December 2024
January 2025
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Casualties and Widespread Damage
Cyclone Chido, the most powerful storm to hit Mayotte in almost a century, caused deaths and widespread destruction, damaging infrastructure and leaving thousands without power; the French government is deploying military aid and emergency services.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Casualties and Widespread Damage
Cyclone Chido, the most powerful storm to hit Mayotte in almost a century, caused deaths and widespread destruction, damaging infrastructure and leaving thousands without power; the French government is deploying military aid and emergency services.
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24% Bias Score
Venezuelan Opposition Members Report Sniper Presence at Argentinan Embassy
Six Venezuelan opposition figures, including Maria Corina Machado's campaign manager, have reported an increase in the siege at the Argentinan embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, on December 14th, 2024, citing the presence of snipers and the absence of embassy support staff due to severed diplomatic ties...
Venezuelan Opposition Members Report Sniper Presence at Argentinan Embassy
Six Venezuelan opposition figures, including Maria Corina Machado's campaign manager, have reported an increase in the siege at the Argentinan embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, on December 14th, 2024, citing the presence of snipers and the absence of embassy support staff due to severed diplomatic ties...
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48% Bias Score
Africa's Urban Youth: Reshaping Politics Through Protest
Africa's rapidly urbanizing youth population, exceeding two-thirds under 30, is reshaping political dynamics through digitally-driven protests, as seen in Kenya's Gen Z-led demonstrations that forced policy changes, while low traditional political participation underscores the need for inclusive dev...
Africa's Urban Youth: Reshaping Politics Through Protest
Africa's rapidly urbanizing youth population, exceeding two-thirds under 30, is reshaping political dynamics through digitally-driven protests, as seen in Kenya's Gen Z-led demonstrations that forced policy changes, while low traditional political participation underscores the need for inclusive dev...
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40% Bias Score
Australia Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave, Bushfire Risk Soars
A severe heatwave is affecting most of Australia, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in multiple locations, leading to heatwave warnings, total fire bans in Victoria, and increased bushfire risks across several states. The Bureau of Meteorology attributes this unusual December heat to a high-pressure ...
Australia Sizzles Under Intense Heatwave, Bushfire Risk Soars
A severe heatwave is affecting most of Australia, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in multiple locations, leading to heatwave warnings, total fire bans in Victoria, and increased bushfire risks across several states. The Bureau of Meteorology attributes this unusual December heat to a high-pressure ...
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32% Bias Score
Five Bali Nine Members Return to Australia After Prison Transfer
Five members of the Bali Nine, convicted in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin into Bali, have returned to Australia after serving over 19 years in Indonesian prisons following a deal between the Australian and Indonesian governments.
Five Bali Nine Members Return to Australia After Prison Transfer
Five members of the Bali Nine, convicted in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin into Bali, have returned to Australia after serving over 19 years in Indonesian prisons following a deal between the Australian and Indonesian governments.
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56% Bias Score
Colombian Government Loses Congressional Majority, Jeopardizing Key Reforms
President Gustavo Petro's government lost its majority in Colombia's lower house of Congress, leading to the failure of the tax reform and jeopardizing the health reform bill, forcing the government to call for extraordinary sessions to ensure its passage.
Colombian Government Loses Congressional Majority, Jeopardizing Key Reforms
President Gustavo Petro's government lost its majority in Colombia's lower house of Congress, leading to the failure of the tax reform and jeopardizing the health reform bill, forcing the government to call for extraordinary sessions to ensure its passage.
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36% Bias Score
UK Rewilding Initiatives Show Promise in Combating Biodiversity Loss
Scotland and Wales are pioneering large-scale rewilding projects to combat biodiversity loss and climate change, with Scotland aiming to become the world's first 'rewilded nation' and Wales launching a crowdfunding campaign for a major ecosystem restoration project starting in spring 2025.
UK Rewilding Initiatives Show Promise in Combating Biodiversity Loss
Scotland and Wales are pioneering large-scale rewilding projects to combat biodiversity loss and climate change, with Scotland aiming to become the world's first 'rewilded nation' and Wales launching a crowdfunding campaign for a major ecosystem restoration project starting in spring 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Suspect Arrested for Bombing of Ukrainian Military Enlistment Office
A 37-year-old man was arrested in Dnipro, Ukraine, on December 14th for bombing a military enlistment office, killing one and injuring others; Ukrainian authorities allege the suspect acted on behalf of Russian intelligence.
Suspect Arrested for Bombing of Ukrainian Military Enlistment Office
A 37-year-old man was arrested in Dnipro, Ukraine, on December 14th for bombing a military enlistment office, killing one and injuring others; Ukrainian authorities allege the suspect acted on behalf of Russian intelligence.
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40% Bias Score
Schengen Agreement at 40: Internal Border Controls Undermine Free Movement
The 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement is threatened by increased internal border controls within the EU, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, implemented to manage irregular migration, despite criticism from Luxembourg and ongoing debates about their effectiveness.
Schengen Agreement at 40: Internal Border Controls Undermine Free Movement
The 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement is threatened by increased internal border controls within the EU, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, implemented to manage irregular migration, despite criticism from Luxembourg and ongoing debates about their effectiveness.
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52% Bias Score
England and Wales Face Steep Water Bill Hikes Amid Industry Crisis
Households in England and Wales face water bill increases averaging at least 21% over five years due to underinvestment and weak regulation, leading to crumbling infrastructure, sewage pollution, and £41 million in bonuses paid to water executives since 2020; the government is implementing reforms b...
England and Wales Face Steep Water Bill Hikes Amid Industry Crisis
Households in England and Wales face water bill increases averaging at least 21% over five years due to underinvestment and weak regulation, leading to crumbling infrastructure, sewage pollution, and £41 million in bonuses paid to water executives since 2020; the government is implementing reforms b...
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56% Bias Score
Retailers' Use of Gig Apps Raises Concerns Over Christmas Staffing
High-street retailers are increasingly using gig apps to hire freelance shop assistants for Christmas, raising concerns about workers' rights and the circumvention of labor laws, as highlighted by the TUC.
Retailers' Use of Gig Apps Raises Concerns Over Christmas Staffing
High-street retailers are increasingly using gig apps to hire freelance shop assistants for Christmas, raising concerns about workers' rights and the circumvention of labor laws, as highlighted by the TUC.
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48% Bias Score
Morena's Internal Power Struggle Exposed by Lavish Wedding Scandal
A lavish wedding held at a museum by a high-ranking official within Mexico's ruling party, Morena, sparked a scandal exposing hypocrisy regarding austerity policies and triggering an internal power struggle between party leaders Ricardo Monreal and Adán Augusto López.
Morena's Internal Power Struggle Exposed by Lavish Wedding Scandal
A lavish wedding held at a museum by a high-ranking official within Mexico's ruling party, Morena, sparked a scandal exposing hypocrisy regarding austerity policies and triggering an internal power struggle between party leaders Ricardo Monreal and Adán Augusto López.
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68% Bias Score