December 2024
January 2025
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
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
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
FBI Most Wanted Terrorist Arrested in Wales After 20 Years on the Run
A Welsh man unknowingly sold his villa to Daniel Andreas San Diego, an FBI most wanted terrorist, who used it as a hideout for 20 years before his arrest on November 25, 2024, in Maenan, Wales.
FBI Most Wanted Terrorist Arrested in Wales After 20 Years on the Run
A Welsh man unknowingly sold his villa to Daniel Andreas San Diego, an FBI most wanted terrorist, who used it as a hideout for 20 years before his arrest on November 25, 2024, in Maenan, Wales.
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48% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldier of Chechen Descent Killed in Action: A Legacy of Post-Soviet Conflicts
Sergo Gornakachvili, born in Ukraine to a Kist father and Ukrainian mother, died fighting for Ukraine in May 2024, highlighting the interconnectedness of post-Soviet conflicts from the Chechen Wars to the current war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Soldier of Chechen Descent Killed in Action: A Legacy of Post-Soviet Conflicts
Sergo Gornakachvili, born in Ukraine to a Kist father and Ukrainian mother, died fighting for Ukraine in May 2024, highlighting the interconnectedness of post-Soviet conflicts from the Chechen Wars to the current war in Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Slot's Tactical Shift Powers Liverpool's Dominance
Arne Slot's managerial debut at Liverpool has yielded exceptional results; the team currently leads the Premier League, is undefeated in the Champions League, and shows improved controlled attacking and defensive strategies compared to last season under Jürgen Klopp, despite having almost the same t...
Slot's Tactical Shift Powers Liverpool's Dominance
Arne Slot's managerial debut at Liverpool has yielded exceptional results; the team currently leads the Premier League, is undefeated in the Champions League, and shows improved controlled attacking and defensive strategies compared to last season under Jürgen Klopp, despite having almost the same t...
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56% Bias Score
Kosovo Canal Bombing: Eight Arrested Amid Heightened Tensions
An explosion on Kosovo's Ibar-Lepenac canal, a vital resource for power and water, led to eight arrests and prompted accusations of terrorism against Serbia, who denies involvement. The attack, near Zubin Potok, damaged the canal impacting two major power plants and water supplies to hundreds of tho...
Kosovo Canal Bombing: Eight Arrested Amid Heightened Tensions
An explosion on Kosovo's Ibar-Lepenac canal, a vital resource for power and water, led to eight arrests and prompted accusations of terrorism against Serbia, who denies involvement. The attack, near Zubin Potok, damaged the canal impacting two major power plants and water supplies to hundreds of tho...
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52% Bias Score
EU Weighs Sanctions Against Georgia Amid Protests Over Stalled EU Integration
Following anti-government protests in Georgia sparked by the ruling party's decision to postpone EU integration talks until 2028, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, warned of potential sanctions and visa restrictions, while the US suspended its strategic partnership wit...
EU Weighs Sanctions Against Georgia Amid Protests Over Stalled EU Integration
Following anti-government protests in Georgia sparked by the ruling party's decision to postpone EU integration talks until 2028, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, warned of potential sanctions and visa restrictions, while the US suspended its strategic partnership wit...
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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
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
HTS Offensive in Northwestern Syria: Aleppo Captured, Hama Threatened
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a major offensive in northwestern Syria, seizing territory around Aleppo and advancing towards Hama, as verified by social media videos; the Syrian army announced a counteroffensive, while Russia reported 300 militant deaths and the Syrian Observatory for Human Ri...
HTS Offensive in Northwestern Syria: Aleppo Captured, Hama Threatened
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a major offensive in northwestern Syria, seizing territory around Aleppo and advancing towards Hama, as verified by social media videos; the Syrian army announced a counteroffensive, while Russia reported 300 militant deaths and the Syrian Observatory for Human Ri...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine, Causing Civilian Casualties
During the weekend, Russian forces conducted multiple drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, resulting in civilian deaths in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk, while Kyiv escaped casualties. Attacks appear to be escalating as winter begins.
Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine, Causing Civilian Casualties
During the weekend, Russian forces conducted multiple drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, resulting in civilian deaths in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk, while Kyiv escaped casualties. Attacks appear to be escalating as winter begins.
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32% Bias Score