December 2024
January 2025
EU Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks and US Aid Uncertainty
EU leaders Costa and Kallas visited Ukraine on December 1st, 2023, to reaffirm strong support amid intensified Russian attacks causing widespread power outages and casualties, and uncertainty about future US aid.
EU Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks and US Aid Uncertainty
EU leaders Costa and Kallas visited Ukraine on December 1st, 2023, to reaffirm strong support amid intensified Russian attacks causing widespread power outages and casualties, and uncertainty about future US aid.
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40% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Control of Aleppo, Syria
Hajat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of Aleppo, Syria, on Saturday, killing over 320 people including 44 civilians since launching a major offensive on Wednesday; this marks the first time since 2012 that the city is not under Syrian regime control.
HTS Seizes Control of Aleppo, Syria
Hajat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of Aleppo, Syria, on Saturday, killing over 320 people including 44 civilians since launching a major offensive on Wednesday; this marks the first time since 2012 that the city is not under Syrian regime control.
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48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Proposes Territorial Concessions for NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered territorial concessions for NATO membership, a shift from prior positions, creating a potential turning point in the conflict and prompting diverse reactions among involved parties.
Zelenskyy Proposes Territorial Concessions for NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered territorial concessions for NATO membership, a shift from prior positions, creating a potential turning point in the conflict and prompting diverse reactions among involved parties.
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48% Bias Score
HTS Captures Aleppo Military Sites, Advances on Hama; SNA Launches Offensive Against PYD/DSG
Following the Syrian Army's retreat from Aleppo, HTS-led forces captured key military sites, including the central prison, before pushing toward Hama, expanding their control over its outskirts and strategic areas along the M5 highway; simultaneously, the SNA launched an offensive against PYD/DSG, s...
HTS Captures Aleppo Military Sites, Advances on Hama; SNA Launches Offensive Against PYD/DSG
Following the Syrian Army's retreat from Aleppo, HTS-led forces captured key military sites, including the central prison, before pushing toward Hama, expanding their control over its outskirts and strategic areas along the M5 highway; simultaneously, the SNA launched an offensive against PYD/DSG, s...
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64% Bias Score
China warns US over Taiwan VP's US transit
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's US transit stops during his South Pacific trip have prompted a warning from China, which accused the US of supporting Taiwan independence and increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait following a recent $385 million arms sale to Taiwan.
China warns US over Taiwan VP's US transit
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te's US transit stops during his South Pacific trip have prompted a warning from China, which accused the US of supporting Taiwan independence and increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait following a recent $385 million arms sale to Taiwan.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Vaccine Skeptic to Lead CDC
Donald Trump nominated David Weldon, a doctor with a history of questioning vaccine safety, to lead the CDC, prompting celebration from anti-vaccine groups amidst rising threats from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Trump Nominates Vaccine Skeptic to Lead CDC
Donald Trump nominated David Weldon, a doctor with a history of questioning vaccine safety, to lead the CDC, prompting celebration from anti-vaccine groups amidst rising threats from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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44% Bias Score
Rebel Forces Seize Aleppo in Major Blow to Assad Regime
Rebel forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and key military sites, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Syrian and Russian forces. This offensive represents the most significant challenge to the Assad regime in eight years and raises concerns about the...
Rebel Forces Seize Aleppo in Major Blow to Assad Regime
Rebel forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and key military sites, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by Syrian and Russian forces. This offensive represents the most significant challenge to the Assad regime in eight years and raises concerns about the...
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56% Bias Score
Aleppo Rebel Takeover: Major Shift in Syrian Civil War
Rebel forces captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, prompting retaliatory airstrikes from Syrian and Russian jets; this marks a major shift in the Syrian civil war and presents a dilemma for Western powers.
Aleppo Rebel Takeover: Major Shift in Syrian Civil War
Rebel forces captured Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, prompting retaliatory airstrikes from Syrian and Russian jets; this marks a major shift in the Syrian civil war and presents a dilemma for Western powers.
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36% Bias Score
HTS Offensive in Syria: Aleppo Largely Seized, Major Shift in Civil War
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a surprise offensive in northwestern Syria, seizing large areas including nearly all of Aleppo, causing significant losses to the Syrian army and potentially shifting the balance of power in the 14-year-old civil war; Russia responded with airstrikes, while Iran b...
HTS Offensive in Syria: Aleppo Largely Seized, Major Shift in Civil War
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a surprise offensive in northwestern Syria, seizing large areas including nearly all of Aleppo, causing significant losses to the Syrian army and potentially shifting the balance of power in the 14-year-old civil war; Russia responded with airstrikes, while Iran b...
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48% Bias Score
EU Leaders Begin Term with Surprise Kyiv Visit, Pledging Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The new EU leadership began their term with a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine amid concerns about reduced US aid under a potential Trump presidency. The EU leaders met with Zelenskyy and emphasized their commitment to stand with Ukraine.
EU Leaders Begin Term with Surprise Kyiv Visit, Pledging Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The new EU leadership began their term with a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine amid concerns about reduced US aid under a potential Trump presidency. The EU leaders met with Zelenskyy and emphasized their commitment to stand with Ukraine.
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60% Bias Score
Georgia Halts EU Talks, Sparks Mass Protests
Widespread protests erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday following the government's decision to halt European Union accession talks for four years, leading to clashes with riot police and the detention of at least 107 people. The US suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia in response.
Georgia Halts EU Talks, Sparks Mass Protests
Widespread protests erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday following the government's decision to halt European Union accession talks for four years, leading to clashes with riot police and the detention of at least 107 people. The US suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia in response.
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo Amidst Russian Airstrikes and Iranian Support for Assad
Rebel forces, mainly Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, rapidly advanced in Syria, seizing Aleppo; Russia responded with increased airstrikes, while Iran reaffirmed support for Assad; over 300 people have been killed since Wednesday.
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo Amidst Russian Airstrikes and Iranian Support for Assad
Rebel forces, mainly Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, rapidly advanced in Syria, seizing Aleppo; Russia responded with increased airstrikes, while Iran reaffirmed support for Assad; over 300 people have been killed since Wednesday.
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64% Bias Score