March 2025
April 2025
Syrian Man Denies ISIS Charges in Düsseldorf Trial
A Syrian man accused of aiding and abetting genocide and other crimes against humanity while serving as an ISIS leader and property manager in Syria between 2014 and 2016, is denying all charges before the Higher Regional Court in Düsseldorf, Germany; the trial is scheduled to last until September.
Syrian Man Denies ISIS Charges in Düsseldorf Trial
A Syrian man accused of aiding and abetting genocide and other crimes against humanity while serving as an ISIS leader and property manager in Syria between 2014 and 2016, is denying all charges before the Higher Regional Court in Düsseldorf, Germany; the trial is scheduled to last until September.
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52% Bias Score
German Healthcare System Fails Anorexic Refugee Due to Language Barrier
Seventeen-year-old Sofía, a Colombian refugee in Germany with severe anorexia, was denied adequate hospital treatment due to a lack of Spanish-speaking therapists, exposing systemic failures in healthcare access for refugees and highlighting the low recognition rate for Colombian asylum seekers.
German Healthcare System Fails Anorexic Refugee Due to Language Barrier
Seventeen-year-old Sofía, a Colombian refugee in Germany with severe anorexia, was denied adequate hospital treatment due to a lack of Spanish-speaking therapists, exposing systemic failures in healthcare access for refugees and highlighting the low recognition rate for Colombian asylum seekers.
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40% Bias Score
US Detains Georgetown Postdoctoral Fellow, Citing Hamas Ties
The Trump administration detained Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow, for alleged ties to Hamas, initiating deportation proceedings under a rarely used immigration law provision also previously applied to Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student. Suri's lawyer disputes...
US Detains Georgetown Postdoctoral Fellow, Citing Hamas Ties
The Trump administration detained Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow, for alleged ties to Hamas, initiating deportation proceedings under a rarely used immigration law provision also previously applied to Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student. Suri's lawyer disputes...
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40% Bias Score
EU Asylum Applications Fall 13% in 2024
The EU saw a 13% decrease in first-time applications for international protection in 2024, totaling almost 912,000—the first decline since 2020. Syrian citizens comprised 16% of applicants, while Germany, Spain, and Italy were the main destinations.
EU Asylum Applications Fall 13% in 2024
The EU saw a 13% decrease in first-time applications for international protection in 2024, totaling almost 912,000—the first decline since 2020. Syrian citizens comprised 16% of applicants, while Germany, Spain, and Italy were the main destinations.
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48% Bias Score
Bank of England Holds Interest Rate Amid Inflation, Global Uncertainty
The Bank of England maintained its key interest rate at 4.5 percent on Thursday, citing persistent inflation and global uncertainty stemming from U.S. policies, contrasting with Europe's projected growth and Germany's increased spending.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rate Amid Inflation, Global Uncertainty
The Bank of England maintained its key interest rate at 4.5 percent on Thursday, citing persistent inflation and global uncertainty stemming from U.S. policies, contrasting with Europe's projected growth and Germany's increased spending.
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52% Bias Score
Saratov Oblast Drone Attack: 10 Injured, Widespread Damage Reported
A large-scale drone attack on Saratov Oblast, Russia, on March 19th, 2024, resulted in 10 injuries, damage to 30 homes, a hospital, and schools, prompting the governor to announce support measures and remote learning.
Saratov Oblast Drone Attack: 10 Injured, Widespread Damage Reported
A large-scale drone attack on Saratov Oblast, Russia, on March 19th, 2024, resulted in 10 injuries, damage to 30 homes, a hospital, and schools, prompting the governor to announce support measures and remote learning.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok's ADHD Misinformation: Study Exposes Inaccuracies and Overestimation of Prevalence
A study reveals that almost half of the top 98 TikTok videos about ADHD contain inaccurate information, causing a significant overestimation of the disorder's prevalence among young adults, especially those with self-diagnosed ADHD, and potentially hindering proper treatment due to misleading portra...
TikTok's ADHD Misinformation: Study Exposes Inaccuracies and Overestimation of Prevalence
A study reveals that almost half of the top 98 TikTok videos about ADHD contain inaccurate information, causing a significant overestimation of the disorder's prevalence among young adults, especially those with self-diagnosed ADHD, and potentially hindering proper treatment due to misleading portra...
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48% Bias Score
Rising Antisemitism in Germany Forces Jews to Conceal Identity
Chairwoman of the Munich Jewish community, Charlotte Knobloch, reports a significant rise in antisemitism in Germany, forcing Jews to hide their identity in daily life; German Education Minister Cem Özdemir proposes stricter measures against antisemitic students, citing alarmingly low Holocaust awar...
Rising Antisemitism in Germany Forces Jews to Conceal Identity
Chairwoman of the Munich Jewish community, Charlotte Knobloch, reports a significant rise in antisemitism in Germany, forcing Jews to hide their identity in daily life; German Education Minister Cem Özdemir proposes stricter measures against antisemitic students, citing alarmingly low Holocaust awar...
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40% Bias Score
IOC Elects New President Amidst Transparency Concerns
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will elect a new president on March 20, 2024, in Costa Navarino, Greece, from seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe, Kirsty Coventry, and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., in a process criticized for its lack of transparency and democratic principles.
IOC Elects New President Amidst Transparency Concerns
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will elect a new president on March 20, 2024, in Costa Navarino, Greece, from seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe, Kirsty Coventry, and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., in a process criticized for its lack of transparency and democratic principles.
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56% Bias Score
German Survey Reveals Widespread Discrimination Against Muslim Women and Black Individuals
A German survey (August 2024-January 2025) found that 61% of Muslim women and 62-63% of Black people reported monthly discrimination, mostly due to skin color; 32% of those not perceived as minorities also faced monthly discrimination, highlighting systemic issues and loss of trust in institutions.
German Survey Reveals Widespread Discrimination Against Muslim Women and Black Individuals
A German survey (August 2024-January 2025) found that 61% of Muslim women and 62-63% of Black people reported monthly discrimination, mostly due to skin color; 32% of those not perceived as minorities also faced monthly discrimination, highlighting systemic issues and loss of trust in institutions.
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36% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor's Detention Triggers Market Crash in Turkey
On March 19th, a large-scale detention operation in Turkey targeting Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 106 others caused the Turkish stock market to plummet over 8 percent, the Euro and US dollar to reach record highs against the Turkish Lira exceeding 44 TL and 41 TL respectively, and gold prices t...
Istanbul Mayor's Detention Triggers Market Crash in Turkey
On March 19th, a large-scale detention operation in Turkey targeting Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 106 others caused the Turkish stock market to plummet over 8 percent, the Euro and US dollar to reach record highs against the Turkish Lira exceeding 44 TL and 41 TL respectively, and gold prices t...
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44% Bias Score
LME Fined £9.2m for Mishandling 2022 Nickel Market Crisis
The London Metal Exchange (LME) was fined £9.2 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to adequately manage the March 2022 nickel market volatility caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, resulting in a price surge and trading suspension.
LME Fined £9.2m for Mishandling 2022 Nickel Market Crisis
The London Metal Exchange (LME) was fined £9.2 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to adequately manage the March 2022 nickel market volatility caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, resulting in a price surge and trading suspension.
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40% Bias Score