December 2024
January 2025
Biden-Trump National Security Cooperation Exceeds Previous Transitions
The Biden and Trump administrations are cooperating on national security matters, exceeding previous transitions in terms of information sharing and coordination on global crises, despite their public disagreements.
Biden-Trump National Security Cooperation Exceeds Previous Transitions
The Biden and Trump administrations are cooperating on national security matters, exceeding previous transitions in terms of information sharing and coordination on global crises, despite their public disagreements.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Russia Reports Ukrainian ATACMS Missile Strike on Taganrog Airfield
On December 11th, the Russian military reported that six US-made ATACMS missiles struck a Taganrog airfield, causing injuries and damage, prompting Russia to threaten retaliation and raising concerns of further escalation.
Russia Reports Ukrainian ATACMS Missile Strike on Taganrog Airfield
On December 11th, the Russian military reported that six US-made ATACMS missiles struck a Taganrog airfield, causing injuries and damage, prompting Russia to threaten retaliation and raising concerns of further escalation.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Russian Missile Strike Kills Six in Zaporizhzhia, Underscoring Ukraine's Urgent Need for Air Defenses
A Russian missile strike on a Zaporizhzhia medical clinic killed six and injured 22, with two women rescued after being trapped for over seven hours; the attack underscores the urgent need for more Western air defense systems and highlights the ongoing conflict's devastating impact on civilians.
Russian Missile Strike Kills Six in Zaporizhzhia, Underscoring Ukraine's Urgent Need for Air Defenses
A Russian missile strike on a Zaporizhzhia medical clinic killed six and injured 22, with two women rescued after being trapped for over seven hours; the attack underscores the urgent need for more Western air defense systems and highlights the ongoing conflict's devastating impact on civilians.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Arctic Tundra Shifts from Carbon Sink to Source, Amplifying Climate Change
The Arctic's tundra has switched from a carbon sink to a source, emitting more CO2 than it absorbs due to rising temperatures and record wildfires, as detailed in a new NOAA report, which also found that the Arctic is warming two to four times faster than the rest of the globe.
Arctic Tundra Shifts from Carbon Sink to Source, Amplifying Climate Change
The Arctic's tundra has switched from a carbon sink to a source, emitting more CO2 than it absorbs due to rising temperatures and record wildfires, as detailed in a new NOAA report, which also found that the Arctic is warming two to four times faster than the rest of the globe.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Russia Issues Travel Warning Amid Worsening US Relations
Russia issued a travel warning for its citizens against visiting the US, Canada, and parts of the EU due to worsening relations with the US described as "teetering on the verge of rupture", citing risks of detention by US authorities and escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine.
Russia Issues Travel Warning Amid Worsening US Relations
Russia issued a travel warning for its citizens against visiting the US, Canada, and parts of the EU due to worsening relations with the US described as "teetering on the verge of rupture", citing risks of detention by US authorities and escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Damascus; New Syrian Government Installed
Following a 12-day offensive by the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, a new government led by Mohamed al-Basheer has been installed in Damascus, Syria. Iran alleges US and Israeli orchestration, while reports indicate significant Israeli airstrikes and alleged Ukrainian support for HTS.
HTS Seizes Damascus; New Syrian Government Installed
Following a 12-day offensive by the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, a new government led by Mohamed al-Basheer has been installed in Damascus, Syria. Iran alleges US and Israeli orchestration, while reports indicate significant Israeli airstrikes and alleged Ukrainian support for HTS.
Progress
48% Bias Score
ICC Questions Exaggerated Claims of Hamas Presence in Gaza Hospitals
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, with a top prosecutor stating that claims of Hamas fighters in hospitals are grossly exaggerated, impacting the assessment of Israeli attacks on healthcare facilities. The ICC has issued arrest wa...
ICC Questions Exaggerated Claims of Hamas Presence in Gaza Hospitals
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, with a top prosecutor stating that claims of Hamas fighters in hospitals are grossly exaggerated, impacting the assessment of Israeli attacks on healthcare facilities. The ICC has issued arrest wa...
Progress
40% Bias Score
OPCW to Hold Emergency Session on Syria's Chemical Weapons Stockpile
Following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the OPCW will hold an emergency session on Thursday to address concerns about the country's chemical weapons stockpile; the OPCW has previously found evidence of repeated chemical weapons use by al-Assad's regime; a transition gov...
OPCW to Hold Emergency Session on Syria's Chemical Weapons Stockpile
Following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the OPCW will hold an emergency session on Thursday to address concerns about the country's chemical weapons stockpile; the OPCW has previously found evidence of repeated chemical weapons use by al-Assad's regime; a transition gov...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Depot and Airfield
Ukraine used US-supplied missiles to strike a Russian port in the Sea of Azov and drones to ignite an oil depot fire near Bryansk, resulting in injuries and minor damage; Russia reported intercepting the missiles and drones.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Depot and Airfield
Ukraine used US-supplied missiles to strike a Russian port in the Sea of Azov and drones to ignite an oil depot fire near Bryansk, resulting in injuries and minor damage; Russia reported intercepting the missiles and drones.
Progress
12% Bias Score
Bragg's Office Seeks to Preserve Trump's Guilty Verdict, Proposing Postponement Until 2029
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's office filed a legal brief on Tuesday, requesting that Justice Juan Merchan not dismiss President-elect Donald Trump's guilty verdict on 34 counts of falsifying business records, proposing alternatives like a stay until 2029 to accommodate presidential immunity while prese...
Bragg's Office Seeks to Preserve Trump's Guilty Verdict, Proposing Postponement Until 2029
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's office filed a legal brief on Tuesday, requesting that Justice Juan Merchan not dismiss President-elect Donald Trump's guilty verdict on 34 counts of falsifying business records, proposing alternatives like a stay until 2029 to accommodate presidential immunity while prese...
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56% Bias Score
Sara Sharif Murder: Father and Stepmother Found Guilty
Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were found guilty of murdering their 10-year-old daughter, Sara Sharif, in Woking, Surrey, after a campaign of horrific abuse that involved beatings, burns and strangulation; Faisal Malik, Sharif's brother, was found guilty of causing or allowing her death.
Sara Sharif Murder: Father and Stepmother Found Guilty
Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were found guilty of murdering their 10-year-old daughter, Sara Sharif, in Woking, Surrey, after a campaign of horrific abuse that involved beatings, burns and strangulation; Faisal Malik, Sharif's brother, was found guilty of causing or allowing her death.
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44% Bias Score
Sara Sharif Murder: Father and Stepmother Found Guilty
Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were found guilty of murdering their 10-year-old daughter, Sara Sharif, who suffered extensive abuse, including beatings and strangulation, resulting in multiple injuries. Her uncle, Faisal Malik, was found guilty of causing or allowing her death.
Sara Sharif Murder: Father and Stepmother Found Guilty
Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were found guilty of murdering their 10-year-old daughter, Sara Sharif, who suffered extensive abuse, including beatings and strangulation, resulting in multiple injuries. Her uncle, Faisal Malik, was found guilty of causing or allowing her death.
Progress
28% Bias Score