December 2024
January 2025
Zawiya Refinery Attack Disrupts Libya's Oil Production
Clashes between forces loyal to the Shurafaa ethnic group and commander Mohamed Kushlaf near Zawiya, Libya, caused damage to an oil refinery, halting 120,000 barrels of daily oil production, and triggered panic among civilians; the incident highlights the ongoing instability and militia activity in ...
Zawiya Refinery Attack Disrupts Libya's Oil Production
Clashes between forces loyal to the Shurafaa ethnic group and commander Mohamed Kushlaf near Zawiya, Libya, caused damage to an oil refinery, halting 120,000 barrels of daily oil production, and triggered panic among civilians; the incident highlights the ongoing instability and militia activity in ...
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36% Bias Score
EU Greens Propose Enhanced Asylum for Syrians Amidst German Debate
Amidst German political debate on potentially revoking Syrian asylum grounds, the EU Green Party proposes enhanced asylum protections for Syrians to help rebuild their nation after Assad's fall; this contrasts with warnings from German ministers against Assad regime supporters seeking refuge in Germ...
EU Greens Propose Enhanced Asylum for Syrians Amidst German Debate
Amidst German political debate on potentially revoking Syrian asylum grounds, the EU Green Party proposes enhanced asylum protections for Syrians to help rebuild their nation after Assad's fall; this contrasts with warnings from German ministers against Assad regime supporters seeking refuge in Germ...
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48% Bias Score
Georgian Football Fans Protest Pro-Russian Government
In Tbilisi, Georgia, approximately 100 fans of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, identifiable by their team apparel, protested the government's pro-Russian policies and suspension of EU talks until 2028, demonstrating unity against the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Georgian Football Fans Protest Pro-Russian Government
In Tbilisi, Georgia, approximately 100 fans of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, identifiable by their team apparel, protested the government's pro-Russian policies and suspension of EU talks until 2028, demonstrating unity against the ruling Georgian Dream party.
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24% Bias Score
110 French Jihadists Remain in Syria, Posing Long-Term Security Risk
Between 2013 and 2016, 1,500 French citizens joined jihadist groups in Syria; today, around 110-120 remain, posing a potential long-term security risk to France, particularly due to the influence of figures like Omar Diaby and the uncertain situation in Rojava.
110 French Jihadists Remain in Syria, Posing Long-Term Security Risk
Between 2013 and 2016, 1,500 French citizens joined jihadist groups in Syria; today, around 110-120 remain, posing a potential long-term security risk to France, particularly due to the influence of figures like Omar Diaby and the uncertain situation in Rojava.
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60% Bias Score
Assad's Fall: Ripple Effects in Iraq
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's offensive in Syria led to President Bashar al-Assad's flight to Russia, causing a shift in Iraq's political landscape and raising concerns amongst its Christian community while simultaneously leading to a sense of relief and desire for lasting peace amongst many Iraqis.
Assad's Fall: Ripple Effects in Iraq
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's offensive in Syria led to President Bashar al-Assad's flight to Russia, causing a shift in Iraq's political landscape and raising concerns amongst its Christian community while simultaneously leading to a sense of relief and desire for lasting peace amongst many Iraqis.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia's Controversial Presidential Election: Kawelaschwili's Victory Sparks Protests and Sanctions
Micheil Kawelaschwili, a former footballer and member of the ruling Georgian Dream party, was elected president of Georgia on December 24th, 2023, sparking widespread protests due to concerns over electoral irregularities and his pro-Russian stance; the election was boycotted by the opposition and h...
Georgia's Controversial Presidential Election: Kawelaschwili's Victory Sparks Protests and Sanctions
Micheil Kawelaschwili, a former footballer and member of the ruling Georgian Dream party, was elected president of Georgia on December 24th, 2023, sparking widespread protests due to concerns over electoral irregularities and his pro-Russian stance; the election was boycotted by the opposition and h...
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60% Bias Score
Syrian Kurds Face Uncertain Future After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, the US-backed Syrian Kurds face threats from Arab Sunni rebels and Turkey, jeopardizing their autonomous region and raising concerns about regional stability and ISIS resurgence.
Syrian Kurds Face Uncertain Future After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, the US-backed Syrian Kurds face threats from Arab Sunni rebels and Turkey, jeopardizing their autonomous region and raising concerns about regional stability and ISIS resurgence.
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48% Bias Score
Genetic Testing Could Prevent Thousands of Severe Genetic Disease Births in France
In France, 15,000–20,000 new cases of severe genetic diseases are diagnosed annually; Australia's genetic testing program, identifying ~2% of couples at risk, resulted in 3/4 using this information for preventative measures, suggesting a potential for reducing severe genetic disease births in France...
Genetic Testing Could Prevent Thousands of Severe Genetic Disease Births in France
In France, 15,000–20,000 new cases of severe genetic diseases are diagnosed annually; Australia's genetic testing program, identifying ~2% of couples at risk, resulted in 3/4 using this information for preventative measures, suggesting a potential for reducing severe genetic disease births in France...
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40% Bias Score
Mass Protests Erupt in Georgia Following Allegedly Fraudulent Elections
Mass protests in Tbilissi, Georgia, demand new elections following allegedly fraudulent parliamentary elections marred by Russian interference, prompting President Salomé Zourabichvili to refuse to recognize the current parliament's legitimacy and triggering a political crisis that impacts Georgia's...
Mass Protests Erupt in Georgia Following Allegedly Fraudulent Elections
Mass protests in Tbilissi, Georgia, demand new elections following allegedly fraudulent parliamentary elections marred by Russian interference, prompting President Salomé Zourabichvili to refuse to recognize the current parliament's legitimacy and triggering a political crisis that impacts Georgia's...
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48% Bias Score
UNCCD Riyadh Conference Ends Without Drought Treaty Agreement
The UNCCD's 16th conference in Riyadh, attended by almost 20,000 participants, including 3,500 from civil society, ended without an agreement on a supplementary treaty for managing transboundary droughts, despite significant funding pledges of \$12.5 billion and the recognition of needing \$355 bill...
UNCCD Riyadh Conference Ends Without Drought Treaty Agreement
The UNCCD's 16th conference in Riyadh, attended by almost 20,000 participants, including 3,500 from civil society, ended without an agreement on a supplementary treaty for managing transboundary droughts, despite significant funding pledges of \$12.5 billion and the recognition of needing \$355 bill...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Expands Military Presence in Sahel Amid Rising Violence
A high-ranking Russian delegation visited Libya and three Sahel states (Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger) from November 26, 2023, focusing on military cooperation amid rising violence; Islamist attacks increased significantly after military coups backed by Russia, with casualties exceeding 1,500 in Nig...
Russia Expands Military Presence in Sahel Amid Rising Violence
A high-ranking Russian delegation visited Libya and three Sahel states (Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger) from November 26, 2023, focusing on military cooperation amid rising violence; Islamist attacks increased significantly after military coups backed by Russia, with casualties exceeding 1,500 in Nig...
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36% Bias Score
Schengen Area Under Strain from Increased Border Controls
The Schengen Area, celebrating its 40th anniversary in June 2025, faces challenges as internal border controls surge to record highs due to increased migration, creating tension among member states and jeopardizing the future of free movement within the EU.
Schengen Area Under Strain from Increased Border Controls
The Schengen Area, celebrating its 40th anniversary in June 2025, faces challenges as internal border controls surge to record highs due to increased migration, creating tension among member states and jeopardizing the future of free movement within the EU.
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48% Bias Score