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Assad's Syria: Brutality, Vulnerability, and a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria, marked by brutality and oppression, led to a devastating civil war causing over 500,000 deaths and millions of displaced people; despite initial hopes for reform, his regime prioritized control through fear and violence, leaving the country vulnerable to further inst...

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French Government Collapses Amidst Political Instability

On December 4th, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government collapsed after a no-confidence vote, lasting less than three months, due to his unpopular austerity measures. This leaves France in political turmoil as it grapples with a divided parliament and upcoming challenges from Germany and ...

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"Notre-Dame Reopens: Zelenskyy, Trump Attend Ceremony After Five-Year Restoration"

"Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened on Saturday after a five-and-a-half-year restoration following a devastating fire, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former US President Donald Trump among the attendees who met with French President Emmanuel Macron before the ceremony."

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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OPEC+ Limits Oil Production Until 2024

OPEC+ will maintain voluntary oil production limits until April 2024, then gradually increase to normal levels by September 2024, aiming to keep prices around \$70 per barrel of Brent crude, despite decreasing global demand and increasing US production.

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36% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Notre Dame Reopens Amidst Zelensky-Trump Meeting, Ceasefire Call

Following extensive post-fire renovations, Notre Dame Cathedral reopened on December 7th, with 1500 officials attending, including Ukrainian President Zelensky who met with Macron and Trump, prompting Trump's call for an immediate Ukraine ceasefire.

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40% Bias Score

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"Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC's Panzi Region: 394 Infected, 30 Dead"

"A mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms has infected roughly 394 people in Panzi, DRC, causing at least 30 deaths, predominantly affecting children under five; the remote location and limited resources hinder effective response."

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Good Health and Well-being
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Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests

Violent clashes erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, during pro-EU protests, with masked men attacking demonstrators and police failing to intervene; President Salome Zourabichvili blames Russia, while the government claims the attackers aimed to sow chaos; the incident follows 10 days of protests over dela...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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"Volkswagen Sells Xinjiang Factory, Citing Economic Reasons Amid Human Rights Concerns"

"Volkswagen sold its Xinjiang factory, which ceased production in 2019, to a Chinese state-owned enterprise in 2024, citing economic reasons amid human rights concerns and declining production; fewer than 200 Volkswagen employees remain in Xinjiang."

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Sulmet e Serbisë në Kosovë dhe prioritetet e BE-së

Serbia ka kryer sulme të shumëfishta kundër Kosovës, duke përfshirë sulme me granata dore dhe sabotimin e një kanali uji, duke çuar në dëme dhe rrezikuar sigurinë. BE-ja i ka dënuar këto veprime si akte terroriste.

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68% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump Announces Zelenskyy's Willingness to Negotiate, Amidst New US Military Aid Package for Ukraine

Selected US President Donald Trump announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is willing to negotiate a peace agreement to end the war, urging an immediate ceasefire and talks; this comes hours after a $988 million military aid package for Ukraine was announced by the outgoing Biden admi...

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44% Bias Score

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AfD's Weidel Gains Popularity in China, Raising Concerns about German Foreign Policy

Alice Weidel, a German politician and co-chair of the AfD party, is gaining popularity in China due to her anti-establishment views, potentially influencing German-Chinese and German-American relations; a recent report from Shanghai Tongji University details the AfD's impact on German politics and t...

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UK Government Unveils Plan to Build 1.5 Million Homes, Bypassing Local Councils

The UK government plans to build 1.5 million homes by streamlining planning rules, bypassing local councils for applications meeting local development criteria, to tackle a housing shortage where first-time buyer prices are eight times the average income; however, critics express concerns about resi...

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44% Bias Score

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