December 2024
January 2025
Israeli Military Confirms Death of Israeli-American Soldier Captured in October 7 Hamas Attack
The Israeli military confirmed the death of an Israeli-American soldier, presumed captured on October 7, 2023, during a Hamas attack, raising the death toll of American-Israeli hostages to four; the soldier's body was recovered from Gaza.
Israeli Military Confirms Death of Israeli-American Soldier Captured in October 7 Hamas Attack
The Israeli military confirmed the death of an Israeli-American soldier, presumed captured on October 7, 2023, during a Hamas attack, raising the death toll of American-Israeli hostages to four; the soldier's body was recovered from Gaza.
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64% Bias Score
ICJ Hears Landmark Climate Change Case
The International Court of Justice is hearing a landmark climate change case brought by island nations facing existential threats, examining states' obligations and potential legal consequences for inaction; a non-binding advisory opinion is expected by 2025.
ICJ Hears Landmark Climate Change Case
The International Court of Justice is hearing a landmark climate change case brought by island nations facing existential threats, examining states' obligations and potential legal consequences for inaction; a non-binding advisory opinion is expected by 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Moscow Politician Receives Extended Prison Sentence for Anti-War Stance
A Moscow politician, Alexei Gorinov, received an additional three-year prison sentence for "justifying terrorism," adding to his seven-year sentence for criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting the Kremlin's suppression of dissent.
Moscow Politician Receives Extended Prison Sentence for Anti-War Stance
A Moscow politician, Alexei Gorinov, received an additional three-year prison sentence for "justifying terrorism," adding to his seven-year sentence for criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting the Kremlin's suppression of dissent.
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48% Bias Score
ICJ to Rule on States' Legal Obligations Regarding Climate Change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold hearings from December 2nd to 13th to determine states' legal obligations on climate change and potential consequences for polluters, a move initiated by Vanuatu and supported by the UN General Assembly in March 2023.
ICJ to Rule on States' Legal Obligations Regarding Climate Change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold hearings from December 2nd to 13th to determine states' legal obligations on climate change and potential consequences for polluters, a move initiated by Vanuatu and supported by the UN General Assembly in March 2023.
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24% Bias Score
Russia's Record \$126 Billion Defense Budget Amid Ukraine War
Russia approved a record \$126 billion defense budget for 2025, comprising 32.5% of government spending, due to the costly war in Ukraine, exceeding this year's by \$28 billion, while slightly decreasing in 2026 and 2027.
Russia's Record \$126 Billion Defense Budget Amid Ukraine War
Russia approved a record \$126 billion defense budget for 2025, comprising 32.5% of government spending, due to the costly war in Ukraine, exceeding this year's by \$28 billion, while slightly decreasing in 2026 and 2027.
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36% Bias Score
ICJ to Issue Legal Opinion on States' Climate Obligations
The International Court of Justice will issue a non-binding legal opinion on states' climate obligations by December 23rd, requested by 98 countries and 12 organizations, following a disappointing COP28 summit, with vulnerable nations seeking accountability for climate damages.
ICJ to Issue Legal Opinion on States' Climate Obligations
The International Court of Justice will issue a non-binding legal opinion on states' climate obligations by December 23rd, requested by 98 countries and 12 organizations, following a disappointing COP28 summit, with vulnerable nations seeking accountability for climate damages.
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40% Bias Score
Gaza: Repeated Evacuation Orders Expose Israeli Displacement Strategy
In Gaza, 98% of 200,000 people in "humanitarian zones" received multiple "evacuation orders" in the past year, often with little notice, forcing displacement and severe hardship; Israel's actions constitute a pattern of systematic violence and oppression.
Gaza: Repeated Evacuation Orders Expose Israeli Displacement Strategy
In Gaza, 98% of 200,000 people in "humanitarian zones" received multiple "evacuation orders" in the past year, often with little notice, forcing displacement and severe hardship; Israel's actions constitute a pattern of systematic violence and oppression.
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72% Bias Score
Palestinian Girl Shot, Aid Workers Killed in Gaza
A ten-year-old Palestinian girl was allegedly shot in the chest by IDF forces near a UN office in Gaza, following the killing of four aid workers in an Israeli strike on Saturday; the incident highlights the escalating humanitarian crisis and violence in Gaza.
Palestinian Girl Shot, Aid Workers Killed in Gaza
A ten-year-old Palestinian girl was allegedly shot in the chest by IDF forces near a UN office in Gaza, following the killing of four aid workers in an Israeli strike on Saturday; the incident highlights the escalating humanitarian crisis and violence in Gaza.
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike Kills Family that Fled Bombing Four Times
On October 10, 2023, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed 22 people, including Rihab Faour's husband and two daughters, who had repeatedly fled their home due to prior bombings. The intended target survived.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Family that Fled Bombing Four Times
On October 10, 2023, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed 22 people, including Rihab Faour's husband and two daughters, who had repeatedly fled their home due to prior bombings. The intended target survived.
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Much of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a surprise attack capturing most of Aleppo on Saturday, claiming to have reached Hama; unconfirmed reports state that the Syrian army killed nearly 1,000 rebels, while 3 civilians died in Idlib due to regime airstrikes; Iran pledged continued support...
Syrian Rebels Seize Much of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a surprise attack capturing most of Aleppo on Saturday, claiming to have reached Hama; unconfirmed reports state that the Syrian army killed nearly 1,000 rebels, while 3 civilians died in Idlib due to regime airstrikes; Iran pledged continued support...
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44% Bias Score
Global Military Spending Surges to $2 Trillion in 2023
Global military spending reached $2 trillion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with US companies dominating the market and smaller arms producers demonstrating greater adaptability to surging demand.
Global Military Spending Surges to $2 Trillion in 2023
Global military spending reached $2 trillion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with US companies dominating the market and smaller arms producers demonstrating greater adaptability to surging demand.
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32% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Capture Idlib in Surprise Offensive
A surprise rebel offensive in northern Syria has led to the recapture of Idlib by opposition forces for the first time since the civil war began, resulting in over 300 deaths and raising concerns of a humanitarian crisis; Russia and Iran are supporting the Syrian government.
Syrian Rebels Capture Idlib in Surprise Offensive
A surprise rebel offensive in northern Syria has led to the recapture of Idlib by opposition forces for the first time since the civil war began, resulting in over 300 deaths and raising concerns of a humanitarian crisis; Russia and Iran are supporting the Syrian government.
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56% Bias Score