March 2025
April 2025
Mannheim Car Attack: Two Dead, Eleven Injured in Deliberate Act
A 40-year-old man intentionally drove his car into a crowd in Mannheim, Germany, on Monday, killing two and injuring eleven; the suspect has a history of prior offenses and potential mental health issues, triggering debates on security measures and inter-agency data sharing.
Mannheim Car Attack: Two Dead, Eleven Injured in Deliberate Act
A 40-year-old man intentionally drove his car into a crowd in Mannheim, Germany, on Monday, killing two and injuring eleven; the suspect has a history of prior offenses and potential mental health issues, triggering debates on security measures and inter-agency data sharing.
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40% Bias Score
Rwanda Demands £50 Million from Britain over Cancelled Asylum Deal
Rwanda is demanding £50 million (US\$63.62 million) from Britain for cancelling their asylum deal, citing broken trust after Britain imposed sanctions on Rwanda over its alleged involvement in the Congolese conflict; the deal, scrapped by Britain last July, had already cost Britain £700 million (US\...
Rwanda Demands £50 Million from Britain over Cancelled Asylum Deal
Rwanda is demanding £50 million (US\$63.62 million) from Britain for cancelling their asylum deal, citing broken trust after Britain imposed sanctions on Rwanda over its alleged involvement in the Congolese conflict; the deal, scrapped by Britain last July, had already cost Britain £700 million (US\...
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36% Bias Score
CSU Demands Reinstatement of Mandatory Military Service in Germany
Germany's CSU party is pushing for the immediate reinstatement of mandatory military service in 2025 to address a 20,000-soldier shortfall in the Bundeswehr, impacting operational readiness and raising concerns about national security.
CSU Demands Reinstatement of Mandatory Military Service in Germany
Germany's CSU party is pushing for the immediate reinstatement of mandatory military service in 2025 to address a 20,000-soldier shortfall in the Bundeswehr, impacting operational readiness and raising concerns about national security.
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68% Bias Score
Pope Francis's Pneumonia: Condition Improves, but Prognosis Remains Guarded
Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized in Rome for pneumonia, experienced two respiratory crises Monday, requiring bronchoscopies to clear his lungs. His condition improved enough by Tuesday morning to switch from a ventilation mask to a nasal tube for oxygen, although his prognosis remains guarded; Vatican...
Pope Francis's Pneumonia: Condition Improves, but Prognosis Remains Guarded
Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized in Rome for pneumonia, experienced two respiratory crises Monday, requiring bronchoscopies to clear his lungs. His condition improved enough by Tuesday morning to switch from a ventilation mask to a nasal tube for oxygen, although his prognosis remains guarded; Vatican...
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40% Bias Score
Austria Halts Refugee Family Reunification
Austria's newly formed coalition government, led by Chancellor Christian Stocker, will immediately halt family reunification for refugees, citing national capacity limits and ignoring potential EU legal challenges; this follows a five-month post-election period.
Austria Halts Refugee Family Reunification
Austria's newly formed coalition government, led by Chancellor Christian Stocker, will immediately halt family reunification for refugees, citing national capacity limits and ignoring potential EU legal challenges; this follows a five-month post-election period.
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52% Bias Score
France Seeks to Fund Defense Spending Increase Through Wealth Taxes and Private Investment
France plans to increase defense spending beyond 3 percent of its GDP by 2030, potentially through higher taxes on the wealthy and private investment funds, to meet growing security threats in Europe. This plan follows President Macron's assessment that current €413 billion allocation for 2024-2030 ...
France Seeks to Fund Defense Spending Increase Through Wealth Taxes and Private Investment
France plans to increase defense spending beyond 3 percent of its GDP by 2030, potentially through higher taxes on the wealthy and private investment funds, to meet growing security threats in Europe. This plan follows President Macron's assessment that current €413 billion allocation for 2024-2030 ...
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52% Bias Score
US Tariffs Devastate Point Roberts Economy
The small town of Point Roberts, Washington, which is heavily reliant on Canadian tourism and trade, is experiencing a significant economic downturn due to the potential imposition of US tariffs on Canadian imports, impacting local businesses and residents.
US Tariffs Devastate Point Roberts Economy
The small town of Point Roberts, Washington, which is heavily reliant on Canadian tourism and trade, is experiencing a significant economic downturn due to the potential imposition of US tariffs on Canadian imports, impacting local businesses and residents.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Demands Gaza Demilitarization for Truce Phase Two
Israel demands the "total demilitarization of Gaza," including the removal of Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters and the return of hostages, to proceed with phase two of the truce; Hamas rejects these conditions; an Arab summit is exploring alternatives to a US plan for Gaza.
Israel Demands Gaza Demilitarization for Truce Phase Two
Israel demands the "total demilitarization of Gaza," including the removal of Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters and the return of hostages, to proceed with phase two of the truce; Hamas rejects these conditions; an Arab summit is exploring alternatives to a US plan for Gaza.
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40% Bias Score
Severe Storms Disrupt Mardi Gras Celebrations in Louisiana"
Severe storms threatened Louisiana and other Southern states on Tuesday, forcing officials to reschedule or cancel Mardi Gras parades in several areas due to high winds and potential tornadoes, raising concerns about the impact of recent staff reductions at the National Weather Service.
Severe Storms Disrupt Mardi Gras Celebrations in Louisiana"
Severe storms threatened Louisiana and other Southern states on Tuesday, forcing officials to reschedule or cancel Mardi Gras parades in several areas due to high winds and potential tornadoes, raising concerns about the impact of recent staff reductions at the National Weather Service.
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24% Bias Score
Legal Challenges Mount Against Trump's Trade Policies
Nearly 100 lawsuits target President Trump's executive orders impacting US agencies and personnel; however, WTO jurisdiction excludes tariff challenges, leaving affected countries like China with ineffective legal recourse despite rulings likely deeming Trump's tariffs illegal.
Legal Challenges Mount Against Trump's Trade Policies
Nearly 100 lawsuits target President Trump's executive orders impacting US agencies and personnel; however, WTO jurisdiction excludes tariff challenges, leaving affected countries like China with ineffective legal recourse despite rulings likely deeming Trump's tariffs illegal.
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40% Bias Score
Gabonese General Announces Presidential Candidacy Amidst Concerns
General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema announced his candidacy for Gabon's presidency on February 26, 2025, despite not yet fulfilling the legal requirement of taking leave from his military post; the election is scheduled for April 12, 2025, and the lack of a strong opposing candidate raises concerns...
Gabonese General Announces Presidential Candidacy Amidst Concerns
General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema announced his candidacy for Gabon's presidency on February 26, 2025, despite not yet fulfilling the legal requirement of taking leave from his military post; the election is scheduled for April 12, 2025, and the lack of a strong opposing candidate raises concerns...
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40% Bias Score
Mystery Illness in DRC: WHO Investigates Chemical Poisoning or Meningitis
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has affected over 1,300 people since January 2025, causing at least 60 deaths; the World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating chemical poisoning or bacterial meningitis as potential causes, with the outbreak concentrated in the tow...
Mystery Illness in DRC: WHO Investigates Chemical Poisoning or Meningitis
A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has affected over 1,300 people since January 2025, causing at least 60 deaths; the World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating chemical poisoning or bacterial meningitis as potential causes, with the outbreak concentrated in the tow...
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48% Bias Score