Major Oil Spill Hits Russian Black Sea Coast
A storm damaged two aging tankers carrying 9,200 metric tons of oil products in the Kerch Strait, causing a major oil spill along 49 km of Russian Black Sea beaches near Anapa, prompting a large-scale cleanup operation involving thousands of volunteers.
Major Oil Spill Hits Russian Black Sea Coast
A storm damaged two aging tankers carrying 9,200 metric tons of oil products in the Kerch Strait, causing a major oil spill along 49 km of Russian Black Sea beaches near Anapa, prompting a large-scale cleanup operation involving thousands of volunteers.
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24% Bias Score
Moscow Bombing Kills Russian General Kirillov
On December 16, 2024, Russian General Igor Kirillov and his assistant were killed by a bomb placed on an electric scooter in Moscow; Russia blames Ukraine, but Ukraine denies involvement; a suspect has been detained.
Moscow Bombing Kills Russian General Kirillov
On December 16, 2024, Russian General Igor Kirillov and his assistant were killed by a bomb placed on an electric scooter in Moscow; Russia blames Ukraine, but Ukraine denies involvement; a suspect has been detained.
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52% Bias Score
HTS Takeover in Syria: Human Rights Concerns and International Response
After seizing power in parts of Syria, the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is engaging with international representatives, raising concerns and hopes regarding human rights in the future; the UN is sending representatives to investigate past abuses and monitor the current situation.
HTS Takeover in Syria: Human Rights Concerns and International Response
After seizing power in parts of Syria, the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is engaging with international representatives, raising concerns and hopes regarding human rights in the future; the UN is sending representatives to investigate past abuses and monitor the current situation.
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44% Bias Score
Fall of Assad Regime: Hope and Uncertainty for Syria
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after more than 50 years of rule is celebrated by Syrian exiles in Germany, who see it as a liberation from a culture of fear and repression. This event marks a historic turning point, ending a regime known for systematic human rights abuses and triggering...
Fall of Assad Regime: Hope and Uncertainty for Syria
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after more than 50 years of rule is celebrated by Syrian exiles in Germany, who see it as a liberation from a culture of fear and repression. This event marks a historic turning point, ending a regime known for systematic human rights abuses and triggering...
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56% Bias Score
EU Upholds Sanctions Against Shor and Tauber for Destabilizing Moldova
The European Union General Court on December 18, 2024, rejected appeals by Ilan Shor and Marina Tauber against sanctions imposed for their roles in organizing violent, pro-Russia demonstrations in Moldova in 2022-2023, which aimed to destabilize the Moldovan government.
EU Upholds Sanctions Against Shor and Tauber for Destabilizing Moldova
The European Union General Court on December 18, 2024, rejected appeals by Ilan Shor and Marina Tauber against sanctions imposed for their roles in organizing violent, pro-Russia demonstrations in Moldova in 2022-2023, which aimed to destabilize the Moldovan government.
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44% Bias Score
Suspected Poisoning of Vladimir Kara-Murza's Mother in Berlin
Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized in Berlin's Charité hospital with suspected poisoning; German police are investigating an attempted murder, with initial Novichok tests negative, prompting further investigations into the incident and its implications.
Suspected Poisoning of Vladimir Kara-Murza's Mother in Berlin
Vladimir Kara-Murza's mother was hospitalized in Berlin's Charité hospital with suspected poisoning; German police are investigating an attempted murder, with initial Novichok tests negative, prompting further investigations into the incident and its implications.
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44% Bias Score
Heavy North Korean Casualties Reported in Ukraine
North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine's Kursk region are reportedly suffering heavy casualties, with estimates ranging to hundreds of dead and wounded, according to Ukrainian and US intelligence; Russia is accused of concealing losses by burning bodies; the lack of a strong alli...
Heavy North Korean Casualties Reported in Ukraine
North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine's Kursk region are reportedly suffering heavy casualties, with estimates ranging to hundreds of dead and wounded, according to Ukrainian and US intelligence; Russia is accused of concealing losses by burning bodies; the lack of a strong alli...
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52% Bias Score
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Shows Promise for Organ Failure
A 53-year-old Alabama woman, Towana Looney, is thriving after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health in November 2024; this is a significant advancement in xenotransplantation following previous setbacks.
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Shows Promise for Organ Failure
A 53-year-old Alabama woman, Towana Looney, is thriving after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health in November 2024; this is a significant advancement in xenotransplantation following previous setbacks.
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52% Bias Score
African Union Commission Chair Candidates Debate Key Policy Differences
In a historic debate, three candidates—Raila Odinga (Kenya), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—contested the African Union Commission chair election on December 13th, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, presenting differing plans for security, economic growth, and...
African Union Commission Chair Candidates Debate Key Policy Differences
In a historic debate, three candidates—Raila Odinga (Kenya), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—contested the African Union Commission chair election on December 13th, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, presenting differing plans for security, economic growth, and...
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36% Bias Score
North Macedonia Issues International Arrest Warrants in €8 Million Embezzlement Case
North Macedonia issued international arrest warrants for former Vice Prime Minister Artan Grubi and State Lottery director Perparim Bajrami, following a €8 million embezzlement investigation involving illegal video lottery terminal purchases; four others face preventative measures.
North Macedonia Issues International Arrest Warrants in €8 Million Embezzlement Case
North Macedonia issued international arrest warrants for former Vice Prime Minister Artan Grubi and State Lottery director Perparim Bajrami, following a €8 million embezzlement investigation involving illegal video lottery terminal purchases; four others face preventative measures.
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48% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Processing After Assad Regime Fall
Following the reported fall of the Assad regime on December 8th, Germany immediately suspended the processing of over 47,000 Syrian asylum applications; other European countries followed suit, raising concerns among the 1.5 million Syrians in Europe since 2011, as this contrasts sharply with the 201...
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Processing After Assad Regime Fall
Following the reported fall of the Assad regime on December 8th, Germany immediately suspended the processing of over 47,000 Syrian asylum applications; other European countries followed suit, raising concerns among the 1.5 million Syrians in Europe since 2011, as this contrasts sharply with the 201...
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48% Bias Score
Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a parliament-passed law imposing harsh penalties for women not wearing headscarves, citing potential social consequences and referring it to the Supreme National Security Council for review, amidst ongoing power struggles between hardliners and moderates.
Raisi Vetoes Strict Iranian Headscarf Law
Iranian President Raisi vetoed a parliament-passed law imposing harsh penalties for women not wearing headscarves, citing potential social consequences and referring it to the Supreme National Security Council for review, amidst ongoing power struggles between hardliners and moderates.
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44% Bias Score