March 2025
April 2025
EU Sets Waste Reduction Targets, Excluding Farming Sector
The EU agreed on a new directive to reduce food and textile waste by 2030, setting targets of 30% reduction in retail and households and 10% in food production, excluding the farming sector until 2027, while implementing a Producer Responsibility scheme for textile waste.
EU Sets Waste Reduction Targets, Excluding Farming Sector
The EU agreed on a new directive to reduce food and textile waste by 2030, setting targets of 30% reduction in retail and households and 10% in food production, excluding the farming sector until 2027, while implementing a Producer Responsibility scheme for textile waste.
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32% Bias Score
EU Debates Confiscation of \$258 Billion in Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union is debating the confiscation of \$258 billion in frozen Russian assets held by Euroclear in Brussels to support Ukraine, with some member states citing legal concerns while others advocate for immediate seizure.
EU Debates Confiscation of \$258 Billion in Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union is debating the confiscation of \$258 billion in frozen Russian assets held by Euroclear in Brussels to support Ukraine, with some member states citing legal concerns while others advocate for immediate seizure.
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16% Bias Score
Canada's Multi-Pronged Response to Trump's Trade War
Donald Trump's trade war is harming the US economy and reputation, prompting Canada to employ multifaceted strategies targeting Trump's base, economic interests, and international allies to counter his protectionist policies.
Canada's Multi-Pronged Response to Trump's Trade War
Donald Trump's trade war is harming the US economy and reputation, prompting Canada to employ multifaceted strategies targeting Trump's base, economic interests, and international allies to counter his protectionist policies.
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60% Bias Score
Alberta Premier Adopts Diplomatic Stance on U.S. Trade Disputes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pursuing a diplomatic approach to trade disputes with the U.S., advocating for increased oil export capacity to the U.S. while also pursuing alternative markets, contrasting with the tougher stance of other Canadian leaders amid tariff threats and newly discovered r...
Alberta Premier Adopts Diplomatic Stance on U.S. Trade Disputes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pursuing a diplomatic approach to trade disputes with the U.S., advocating for increased oil export capacity to the U.S. while also pursuing alternative markets, contrasting with the tougher stance of other Canadian leaders amid tariff threats and newly discovered r...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Backfire, Uniting Canada Against Him
Donald Trump's capricious tariffs on Canadian goods have backfired, uniting Canadians against him and boosting the Liberal Party, although the trade war's future remains uncertain and the upcoming Canadian elections add another layer of complexity.
Trump's Tariffs Backfire, Uniting Canada Against Him
Donald Trump's capricious tariffs on Canadian goods have backfired, uniting Canadians against him and boosting the Liberal Party, although the trade war's future remains uncertain and the upcoming Canadian elections add another layer of complexity.
Progress
64% Bias Score
German MP Employed Russian with Alleged FSB Ties
A German Member of Parliament (CDU), Christian Hirte, employed a Russian national with alleged FSB ties in his Berlin office from 2023, later terminating the employee after a security review confirmed the suspicion. The employee held a mini-job in the Paul-Löbe-Haus, a building near the Bundestag, a...
German MP Employed Russian with Alleged FSB Ties
A German Member of Parliament (CDU), Christian Hirte, employed a Russian national with alleged FSB ties in his Berlin office from 2023, later terminating the employee after a security review confirmed the suspicion. The employee held a mini-job in the Paul-Löbe-Haus, a building near the Bundestag, a...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Duda Urges NATO to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda urged all NATO members to increase their defense spending to at least 3% of GDP in a letter commemorating Poland's 26th anniversary in the alliance, requesting this increase at NATO headquarters and emphasizing the need for immediate action, while also proposing a const...
Duda Urges NATO to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda urged all NATO members to increase their defense spending to at least 3% of GDP in a letter commemorating Poland's 26th anniversary in the alliance, requesting this increase at NATO headquarters and emphasizing the need for immediate action, while also proposing a const...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Messina Strait Bridge Construction to Begin Amidst Controversy
The Italian government will begin construction this year on a €13.5 billion bridge spanning the Messina Strait, connecting Sicily and Calabria, despite concerns over seismic risks, cost, and the need for improved basic services in Southern Italy.
Messina Strait Bridge Construction to Begin Amidst Controversy
The Italian government will begin construction this year on a €13.5 billion bridge spanning the Messina Strait, connecting Sicily and Calabria, despite concerns over seismic risks, cost, and the need for improved basic services in Southern Italy.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Pope Francis Shows Improvement, Remains Hospitalized
Pope Francis's health is improving after a diagnosis of double pneumonia, but he remains hospitalized and under observation, with his Wednesday audience canceled due to a planned Lenten retreat.
Pope Francis Shows Improvement, Remains Hospitalized
Pope Francis's health is improving after a diagnosis of double pneumonia, but he remains hospitalized and under observation, with his Wednesday audience canceled due to a planned Lenten retreat.
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32% Bias Score
Saturn Confirmed as Solar System's 'Moon King' with 274 Moons
A team of Canadian and Taiwanese researchers confirmed Saturn has 274 moons, surpassing Jupiter's 95, after discovering 128 new moons using the Canada France Hawaii Telescope; the small moons are likely remnants of recent collisions.
Saturn Confirmed as Solar System's 'Moon King' with 274 Moons
A team of Canadian and Taiwanese researchers confirmed Saturn has 274 moons, surpassing Jupiter's 95, after discovering 128 new moons using the Canada France Hawaii Telescope; the small moons are likely remnants of recent collisions.
Progress
8% Bias Score
Dortmund Beats Lille, Advances to Champions League Quarterfinals
Borussia Dortmund overcame an early goal to defeat OSC Lille 2-1 in their Champions League Round of 16 second leg on March 11th, securing their place in the quarterfinals where they will face FC Barcelona; goals from Emre Can and Maximilian Beier secured the win.
Dortmund Beats Lille, Advances to Champions League Quarterfinals
Borussia Dortmund overcame an early goal to defeat OSC Lille 2-1 in their Champions League Round of 16 second leg on March 11th, securing their place in the quarterfinals where they will face FC Barcelona; goals from Emre Can and Maximilian Beier secured the win.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Canada Launches National School Food Program to Combat Food Insecurity
Canada launched a national school food program, a CAD $1 billion, five-year initiative to feed 400,000 students annually, addressing the country's food insecurity and improving children's health and academic performance, while saving families an average of $800 annually.
Canada Launches National School Food Program to Combat Food Insecurity
Canada launched a national school food program, a CAD $1 billion, five-year initiative to feed 400,000 students annually, addressing the country's food insecurity and improving children's health and academic performance, while saving families an average of $800 annually.
Progress
28% Bias Score