion budget deficit, stricter immigration rules, and potentially revising green energy policies.
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44% Bias Score
Waspi Group Launches £10.5 Billion Legal Challenge Against UK Government
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group is pursuing legal action against the UK government, demanding £10.5 billion in compensation for 3.6 million women born in the 1950s who weren't adequately informed of state pension age increases, despite the government's acknowledgement of mal...
Waspi Group Launches £10.5 Billion Legal Challenge Against UK Government
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group is pursuing legal action against the UK government, demanding £10.5 billion in compensation for 3.6 million women born in the 1950s who weren't adequately informed of state pension age increases, despite the government's acknowledgement of mal...
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60% Bias Score
Fuji TV Scandal Exposes Deep-Rooted Sexual Assault Culture in Japan
The downfall of Japanese celebrity Masahiro Nakai due to sexual assault allegations triggered a crisis at Fuji TV, causing executive resignations, sponsor withdrawals, and sparking a national conversation about sexual violence in Japan's media, where underreporting and low conviction rates are preva...
Fuji TV Scandal Exposes Deep-Rooted Sexual Assault Culture in Japan
The downfall of Japanese celebrity Masahiro Nakai due to sexual assault allegations triggered a crisis at Fuji TV, causing executive resignations, sponsor withdrawals, and sparking a national conversation about sexual violence in Japan's media, where underreporting and low conviction rates are preva...
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28% Bias Score
USAID Lays Off 1,600 Following Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze
On February 23rd, USAID announced the layoff of roughly 1,600 US-based employees and the administrative leave of its global workforce, following President Trump's January 20th executive order freezing US foreign aid for 90 days, impacting its $42.8 billion budget (42% of global humanitarian aid).
USAID Lays Off 1,600 Following Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze
On February 23rd, USAID announced the layoff of roughly 1,600 US-based employees and the administrative leave of its global workforce, following President Trump's January 20th executive order freezing US foreign aid for 90 days, impacting its $42.8 billion budget (42% of global humanitarian aid).
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44% Bias Score
AfD's Strong Showing in German Election Raises Concerns
In Germany's recent election, the far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) achieved its best-ever result, securing second place and solidifying its dominance in the former communist east; this highlights growing political polarization and raises concerns about the future of German politics.
AfD's Strong Showing in German Election Raises Concerns
In Germany's recent election, the far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) achieved its best-ever result, securing second place and solidifying its dominance in the former communist east; this highlights growing political polarization and raises concerns about the future of German politics.
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56% Bias Score
German Election: CDU/CSU Leads, AfD Surges, Coalition Uncertainty
In Germany's Bundestag elections, the CDU/CSU secured roughly 28.5% of the vote, leading but needing a coalition; the AfD surged by 10% to approximately 20.5%, while smaller parties face potential exclusion, impacting coalition possibilities and the future political landscape.
German Election: CDU/CSU Leads, AfD Surges, Coalition Uncertainty
In Germany's Bundestag elections, the CDU/CSU secured roughly 28.5% of the vote, leading but needing a coalition; the AfD surged by 10% to approximately 20.5%, while smaller parties face potential exclusion, impacting coalition possibilities and the future political landscape.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Eliminates 2,000 USAID Positions, Places Thousands on Leave
On February 23, 2025, the Trump administration eliminated 2,000 USAID positions and placed most staff on leave globally, citing concerns about waste and a liberal agenda, despite a federal judge's initial concerns about employee safety, especially for those stationed overseas.
Trump Administration Eliminates 2,000 USAID Positions, Places Thousands on Leave
On February 23, 2025, the Trump administration eliminated 2,000 USAID positions and placed most staff on leave globally, citing concerns about waste and a liberal agenda, despite a federal judge's initial concerns about employee safety, especially for those stationed overseas.
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60% Bias Score