March 2025
April 2025
International Women's Day: A Persistent Call for Gender Equality
International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, commemorates women's achievements and advocates for gender equality, stemming from the 1909 American labor movement and gaining international recognition in 1911 and UN recognition in 1977; the day's continued relevance is underscored by p...
International Women's Day: A Persistent Call for Gender Equality
International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, commemorates women's achievements and advocates for gender equality, stemming from the 1909 American labor movement and gaining international recognition in 1911 and UN recognition in 1977; the day's continued relevance is underscored by p...
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24% Bias Score
Zambia Drought: US Aid Cuts Exacerbate "Sex-for-Fish" Exploitation
Severe drought in Zambia, worsened by US aid cuts, forces women into "sex-for-fish" exchanges, highlighting the intersection of climate change, economic hardship, and gender-based violence.
Zambia Drought: US Aid Cuts Exacerbate "Sex-for-Fish" Exploitation
Severe drought in Zambia, worsened by US aid cuts, forces women into "sex-for-fish" exchanges, highlighting the intersection of climate change, economic hardship, and gender-based violence.
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64% Bias Score
Anselm Kiefer: A Monumental Reflection on War, Mythology, and the Universe
Anselm Kiefer, born in 1945 in post-war Germany, is a renowned artist whose monumental works exploring themes of war, mythology, and the universe, often using unconventional materials like ash and straw, have gained international recognition, including a recent commission for the Panthéon in Paris.
Anselm Kiefer: A Monumental Reflection on War, Mythology, and the Universe
Anselm Kiefer, born in 1945 in post-war Germany, is a renowned artist whose monumental works exploring themes of war, mythology, and the universe, often using unconventional materials like ash and straw, have gained international recognition, including a recent commission for the Panthéon in Paris.
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28% Bias Score
Syria: Post-Assad Attacks Kill Hundreds, Testing New Government
Following the ouster of the Assad regime, remnants of the former government launched attacks across Syria, killing at least 237 people, prompting a strong response from the transitional government and raising concerns of a broader civil conflict.
Syria: Post-Assad Attacks Kill Hundreds, Testing New Government
Following the ouster of the Assad regime, remnants of the former government launched attacks across Syria, killing at least 237 people, prompting a strong response from the transitional government and raising concerns of a broader civil conflict.
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44% Bias Score
France Considers Sharing Nuclear Deterrence with European Allies
France may share its nuclear protection with European allies due to concerns over US reliability and Russia's nuclear posture; Chancellor-elect Merz's call for closer ties with France, and President Macron's confirmation of discussions about sharing, mark a potential turning point.
France Considers Sharing Nuclear Deterrence with European Allies
France may share its nuclear protection with European allies due to concerns over US reliability and Russia's nuclear posture; Chancellor-elect Merz's call for closer ties with France, and President Macron's confirmation of discussions about sharing, mark a potential turning point.
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44% Bias Score
German Coalition Talks: Major Financial Deal, Deep Policy Divisions
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD reached a deal on a large financial package for military and economic strengthening, but deep divisions remain on migration, climate policy, and debt limits, potentially impacting future coalition stability and Germany's international relations.
German Coalition Talks: Major Financial Deal, Deep Policy Divisions
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD reached a deal on a large financial package for military and economic strengthening, but deep divisions remain on migration, climate policy, and debt limits, potentially impacting future coalition stability and Germany's international relations.
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Women's Entrepreneurial Surge Amidst War
Amidst the war in Ukraine, 66% of women plan to start businesses, exceeding the EU average of 40%, driven by financial independence and social impact; lack of funds is a key barrier.
Ukrainian Women's Entrepreneurial Surge Amidst War
Amidst the war in Ukraine, 66% of women plan to start businesses, exceeding the EU average of 40%, driven by financial independence and social impact; lack of funds is a key barrier.
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44% Bias Score
EU Gender Pay Gap Narrows to 12%, but Disparities Persist
The EU's gender pay gap decreased to 12% in 2023, but significant disparities persist across member states, driven by factors such as sectoral segregation, unequal work distribution, and underrepresentation of women in leadership roles.
EU Gender Pay Gap Narrows to 12%, but Disparities Persist
The EU's gender pay gap decreased to 12% in 2023, but significant disparities persist across member states, driven by factors such as sectoral segregation, unequal work distribution, and underrepresentation of women in leadership roles.
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12% Bias Score
Failure of European Defence Community: West Germany Joins NATO
Winston Churchill's 1950 proposal for a European army, prompted by the Korean War, faced resistance, particularly in France, leading to the creation of the ultimately unsuccessful European Defence Community (EDC) in 1952 before West Germany joined NATO in 1955.
Failure of European Defence Community: West Germany Joins NATO
Winston Churchill's 1950 proposal for a European army, prompted by the Korean War, faced resistance, particularly in France, leading to the creation of the ultimately unsuccessful European Defence Community (EDC) in 1952 before West Germany joined NATO in 1955.
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40% Bias Score
Libertarianism: A Divergence from Progressive Roots
Libertarianism, defined as the combination of individual and economic freedoms with anti-imperialism, has been historically championed by women seeking empowerment. However, the Trump administration's policies, while aligning with some libertarian principles, simultaneously contradict the movement's...
Libertarianism: A Divergence from Progressive Roots
Libertarianism, defined as the combination of individual and economic freedoms with anti-imperialism, has been historically championed by women seeking empowerment. However, the Trump administration's policies, while aligning with some libertarian principles, simultaneously contradict the movement's...
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60% Bias Score
Turkey's Alcohol Tax Crisis: 160 Deaths and a Black Market Boom
At least 160 deaths from illegally produced alcohol in Turkey since 2025 have prompted government crackdowns, highlighting the impact of high taxes making alcohol unaffordable for many and driving them to the black market.
Turkey's Alcohol Tax Crisis: 160 Deaths and a Black Market Boom
At least 160 deaths from illegally produced alcohol in Turkey since 2025 have prompted government crackdowns, highlighting the impact of high taxes making alcohol unaffordable for many and driving them to the black market.
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44% Bias Score
Otto Group's First Female CEO: A Milestone in German Gender Equality
In early March 2024, Petra Scharner-Wolff became the first woman to lead the Otto Group, a major German e-commerce company with €15 billion in revenue and 38,500 employees, marking a milestone in gender equality within German business despite persistent societal and structural challenges.
Otto Group's First Female CEO: A Milestone in German Gender Equality
In early March 2024, Petra Scharner-Wolff became the first woman to lead the Otto Group, a major German e-commerce company with €15 billion in revenue and 38,500 employees, marking a milestone in gender equality within German business despite persistent societal and structural challenges.
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40% Bias Score