December 2024
January 2025
HTS Offensive in Syria: Homs Under Threat, Assad Family Flees
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's offensive in Syria resulted in the capture of two towns near Homs, causing thousands to flee; the group also gained control over significant parts of Daraa and Deir ez-Zor governorates, while the Assad family reportedly fled to Moscow.
HTS Offensive in Syria: Homs Under Threat, Assad Family Flees
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's offensive in Syria resulted in the capture of two towns near Homs, causing thousands to flee; the group also gained control over significant parts of Daraa and Deir ez-Zor governorates, while the Assad family reportedly fled to Moscow.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Cities Result in Over 10 Civilian Deaths
Russian forces launched attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih on Friday night, resulting in over 10 civilian deaths and significant damage to civilian infrastructure during a major Ukrainian holiday; the attacks targeted civilian areas, highlighting a disregard for international humanitarian law an...
Russian Attacks on Ukrainian Cities Result in Over 10 Civilian Deaths
Russian forces launched attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih on Friday night, resulting in over 10 civilian deaths and significant damage to civilian infrastructure during a major Ukrainian holiday; the attacks targeted civilian areas, highlighting a disregard for international humanitarian law an...
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44% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds Law Threatening TikTok's U.S. Operation
A federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, by mid-January or face a U.S. ban, rejecting constitutional challenges from both companies and citing national security concerns; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Appeals Court Upholds Law Threatening TikTok's U.S. Operation
A federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, by mid-January or face a U.S. ban, rejecting constitutional challenges from both companies and citing national security concerns; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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60% Bias Score
Russian Strikes Kill 12, Injure 52 in Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, and Kherson
Russian forces launched attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih on December 6th, resulting in 12 deaths and 43 injuries; attacks also injured 9 in the Kherson region.
Russian Strikes Kill 12, Injure 52 in Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, and Kherson
Russian forces launched attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih on December 6th, resulting in 12 deaths and 43 injuries; attacks also injured 9 in the Kherson region.
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36% Bias Score
"H5N1 Outbreak in North America Sparks Global Concern"
"From March to early December 2024, H5N1 avian influenza infected 700 dairy herds, over 1200 poultry facilities, and at least 58 people in the US, prompting international concern and precautionary measures, including vaccine stockpiling."
"H5N1 Outbreak in North America Sparks Global Concern"
"From March to early December 2024, H5N1 avian influenza infected 700 dairy herds, over 1200 poultry facilities, and at least 58 people in the US, prompting international concern and precautionary measures, including vaccine stockpiling."
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40% Bias Score
Iranian Troop Withdrawal Amidst Rebel Advances in Syria Raises Concerns
Amidst rapid rebel advances near Damascus and conflicting reports, an Iranian-affiliated soldier expressed fears of a sacred site's destruction following a possible Iranian troop withdrawal from Syria, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Iran's strategy and the future of the Assad regime.
Iranian Troop Withdrawal Amidst Rebel Advances in Syria Raises Concerns
Amidst rapid rebel advances near Damascus and conflicting reports, an Iranian-affiliated soldier expressed fears of a sacred site's destruction following a possible Iranian troop withdrawal from Syria, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Iran's strategy and the future of the Assad regime.
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52% Bias Score
"South Korean President Apologizes for Attempted Martial Law, Faces Impeachment Vote"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized Saturday for his aborted attempt to enact martial law earlier this week, prompting an impeachment vote by the opposition later today. His actions, which were rescinded after six hours, sparked widespread protests and highlighted deep political divisio...
"South Korean President Apologizes for Attempted Martial Law, Faces Impeachment Vote"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized Saturday for his aborted attempt to enact martial law earlier this week, prompting an impeachment vote by the opposition later today. His actions, which were rescinded after six hours, sparked widespread protests and highlighted deep political divisio...
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52% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romania's presidential election was annulled due to alleged Russian interference and electoral irregularities, sparking widespread protests and concerns about democratic stability, prompting pro-European parties to form a new coalition government.
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romania's presidential election was annulled due to alleged Russian interference and electoral irregularities, sparking widespread protests and concerns about democratic stability, prompting pro-European parties to form a new coalition government.
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68% Bias Score
MI5 Curtails Counterterrorism Amid Surge in Hostile State Threats
MI5 is decreasing counterterrorism efforts to combat increased state-sponsored attacks, particularly from Russia and Iran, including assassination attempts and sabotage plots, while also facing a rise in online radicalization among teenagers; one in eight under 18 are under MI5 monitoring.
MI5 Curtails Counterterrorism Amid Surge in Hostile State Threats
MI5 is decreasing counterterrorism efforts to combat increased state-sponsored attacks, particularly from Russia and Iran, including assassination attempts and sabotage plots, while also facing a rise in online radicalization among teenagers; one in eight under 18 are under MI5 monitoring.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Retake Daraa in Major Offensive
Syrian rebel groups launched a major offensive in southern Syria, retaking Daraa and significant border areas with Jordan and Israel in 48 hours, prompting Jordan to close its border crossing and raising international concerns.
Syrian Rebels Retake Daraa in Major Offensive
Syrian rebel groups launched a major offensive in southern Syria, retaking Daraa and significant border areas with Jordan and Israel in 48 hours, prompting Jordan to close its border crossing and raising international concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Notre Dame Cathedral Reopens After 2019 Fire
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens on Saturday after a five-year restoration following a devastating 2019 fire, featuring a ceremony led by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, a star-studded concert, and an inaugural Mass; the \$737 million restoration, largely funded by international donations, revived t...
Notre Dame Cathedral Reopens After 2019 Fire
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens on Saturday after a five-year restoration following a devastating 2019 fire, featuring a ceremony led by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, a star-studded concert, and an inaugural Mass; the \$737 million restoration, largely funded by international donations, revived t...
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Offensive Raises Lebanon Spillover Fears
Syrian opposition forces' offensive, capturing Aleppo and nearing Damascus, coincides with the recent Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, raising concerns of spillover into Lebanon, where residents fear renewed conflict given past cross-border violence and potential for external support.
Syrian Offensive Raises Lebanon Spillover Fears
Syrian opposition forces' offensive, capturing Aleppo and nearing Damascus, coincides with the recent Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, raising concerns of spillover into Lebanon, where residents fear renewed conflict given past cross-border violence and potential for external support.
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40% Bias Score