December 2024
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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
Biden Pardons Son Hunter, Defying Critics and Sparking Outrage
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, fulfilling a prediction by Senator Ted Cruz, covering federal felony gun and tax charges and any potential offenses from 2014-2024, sparking widespread criticism.
Biden Pardons Son Hunter, Defying Critics and Sparking Outrage
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, fulfilling a prediction by Senator Ted Cruz, covering federal felony gun and tax charges and any potential offenses from 2014-2024, sparking widespread criticism.
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48% Bias Score
HTS Rebel Offensive Seizes Aleppo, Raising Regional Instability
A major rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) has seized most of Aleppo and reportedly parts of Hama, prompting a strong response from the Syrian government, backed by Russia and Iran, and raising concerns of regional destabilization and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
HTS Rebel Offensive Seizes Aleppo, Raising Regional Instability
A major rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) has seized most of Aleppo and reportedly parts of Hama, prompting a strong response from the Syrian government, backed by Russia and Iran, and raising concerns of regional destabilization and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Visits Kyiv, Pledges €650 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv, announcing €650 million in additional military aid to Ukraine in December, bringing total German aid to roughly €28 billion since the start of the war, amidst Ukraine's push for NATO membership and recent Russian territorial gains.
Scholz Visits Kyiv, Pledges €650 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv, announcing €650 million in additional military aid to Ukraine in December, bringing total German aid to roughly €28 billion since the start of the war, amidst Ukraine's push for NATO membership and recent Russian territorial gains.
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48% Bias Score
Iranian-backed Militias Bolster Syrian Forces Amid Aleppo Insurgency
Iranian-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria to support Syrian government forces battling insurgents who recently captured Aleppo, highlighting the escalating conflict and the involvement of regional actors.
Iranian-backed Militias Bolster Syrian Forces Amid Aleppo Insurgency
Iranian-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria to support Syrian government forces battling insurgents who recently captured Aleppo, highlighting the escalating conflict and the involvement of regional actors.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Grants Son Full Pardon for All Crimes Committed Since 2014
US President Joe Biden issued a full pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for all crimes committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024, encompassing tax evasion and illegal gun possession charges, sparking controversy and raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Biden Grants Son Full Pardon for All Crimes Committed Since 2014
US President Joe Biden issued a full pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for all crimes committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024, encompassing tax evasion and illegal gun possession charges, sparking controversy and raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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60% 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
Georgia: Violent Protests Erupt After Government Halts EU Membership Talks
Four nights of violent anti-government protests have erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, after the government suspended European Union membership talks, leading to over 200 arrests and 40 hospitalizations; the unrest reflects deep divisions over Georgia's political future.
Georgia: Violent Protests Erupt After Government Halts EU Membership Talks
Four nights of violent anti-government protests have erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, after the government suspended European Union membership talks, leading to over 200 arrests and 40 hospitalizations; the unrest reflects deep divisions over Georgia's political future.
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44% Bias Score
China Warned Against Supporting Russia's War in Ukraine
During a visit to Beijing, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned China against supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, citing the involvement of North Korean troops and the supply of Chinese drones, emphasizing that such actions would have consequences.
China Warned Against Supporting Russia's War in Ukraine
During a visit to Beijing, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned China against supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, citing the involvement of North Korean troops and the supply of Chinese drones, emphasizing that such actions would have consequences.
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36% Bias Score
Dark Web Markets Fuel Cyber Monday Scams with Millions of Session Cookies for Sale
Cybercriminals are selling millions of session cookies on the dark web for $400+, enabling them to bypass two-factor authentication during Cyber Monday, as revealed by NordStellar threat intelligence.
Dark Web Markets Fuel Cyber Monday Scams with Millions of Session Cookies for Sale
Cybercriminals are selling millions of session cookies on the dark web for $400+, enabling them to bypass two-factor authentication during Cyber Monday, as revealed by NordStellar threat intelligence.
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48% Bias Score
China Condemns Taiwanese President's Hawaii Stopover Amid Rising Tensions
China strongly condemned Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's Hawaii stopover and phone call with Nancy Pelosi on December 2nd, 2023, escalating tensions amid a US arms sale to Taiwan and Lai's Pacific tour promoting a "new democratic era."
China Condemns Taiwanese President's Hawaii Stopover Amid Rising Tensions
China strongly condemned Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's Hawaii stopover and phone call with Nancy Pelosi on December 2nd, 2023, escalating tensions amid a US arms sale to Taiwan and Lai's Pacific tour promoting a "new democratic era."
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44% Bias Score
Scholz visits Kyiv, pledges €650 million in further military aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv on December 12, 2023, announcing €650 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, bringing the total to about €28 billion since the beginning of the Russian invasion; he also reaffirmed Germany's strong support for Ukraine.
Scholz visits Kyiv, pledges €650 million in further military aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv on December 12, 2023, announcing €650 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, bringing the total to about €28 billion since the beginning of the Russian invasion; he also reaffirmed Germany's strong support for Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score