February 20, 2026 – Global Headlines

Story gist: Donald Trump vowed a $10 billion contribution to his own Board of Peace. He heads to Georgia after securing pledges for Gaza relief funds.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like WaPo emphasize ‘his own Board of Peace,’ highlighting personal ownership to suggest self-interest. Center outlets like AP focus neutrally on securing pledges for Gaza relief and Trump’s Georgia trip, omitting ownership details. Right-leaning outlets omit the story entirely, absenting any perspective on Trump’s initiative.

Story gist: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest prompted calls for justice in the US, as King Charles stated the law must take its course.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize calls for justice in the US, framing the arrest with an international accountability angle. Center outlets like BBC neutrally report the charge and King’s procedural statement. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting perspectives that might defend royals or question US demands.

Story gist: North Korea opened a major party congress. Kim Jong Un emphasized the economy during the event.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like CNN frame the story with an image of Kim Jong Un driving a mobile rocket launcher, emphasizing military displays over economic focus. Center outlets like AP use a neutral headline mirroring the event’s economic emphasis. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential angles on regime threats, aggression, or human rights concerns.