March 2025
April 2025
Canada Diversifies Foreign Policy Amidst US Trade War and Arctic Sovereignty Concerns
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney initiated his first international visits in Paris and London, emphasizing diversification of trade relations away from the US due to trade disputes and threats to Canadian sovereignty, particularly in the Arctic, meeting with King Charles III and affirming Canada'...
Canada Diversifies Foreign Policy Amidst US Trade War and Arctic Sovereignty Concerns
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney initiated his first international visits in Paris and London, emphasizing diversification of trade relations away from the US due to trade disputes and threats to Canadian sovereignty, particularly in the Arctic, meeting with King Charles III and affirming Canada'...
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60% Bias Score
Germany to Vote on 500 Billion Euro Defense Debt Package
The German Bundestag is set to vote on Tuesday on a 500 billion euro debt package for defense, bypassing the debt brake, after the Federal Constitutional Court rejected legal challenges; the Bundesrat will decide on Friday.
Germany to Vote on 500 Billion Euro Defense Debt Package
The German Bundestag is set to vote on Tuesday on a 500 billion euro debt package for defense, bypassing the debt brake, after the Federal Constitutional Court rejected legal challenges; the Bundesrat will decide on Friday.
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36% Bias Score
German Public Sector Negotiations Fail, Leading to Binding Arbitration
Negotiations for the German public sector (federal and municipal) collapsed, leading to binding arbitration to resolve the dispute involving over 2.5 million workers after strikes disrupted essential services; key disagreements center on pay increases and additional leave.
German Public Sector Negotiations Fail, Leading to Binding Arbitration
Negotiations for the German public sector (federal and municipal) collapsed, leading to binding arbitration to resolve the dispute involving over 2.5 million workers after strikes disrupted essential services; key disagreements center on pay increases and additional leave.
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44% Bias Score
Thames Water's Financial Crisis: Mismanagement, Sewage Discharges, and a Proposed Bill Hike
Thames Water, facing a £15bn debt and potential insolvency by June 2025, proposes a 53% customer bill hike to address years of mismanagement resulting in sewage discharges into rivers and £2.7bn in dividends paid between 2006 and 2017, prompting public scrutiny and calls for stronger regulatory over...
Thames Water's Financial Crisis: Mismanagement, Sewage Discharges, and a Proposed Bill Hike
Thames Water, facing a £15bn debt and potential insolvency by June 2025, proposes a 53% customer bill hike to address years of mismanagement resulting in sewage discharges into rivers and £2.7bn in dividends paid between 2006 and 2017, prompting public scrutiny and calls for stronger regulatory over...
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36% Bias Score
UK Conservatives Abandon Net-Zero Target
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch announced the party's abandonment of its net-zero emissions target by 2050, citing its impossibility and high costs, triggering criticism from environmental groups and concerns about potential long-term economic and environmental consequences.
UK Conservatives Abandon Net-Zero Target
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch announced the party's abandonment of its net-zero emissions target by 2050, citing its impossibility and high costs, triggering criticism from environmental groups and concerns about potential long-term economic and environmental consequences.
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52% Bias Score
Baloxavir Shows Superior Efficacy Against Avian Influenza H5N1 in Mice
A study found baloxavir's superior efficacy against avian influenza H5N1 in mice compared to oseltamivir, except via contaminated milk, highlighting its potential role in pandemic preparedness due to different antiviral mechanisms and various infection routes.
Baloxavir Shows Superior Efficacy Against Avian Influenza H5N1 in Mice
A study found baloxavir's superior efficacy against avian influenza H5N1 in mice compared to oseltamivir, except via contaminated milk, highlighting its potential role in pandemic preparedness due to different antiviral mechanisms and various infection routes.
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36% Bias Score
Lebanon-Syria Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes
Following two days of clashes along the Lebanon-Syria border that left at least 12 soldiers dead, a ceasefire was agreed upon late Monday, including enhanced cooperation between the two sides. The fighting began after Syria accused Hezbollah of killing three Syrian soldiers, although other reports p...
Lebanon-Syria Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes
Following two days of clashes along the Lebanon-Syria border that left at least 12 soldiers dead, a ceasefire was agreed upon late Monday, including enhanced cooperation between the two sides. The fighting began after Syria accused Hezbollah of killing three Syrian soldiers, although other reports p...
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36% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Rwanda for Role in Congolese Conflict Minerals Trade
The European Union sanctioned Rwanda's Gasabo Gold Refinery and its CEO for trading in Congolese gold smuggled by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, highlighting the link between the conflict in eastern Congo and the exploitation of its mineral resources, causing thousands of deaths and millions of displ...
EU Sanctions Rwanda for Role in Congolese Conflict Minerals Trade
The European Union sanctioned Rwanda's Gasabo Gold Refinery and its CEO for trading in Congolese gold smuggled by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, highlighting the link between the conflict in eastern Congo and the exploitation of its mineral resources, causing thousands of deaths and millions of displ...
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48% Bias Score
Syria Aid Pledges Fall Short Amid Concerns Over Violence and Governance
An international donor conference in Brussels raised \$6.3 billion in aid for Syria and neighboring countries, a significant decrease from last year's total of \$7.5 billion, amid concerns over recent violence and the cautious approach of governments towards Syria's new interim government.
Syria Aid Pledges Fall Short Amid Concerns Over Violence and Governance
An international donor conference in Brussels raised \$6.3 billion in aid for Syria and neighboring countries, a significant decrease from last year's total of \$7.5 billion, amid concerns over recent violence and the cautious approach of governments towards Syria's new interim government.
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48% Bias Score
Albanese's Approval Recovers Amid Trump's Economic Uncertainty and Swimming Proficiency Concerns
Essential polling shows Anthony Albanese's approval rating recovering to pre-referendum levels; Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of potential economic shocks from Donald Trump's policies; new research reveals a concerning decline in Australian school children's swimming proficiency.
Albanese's Approval Recovers Amid Trump's Economic Uncertainty and Swimming Proficiency Concerns
Essential polling shows Anthony Albanese's approval rating recovering to pre-referendum levels; Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of potential economic shocks from Donald Trump's policies; new research reveals a concerning decline in Australian school children's swimming proficiency.
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40% Bias Score
OECD Slashs Mexico's Growth Forecast Amidst US-China Trade War
The OECD significantly lowered its growth forecast for Mexico's economy due to the US-China trade war, predicting a 1.3% GDP drop in 2025 and a 0.6% contraction in 2026, while also forecasting increased inflation.
OECD Slashs Mexico's Growth Forecast Amidst US-China Trade War
The OECD significantly lowered its growth forecast for Mexico's economy due to the US-China trade war, predicting a 1.3% GDP drop in 2025 and a 0.6% contraction in 2026, while also forecasting increased inflation.
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36% Bias Score
Trump to Release 80,000 JFK Assassination Documents
President Trump announced the release of 80,000 uncensored documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday, fulfilling a campaign promise and reversing a previous decision.
Trump to Release 80,000 JFK Assassination Documents
President Trump announced the release of 80,000 uncensored documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday, fulfilling a campaign promise and reversing a previous decision.
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48% Bias Score