Syria's Interim Rulers Convene National Dialogue Amidst Internal and External Challenges
Syria's interim rulers, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, launched a national dialogue conference in Damascus on Tuesday, aiming to rebuild the country after ousting Bashar al-Assad; around 600 attendees from across Syria participated, yet key Kurdish-led groups boycotted the event due to...
Syria's Interim Rulers Convene National Dialogue Amidst Internal and External Challenges
Syria's interim rulers, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, launched a national dialogue conference in Damascus on Tuesday, aiming to rebuild the country after ousting Bashar al-Assad; around 600 attendees from across Syria participated, yet key Kurdish-led groups boycotted the event due to...
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48% Bias Score
Global Breast Cancer Projections: A 68% Increase in Deaths by 2050
In 2022, 2.3 million women globally were diagnosed with breast cancer, causing 670,000 deaths; the IARC projects a 68% increase in deaths and 38% rise in cases by 2050, with developing nations bearing the brunt, while only seven countries met the global target of a 2.5% annual death reduction.
Global Breast Cancer Projections: A 68% Increase in Deaths by 2050
In 2022, 2.3 million women globally were diagnosed with breast cancer, causing 670,000 deaths; the IARC projects a 68% increase in deaths and 38% rise in cases by 2050, with developing nations bearing the brunt, while only seven countries met the global target of a 2.5% annual death reduction.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine's HIV/AIDS Crisis Deepens Amidst Funding Uncertainty
Following a temporary freeze of US aid in 2023, the US PEPFAR program allocated nearly $15.6 million to Ukraine's HIV/AIDS efforts. However, complete funding cuts could affect 92,000+ Ukrainians, prompting UNAIDS to warn of a potential crisis and call for urgent funding to secure treatment continuit...
Ukraine's HIV/AIDS Crisis Deepens Amidst Funding Uncertainty
Following a temporary freeze of US aid in 2023, the US PEPFAR program allocated nearly $15.6 million to Ukraine's HIV/AIDS efforts. However, complete funding cuts could affect 92,000+ Ukrainians, prompting UNAIDS to warn of a potential crisis and call for urgent funding to secure treatment continuit...
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44% Bias Score
Musk's Ultimatum Sparks Federal Worker Resignations and Agency Chaos
Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to federal workers, demanding justification for their jobs or face termination, prompting confusion and 21 resignations from his Department of Government Efficiency; conflicting guidance from agencies and legal challenges highlight the power struggle and potential impac...
Musk's Ultimatum Sparks Federal Worker Resignations and Agency Chaos
Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to federal workers, demanding justification for their jobs or face termination, prompting confusion and 21 resignations from his Department of Government Efficiency; conflicting guidance from agencies and legal challenges highlight the power struggle and potential impac...
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52% Bias Score
Russia Rejects European Peacekeepers for Ukraine
Russia rejected President Trump's assertion that Moscow agreed to European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, calling the idea unacceptable and reiterating its opposition to NATO forces in the country. Despite this, Putin is open to European negotiations, while France and Britain are preparing potentia...
Russia Rejects European Peacekeepers for Ukraine
Russia rejected President Trump's assertion that Moscow agreed to European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, calling the idea unacceptable and reiterating its opposition to NATO forces in the country. Despite this, Putin is open to European negotiations, while France and Britain are preparing potentia...
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Attacks on Healthcare in Conflict Zones
Attacks on healthcare in conflict zones have surged by almost 94% in the last five years, resulting in 937 deaths and 1774 injuries in 2024 alone, with countries like Ucrania, Gaza, and Sudan being severely affected, prompting MSF to call for greater international responsibility.
Surge in Attacks on Healthcare in Conflict Zones
Attacks on healthcare in conflict zones have surged by almost 94% in the last five years, resulting in 937 deaths and 1774 injuries in 2024 alone, with countries like Ucrania, Gaza, and Sudan being severely affected, prompting MSF to call for greater international responsibility.
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32% Bias Score
US Prioritizes Bilateral Agreement with Ukraine Over Potential EU Obligations
The US is negotiating a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine, prioritizing it over potential future EU obligations, including the establishment of a Reconstruction Investment Fund where Ukraine would contribute half the funds, or two-thirds if occupied territories are liberated.
US Prioritizes Bilateral Agreement with Ukraine Over Potential EU Obligations
The US is negotiating a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine, prioritizing it over potential future EU obligations, including the establishment of a Reconstruction Investment Fund where Ukraine would contribute half the funds, or two-thirds if occupied territories are liberated.
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52% Bias Score
Over 95,000 Russian Soldier Deaths Reported in Ukraine; Kremlin Silent
Mediazona and the BBC identified over 95,000 deceased Russian soldiers in Ukraine since February 2022 using open-source data; the Kremlin has neither confirmed nor denied this figure, which contrasts with previous estimates ranging from 5,937 to 700,000.
Over 95,000 Russian Soldier Deaths Reported in Ukraine; Kremlin Silent
Mediazona and the BBC identified over 95,000 deceased Russian soldiers in Ukraine since February 2022 using open-source data; the Kremlin has neither confirmed nor denied this figure, which contrasts with previous estimates ranging from 5,937 to 700,000.
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40% Bias Score
US Votes Against UN Resolution Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
The UN General Assembly voted 93-18-65 on a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the US voting against it alongside Russia, marking a significant shift in US foreign policy and raising concerns about waning international support for Ukraine.
US Votes Against UN Resolution Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
The UN General Assembly voted 93-18-65 on a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the US voting against it alongside Russia, marking a significant shift in US foreign policy and raising concerns about waning international support for Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Six Infants Die From Hypothermia in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis
At least six infants have died from hypothermia in Gaza over the past two weeks due to the cold weather and lack of adequate shelter after the recent conflict, while hundreds of thousands lack sufficient blankets, warm clothes, and fuel for heating.
Six Infants Die From Hypothermia in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis
At least six infants have died from hypothermia in Gaza over the past two weeks due to the cold weather and lack of adequate shelter after the recent conflict, while hundreds of thousands lack sufficient blankets, warm clothes, and fuel for heating.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Reelection Shakes Transatlantic Alliance
Following Donald Trump's reelection, the US's foreign policy shifted dramatically, marked by a softening stance towards Russia and a growing rift with European allies, raising concerns about the future of NATO and transatlantic relations.
Trump's Reelection Shakes Transatlantic Alliance
Following Donald Trump's reelection, the US's foreign policy shifted dramatically, marked by a softening stance towards Russia and a growing rift with European allies, raising concerns about the future of NATO and transatlantic relations.
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64% Bias Score
EU Rushes to Bolster Defenses Amid Strained US Ties
Facing strained US relations, the EU is holding emergency summits, seeking hundreds of billions in defense funding, and exploring options like a joint armament bank and using frozen Russian assets to strengthen its position regarding the war in Ukraine.
EU Rushes to Bolster Defenses Amid Strained US Ties
Facing strained US relations, the EU is holding emergency summits, seeking hundreds of billions in defense funding, and exploring options like a joint armament bank and using frozen Russian assets to strengthen its position regarding the war in Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score