December 2024
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Moscow Collector Trial: Eight Deaths, Charges Filed
A Moscow court is hearing the case of eight deaths during an excursion in 2023 due to a flash flood; the trial involves the arrest of the tour agency director and organizer on charges of providing unsafe services; two suspects remain at large.
Moscow Collector Trial: Eight Deaths, Charges Filed
A Moscow court is hearing the case of eight deaths during an excursion in 2023 due to a flash flood; the trial involves the arrest of the tour agency director and organizer on charges of providing unsafe services; two suspects remain at large.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Nations Over Potential New Currency
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs against BRICS nations—including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and several new members—if they create a new currency to rival the US dollar, escalating trade tensions and geopolitical competition.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Nations Over Potential New Currency
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs against BRICS nations—including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and several new members—if they create a new currency to rival the US dollar, escalating trade tensions and geopolitical competition.
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44% Bias Score
Romanian Presidential Election Result Casts Shadow on Upcoming Parliamentary Vote
Călin Georgescu, a populist candidate who ran his campaign exclusively on TikTok, won the first round of Romania's presidential election with 23% of the vote, sparking concerns of foul play and foreign interference due to his pro-Putin stance; this outcome overshadows the upcoming parliamentary elec...
Romanian Presidential Election Result Casts Shadow on Upcoming Parliamentary Vote
Călin Georgescu, a populist candidate who ran his campaign exclusively on TikTok, won the first round of Romania's presidential election with 23% of the vote, sparking concerns of foul play and foreign interference due to his pro-Putin stance; this outcome overshadows the upcoming parliamentary elec...
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48% Bias Score
Georgia's President Condemns Illegitimate Elections, Citing Russian Interference
Salome Zurabişvili, Georgia's president, calls the October 2023 elections illegitimate due to reported voter intimidation and bribery, leading to a suspension of EU accession talks and widespread protests across Georgia; she contends that Russia interfered in the election.
Georgia's President Condemns Illegitimate Elections, Citing Russian Interference
Salome Zurabişvili, Georgia's president, calls the October 2023 elections illegitimate due to reported voter intimidation and bribery, leading to a suspension of EU accession talks and widespread protests across Georgia; she contends that Russia interfered in the election.
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48% Bias Score
G20 Summit Launches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro launched a Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, with the Inter-American Development Bank pledging $25 billion to lift 500 million people out of poverty by 2030, highlighting rare global consensus amidst geopolitical challenges.
G20 Summit Launches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro launched a Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, with the Inter-American Development Bank pledging $25 billion to lift 500 million people out of poverty by 2030, highlighting rare global consensus amidst geopolitical challenges.
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32% Bias Score
Romanian Parliamentary Elections: High Turnout Amidst International Concerns
Three million Romanians voted by midday in the December 1st parliamentary elections, exceeding 16% of the electorate, with almost 250,000 voting abroad; regional turnout varied, and international observers express concerns about potential far-right influence and foreign policy shifts.
Romanian Parliamentary Elections: High Turnout Amidst International Concerns
Three million Romanians voted by midday in the December 1st parliamentary elections, exceeding 16% of the electorate, with almost 250,000 voting abroad; regional turnout varied, and international observers express concerns about potential far-right influence and foreign policy shifts.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Gender Pay Gap: Women Effectively Work for Free for Almost Half the Year
In Australia, women effectively work for free from November 18th, 2024, due to a gender pay gap of 21.8% (WGEA data) that results in women earning $28,425 less annually than men on average.
Australian Gender Pay Gap: Women Effectively Work for Free for Almost Half the Year
In Australia, women effectively work for free from November 18th, 2024, due to a gender pay gap of 21.8% (WGEA data) that results in women earning $28,425 less annually than men on average.
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16% Bias Score
Essex Man Dies from Nitazene Overdose Amidst UK Synthetic Opioid Crisis
A 50-year-old man in Essex died on July 2, 2023, from a drug overdose involving nitazenes, a potent synthetic opioid; his death is one of 179 recorded in England in the past year, prompting calls for increased awareness and drug testing.
Essex Man Dies from Nitazene Overdose Amidst UK Synthetic Opioid Crisis
A 50-year-old man in Essex died on July 2, 2023, from a drug overdose involving nitazenes, a potent synthetic opioid; his death is one of 179 recorded in England in the past year, prompting calls for increased awareness and drug testing.
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24% Bias Score
Reform UK's Rise in Scotland Could Reshape Holyrood
Reform UK gained 7% in Scotland's July election, outperforming Conservatives in 25 seats; recent by-election results (12%-25% first preferences) and polls (10%+) suggest they could win 8-12 MSP seats in the next election, potentially becoming the third-largest party and significantly impacting gover...
Reform UK's Rise in Scotland Could Reshape Holyrood
Reform UK gained 7% in Scotland's July election, outperforming Conservatives in 25 seats; recent by-election results (12%-25% first preferences) and polls (10%+) suggest they could win 8-12 MSP seats in the next election, potentially becoming the third-largest party and significantly impacting gover...
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40% Bias Score
Controversial Presidential Race Casts Shadow on Romanian Parliamentary Elections
Romanian voters cast ballots in parliamentary elections on Sunday, following a contentious presidential race where independent far-right candidate Calin Georgescu secured nearly 23% of the vote in the first round, raising concerns about foreign interference and the country's political trajectory.
Controversial Presidential Race Casts Shadow on Romanian Parliamentary Elections
Romanian voters cast ballots in parliamentary elections on Sunday, following a contentious presidential race where independent far-right candidate Calin Georgescu secured nearly 23% of the vote in the first round, raising concerns about foreign interference and the country's political trajectory.
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48% Bias Score
Lai's Pearl Harbor Visit Spurs China's Condemnation
Taiwanese President William Lai visited the Pearl Harbor memorial on December 1st, 2024, during a Pacific tour, stating that "war has no winners" and emphasizing peace; this transit through Hawaii has prompted a strong condemnation from China, who considers Taiwan part of its territory.
Lai's Pearl Harbor Visit Spurs China's Condemnation
Taiwanese President William Lai visited the Pearl Harbor memorial on December 1st, 2024, during a Pacific tour, stating that "war has no winners" and emphasizing peace; this transit through Hawaii has prompted a strong condemnation from China, who considers Taiwan part of its territory.
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40% Bias Score
EU Leaders Begin Terms with Show of Support for Ukraine in Kyiv
On December 1st, 2024, the new European Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv to reaffirm the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine amidst the Russian invasion, emphasizing the importance of continued European solidarity and highlighting NATO membership as...
EU Leaders Begin Terms with Show of Support for Ukraine in Kyiv
On December 1st, 2024, the new European Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv to reaffirm the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine amidst the Russian invasion, emphasizing the importance of continued European solidarity and highlighting NATO membership as...
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40% Bias Score