Global Economic Growth Slows Amidst Rising Trade Protectionism
The IMF projects 3.2% global economic growth in 2025, but a potential Trump presidency and its threatened tariffs on key trading partners like China and Mexico pose significant risks to global economic stability, potentially disrupting supply chains and increasing inflation, as analysts warn.
Global Economic Growth Slows Amidst Rising Trade Protectionism
The IMF projects 3.2% global economic growth in 2025, but a potential Trump presidency and its threatened tariffs on key trading partners like China and Mexico pose significant risks to global economic stability, potentially disrupting supply chains and increasing inflation, as analysts warn.
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52% Bias Score
US Sanctions Hungarian Official, Exposing Strained Relations
The US Treasury sanctioned Antal Rogan, chief of staff to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, for alleged corruption schemes controlling Hungary's economy, highlighting strained US-Hungary relations and raising questions about the incoming Trump administration's response.
US Sanctions Hungarian Official, Exposing Strained Relations
The US Treasury sanctioned Antal Rogan, chief of staff to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, for alleged corruption schemes controlling Hungary's economy, highlighting strained US-Hungary relations and raising questions about the incoming Trump administration's response.
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48% Bias Score
NHS A&E Pressures Reach Pandemic Levels Amidst Flu Surge
The NHS is facing immense pressure in A&E units due to a surge in flu cases (over 5,400 daily hospital admissions in England), cold weather, and significant ambulance delays, with conditions described as similar to the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHS A&E Pressures Reach Pandemic Levels Amidst Flu Surge
The NHS is facing immense pressure in A&E units due to a surge in flu cases (over 5,400 daily hospital admissions in England), cold weather, and significant ambulance delays, with conditions described as similar to the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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48% Bias Score
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Intercepted After Anti-Maduro Protest
On January 9th, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was violently intercepted by security forces in Caracas after a protest speech against Nicolás Maduro's upcoming inauguration, sparking international concern and highlighting escalating political tensions.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Intercepted After Anti-Maduro Protest
On January 9th, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was violently intercepted by security forces in Caracas after a protest speech against Nicolás Maduro's upcoming inauguration, sparking international concern and highlighting escalating political tensions.
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60% Bias Score
112-Year-Old Brazilian Man Becomes World's Oldest
Joao Marino Neto, a 112-year-old Brazilian man, became the world's oldest living man on November 28th, 2023, after the death of the previous record holder, highlighting the global rise in centenarians and the ongoing research into exceptional longevity.
112-Year-Old Brazilian Man Becomes World's Oldest
Joao Marino Neto, a 112-year-old Brazilian man, became the world's oldest living man on November 28th, 2023, after the death of the previous record holder, highlighting the global rise in centenarians and the ongoing research into exceptional longevity.
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40% Bias Score
Five Former US Presidents Attend Carter's Funeral
Five former US presidents attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, highlighting the bipartisan respect for the late president; his coffin lay in state at the US Capitol before the service.
Five Former US Presidents Attend Carter's Funeral
Five former US presidents attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, highlighting the bipartisan respect for the late president; his coffin lay in state at the US Capitol before the service.
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0% Bias Score
Trump's Greenland Threats Condemned by European Allies
US President-elect Donald Trump's threats to use military or economic force to acquire Greenland from Denmark have been condemned by Denmark and other European nations, raising international tensions and concerns about Arctic sovereignty and resource control. The dispute highlights the strategic imp...
Trump's Greenland Threats Condemned by European Allies
US President-elect Donald Trump's threats to use military or economic force to acquire Greenland from Denmark have been condemned by Denmark and other European nations, raising international tensions and concerns about Arctic sovereignty and resource control. The dispute highlights the strategic imp...
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56% Bias Score
DRC Sentences 127 Kuluna Gang Members to Death After Mass Arrests
Following a surge in violent crime by the Kuluna gang in Kinshasa, DRC, over 300 members were arrested, tried, and sentenced, with 127 receiving the death penalty, raising concerns about due process and human rights.
DRC Sentences 127 Kuluna Gang Members to Death After Mass Arrests
Following a surge in violent crime by the Kuluna gang in Kinshasa, DRC, over 300 members were arrested, tried, and sentenced, with 127 receiving the death penalty, raising concerns about due process and human rights.
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40% Bias Score
Funeral Held for Former President Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, died on December 29, 2024, at age 100; his funeral, held January 7, 2025, at Washington National Cathedral, was attended by four former presidents and current President Joe Biden, who spoke on Carter's character and faith.
Funeral Held for Former President Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, died on December 29, 2024, at age 100; his funeral, held January 7, 2025, at Washington National Cathedral, was attended by four former presidents and current President Joe Biden, who spoke on Carter's character and faith.
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20% Bias Score
Mondlane Returns to Mozambique, Defying Election Results Amidst Violence
Mozambique's opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, returned from exile on January 11th, 2024, declaring himself president-elect despite the ruling party's victory in the October election, amidst heavy security and widespread protests resulting in over 270 deaths, according to rights groups.
Mondlane Returns to Mozambique, Defying Election Results Amidst Violence
Mozambique's opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, returned from exile on January 11th, 2024, declaring himself president-elect despite the ruling party's victory in the October election, amidst heavy security and widespread protests resulting in over 270 deaths, according to rights groups.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Bans Publication of Soldier Identities Amidst War Crimes Accusations
The Israeli army implemented a policy prohibiting the disclosure of identities of soldiers and officers below Brigadier General participating in combat operations, following numerous international lawsuits accusing them of war crimes during the Gaza conflict.
Israel Bans Publication of Soldier Identities Amidst War Crimes Accusations
The Israeli army implemented a policy prohibiting the disclosure of identities of soldiers and officers below Brigadier General participating in combat operations, following numerous international lawsuits accusing them of war crimes during the Gaza conflict.
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36% Bias Score
Mumbai Ponzi Scheme Defrauds 125,000 Investors of ₹200 Million
In Mumbai, India, the Torres Company, a seemingly legitimate investment firm, defrauded an estimated 125,000 investors of over ₹200 million, promising high returns on investments in jewelry and other assets before ceasing operations and triggering protests outside its offices.
Mumbai Ponzi Scheme Defrauds 125,000 Investors of ₹200 Million
In Mumbai, India, the Torres Company, a seemingly legitimate investment firm, defrauded an estimated 125,000 investors of over ₹200 million, promising high returns on investments in jewelry and other assets before ceasing operations and triggering protests outside its offices.
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44% Bias Score