November 18, 2025 – Global Headlines

Story gist: The United Kingdom’s Labour government proposed a new asylum policy on October 2023, requiring failed asylum seekers to wait 20 years for settlement and allowing seizure of assets exceeding £5,000. The policy aims to deter irregular migration.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the policy critically, emphasizing its role in ‘negative nation branding’ and potential harm to Britain’s international image, with a tone of concern over human rights. Center outlets such as the Financial Times describe it neutrally as ‘radical’ and note Labour adopting elements from right-wing Reform UK, focusing on political strategy without strong judgment. Right-leaning perspectives are absent, leaving out potentially supportive framings that might highlight border security benefits or praise the policy’s toughness.

Story gist: The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution proposed by the United States on former President Trump’s plan for Gaza. The vote occurred during a recent session at UN headquarters in New York.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the story positively, calling it ‘Trump’s Peace Plan’ to emphasize potential benefits and Trump’s role. Center outlets like Reuters use neutral, factual language, referring to it as a ‘US resolution on Trump’s Gaza plan’ without added descriptors. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving out perspectives that might highlight national security or criticize international involvement.

Story gist: A Bangladeshi court sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for her role in the crackdown on student protests. The verdict followed her ouster from power in August 2024.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the story neutrally, emphasizing the court’s action and Hasina’s former position without added context. Center outlets such as BBC highlight the student protests as the core issue, focusing on the protests’ role. Right-leaning sources like The Wall Street Journal stress the ‘protest crackdown’ and refer to Hasina as a ‘leader,’ implying accountability for authoritarian actions, with minimal omissions across all.

Story gist: President Donald Trump announced plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The announcement occurred as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prepared to visit the White House.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the visit through ‘new priorities,’ emphasizing shifts in U.S.-Saudi relations possibly tied to human rights concerns. Center outlets like Reuters highlight the prince ‘restoring clout’ post-Khashoggi murder, focusing on diplomatic normalization without judgment. Right-leaning sources like The Wall Street Journal simply note the ‘return’ to Washington, omitting controversies and portraying continuity in alliances.

Story gist: In Chile’s presidential election first round, far-right candidate José Antonio Kast and communist candidate Gabriel Boric advanced to a run-off. The vote occurred on November 21, 2021.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize the far-right candidate’s favoritism with a tone of concern over rising extremism. Center outlets like the BBC provide neutral reporting on the run-off without emphasis on ideologies. Right-leaning sources such as The Wall Street Journal frame the outcome positively as a ‘Trump-era’ shift toward conservatism, highlighting potential right-wing gains while omitting leftist perspectives.