February 2025
March 2025
German Election to Reshape EU Leadership
Germany's upcoming elections, with the projected win of Friedrich Merz as Chancellor, will significantly impact the EU by potentially restoring German leadership and reforming its relationship with France and other key players. The election's outcome will affect the bloc's ability to address pressin...
German Election to Reshape EU Leadership
Germany's upcoming elections, with the projected win of Friedrich Merz as Chancellor, will significantly impact the EU by potentially restoring German leadership and reforming its relationship with France and other key players. The election's outcome will affect the bloc's ability to address pressin...
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40% Bias Score
Blood Test Research for Early Diagnosis of Rare Womb Cancer
Researchers at the University of Leicester are developing a blood test to improve the diagnosis of uterine sarcomas, a rare womb cancer affecting 3% of womb cancer patients and often misdiagnosed as fibroids; this project, funded by The Eve Appeal and Sarcoma UK, aims to detect small fragments of tu...
Blood Test Research for Early Diagnosis of Rare Womb Cancer
Researchers at the University of Leicester are developing a blood test to improve the diagnosis of uterine sarcomas, a rare womb cancer affecting 3% of womb cancer patients and often misdiagnosed as fibroids; this project, funded by The Eve Appeal and Sarcoma UK, aims to detect small fragments of tu...
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28% Bias Score
Arrests Made After Explosive Devices Thrown at Russian Consulate in Marseille
On February 24th, 2024, the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine, two individuals were arrested in Marseille, France, for throwing explosive devices—three 50-cl plastic soda bottles—at the Russian consulate, causing minor damage but no injuries; this prompted strong reactions from both Russian an...
Arrests Made After Explosive Devices Thrown at Russian Consulate in Marseille
On February 24th, 2024, the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine, two individuals were arrested in Marseille, France, for throwing explosive devices—three 50-cl plastic soda bottles—at the Russian consulate, causing minor damage but no injuries; this prompted strong reactions from both Russian an...
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40% Bias Score
Judges Grant Unprecedented Discovery in Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
Multiple lawsuits challenge the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and other agency actions, leading judges to grant unprecedented early discovery—including internal documents and depositions—due to concerns about transparency and accountability.
Judges Grant Unprecedented Discovery in Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
Multiple lawsuits challenge the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and other agency actions, leading judges to grant unprecedented early discovery—including internal documents and depositions—due to concerns about transparency and accountability.
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44% Bias Score
Kew Gardens Unveils New Carbon Garden to Educate on Climate Change
Kew Gardens in London is opening a permanent Carbon Garden in July, showcasing the relationship between plants and climate change through a unique design including a mushroom-shaped centerpiece and exposed coal seam, aiming to educate 2.5 million annual visitors about carbon's role and inspire susta...
Kew Gardens Unveils New Carbon Garden to Educate on Climate Change
Kew Gardens in London is opening a permanent Carbon Garden in July, showcasing the relationship between plants and climate change through a unique design including a mushroom-shaped centerpiece and exposed coal seam, aiming to educate 2.5 million annual visitors about carbon's role and inspire susta...
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40% Bias Score
Antidepressants Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients
A Swedish study of 18,740 dementia patients revealed that those taking antidepressants, especially serotonin reuptake inhibitors, experienced faster cognitive decline than those who didn't; however, experts caution against a direct causal link and highlight the lack of effective treatment options fo...
Antidepressants Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients
A Swedish study of 18,740 dementia patients revealed that those taking antidepressants, especially serotonin reuptake inhibitors, experienced faster cognitive decline than those who didn't; however, experts caution against a direct causal link and highlight the lack of effective treatment options fo...
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48% Bias Score
South African Casualties in DRC Conflict Rise to 14
The South African army confirmed the evacuation of seriously wounded soldiers from Goma, DRC, following clashes with the M23 rebel group and Rwandan troops; at least 14 South African soldiers have died since January, while over 7,000 deaths are reported since January by Kinshasa, amidst accusations ...
South African Casualties in DRC Conflict Rise to 14
The South African army confirmed the evacuation of seriously wounded soldiers from Goma, DRC, following clashes with the M23 rebel group and Rwandan troops; at least 14 South African soldiers have died since January, while over 7,000 deaths are reported since January by Kinshasa, amidst accusations ...
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40% Bias Score
NYC Congestion Pricing: Early Success Defies Critics
New York City's congestion pricing program generated nearly $49 million in its first 27 days, exceeding projections and funding subway improvements, while countering claims of negative business impacts and highlighting potential solutions for other cities facing similar traffic challenges.
NYC Congestion Pricing: Early Success Defies Critics
New York City's congestion pricing program generated nearly $49 million in its first 27 days, exceeding projections and funding subway improvements, while countering claims of negative business impacts and highlighting potential solutions for other cities facing similar traffic challenges.
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52% Bias Score
China's Live-Fire Drills Force Flight Diversions, Sparking Regional Tension
China conducted live-fire naval drills in the Tasman Sea on Friday and Saturday, forcing at least 49 aircraft to divert after a Virgin Australia pilot alerted Australian authorities; China did not issue a standard NOTAM, prompting criticism from Australia and New Zealand.
China's Live-Fire Drills Force Flight Diversions, Sparking Regional Tension
China conducted live-fire naval drills in the Tasman Sea on Friday and Saturday, forcing at least 49 aircraft to divert after a Virgin Australia pilot alerted Australian authorities; China did not issue a standard NOTAM, prompting criticism from Australia and New Zealand.
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56% Bias Score
France's 2026 Electricity Market Reform: Projected Price Hike Sparks Debate
UFC-Que Choisir projects a 19% average increase in French household electricity bills starting in 2026 due to a market-based pricing reform replacing the Arenh system, a claim disputed by the French Ministry of Economy.
France's 2026 Electricity Market Reform: Projected Price Hike Sparks Debate
UFC-Que Choisir projects a 19% average increase in French household electricity bills starting in 2026 due to a market-based pricing reform replacing the Arenh system, a claim disputed by the French Ministry of Economy.
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52% Bias Score
Macron Urges Trump to Reconsider Tariffs on European Goods
French President Emmanuel Macron visited the White House on February 24th, urging President Trump to reconsider planned tariffs on European goods, arguing against trade wars amid the Ukraine conflict and emphasizing the need for fair trade practices between the US and the EU.
Macron Urges Trump to Reconsider Tariffs on European Goods
French President Emmanuel Macron visited the White House on February 24th, urging President Trump to reconsider planned tariffs on European goods, arguing against trade wars amid the Ukraine conflict and emphasizing the need for fair trade practices between the US and the EU.
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52% Bias Score
Bundesbank Reports Record €19.2 Billion Loss
The Deutsche Bundesbank reported a record loss of €19.2 billion in 2023, its first since 1979, due to the European Central Bank's interest rate hikes to combat inflation, impacting the German federal budget.
Bundesbank Reports Record €19.2 Billion Loss
The Deutsche Bundesbank reported a record loss of €19.2 billion in 2023, its first since 1979, due to the European Central Bank's interest rate hikes to combat inflation, impacting the German federal budget.
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40% Bias Score