December 2024
January 2025
UAE Reopens Damascus Embassy: A Pragmatic Shift in Syria Policy
The UAE reopened its embassy in Damascus in 2018, marking a significant shift in its Syria policy from supporting the opposition to prioritizing regional stability and countering Iranian influence, reflecting a pragmatic approach.
UAE Reopens Damascus Embassy: A Pragmatic Shift in Syria Policy
The UAE reopened its embassy in Damascus in 2018, marking a significant shift in its Syria policy from supporting the opposition to prioritizing regional stability and countering Iranian influence, reflecting a pragmatic approach.
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32% Bias Score
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Concludes: A $2 Billion Global Phenomenon
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concludes this weekend after grossing $2 billion in ticket sales from 149 shows across 53 cities, creating a global cultural phenomenon and fostering a unique sense of community among fans.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Concludes: A $2 Billion Global Phenomenon
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concludes this weekend after grossing $2 billion in ticket sales from 149 shows across 53 cities, creating a global cultural phenomenon and fostering a unique sense of community among fans.
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52% Bias Score
"Macron Convenes Trilateral Summit on Ukraine with Trump and Zelensky in Paris"
"French President Macron convened an unscheduled trilateral meeting with US President-elect Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky at the Élysée Palace in Paris, focusing on the Ukraine conflict and the need for a rapid, just resolution, amid Trump's prior statements about ending the war quickly."
"Macron Convenes Trilateral Summit on Ukraine with Trump and Zelensky in Paris"
"French President Macron convened an unscheduled trilateral meeting with US President-elect Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky at the Élysée Palace in Paris, focusing on the Ukraine conflict and the need for a rapid, just resolution, amid Trump's prior statements about ending the war quickly."
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24% Bias Score
French Government Collapse Shakes Nation's Tech Sector
The collapse of France's government this week has severely damaged the confidence of its technology and innovation sectors, jeopardizing crucial investments and future growth amid global competition.
French Government Collapse Shakes Nation's Tech Sector
The collapse of France's government this week has severely damaged the confidence of its technology and innovation sectors, jeopardizing crucial investments and future growth amid global competition.
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40% Bias Score
AfD's Weidel: A Unique Candidate Challenging Germany's Political Landscape
Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old economist with a Goldman Sachs background and Sri Lankan partner, is the AfD's first female chancellor candidate, challenging Germany's political landscape as the party rises to 17% in polls ahead of February 23rd's snap election.
AfD's Weidel: A Unique Candidate Challenging Germany's Political Landscape
Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old economist with a Goldman Sachs background and Sri Lankan partner, is the AfD's first female chancellor candidate, challenging Germany's political landscape as the party rises to 17% in polls ahead of February 23rd's snap election.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Calls Snap Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse
Germany's snap federal elections, scheduled for February 23, 2025, following the collapse of the governing coalition, will see over 60 million eligible voters choose a new Bundestag; polls indicate a strong lead for the Union bloc (CDU/CSU) and potential losses for the governing coalition parties.
Germany Calls Snap Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse
Germany's snap federal elections, scheduled for February 23, 2025, following the collapse of the governing coalition, will see over 60 million eligible voters choose a new Bundestag; polls indicate a strong lead for the Union bloc (CDU/CSU) and potential losses for the governing coalition parties.
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44% Bias Score
Judy Garland's "Wizard of Oz" Slippers Fetch $1.55 Million in Auction
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz", stolen from a Minnesota museum in 2005 and recovered in 2018, is being auctioned off with a current bid of $1.55 million and an estimated final value of $3 million.
Judy Garland's "Wizard of Oz" Slippers Fetch $1.55 Million in Auction
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz", stolen from a Minnesota museum in 2005 and recovered in 2018, is being auctioned off with a current bid of $1.55 million and an estimated final value of $3 million.
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36% Bias Score
CCTV Shows Khalife's Prison Escape
CCTV footage shows how Daniel Khalife, a former British soldier accused of terrorism offences, escaped from HMP Wandsworth on 6 September 2024 using a food delivery truck, highlighting significant security failures at the prison.
CCTV Shows Khalife's Prison Escape
CCTV footage shows how Daniel Khalife, a former British soldier accused of terrorism offences, escaped from HMP Wandsworth on 6 September 2024 using a food delivery truck, highlighting significant security failures at the prison.
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28% Bias Score
Minoxidil Use Linked to 'Werewolf Syndrome' in European Infants
Eleven cases of hypertrichosis ('werewolf syndrome') in European infants were linked to parental use of topical minoxidil, prompting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to update medication information with warnings about this potential side effect.
Minoxidil Use Linked to 'Werewolf Syndrome' in European Infants
Eleven cases of hypertrichosis ('werewolf syndrome') in European infants were linked to parental use of topical minoxidil, prompting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to update medication information with warnings about this potential side effect.
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52% Bias Score
Syrische Rebellen erreichen Vororte von Damaskus
Syrische Rebellen, angeführt von der HTS, haben am Samstag Vororte von Damaskus erreicht, nachdem sie zuvor Homs und Daraa eingenommen hatten; die Offensive begann am Mittwoch in Aleppo und fällt mit der Ablenkung wichtiger syrischer Verbündeter zusammen.
Syrische Rebellen erreichen Vororte von Damaskus
Syrische Rebellen, angeführt von der HTS, haben am Samstag Vororte von Damaskus erreicht, nachdem sie zuvor Homs und Daraa eingenommen hatten; die Offensive begann am Mittwoch in Aleppo und fällt mit der Ablenkung wichtiger syrischer Verbündeter zusammen.
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36% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Weidel as First Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old multilingual woman with a diverse background, was nominated as the AfD's first-ever chancellor candidate on Saturday, positioning the far-right party for upcoming February elections despite facing hurdles to forming a coalition.
AfD Nominates Weidel as First Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old multilingual woman with a diverse background, was nominated as the AfD's first-ever chancellor candidate on Saturday, positioning the far-right party for upcoming February elections despite facing hurdles to forming a coalition.
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52% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Reopens: Macron Aims for National Unity
French President Emmanuel Macron reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral on December 7th, 2024, five years after a fire, with a ceremony attended by world leaders to promote national unity amidst political crisis.
Notre-Dame Reopens: Macron Aims for National Unity
French President Emmanuel Macron reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral on December 7th, 2024, five years after a fire, with a ceremony attended by world leaders to promote national unity amidst political crisis.
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48% Bias Score