December 2024
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Biden Pardons Son Hunter Amid Political Firestorm
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax and gun charges, despite previous denials, sparking controversy and raising questions about his credibility; a poll shows 64% public approval.
Biden Pardons Son Hunter Amid Political Firestorm
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for tax and gun charges, despite previous denials, sparking controversy and raising questions about his credibility; a poll shows 64% public approval.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Leader Al-Julani: From Al-Qaeda to Moderate?
Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is a former al-Qaeda member whose stated goals are to overthrow Assad and establish a moderate Islamic state, raising concerns about his past and the group's human rights record.
Syrian Rebel Leader Al-Julani: From Al-Qaeda to Moderate?
Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is a former al-Qaeda member whose stated goals are to overthrow Assad and establish a moderate Islamic state, raising concerns about his past and the group's human rights record.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Notre Dame Reopens Amidst French Political Crisis
Notre Dame cathedral in Paris reopened on Saturday after a five-and-a-half-year restoration following a devastating fire in 2019, with President Macron aiming to use the event to boost his political standing amidst a period of national uncertainty.
Notre Dame Reopens Amidst French Political Crisis
Notre Dame cathedral in Paris reopened on Saturday after a five-and-a-half-year restoration following a devastating fire in 2019, with President Macron aiming to use the event to boost his political standing amidst a period of national uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
CEO Murder Exposes US Healthcare System's Deep-Seated Anger
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the largest US insurer, was fatally shot in New York City; messages found at the scene suggest the killing was linked to the company's denial of medical claims, highlighting public anger towards the US healthcare system.
CEO Murder Exposes US Healthcare System's Deep-Seated Anger
The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the largest US insurer, was fatally shot in New York City; messages found at the scene suggest the killing was linked to the company's denial of medical claims, highlighting public anger towards the US healthcare system.
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Pessimism Mounts Amidst Industrial Downturn
A YouGov survey reveals that 75% of Germans view the country's economic situation as bad or very bad, fueled by job cuts and plant closures in the industrial sector; pessimism is highest among potential AfD and BSW voters, while Green voters are the least pessimistic.
German Pessimism Mounts Amidst Industrial Downturn
A YouGov survey reveals that 75% of Germans view the country's economic situation as bad or very bad, fueled by job cuts and plant closures in the industrial sector; pessimism is highest among potential AfD and BSW voters, while Green voters are the least pessimistic.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia: Violent Protests Erupt After EU Accession Delay
Thousands of pro-European protestors clashed violently with Georgian security forces in Tbilisi following the government's postponement of EU accession talks until 2028 and allegations of election fraud. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons, leading to arrests and injuries.
Georgia: Violent Protests Erupt After EU Accession Delay
Thousands of pro-European protestors clashed violently with Georgian security forces in Tbilisi following the government's postponement of EU accession talks until 2028 and allegations of election fraud. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons, leading to arrests and injuries.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean President Apologizes for Failed Martial Law Attempt
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for his failed attempt to impose martial law, which was met with widespread opposition and led to calls for his impeachment; the action, based on accusations against the opposition party, was overturned within six hours by parliament.
South Korean President Apologizes for Failed Martial Law Attempt
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for his failed attempt to impose martial law, which was met with widespread opposition and led to calls for his impeachment; the action, based on accusations against the opposition party, was overturned within six hours by parliament.
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40% Bias Score
Soldier F to Stand Trial for Bloody Sunday Killings
A former British soldier, known as Soldier F, will stand trial for the murders of two men during the 1972 Bloody Sunday events in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, after a judge rejected a dismissal application due to sufficient evidence; the trial is expected to begin early next year.
Soldier F to Stand Trial for Bloody Sunday Killings
A former British soldier, known as Soldier F, will stand trial for the murders of two men during the 1972 Bloody Sunday events in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, after a judge rejected a dismissal application due to sufficient evidence; the trial is expected to begin early next year.
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36% Bias Score
South Korea President Apologizes for Martial Law Declaration Amid Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then retracted martial law due to domestic political issues, facing calls for impeachment and potential resignation.
South Korea President Apologizes for Martial Law Declaration Amid Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then retracted martial law due to domestic political issues, facing calls for impeachment and potential resignation.
Progress
36% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead; Online Reaction Highlights Healthcare System Anger
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in Manhattan; the killing prompted widespread online celebrations and criticism of the American healthcare system, with bullet casings found at the scene bearing messages referencing insurance company practices.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead; Online Reaction Highlights Healthcare System Anger
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in Manhattan; the killing prompted widespread online celebrations and criticism of the American healthcare system, with bullet casings found at the scene bearing messages referencing insurance company practices.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Surge in Clandestine Border Crossings Prompts Calls to Reform Asylum Rule
A surge in clandestine border crossings into Canada, with smugglers charging up to \$45,000, prompts calls to end a rule allowing asylum claims after 14 days of evading authorities; the Bloc Québécois will challenge the rule in Parliament on Monday.
Surge in Clandestine Border Crossings Prompts Calls to Reform Asylum Rule
A surge in clandestine border crossings into Canada, with smugglers charging up to \$45,000, prompts calls to end a rule allowing asylum claims after 14 days of evading authorities; the Bloc Québécois will challenge the rule in Parliament on Monday.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump's Uncertainty Tests Poilievre's Political Strategy
The unpredictable actions of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump challenge Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's political strategy, forcing him to shift his focus from domestic policy to international relations and manage conflicting internal opinions on Trump's influence.
Trump's Uncertainty Tests Poilievre's Political Strategy
The unpredictable actions of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump challenge Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's political strategy, forcing him to shift his focus from domestic policy to international relations and manage conflicting internal opinions on Trump's influence.
Progress
40% Bias Score