December 2024
January 2025
Romanian Intelligence Alleges Foreign Interference in Presidential Election via Coordinated TikTok Campaign
Declassified Romanian intelligence documents allege a coordinated TikTok campaign, similar to Kremlin operations in Ukraine and Moldova, boosted ultranationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, who won the first round and leads in the runoff; the campaign involved 25,000 accounts, paid influ...
Romanian Intelligence Alleges Foreign Interference in Presidential Election via Coordinated TikTok Campaign
Declassified Romanian intelligence documents allege a coordinated TikTok campaign, similar to Kremlin operations in Ukraine and Moldova, boosted ultranationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, who won the first round and leads in the runoff; the campaign involved 25,000 accounts, paid influ...
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44% Bias Score
Regierungssturz in Frankreich: Politische und wirtschaftliche Unsicherheit eskaliert
Die französische Mitte-Rechts-Regierung unter Premierminister Michel Barnier ist am Mittwoch durch ein Misstrauensvotum gestürzt worden, was zu politischer und wirtschaftlicher Unsicherheit führt und Frankreichs hohe Staatsverschuldung verschärft.
Regierungssturz in Frankreich: Politische und wirtschaftliche Unsicherheit eskaliert
Die französische Mitte-Rechts-Regierung unter Premierminister Michel Barnier ist am Mittwoch durch ein Misstrauensvotum gestürzt worden, was zu politischer und wirtschaftlicher Unsicherheit führt und Frankreichs hohe Staatsverschuldung verschärft.
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52% Bias Score
Malta Revokes Zakharova's Visa Amidst EU-Russia Tensions
Malta revoked the visa of Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova before the December 5-6 OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Valletta, due to objections from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania stemming from Russia's past blocking of Estonia's OSCE chairmanship. The Russian Foreign Ministr...
Malta Revokes Zakharova's Visa Amidst EU-Russia Tensions
Malta revoked the visa of Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova before the December 5-6 OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Valletta, due to objections from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania stemming from Russia's past blocking of Estonia's OSCE chairmanship. The Russian Foreign Ministr...
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60% Bias Score
Impeachment Vote Against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Scheduled for Saturday
South Korea's opposition party will vote on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol for declaring martial law on November 3rd, 2024, a move the opposition deems politically motivated. The opposition holds a majority in the National Assembly and needs only eight votes from the ruling party to suc...
Impeachment Vote Against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Scheduled for Saturday
South Korea's opposition party will vote on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol for declaring martial law on November 3rd, 2024, a move the opposition deems politically motivated. The opposition holds a majority in the National Assembly and needs only eight votes from the ruling party to suc...
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40% Bias Score
China Condemns U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls
The CCPIT spokesperson strongly condemned the U.S. expansion of semiconductor export controls, impacting 136 Chinese entities and potentially harming the global semiconductor industry and supply chain stability.
China Condemns U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls
The CCPIT spokesperson strongly condemned the U.S. expansion of semiconductor export controls, impacting 136 Chinese entities and potentially harming the global semiconductor industry and supply chain stability.
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60% Bias Score
Commonwealth Bank CEO Faces Backlash Over $3 Cash Withdrawal Fee Amidst Lavish Mansion Renovations
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn is under fire for imposing a $3 cash withdrawal fee while spending almost $1 million renovating his mansion, prompting outrage and accusations of being out of touch with the struggles of everyday Australians amidst a cost-of-living crisis; the bank has temporarily de...
Commonwealth Bank CEO Faces Backlash Over $3 Cash Withdrawal Fee Amidst Lavish Mansion Renovations
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn is under fire for imposing a $3 cash withdrawal fee while spending almost $1 million renovating his mansion, prompting outrage and accusations of being out of touch with the struggles of everyday Australians amidst a cost-of-living crisis; the bank has temporarily de...
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60% Bias Score
Lai's Guam Visit Underscores Taiwan-China Tensions
Taiwanese President William Lai visited Guam on December 5th, 2024, urging collaboration to safeguard democracy against China's expansionism, prompting a sharp rebuke from Beijing and reaffirming the US-Taiwan relationship.
Lai's Guam Visit Underscores Taiwan-China Tensions
Taiwanese President William Lai visited Guam on December 5th, 2024, urging collaboration to safeguard democracy against China's expansionism, prompting a sharp rebuke from Beijing and reaffirming the US-Taiwan relationship.
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surpasses \$100,000 Amidst Anticipation of Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin hit a record high of \$103,253 on December 5th, 2024, fueled by investor optimism surrounding the incoming Trump administration's anticipated crypto-friendly policies, including the potential appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC chairman and the possibility of a US government Bitcoin reserve.
Bitcoin Surpasses \$100,000 Amidst Anticipation of Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin hit a record high of \$103,253 on December 5th, 2024, fueled by investor optimism surrounding the incoming Trump administration's anticipated crypto-friendly policies, including the potential appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC chairman and the possibility of a US government Bitcoin reserve.
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48% Bias Score
BRICS Explores New Currency to Reduce US Dollar Dependence
BRICS nations, including newly added members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE, are exploring a new currency to lessen reliance on the US dollar, driven by concerns over US sanctions and geopolitical leverage; however, significant hurdles remain due to the diverse economic strengths and political s...
BRICS Explores New Currency to Reduce US Dollar Dependence
BRICS nations, including newly added members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE, are exploring a new currency to lessen reliance on the US dollar, driven by concerns over US sanctions and geopolitical leverage; however, significant hurdles remain due to the diverse economic strengths and political s...
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44% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst Cartel Violence
Mexican authorities seized 1.5 tons of fentanyl pills (worth \$400 million) in Sinaloa, amidst a surge in cartel violence and criticism of the government's response; the operation involved multiple agencies and resulted in arrests of cartel leaders.
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst Cartel Violence
Mexican authorities seized 1.5 tons of fentanyl pills (worth \$400 million) in Sinaloa, amidst a surge in cartel violence and criticism of the government's response; the operation involved multiple agencies and resulted in arrests of cartel leaders.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after his six-hour declaration of martial law, with 73.6% of South Koreans supporting his removal in a recent poll; opposition parties need eight ruling party members to pass the motion.
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after his six-hour declaration of martial law, with 73.6% of South Koreans supporting his removal in a recent poll; opposition parties need eight ruling party members to pass the motion.
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40% Bias Score
Impeachment Vote Looms for South Korean President
South Korea's parliament will vote on Saturday on a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol for briefly declaring martial law; the opposition will vote in favor, but the ruling party is expected to reject it.
Impeachment Vote Looms for South Korean President
South Korea's parliament will vote on Saturday on a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol for briefly declaring martial law; the opposition will vote in favor, but the ruling party is expected to reject it.
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40% Bias Score