December 2024
January 2025
Russia Deploys 60 North Korean Missiles in Ukraine
Ukraine's military intelligence reports that Russia has deployed approximately 60 North Korean ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine; North Korea has supplied Russia with over 100 ballistic missiles and millions of munitions since October 2024, significantly escalating the conflict and defyi...
Russia Deploys 60 North Korean Missiles in Ukraine
Ukraine's military intelligence reports that Russia has deployed approximately 60 North Korean ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine; North Korea has supplied Russia with over 100 ballistic missiles and millions of munitions since October 2024, significantly escalating the conflict and defyi...
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36% Bias Score
At Least 56 Dead in Guinea Stadium Violence
At least 56 people died in a stampede and subsequent violence after a soccer game in Nzérékoré, Guinea, during a tournament promoted by the military junta to foster national unity, highlighting existing tensions and poor security.
At Least 56 Dead in Guinea Stadium Violence
At least 56 people died in a stampede and subsequent violence after a soccer game in Nzérékoré, Guinea, during a tournament promoted by the military junta to foster national unity, highlighting existing tensions and poor security.
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56% Bias Score
Yaalon Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in Northern Gaza
Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon accused Israel of conducting ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, citing the destruction of towns, displacement of civilians, and limited aid access, sparking intense political controversy and raising international concerns.
Yaalon Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in Northern Gaza
Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon accused Israel of conducting ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, citing the destruction of towns, displacement of civilians, and limited aid access, sparking intense political controversy and raising international concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Gregg Wallace Steps Aside from MasterChef Amidst Multiple Misconduct Allegations
Following a BBC News investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and behavior against Gregg Wallace, spanning 17 years and 13 individuals across five shows, the TV presenter stepped aside from MasterChef while an independent investigation is undertaken.
Gregg Wallace Steps Aside from MasterChef Amidst Multiple Misconduct Allegations
Following a BBC News investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and behavior against Gregg Wallace, spanning 17 years and 13 individuals across five shows, the TV presenter stepped aside from MasterChef while an independent investigation is undertaken.
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52% Bias Score
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for World AIDS Day
President Biden displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House lawn for World AIDS Day, honoring the 1.2 million Americans with HIV and the 40 million worldwide; the event highlighted government support for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for World AIDS Day
President Biden displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House lawn for World AIDS Day, honoring the 1.2 million Americans with HIV and the 40 million worldwide; the event highlighted government support for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
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36% Bias Score
China's Ambitious 2025 Space Program: Asteroid Sample Return and Lunar Landing Plans
China plans to launch the Tianwen-2 mission in May 2025 to collect asteroid samples, while concurrently advancing its Tiangong space station and aiming for a crewed lunar landing by 2030.
China's Ambitious 2025 Space Program: Asteroid Sample Return and Lunar Landing Plans
China plans to launch the Tianwen-2 mission in May 2025 to collect asteroid samples, while concurrently advancing its Tiangong space station and aiming for a crewed lunar landing by 2030.
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24% 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
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
The top 100 global arms companies generated $632 billion in revenue in 2023, a 4.2% increase, primarily due to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, East Asia tensions, and global military modernization; US companies dominated, but faced supply chain issues; European growth was slower.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion in 2023
The top 100 global arms companies generated $632 billion in revenue in 2023, a 4.2% increase, primarily due to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, East Asia tensions, and global military modernization; US companies dominated, but faced supply chain issues; European growth was slower.
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40% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office: "Moana 2" Leads $420 Million Surge
The Thanksgiving weekend box office set a new record with $420 million in ticket sales, driven by the massive success of "Moana 2" ($221 million domestically), "Wicked" ($117.5 million over the five-day weekend), and "Gladiator II" ($44 million in its second weekend).
Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office: "Moana 2" Leads $420 Million Surge
The Thanksgiving weekend box office set a new record with $420 million in ticket sales, driven by the massive success of "Moana 2" ($221 million domestically), "Wicked" ($117.5 million over the five-day weekend), and "Gladiator II" ($44 million in its second weekend).
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48% Bias Score
UK Supermarkets Accused of Selling Tomato Puree Made with Forced Labor
A BBC investigation found that 17 tomato puree products sold in UK and German supermarkets likely contain tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; supermarkets deny these findings, but one admitted to briefly using Chinese tomatoes due to supply problems.
UK Supermarkets Accused of Selling Tomato Puree Made with Forced Labor
A BBC investigation found that 17 tomato puree products sold in UK and German supermarkets likely contain tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; supermarkets deny these findings, but one admitted to briefly using Chinese tomatoes due to supply problems.
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48% Bias Score
China Condemns Lai Ching-te's Hawaii Visit, Escalating Taiwan Tensions
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii from August 12-13, 2024, meeting with state and federal officials. This visit prompted strong condemnation from China, which criticized U.S. support for Lai and a new U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan, escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.
China Condemns Lai Ching-te's Hawaii Visit, Escalating Taiwan Tensions
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii from August 12-13, 2024, meeting with state and federal officials. This visit prompted strong condemnation from China, which criticized U.S. support for Lai and a new U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan, escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.
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32% Bias Score
PSD Leads in Romanian Parliamentary Election Exit Polls Amidst Rise of Right-Wing Populism
Romania's parliamentary election exit polls show PSD leading with 25.5% at the Chamber of Deputies, followed by AUR (19.3%), USR (15.7%), PNL (15.3%), with POT and SOS surpassing the electoral threshold; the results exclude roughly 770,000 votes cast abroad.
PSD Leads in Romanian Parliamentary Election Exit Polls Amidst Rise of Right-Wing Populism
Romania's parliamentary election exit polls show PSD leading with 25.5% at the Chamber of Deputies, followed by AUR (19.3%), USR (15.7%), PNL (15.3%), with POT and SOS surpassing the electoral threshold; the results exclude roughly 770,000 votes cast abroad.
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48% Bias Score