December 2024
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Telegram Partners with IWF to Combat Child Sexual Abuse Material
Telegram, previously resistant to moderation, partnered with the IWF to use its tools to automatically detect and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM), a significant shift following the arrest of its CEO, Pavel Durov.
Telegram Partners with IWF to Combat Child Sexual Abuse Material
Telegram, previously resistant to moderation, partnered with the IWF to use its tools to automatically detect and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM), a significant shift following the arrest of its CEO, Pavel Durov.
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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
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
South Korea President Declares, Then Lifts, Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared and swiftly lifted martial law on Tuesday, citing threats to national security, prompting the resignation of his senior staff and a parliamentary vote to overturn the order.
South Korea President Declares, Then Lifts, Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared and swiftly lifted martial law on Tuesday, citing threats to national security, prompting the resignation of his senior staff and a parliamentary vote to overturn the order.
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48% Bias Score
Baerbock's Beijing Visit Highlights Sino-German Cooperation and Ukraine Tensions
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock concluded a two-day visit to Beijing on Tuesday, holding talks with Chinese officials on Sino-German relations, EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and the Ukraine conflict; China emphasized its commitment to a political settlement in Ukraine and called...
Baerbock's Beijing Visit Highlights Sino-German Cooperation and Ukraine Tensions
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock concluded a two-day visit to Beijing on Tuesday, holding talks with Chinese officials on Sino-German relations, EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and the Ukraine conflict; China emphasized its commitment to a political settlement in Ukraine and called...
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56% Bias Score
China Strengthens Cambodia Ties, Boosting Trade and Regional Influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping solidified China's commitment to a high-level partnership with Cambodia during Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen's visit, emphasizing mutual support and highlighting a 19.9% year-on-year increase in bilateral trade, reaching $11.81 billion in the first eig...
China Strengthens Cambodia Ties, Boosting Trade and Regional Influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping solidified China's commitment to a high-level partnership with Cambodia during Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen's visit, emphasizing mutual support and highlighting a 19.9% year-on-year increase in bilateral trade, reaching $11.81 billion in the first eig...
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52% 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
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
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
South Korea President Declares, then Revokes, Martial Law Amidst Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night, citing a North Korean threat, but the National Assembly unanimously rejected it, leading to its immediate revocation and widespread protests demanding his resignation.
South Korea President Declares, then Revokes, Martial Law Amidst Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night, citing a North Korean threat, but the National Assembly unanimously rejected it, leading to its immediate revocation and widespread protests demanding his resignation.
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56% Bias Score
China Imposes Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to the U.S.
On Tuesday, China's Ministry of Commerce announced export restrictions on dual-use items to the U.S., including gallium, germanium, and other materials vital for semiconductors and electronics, citing U.S. trade practices as justification.
China Imposes Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to the U.S.
On Tuesday, China's Ministry of Commerce announced export restrictions on dual-use items to the U.S., including gallium, germanium, and other materials vital for semiconductors and electronics, citing U.S. trade practices as justification.
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48% Bias Score
Georgian Government Repels Protest Attempt
Following five days of protests in Georgia, the government successfully repelled the opposition's attempt at a "national Maidan," with over 34 arrests and 12 injured law enforcement officers; lack of public support and President Salome Zourabichvili's controversial call for schoolchildren to join pr...
Georgian Government Repels Protest Attempt
Following five days of protests in Georgia, the government successfully repelled the opposition's attempt at a "national Maidan," with over 34 arrests and 12 injured law enforcement officers; lack of public support and President Salome Zourabichvili's controversial call for schoolchildren to join pr...
Progress
56% Bias Score