March 2025
April 2025
Jerusalem Protests Condemn Netanyahu's Gaza War Response
On October 31, 2023, large-scale protests in Jerusalem condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza conflict, the October 7th Hamas attack, and the subsequent airstrikes, resulting in 12 arrests.
Jerusalem Protests Condemn Netanyahu's Gaza War Response
On October 31, 2023, large-scale protests in Jerusalem condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza conflict, the October 7th Hamas attack, and the subsequent airstrikes, resulting in 12 arrests.
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60% Bias Score
German Development Aid Under Threat Amidst Coalition Negotiations
In Germany, development and aid organizations protested potential cuts to the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) amid coalition negotiations, fearing integration into the Foreign Office and reduced funding, while other countries like the US and UK are also decreasing development...
German Development Aid Under Threat Amidst Coalition Negotiations
In Germany, development and aid organizations protested potential cuts to the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) amid coalition negotiations, fearing integration into the Foreign Office and reduced funding, while other countries like the US and UK are also decreasing development...
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52% Bias Score
SADC Withdraws Troops from DRC After Heavy Casualties
Following the deaths of several soldiers in the DRC, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is withdrawing its troops from the country after more than a year of deployment, highlighting challenges of peacekeeping missions and decreasing funding for UN operations.
SADC Withdraws Troops from DRC After Heavy Casualties
Following the deaths of several soldiers in the DRC, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is withdrawing its troops from the country after more than a year of deployment, highlighting challenges of peacekeeping missions and decreasing funding for UN operations.
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36% Bias Score
Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $50 Million in Dakota Access Pipeline Lawsuit
A North Dakota jury ordered Greenpeace to pay Energy Transfer $50 million for organizing 2016 protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Reservation, impacting Greenpeace's operations and raising concerns about free speech.
Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $50 Million in Dakota Access Pipeline Lawsuit
A North Dakota jury ordered Greenpeace to pay Energy Transfer $50 million for organizing 2016 protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Reservation, impacting Greenpeace's operations and raising concerns about free speech.
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44% Bias Score
EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Strategy to Counter Russia and Global Threats
The EU presented a new defense strategy, aiming to increase defense capabilities by 2030 with €800 billion in funding, driven by Russia's aggression in Ukraine and global threats, and including joint arms procurement and partnerships.
EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Strategy to Counter Russia and Global Threats
The EU presented a new defense strategy, aiming to increase defense capabilities by 2030 with €800 billion in funding, driven by Russia's aggression in Ukraine and global threats, and including joint arms procurement and partnerships.
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40% Bias Score
Transgender Women in Sports: Ongoing Debate on Fair Competition
Recent studies show that transgender women retain some physical advantages over cisgender women in sports even after hormone therapy, sparking debates about fair competition and leading sports organizations to adjust participation rules; the optimal duration of hormone therapy remains unclear.
Transgender Women in Sports: Ongoing Debate on Fair Competition
Recent studies show that transgender women retain some physical advantages over cisgender women in sports even after hormone therapy, sparking debates about fair competition and leading sports organizations to adjust participation rules; the optimal duration of hormone therapy remains unclear.
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12% Bias Score
Germany Nominates Baerbock for UN General Assembly Presidency Amidst Controversy
Germany's outgoing government nominated Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to head the UN General Assembly in 2025/26, sparking controversy due to her perceived lack of diplomatic experience compared to the initially favored candidate, Helga Schmid. This decision, supported by the incoming governmen...
Germany Nominates Baerbock for UN General Assembly Presidency Amidst Controversy
Germany's outgoing government nominated Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to head the UN General Assembly in 2025/26, sparking controversy due to her perceived lack of diplomatic experience compared to the initially favored candidate, Helga Schmid. This decision, supported by the incoming governmen...
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60% Bias Score
Germany's New Debt: Addressing Foreign Policy Challenges Under Trump
Germany's parliament approved massive new debt to address security and foreign policy challenges, including a strained transatlantic relationship under Trump, the Ukraine war, and economic difficulties; the next chancellor, likely Friedrich Merz, plans closer European defense cooperation and aims to...
Germany's New Debt: Addressing Foreign Policy Challenges Under Trump
Germany's parliament approved massive new debt to address security and foreign policy challenges, including a strained transatlantic relationship under Trump, the Ukraine war, and economic difficulties; the next chancellor, likely Friedrich Merz, plans closer European defense cooperation and aims to...
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48% Bias Score
Argentina Approves New IMF Loan Amidst Protests
The Argentine Congress approved a new IMF loan of unspecified amount on March 19, 2025, to address economic instability and strengthen reserves, amidst protests against President Milei's austerity measures, adding to Argentina's $44 billion debt.
Argentina Approves New IMF Loan Amidst Protests
The Argentine Congress approved a new IMF loan of unspecified amount on March 19, 2025, to address economic instability and strengthen reserves, amidst protests against President Milei's austerity measures, adding to Argentina's $44 billion debt.
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40% Bias Score
Doha Meeting Yields Ceasefire Commitment Amidst Ongoing Congo Conflict
Following failed peace talks in Luanda, Presidents Tshisekedi of Congo and Kagame of Rwanda met in Doha on March 18th, agreeing to an immediate ceasefire despite continued fighting in North Kivu; Qatar's economic leverage in Rwanda facilitated the meeting.
Doha Meeting Yields Ceasefire Commitment Amidst Ongoing Congo Conflict
Following failed peace talks in Luanda, Presidents Tshisekedi of Congo and Kagame of Rwanda met in Doha on March 18th, agreeing to an immediate ceasefire despite continued fighting in North Kivu; Qatar's economic leverage in Rwanda facilitated the meeting.
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40% Bias Score
Abduction of Burkinabe Activist Highlights Escalating Repression
Idrissa Barry, coordinator of the Burkinabe movement "Sens", was abducted on March 18th, prompting outrage following recent massacres of Fulani civilians in Solenzo, allegedly involving the Burkinabe army and Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland; musician Almany KJ criticizes the government'...
Abduction of Burkinabe Activist Highlights Escalating Repression
Idrissa Barry, coordinator of the Burkinabe movement "Sens", was abducted on March 18th, prompting outrage following recent massacres of Fulani civilians in Solenzo, allegedly involving the Burkinabe army and Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland; musician Almany KJ criticizes the government'...
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56% Bias Score
Palestinian Activist Arrested in US: Concerns over Suppression of Dissent
On March 8th, US DHS agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, without a warrant, following his advocacy for Palestine; video footage of the arrest exists, and the incident highlights concerns over the suppression of political dissent and the targeting of pro-Palestinian activists with...
Palestinian Activist Arrested in US: Concerns over Suppression of Dissent
On March 8th, US DHS agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, without a warrant, following his advocacy for Palestine; video footage of the arrest exists, and the incident highlights concerns over the suppression of political dissent and the targeting of pro-Palestinian activists with...
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60% Bias Score