December 2024
January 2025
Gaza Deal Momentum Builds Amidst Regional Shifts and US Pressure
Following the Lebanon agreement, a renewed push for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release is underway, mediated by Egypt, with a proposed 60-day truce involving a prisoner exchange as a first step, despite pressure from within Netanyahu's government and incoming US President Trump.
Gaza Deal Momentum Builds Amidst Regional Shifts and US Pressure
Following the Lebanon agreement, a renewed push for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release is underway, mediated by Egypt, with a proposed 60-day truce involving a prisoner exchange as a first step, despite pressure from within Netanyahu's government and incoming US President Trump.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Lavrov's Malta Visit Sparks OSCE Outrage
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's participation in an OSCE meeting on Malta, his first EU visit since the Ukraine invasion, sparked widespread criticism and walkouts from several European nations, highlighting the deep divisions and strained relations between Russia and the West.
Lavrov's Malta Visit Sparks OSCE Outrage
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's participation in an OSCE meeting on Malta, his first EU visit since the Ukraine invasion, sparked widespread criticism and walkouts from several European nations, highlighting the deep divisions and strained relations between Russia and the West.
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48% Bias Score
HTS Captures Hama from Syrian Regime Forces
Following three days of intense fighting, Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS) and allied rebel groups captured Hama city from Syrian regime forces on Thursday, seizing strategic locations including the military airport and central prison, freeing dozens of prisoners; this follows the insurgents' recent victo...
HTS Captures Hama from Syrian Regime Forces
Following three days of intense fighting, Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS) and allied rebel groups captured Hama city from Syrian regime forces on Thursday, seizing strategic locations including the military airport and central prison, freeing dozens of prisoners; this follows the insurgents' recent victo...
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56% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Steal Metadata from Large Number of Americans
A Chinese hacking group, "Salt Typhoon," stole metadata from a large number of Americans through a cyberespionage campaign targeting at least eight U.S. telecommunications companies, raising concerns about national security and individual privacy.
Chinese Hackers Steal Metadata from Large Number of Americans
A Chinese hacking group, "Salt Typhoon," stole metadata from a large number of Americans through a cyberespionage campaign targeting at least eight U.S. telecommunications companies, raising concerns about national security and individual privacy.
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44% Bias Score
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocidal Intent in Gaza
Amnesty International's report, released Thursday night after a nine-month investigation, accuses Israel of intending to destroy the population of Gaza, citing evidence from interviews, satellite imagery, and statements by Israeli officials, a claim disputed by the ICC.
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocidal Intent in Gaza
Amnesty International's report, released Thursday night after a nine-month investigation, accuses Israel of intending to destroy the population of Gaza, citing evidence from interviews, satellite imagery, and statements by Israeli officials, a claim disputed by the ICC.
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60% Bias Score
Record High of 460 Million Children Affected by Armed Conflicts Globally
UNICEF reports that 460 million children—one in six worldwide—live in active war zones, facing extreme violence, hunger, and disease; 32,990 grave child rights violations were verified in 2023, the highest number ever recorded.
Record High of 460 Million Children Affected by Armed Conflicts Globally
UNICEF reports that 460 million children—one in six worldwide—live in active war zones, facing extreme violence, hunger, and disease; 32,990 grave child rights violations were verified in 2023, the highest number ever recorded.
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28% Bias Score
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Frozen EU Accession Talks
Since November 28th, nightly protests have engulfed Georgia, fueled by the government's decision to pause EU accession talks until 2028, following a disputed October 26th election. Over 140 people have been injured and 300 arrested in clashes with police; the EU and NATO have voiced strong concerns.
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Frozen EU Accession Talks
Since November 28th, nightly protests have engulfed Georgia, fueled by the government's decision to pause EU accession talks until 2028, following a disputed October 26th election. Over 140 people have been injured and 300 arrested in clashes with police; the EU and NATO have voiced strong concerns.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Hama, Weakening Assad's Regime
Syrian rebels captured Hama on Thursday, following their Aleppo victory, freeing hundreds of prisoners and prompting the withdrawal of Assad's forces; this major territorial loss weakens Assad significantly, while simultaneously, at least 20,000 Kurds have fled the region fearing the rebels.
Syrian Rebels Seize Hama, Weakening Assad's Regime
Syrian rebels captured Hama on Thursday, following their Aleppo victory, freeing hundreds of prisoners and prompting the withdrawal of Assad's forces; this major territorial loss weakens Assad significantly, while simultaneously, at least 20,000 Kurds have fled the region fearing the rebels.
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Army Withdraws from Hama, Rebels Seize City
Following a rebel offensive, the Syrian Army withdrew from Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city, to protect civilians, allowing Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels to seize control and free hundreds of prisoners; this follows the recent rebel capture of Aleppo.
Syrian Army Withdraws from Hama, Rebels Seize City
Following a rebel offensive, the Syrian Army withdrew from Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city, to protect civilians, allowing Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels to seize control and free hundreds of prisoners; this follows the recent rebel capture of Aleppo.
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44% Bias Score
Gunman Critically Injures Two Young Boys at California School
A gunman critically injured two young boys at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, California, on Wednesday afternoon before turning the gun on himself; sixth-grader Jocelyn Orlando helped calm terrified kindergarteners during the shooting.
Gunman Critically Injures Two Young Boys at California School
A gunman critically injured two young boys at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, California, on Wednesday afternoon before turning the gun on himself; sixth-grader Jocelyn Orlando helped calm terrified kindergarteners during the shooting.
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48% Bias Score
UK Warns of New, More Dangerous Nuclear Age
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, head of the UK armed forces, warned about a new, more dangerous nuclear age due to Russia's nuclear threats, China's nuclear buildup, North Korea's ballistic missile program, and the absence of effective control mechanisms.
UK Warns of New, More Dangerous Nuclear Age
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, head of the UK armed forces, warned about a new, more dangerous nuclear age due to Russia's nuclear threats, China's nuclear buildup, North Korea's ballistic missile program, and the absence of effective control mechanisms.
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52% Bias Score
Memphis Police Reject DOJ Report on Discriminatory Policing
A Department of Justice report details a pattern of discriminatory policing by the Memphis Police Department, including excessive force against Black people and those with disabilities, prompting the city's rejection of a federal consent decree.
Memphis Police Reject DOJ Report on Discriminatory Policing
A Department of Justice report details a pattern of discriminatory policing by the Memphis Police Department, including excessive force against Black people and those with disabilities, prompting the city's rejection of a federal consent decree.
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40% Bias Score