1Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year
Story gist: Former President Donald Trump stated he plans to visit Beijing in April. He also plans to host China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit in the United States later next year.
Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan as They Agree to Meet in China in April
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Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT frame the story with emphasis on Xi pressing Trump over Taiwan tensions, centering Xi’s agency and geopolitical friction while noting the April meeting in China. Center outlets like AP report neutrally, focusing on Trump’s announcement without added context. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, leaving hawkish or pro-Trump perspectives absent.
2Gaza truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists
Story gist: Twenty people died in Israeli strikes in Gaza as truce negotiations between Israel and Hamas progressed slowly. The two sides traded blame over the delays.
20 Killed in Israeli Strikes as Israel and Hamas Trade Blame Over Truce
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Gaza truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists
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Opinion | A Tale of Two Failing Cease-Fires
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT emphasize casualties from Israeli strikes (20 killed) and mutual blame, foregrounding Palestinian deaths. Center outlets like Reuters neutrally describe slow truce progress amid persistent Israeli-Hamas violence from both sides. Right-leaning WSJ presents an opinion framing cease-fires as failures, critiquing the process broadly without detailing specific blame or casualties.
3Ethiopian volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years
Story gist: An Ethiopian volcano erupted for the first time in 12,000 years.
Ethiopian volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years
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No major center-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames the eruption neutrally, emphasizing its extreme rarity over 12,000 years. Center- and right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, omitting the story entirely. This absence leaves potential perspectives on scientific significance, local effects, or environmental implications unrepresented from center and right lanes.
4G20 declaration in defiance of US marks rare victory for multilateralism
Story gist: G20 nations met in South Africa for a summit boycotted by the US under President Trump. Members issued a declaration defying the US position.
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump’s boycott
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G20 declaration in defiance of US marks rare victory for multilateralism
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Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN highlights Trump’s boycott and the US ‘glaring absence,’ using critical tone toward Trump. Center Reuters frames the G20 declaration as a ‘rare victory for multilateralism’ defying the US, emphasizing positive international cooperation. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, omitting defenses of US policy or criticisms of the G20.
5Australian far-right Senator Pauline Hanson slammed for wearing burqa to parliament to demand ban
Story gist: Australian Senator Pauline Hanson wore a burqa in parliament to advocate for a ban on face coverings. The action prompted condemnation from other senators.
Australian Senate erupts in anger after far-right lawmaker arrives wearing burqa
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Australia senator condemned for burka stunt in parliament
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Australian senator wears burqa after move to block her face-covering ban bill
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Bias summary: Left-leaning NBC emphasizes Senate ‘erupts in anger’ and labels Hanson ‘far-right lawmaker,’ highlighting outrage. Center BBC calls it a ‘burka stunt’ and notes condemnation, maintaining neutral disapproval. Right-leaning Fox frames it as Hanson wearing burqa ‘after move to block her face-covering ban bill,’ focusing on her advocacy and omitting strong criticism of her actions.