December 2024
January 2025
No-Confidence Vote Threatens to Topple French Government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing a no-confidence vote and will likely be ousted after three months in office due to his failure to secure the support of Marine Le Pen's National Rally party for a €60 billion budget bill, despite making several concessions; this crisis highlights deep p...
No-Confidence Vote Threatens to Topple French Government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing a no-confidence vote and will likely be ousted after three months in office due to his failure to secure the support of Marine Le Pen's National Rally party for a €60 billion budget bill, despite making several concessions; this crisis highlights deep p...
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64% Bias Score
ESA Launches Proba-3: Artificial Solar Eclipses to Unlock Sun's Corona Mysteries
The ESA launched Proba-3, a two-satellite mission designed to create artificial solar eclipses, from India on Wednesday to study the Sun's corona for 1000 hours over two years at a cost of €200 million, addressing questions about its temperature and providing unprecedented observational data.
ESA Launches Proba-3: Artificial Solar Eclipses to Unlock Sun's Corona Mysteries
The ESA launched Proba-3, a two-satellite mission designed to create artificial solar eclipses, from India on Wednesday to study the Sun's corona for 1000 hours over two years at a cost of €200 million, addressing questions about its temperature and providing unprecedented observational data.
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28% Bias Score
Romania Election: Pro-Russia Candidate Poses Risk to NATO
Romania's upcoming presidential election presents a risk to NATO due to the pro-Russia stance of leading candidate Călin Georgescu, who opposes the country's support for Ukraine and NATO deployments, despite claiming no desire to leave NATO or the EU.
Romania Election: Pro-Russia Candidate Poses Risk to NATO
Romania's upcoming presidential election presents a risk to NATO due to the pro-Russia stance of leading candidate Călin Georgescu, who opposes the country's support for Ukraine and NATO deployments, despite claiming no desire to leave NATO or the EU.
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52% Bias Score
UN Renews Call for Israeli Withdrawal, Schedules Two-State Solution Summit
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to renew its call for Israel to withdraw from occupied Palestinian territories and announced an international summit in June 2025 to discuss the two-state solution, with the US and Israel among the eight countries voting against the resolution.
UN Renews Call for Israeli Withdrawal, Schedules Two-State Solution Summit
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to renew its call for Israel to withdraw from occupied Palestinian territories and announced an international summit in June 2025 to discuss the two-state solution, with the US and Israel among the eight countries voting against the resolution.
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52% Bias Score
Nissan Faces Collapse Amid Chinese EV Onslaught
Facing intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Japanese carmaker Nissan could collapse within 12 months, according to insiders, due to heavy losses and struggles to compete with cheaper EV alternatives.
Nissan Faces Collapse Amid Chinese EV Onslaught
Facing intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Japanese carmaker Nissan could collapse within 12 months, according to insiders, due to heavy losses and struggles to compete with cheaper EV alternatives.
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56% Bias Score
South Korea President Declares, Then Lifts, Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared, then lifted, martial law on Tuesday, citing threats from anti-state forces and parliamentary actions; this unprecedented move prompted the resignation of his senior staff and a swift parliamentary resolution to end the martial law.
South Korea President Declares, Then Lifts, Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared, then lifted, martial law on Tuesday, citing threats from anti-state forces and parliamentary actions; this unprecedented move prompted the resignation of his senior staff and a swift parliamentary resolution to end the martial law.
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48% Bias Score
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the SWAPO party, who secured 57.31% of the vote in the November 27-30, 2024 elections, following an extension in some areas due to initial disruptions. The SWAPO party also won 51 of 104 National Assembly seats.
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the SWAPO party, who secured 57.31% of the vote in the November 27-30, 2024 elections, following an extension in some areas due to initial disruptions. The SWAPO party also won 51 of 104 National Assembly seats.
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44% Bias Score
China and Philippines Clash at Scarborough Shoal
On December 4th, 2024, Chinese coast guard ships attacked Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal using water cannons and ramming, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea; China claims the Philippines invaded its territory.
China and Philippines Clash at Scarborough Shoal
On December 4th, 2024, Chinese coast guard ships attacked Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal using water cannons and ramming, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea; China claims the Philippines invaded its territory.
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36% Bias Score
China Imposes Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to U.S., Escalating Trade Tensions
China announced export restrictions on dual-use items, including gallium and germanium, to the U.S., citing national security concerns in response to similar U.S. actions, escalating trade tensions and potentially reshaping global supply chains.
China Imposes Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to U.S., Escalating Trade Tensions
China announced export restrictions on dual-use items, including gallium and germanium, to the U.S., citing national security concerns in response to similar U.S. actions, escalating trade tensions and potentially reshaping global supply chains.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea President Faces Impeachment Amidst Martial Law Uproar
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and rescinded martial law, prompting the main opposition party to initiate impeachment proceedings, mass resignations within his administration, and large-scale protests demanding his removal from office.
South Korea President Faces Impeachment Amidst Martial Law Uproar
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and rescinded martial law, prompting the main opposition party to initiate impeachment proceedings, mass resignations within his administration, and large-scale protests demanding his removal from office.
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40% Bias Score
Alan Jones Charged with 26 Counts of Indecent Assault
Former Australian radio host Alan Jones was arrested on November 18th and charged with 26 counts of indecent assault against nine alleged victims between June 2001 and December 2019; he denies all allegations.
Alan Jones Charged with 26 Counts of Indecent Assault
Former Australian radio host Alan Jones was arrested on November 18th and charged with 26 counts of indecent assault against nine alleged victims between June 2001 and December 2019; he denies all allegations.
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48% Bias Score
Jury in Daniel Penny Trial Seeks Clarification on Justifiable Use of Force
A New York City jury deliberating the manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges against Daniel Penny, who used a chokehold to subdue Jordan Neely on a subway train, requested a second reading of the judge's instructions on justification, and adjourned for the day without reaching a verd...
Jury in Daniel Penny Trial Seeks Clarification on Justifiable Use of Force
A New York City jury deliberating the manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges against Daniel Penny, who used a chokehold to subdue Jordan Neely on a subway train, requested a second reading of the judge's instructions on justification, and adjourned for the day without reaching a verd...
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40% Bias Score