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UK to Increase Defense Budget to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
UK Prime Minister Starmer announced a significant increase in the UK's defense budget, raising it from 2.3% to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cuts to international aid, aiming to reach 3% long-term to address security threats and support Ukraine amidst Russia's invasion.
UK to Increase Defense Budget to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
UK Prime Minister Starmer announced a significant increase in the UK's defense budget, raising it from 2.3% to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cuts to international aid, aiming to reach 3% long-term to address security threats and support Ukraine amidst Russia's invasion.
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44% Bias Score
Palestinian Prisoners Released in Exchange Show Signs of Severe Torture and Neglect
Following a prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel, 456 Palestinian prisoners arrived at a Khan Yunis hospital with severe health issues, including malnutrition, skin diseases, and injuries consistent with torture; Israel withheld the release of 24 child prisoners and one female prisoner.
Palestinian Prisoners Released in Exchange Show Signs of Severe Torture and Neglect
Following a prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel, 456 Palestinian prisoners arrived at a Khan Yunis hospital with severe health issues, including malnutrition, skin diseases, and injuries consistent with torture; Israel withheld the release of 24 child prisoners and one female prisoner.
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52% Bias Score
2025 International Booker Prize Longlist: Diverse Selection Reflects Global Literary Shifts
The 2025 International Booker Prize longlist features 12 translated novels from 10 languages and 15 nationalities, including Astrid Roemer's "On a Woman's Madness," translated into English for the first time this year, reflecting evolving trends in global literature.
2025 International Booker Prize Longlist: Diverse Selection Reflects Global Literary Shifts
The 2025 International Booker Prize longlist features 12 translated novels from 10 languages and 15 nationalities, including Astrid Roemer's "On a Woman's Madness," translated into English for the first time this year, reflecting evolving trends in global literature.
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24% Bias Score
Ukraine's HIV/AIDS Crisis Deepens Amidst Funding Uncertainty
Following a temporary freeze of US aid in 2023, the US PEPFAR program allocated nearly $15.6 million to Ukraine's HIV/AIDS efforts. However, complete funding cuts could affect 92,000+ Ukrainians, prompting UNAIDS to warn of a potential crisis and call for urgent funding to secure treatment continuit...
Ukraine's HIV/AIDS Crisis Deepens Amidst Funding Uncertainty
Following a temporary freeze of US aid in 2023, the US PEPFAR program allocated nearly $15.6 million to Ukraine's HIV/AIDS efforts. However, complete funding cuts could affect 92,000+ Ukrainians, prompting UNAIDS to warn of a potential crisis and call for urgent funding to secure treatment continuit...
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44% Bias Score
UN Vote Shows Decreased Support for Ukraine in Russia Conflict
The UN General Assembly passed a US-backed resolution on the Ukraine conflict with less support than previous votes, reflecting a shift in international opinion. The resolution, amended to include condemnation of Russia's invasion, saw 93 votes in favor, 8 opposed, and 73 abstentions. The US abstain...
UN Vote Shows Decreased Support for Ukraine in Russia Conflict
The UN General Assembly passed a US-backed resolution on the Ukraine conflict with less support than previous votes, reflecting a shift in international opinion. The resolution, amended to include condemnation of Russia's invasion, saw 93 votes in favor, 8 opposed, and 73 abstentions. The US abstain...
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40% Bias Score
Israeli App Uses Cryptocurrency to Incentivize Trash Collection
An Israeli app, Clean Coin, rewards users with cryptocurrency for collecting trash, aiming to combat the country's high waste production; 16,000 users have registered, with 1,200 active weekly.
Israeli App Uses Cryptocurrency to Incentivize Trash Collection
An Israeli app, Clean Coin, rewards users with cryptocurrency for collecting trash, aiming to combat the country's high waste production; 16,000 users have registered, with 1,200 active weekly.
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24% Bias Score
Sudan Crisis: 12 Million Displaced, Widespread Hunger, and Aid Suspension
The UN reports a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with over 12 million displaced, 24.6 million facing acute hunger, and aid organizations suspending operations due to insecurity and violence; the Sudanese government claims commitment to facilitate aid delivery and forming a temporary admin...
Sudan Crisis: 12 Million Displaced, Widespread Hunger, and Aid Suspension
The UN reports a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with over 12 million displaced, 24.6 million facing acute hunger, and aid organizations suspending operations due to insecurity and violence; the Sudanese government claims commitment to facilitate aid delivery and forming a temporary admin...
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44% Bias Score
Russia-Iran Alliance Challenges West on Ukraine and Nuclear Issues
Russia and Iran are deepening their strategic partnership, creating alternative trade routes, particularly for Iranian oil, to counter Western sanctions and influencing negotiations on the Ukraine conflict and Iran's nuclear program. This alliance complicates Western strategies.
Russia-Iran Alliance Challenges West on Ukraine and Nuclear Issues
Russia and Iran are deepening their strategic partnership, creating alternative trade routes, particularly for Iranian oil, to counter Western sanctions and influencing negotiations on the Ukraine conflict and Iran's nuclear program. This alliance complicates Western strategies.
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44% Bias Score
EU Car Registrations Fall in January 2025 Despite Electric Vehicle Surge
Passenger car registrations in the EU fell by 2.6% year-over-year in January 2025 to 831,201 units, driven by decreased demand in France and Italy; however, battery electric vehicle registrations surged by 34%, reaching 15% market share, while gasoline car registrations decreased by 18.9%.
EU Car Registrations Fall in January 2025 Despite Electric Vehicle Surge
Passenger car registrations in the EU fell by 2.6% year-over-year in January 2025 to 831,201 units, driven by decreased demand in France and Italy; however, battery electric vehicle registrations surged by 34%, reaching 15% market share, while gasoline car registrations decreased by 18.9%.
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36% Bias Score
Global Breast Cancer Projections: A 68% Increase in Deaths by 2050
In 2022, 2.3 million women globally were diagnosed with breast cancer, causing 670,000 deaths; the IARC projects a 68% increase in deaths and 38% rise in cases by 2050, with developing nations bearing the brunt, while only seven countries met the global target of a 2.5% annual death reduction.
Global Breast Cancer Projections: A 68% Increase in Deaths by 2050
In 2022, 2.3 million women globally were diagnosed with breast cancer, causing 670,000 deaths; the IARC projects a 68% increase in deaths and 38% rise in cases by 2050, with developing nations bearing the brunt, while only seven countries met the global target of a 2.5% annual death reduction.
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36% Bias Score
Amsterdam Apple Store Hostage Situation Ends in Arrest
A 27-year-old Amsterdam resident held a British man hostage in an Amsterdam Apple store on Tuesday evening, demanding €200 million in cryptocurrency before being apprehended by police; the hostage and other individuals were unharmed.
Amsterdam Apple Store Hostage Situation Ends in Arrest
A 27-year-old Amsterdam resident held a British man hostage in an Amsterdam Apple store on Tuesday evening, demanding €200 million in cryptocurrency before being apprehended by police; the hostage and other individuals were unharmed.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine-US Rare Earth Mineral Deal Negotiations
Ukraine's parliament will begin negotiations with the US on Monday for access to its rare earth minerals; the US offered a deal in February for 50% of the revenue in exchange for past military aid, but President Zelenskyy rejected it, citing insufficient support and unspecified security guarantees; ...
Ukraine-US Rare Earth Mineral Deal Negotiations
Ukraine's parliament will begin negotiations with the US on Monday for access to its rare earth minerals; the US offered a deal in February for 50% of the revenue in exchange for past military aid, but President Zelenskyy rejected it, citing insufficient support and unspecified security guarantees; ...
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48% Bias Score
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