March 2025
April 2025
Rwanda, DRC Agree to Immediate Ceasefire in Eastern Congo
Rwanda and the DRC agreed to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Qatar following failed peace talks in Angola, facilitated by the Emir of Qatar; the M23 rebel group's commitment remains uncertain.
Rwanda, DRC Agree to Immediate Ceasefire in Eastern Congo
Rwanda and the DRC agreed to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Qatar following failed peace talks in Angola, facilitated by the Emir of Qatar; the M23 rebel group's commitment remains uncertain.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Steinmeier Reaffirms Germany's Commitment to Confronting Nazi Past Amidst Ukraine War Concerns
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Stadtallendorf, Germany, on March 19, 2025, to discuss Germany's continued commitment to addressing its Nazi past, the impact of the war in Ukraine on the Bundeswehr, and the challenges of maintaining democratic institutions, while highlighting the ex...
Steinmeier Reaffirms Germany's Commitment to Confronting Nazi Past Amidst Ukraine War Concerns
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Stadtallendorf, Germany, on March 19, 2025, to discuss Germany's continued commitment to addressing its Nazi past, the impact of the war in Ukraine on the Bundeswehr, and the challenges of maintaining democratic institutions, while highlighting the ex...
Progress
16% Bias Score
Trump-Putin Call Yields Limited Progress on Ukraine Conflict
Presidents Trump and Putin spoke for over two hours, agreeing to a 30-day halt on attacks against energy infrastructure in both countries and resuming hockey matches between the US and Russia; however, no ceasefire was agreed upon, prompting concerns about the long-term implications for Ukraine.
Trump-Putin Call Yields Limited Progress on Ukraine Conflict
Presidents Trump and Putin spoke for over two hours, agreeing to a 30-day halt on attacks against energy infrastructure in both countries and resuming hockey matches between the US and Russia; however, no ceasefire was agreed upon, prompting concerns about the long-term implications for Ukraine.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Niedersachsen boosts coastal protection spending to "81 million euros" in 2025
Niedersachsen will invest "81 million euros" in coastal protection in 2025 to combat rising sea levels and stronger storm surges, focusing on dike reinforcement, barrier upgrades, and dune protection on islands, with an additional "45.9 million euros" committed for 2026-2028.
Niedersachsen boosts coastal protection spending to "81 million euros" in 2025
Niedersachsen will invest "81 million euros" in coastal protection in 2025 to combat rising sea levels and stronger storm surges, focusing on dike reinforcement, barrier upgrades, and dune protection on islands, with an additional "45.9 million euros" committed for 2026-2028.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Ovsyannikov Family on Trial in UK for Sanctions Violations
Dmitry Ovsyannikov, former governor of Sevastopol, and his family are on trial in London's Southwark Crown Court for violating UK sanctions and money laundering; the court is examining \£76,000 transferred to a UK bank account, a Mercedes purchase, and tuition payments made while under sanctions.
Ovsyannikov Family on Trial in UK for Sanctions Violations
Dmitry Ovsyannikov, former governor of Sevastopol, and his family are on trial in London's Southwark Crown Court for violating UK sanctions and money laundering; the court is examining \£76,000 transferred to a UK bank account, a Mercedes purchase, and tuition payments made while under sanctions.
Progress
52% Bias Score
New State Council Commission to Aid Veterans of the Special Military Operation
A new State Council commission, headed by Astrakhan Governor Igor Babushkin, will support veterans of the special military operation and their families, focusing on rehabilitation, medical care, and interagency cooperation; its first meeting is planned for after March 24th.
New State Council Commission to Aid Veterans of the Special Military Operation
A new State Council commission, headed by Astrakhan Governor Igor Babushkin, will support veterans of the special military operation and their families, focusing on rehabilitation, medical care, and interagency cooperation; its first meeting is planned for after March 24th.
Progress
40% Bias Score
German Investment Deal Unexpectedly Boosts Green Party Power
Germany's Union CDU/CSU and SPD parties agreed on a €500 billion investment package, unexpectedly empowering the Green party due to procedural rules in the Bundestag, securing €100 billion for climate initiatives, and raising constitutional questions.
German Investment Deal Unexpectedly Boosts Green Party Power
Germany's Union CDU/CSU and SPD parties agreed on a €500 billion investment package, unexpectedly empowering the Green party due to procedural rules in the Bundestag, securing €100 billion for climate initiatives, and raising constitutional questions.
Progress
40% Bias Score
NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After 9-Month ISS Stay
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with two other astronauts, returned to Earth on March 19, 2025, landing in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule off the coast of Florida after their mission on the International Space Station (ISS) was extended from one week to nine months due to a tech...
NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After 9-Month ISS Stay
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with two other astronauts, returned to Earth on March 19, 2025, landing in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule off the coast of Florida after their mission on the International Space Station (ISS) was extended from one week to nine months due to a tech...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Belgrade Protest Stampede: Sonic Weapon Allegations Under Investigation
On March 15th, during a massive student protest in Belgrade, Serbia, a sudden loud noise and vibrations triggered a stampede among hundreds of thousands of participants, injuring many. Multiple theories about the cause, including the use of sonic weapons, are under investigation.
Belgrade Protest Stampede: Sonic Weapon Allegations Under Investigation
On March 15th, during a massive student protest in Belgrade, Serbia, a sudden loud noise and vibrations triggered a stampede among hundreds of thousands of participants, injuring many. Multiple theories about the cause, including the use of sonic weapons, are under investigation.
Progress
56% Bias Score
UK Labour's £5 Billion Benefits Cut Primarily Impacts Disabled People
The UK Labour government announced a £5 billion cut to the benefits system, mainly affecting disabled people by tightening PIP eligibility (potentially impacting 1 million) and reducing universal credit rates, despite a new premium for those with lifelong conditions.
UK Labour's £5 Billion Benefits Cut Primarily Impacts Disabled People
The UK Labour government announced a £5 billion cut to the benefits system, mainly affecting disabled people by tightening PIP eligibility (potentially impacting 1 million) and reducing universal credit rates, despite a new premium for those with lifelong conditions.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Putin Announces Kursk Operation Completion, Highlights Anti-Corruption Efforts and War Crimes Prosecution
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed prosecutors, announcing the completion of military operations in Kursk, emphasizing accountability for Ukrainian soldiers' alleged war crimes, and highlighting the recovery of 504 billion rubles from corrupt officials this year.
Putin Announces Kursk Operation Completion, Highlights Anti-Corruption Efforts and War Crimes Prosecution
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed prosecutors, announcing the completion of military operations in Kursk, emphasizing accountability for Ukrainian soldiers' alleged war crimes, and highlighting the recovery of 504 billion rubles from corrupt officials this year.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Altrad Group: From Scaffolding to €6 Billion Energy Empire
Mohed Altrad, a computer scientist, transformed a near-bankrupt French scaffolding company into the €6 billion Altrad Group by 2025 through diversification, strategic acquisitions (92 subsidiaries by 2025), and a focus on the energy sector, demonstrating resilience during economic downturns.
Altrad Group: From Scaffolding to €6 Billion Energy Empire
Mohed Altrad, a computer scientist, transformed a near-bankrupt French scaffolding company into the €6 billion Altrad Group by 2025 through diversification, strategic acquisitions (92 subsidiaries by 2025), and a focus on the energy sector, demonstrating resilience during economic downturns.
Progress
56% Bias Score