March 2025
April 2025
Antisemitic Poster Controversy Rocks French Far-Left Party
La France Insoumise's anti-racism campaign poster, depicting TV host Cyril Hanouna in a style reminiscent of Nazi antisemitic caricatures, was withdrawn after sparking outrage and internal party divisions; the incident benefitted the far-right and undermined the campaign's goals.
Antisemitic Poster Controversy Rocks French Far-Left Party
La France Insoumise's anti-racism campaign poster, depicting TV host Cyril Hanouna in a style reminiscent of Nazi antisemitic caricatures, was withdrawn after sparking outrage and internal party divisions; the incident benefitted the far-right and undermined the campaign's goals.
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52% Bias Score
Greenpeace Ordered to Pay Hundreds of Millions in Damages over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
A North Dakota court ordered Greenpeace to pay Energy Transfer, the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline, hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for protesting the pipeline's construction on land sacred to Sioux tribes, raising concerns about free speech and environmental activism.
Greenpeace Ordered to Pay Hundreds of Millions in Damages over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
A North Dakota court ordered Greenpeace to pay Energy Transfer, the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline, hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for protesting the pipeline's construction on land sacred to Sioux tribes, raising concerns about free speech and environmental activism.
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48% 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
Conflicting Inflation Surveys Challenge Federal Reserve
Conflicting surveys on U.S. inflation expectations show the University of Michigan reporting 3.9% five-year outlook (highest since 1993), while the New York Fed shows 3.0%, and financial markets show 2.1%, creating challenges for the Federal Reserve's policy decisions.
Conflicting Inflation Surveys Challenge Federal Reserve
Conflicting surveys on U.S. inflation expectations show the University of Michigan reporting 3.9% five-year outlook (highest since 1993), while the New York Fed shows 3.0%, and financial markets show 2.1%, creating challenges for the Federal Reserve's policy decisions.
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40% Bias Score
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