December 2024
January 2025
Zelenskyy Shifts Stance on Ending Ukraine War, Prioritizing Ceasefire Over Full Territorial Reclaim
President Zelenskyy proposed a new plan to end the war in Ukraine, prioritizing a ceasefire secured by NATO security guarantees for currently controlled Ukrainian territory, rather than the immediate return of all occupied lands, due to military challenges and potential shifts in US aid under a Trum...
Zelenskyy Shifts Stance on Ending Ukraine War, Prioritizing Ceasefire Over Full Territorial Reclaim
President Zelenskyy proposed a new plan to end the war in Ukraine, prioritizing a ceasefire secured by NATO security guarantees for currently controlled Ukrainian territory, rather than the immediate return of all occupied lands, due to military challenges and potential shifts in US aid under a Trum...
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24% 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
170 Palestinian Children Killed by Israeli Forces Since October 2023
The number of Palestinian children killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank has doubled since October 2023, reaching 170 by November 2024, including 70 children aged 15 or younger and four under nine; at least 1,400 more were wounded, according to DCI-Palestine and Save the Children, amidst conflic...
170 Palestinian Children Killed by Israeli Forces Since October 2023
The number of Palestinian children killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank has doubled since October 2023, reaching 170 by November 2024, including 70 children aged 15 or younger and four under nine; at least 1,400 more were wounded, according to DCI-Palestine and Save the Children, amidst conflic...
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48% 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
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
AI-Powered Cyberattacks Cost Banks $100 Billion Annually
A criminal group used "jackpotting," a malware-based ATM attack, to steal €80,000 in France in 2023, highlighting a rise in cybercrime costing the banking sector $100 billion annually, amplified by AI-powered techniques.
AI-Powered Cyberattacks Cost Banks $100 Billion Annually
A criminal group used "jackpotting," a malware-based ATM attack, to steal €80,000 in France in 2023, highlighting a rise in cybercrime costing the banking sector $100 billion annually, amplified by AI-powered techniques.
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36% Bias Score
American-Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra Confirmed Dead in Gaza
American-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra, 21, an IDF tank platoon commander, was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack; his body remains in Gaza, raising the confirmed death toll of hostages to at least 37, prompting grief and raising questions about intelligence and future conflict resolution.
American-Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra Confirmed Dead in Gaza
American-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra, 21, an IDF tank platoon commander, was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack; his body remains in Gaza, raising the confirmed death toll of hostages to at least 37, prompting grief and raising questions about intelligence and future conflict resolution.
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44% Bias Score
Russia's 2025 Budget: Military Spending Soars Amidst Ruble Devaluation
Russia's 2025 budget allocates over $145 billion to military spending, exceeding combined spending on education, healthcare, and the national economy; this comes amid a weakening ruble and ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russia's 2025 Budget: Military Spending Soars Amidst Ruble Devaluation
Russia's 2025 budget allocates over $145 billion to military spending, exceeding combined spending on education, healthcare, and the national economy; this comes amid a weakening ruble and ongoing war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Iranian-backed Militias Bolster Syrian Government Forces After Aleppo Rebel Seizure
Following a rebel takeover of Aleppo, approximately 300 fighters from Iranian-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria on Sunday to bolster government forces defending a Shi'ite shrine, prompting increased airstrikes by Syrian and Russian forces on rebel-held areas.
Iranian-backed Militias Bolster Syrian Government Forces After Aleppo Rebel Seizure
Following a rebel takeover of Aleppo, approximately 300 fighters from Iranian-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria on Sunday to bolster government forces defending a Shi'ite shrine, prompting increased airstrikes by Syrian and Russian forces on rebel-held areas.
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36% Bias Score
China's Support for Russia Impacts German-Chinese Relations
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated on December 2nd, 2024, that China's increasing support for Russia's war in Ukraine is impacting German-Chinese relations, citing security concerns and a recent cyberattack attributed to Chinese state actors. She also discussed a "just peace process" w...
China's Support for Russia Impacts German-Chinese Relations
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated on December 2nd, 2024, that China's increasing support for Russia's war in Ukraine is impacting German-Chinese relations, citing security concerns and a recent cyberattack attributed to Chinese state actors. She also discussed a "just peace process" w...
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40% Bias Score
WFP Delivers Aid to Famine-Hit Darfur Camp, Underscoring Urgent Need for Sustained International Support
A World Food Programme convoy reached famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur on November 22nd, delivering food to 12,500 people after overcoming numerous obstacles; this follows the confirmation of famine in August and highlights the urgent need for sustained international support to address the cri...
WFP Delivers Aid to Famine-Hit Darfur Camp, Underscoring Urgent Need for Sustained International Support
A World Food Programme convoy reached famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur on November 22nd, delivering food to 12,500 people after overcoming numerous obstacles; this follows the confirmation of famine in August and highlights the urgent need for sustained international support to address the cri...
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40% 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