Hamas to Release Three Male Hostages from Gaza
Hamas announced the release of three male hostages—Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas (father of the youngest hostage taken on October 7, 2023), and Keith Siegel—from Gaza on Saturday, following the October 7, 2023, hostage crisis in Israel. The Israeli Forum of Families of Hostages confirmed the list.
Hamas to Release Three Male Hostages from Gaza
Hamas announced the release of three male hostages—Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas (father of the youngest hostage taken on October 7, 2023), and Keith Siegel—from Gaza on Saturday, following the October 7, 2023, hostage crisis in Israel. The Israeli Forum of Families of Hostages confirmed the list.
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44% Bias Score
Russian-Crewed Ship Detained in Norway Over Baltic Cable Damage
Norwegian police arrested the Russian-crewed Silver Dania on January 31, 2025, in Tromso, following a Latvian request, due to suspected involvement in damaging an undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden. The ship, owned by Fjord Shipping, was sailing from St. Petersburg to Murmansk.
Russian-Crewed Ship Detained in Norway Over Baltic Cable Damage
Norwegian police arrested the Russian-crewed Silver Dania on January 31, 2025, in Tromso, following a Latvian request, due to suspected involvement in damaging an undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden. The ship, owned by Fjord Shipping, was sailing from St. Petersburg to Murmansk.
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36% Bias Score
Ancient Mantle 'Supercontinents' Challenge Earth's Convection Models
New research using seismic wave data reveals two massive, unmixed "supercontinents" in Earth's mantle, beneath Africa and the Pacific Ocean, challenging previous models and suggesting they are significantly older and more stable than thought, influencing mantle activity and plate tectonics.
Ancient Mantle 'Supercontinents' Challenge Earth's Convection Models
New research using seismic wave data reveals two massive, unmixed "supercontinents" in Earth's mantle, beneath Africa and the Pacific Ocean, challenging previous models and suggesting they are significantly older and more stable than thought, influencing mantle activity and plate tectonics.
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12% Bias Score
Sheinbaum-Trump: A stark contrast in leadership styles shapes US-Mexico relations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and US President Donald Trump represent vastly different leadership styles, creating significant challenges in the US-Mexico relationship, particularly regarding migration, trade, and international cooperation; their contrasting approaches will shape the future tr...
Sheinbaum-Trump: A stark contrast in leadership styles shapes US-Mexico relations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and US President Donald Trump represent vastly different leadership styles, creating significant challenges in the US-Mexico relationship, particularly regarding migration, trade, and international cooperation; their contrasting approaches will shape the future tr...
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52% Bias Score
North Korean Troop Withdrawal from Kursk: High Casualties Prompt Reassessment
North Korean troops, deployed to aid Russia in the Kursk region in August 2024, suffered approximately 4,000 casualties (1,000 deaths) by mid-January 2025, prompting their withdrawal due to high losses and poor coordination with Russian forces; the alliance continues.
North Korean Troop Withdrawal from Kursk: High Casualties Prompt Reassessment
North Korean troops, deployed to aid Russia in the Kursk region in August 2024, suffered approximately 4,000 casualties (1,000 deaths) by mid-January 2025, prompting their withdrawal due to high losses and poor coordination with Russian forces; the alliance continues.
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36% Bias Score
Three Israeli Hostages to be Released by Hamas
Hamas announced on January 31st, 2025, the release of three Israeli hostages—Ofer Kalderon (Franco-Israeli), Keith Siegel (Israeli-American), and Yarden Bibas (Israeli)—on February 1st, 2025, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as part of a truce agreement following the October 2023 Gaza conflict...
Three Israeli Hostages to be Released by Hamas
Hamas announced on January 31st, 2025, the release of three Israeli hostages—Ofer Kalderon (Franco-Israeli), Keith Siegel (Israeli-American), and Yarden Bibas (Israeli)—on February 1st, 2025, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as part of a truce agreement following the October 2023 Gaza conflict...
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36% Bias Score
Syria's Interim President Promises Inclusive Government, Elections After Assad's Fall
Following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former jihadist with ties to Al-Qaeda, pledged to form an inclusive transitional government, hold elections in four years, and prosecute those responsible for atrocities under Assad, while seek...
Syria's Interim President Promises Inclusive Government, Elections After Assad's Fall
Following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former jihadist with ties to Al-Qaeda, pledged to form an inclusive transitional government, hold elections in four years, and prosecute those responsible for atrocities under Assad, while seek...
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40% Bias Score
Merkel Condemns Merz's Deal with Far-Right on Immigration Bill
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized her successor Friedrich Merz for passing a stricter immigration bill with the support of the far-right AfD, prompting protests and resignations from prominent figures, including a Holocaust survivor.
Merkel Condemns Merz's Deal with Far-Right on Immigration Bill
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized her successor Friedrich Merz for passing a stricter immigration bill with the support of the far-right AfD, prompting protests and resignations from prominent figures, including a Holocaust survivor.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Police Arrest Three in Museum Heist of Priceless Artifacts
Dutch police arrested three suspects, including Douglas Chesley Wendersteyt and Bernhard Zeeman, for stealing four ancient artifacts, including a 2,500-year-old gold helmet, from the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, using explosives; the Romanian government demanded compensation.
Dutch Police Arrest Three in Museum Heist of Priceless Artifacts
Dutch police arrested three suspects, including Douglas Chesley Wendersteyt and Bernhard Zeeman, for stealing four ancient artifacts, including a 2,500-year-old gold helmet, from the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, using explosives; the Romanian government demanded compensation.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's "Invasion" Claim Used to Justify Sweeping Immigration Powers
President Trump's administration is using the term "invasion" to justify its immigration policies, citing constitutional provisions that grant special powers during invasions and potentially allowing for actions beyond the limits of existing immigration laws. The administration is also seeking incre...
Trump's "Invasion" Claim Used to Justify Sweeping Immigration Powers
President Trump's administration is using the term "invasion" to justify its immigration policies, citing constitutional provisions that grant special powers during invasions and potentially allowing for actions beyond the limits of existing immigration laws. The administration is also seeking incre...
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60% Bias Score
Ancient Supercontinents Found Deep Within Earth's Mantle
New research using seismic wave attenuation analysis reveals two enormous supercontinents buried deep within Earth's mantle, challenging previous assumptions about the mantle's consistency and composition; these structures may be ancient anchors influencing plate tectonics and potentially the source...
Ancient Supercontinents Found Deep Within Earth's Mantle
New research using seismic wave attenuation analysis reveals two enormous supercontinents buried deep within Earth's mantle, challenging previous assumptions about the mantle's consistency and composition; these structures may be ancient anchors influencing plate tectonics and potentially the source...
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16% Bias Score
French Corporate Tax Hike Sparks Relocation Threats
French government's proposed temporary surtax on large companies to address the public deficit has sparked outrage from major CEOs, who threaten relocation; the government argues the measure is necessary, reduced in scope, and temporary.
French Corporate Tax Hike Sparks Relocation Threats
French government's proposed temporary surtax on large companies to address the public deficit has sparked outrage from major CEOs, who threaten relocation; the government argues the measure is necessary, reduced in scope, and temporary.
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44% Bias Score