December 2024
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South Korea: President Lifts Martial Law Amidst Widespread Opposition
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the lifting of martial law, sparking immediate opposition from MPs and protesters and marking the most significant challenge to the country's democracy since the 1980s.
South Korea: President Lifts Martial Law Amidst Widespread Opposition
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the lifting of martial law, sparking immediate opposition from MPs and protesters and marking the most significant challenge to the country's democracy since the 1980s.
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28% Bias Score
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks attempting to meddle in Romania's elections, including one pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers and another with 1.7 million likes, after far-right candidate Georgescu's surprise success fueled by a massive 92.8 million views on his account.
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks attempting to meddle in Romania's elections, including one pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers and another with 1.7 million likes, after far-right candidate Georgescu's surprise success fueled by a massive 92.8 million views on his account.
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44% Bias Score
China Urges US to Improve Relations Amidst Rising Tensions
Following recent US arms sales to Taiwan and technology restrictions, China urged the US to improve relations, emphasizing peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, while reiterating its opposition to US actions perceived as hostile.
China Urges US to Improve Relations Amidst Rising Tensions
Following recent US arms sales to Taiwan and technology restrictions, China urged the US to improve relations, emphasizing peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, while reiterating its opposition to US actions perceived as hostile.
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth Deflects Questions on Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, refused to answer questions regarding allegations of excessive drinking, financial mismanagement, improper behavior, and a 2017 sexual assault allegation; these allegations led to his resignation from two non-profit leadership positions.
Hegseth Deflects Questions on Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, refused to answer questions regarding allegations of excessive drinking, financial mismanagement, improper behavior, and a 2017 sexual assault allegation; these allegations led to his resignation from two non-profit leadership positions.
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64% Bias Score
Fragile Ceasefire: Continued Violence Disrupts Lebanon-Israel Truce
One week after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, ongoing violence, including Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah responses, disrupts daily life and threatens regional stability. The UN reports around 100 ceasefire violations.
Fragile Ceasefire: Continued Violence Disrupts Lebanon-Israel Truce
One week after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, ongoing violence, including Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah responses, disrupts daily life and threatens regional stability. The UN reports around 100 ceasefire violations.
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44% Bias Score
Cambodian Court Convicts 13 Filipino Women in Baby-Selling Surrogacy Ring
Thirteen Filipino women were convicted in Cambodia on human trafficking charges for their roles in a surrogacy ring selling babies to foreigners, receiving four-year sentences with two years suspended; the women were transported to Cambodia from the Philippines by a Thailand-based organization.
Cambodian Court Convicts 13 Filipino Women in Baby-Selling Surrogacy Ring
Thirteen Filipino women were convicted in Cambodia on human trafficking charges for their roles in a surrogacy ring selling babies to foreigners, receiving four-year sentences with two years suspended; the women were transported to Cambodia from the Philippines by a Thailand-based organization.
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52% Bias Score
Northern Beaches Hospital Audit Reveals Critical Staffing Shortages and Bed Block
At Northern Beaches Hospital, a stroke victim waited over four hours for a bed due to a shortage, and another developed sepsis from inadequate supervision, prompting an audit of the hospital's performance under private operators, raising concerns about resource allocation and patient care.
Northern Beaches Hospital Audit Reveals Critical Staffing Shortages and Bed Block
At Northern Beaches Hospital, a stroke victim waited over four hours for a bed due to a shortage, and another developed sepsis from inadequate supervision, prompting an audit of the hospital's performance under private operators, raising concerns about resource allocation and patient care.
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56% Bias Score
South Korea President Reverses Martial Law Declaration After Parliament Vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded emergency martial law on Tuesday night, citing "anti-state" activities by the opposition, leading to military deployment to the National Assembly before parliament voted to end it.
South Korea President Reverses Martial Law Declaration After Parliament Vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded emergency martial law on Tuesday night, citing "anti-state" activities by the opposition, leading to military deployment to the National Assembly before parliament voted to end it.
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64% Bias Score
Aleppo Sees Return of Displaced Residents Amidst Ongoing Syrian Conflict
Following a surprise offensive by opposition forces, displaced residents are returning to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, resuming daily life amidst the ongoing conflict.
Aleppo Sees Return of Displaced Residents Amidst Ongoing Syrian Conflict
Following a surprise offensive by opposition forces, displaced residents are returning to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, resuming daily life amidst the ongoing conflict.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Anti-Government Protests
Georgian police violently suppressed protests against the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028, resulting in 293 arrests and 143 injuries, prompting criticism from the president and human rights groups.
Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Anti-Government Protests
Georgian police violently suppressed protests against the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028, resulting in 293 arrests and 143 injuries, prompting criticism from the president and human rights groups.
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32% Bias Score
No-Confidence Vote Threatens French Government
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, potentially ending his government due to opposition from left-wing and far-right lawmakers who have over 330 of the 574 votes in the National Assembly; if successful, the vote will cause unprecedented political instabili...
No-Confidence Vote Threatens French Government
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, potentially ending his government due to opposition from left-wing and far-right lawmakers who have over 330 of the 574 votes in the National Assembly; if successful, the vote will cause unprecedented political instabili...
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44% Bias Score
Trump, Biden Oppose Nippon Steel's Acquisition of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden oppose Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns; the Biden administration is reviewing the transaction, while Trump vowed to block the deal using tax incentives and tariffs.
Trump, Biden Oppose Nippon Steel's Acquisition of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden oppose Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns; the Biden administration is reviewing the transaction, while Trump vowed to block the deal using tax incentives and tariffs.
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48% Bias Score