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Story gist: A leaked US draft plan under Trump for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine proposes barring Ukraine from NATO, readmitting Russia to the G8, and ceding territory to Russia. Putin backed the plan as Trump set a deadline for Kyiv to accept it.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize concessions to Russia—Ukraine’s NATO ban, G8 readmission, territorial cessions—framing Trump’s plan critically as pro-Russia. Center outlets like BBC report neutrally on Putin’s endorsement and Trump’s Kyiv deadline. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential pro-Trump interpretations celebrating peace progress.

Story gist: President Trump met with New York mayor-elect Mamdani at the White House and commended his victory. Mamdani stated he wants to discuss affordability issues with Trump.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN frames the Trump-Mamdani White House meeting as ‘bizarrely chummy,’ using skeptical tone to highlight its oddity via takeaways. Center AP neutrally covers Mamdani’s affordability focus and dismissal of trap concerns. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting pro-Trump praise or criticism of Mamdani’s progressive stance.

Story gist: A diplomatic dispute between Japan and China escalated after remarks by Japanese politician Takaichi on Taiwan. Chinese actions have impacted Japanese seafood exports.

Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning outlets covered the story, leaving pro-China softening or hawkish pro-Japan defenses absent. Center outlet Reuters framed the dispute neutrally by emphasizing economic fallout on Japanese seafood amid escalating tensions over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, focusing on trade disruptions without assigning blame.

Story gist: Mexico’s Fatima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025 during the pageant’s finale.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN frames the win with ‘glittering finale’ positivity amid a ‘scandal-hit pageant,’ emphasizing glamour and controversy. Center BBC highlights Bosch’s walkout on organizers, focusing on her defiance. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, omitting any conservative framing or perspective on the event.

Story gist: A man was ambushed and shot dead by six gunmen near a mamak stall in Malaysia.

Bias summary: Center outlets (AsiaOne) frame the incident neutrally via factual headline matching the story title, emphasizing details of the ambush. No left-leaning coverage observed, omitting potential emphasis on gun control or social issues. No right-leaning coverage, absenting focus on law-and-order breakdowns or crime surges. Coverage limited to center lane.