December 2024
January 2025
UK Bans Chinese Businessman with Links to Prince Andrew
A Chinese businessman, Yang Tengbo, with close links to Prince Andrew, has been banned from the UK after a court ruled he was associated with China's United Front Work Department, which gathers intelligence on influential overseas nationals.
UK Bans Chinese Businessman with Links to Prince Andrew
A Chinese businessman, Yang Tengbo, with close links to Prince Andrew, has been banned from the UK after a court ruled he was associated with China's United Front Work Department, which gathers intelligence on influential overseas nationals.
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48% Bias Score
Black Sea Oil Tanker Accidents Result in Fatality, Environmental Concerns
On December 15, two oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, suffered accidents in the Black Sea during a storm. Volgoneft 212 lost its bow section, resulting in one death and 12 rescued crew members, while Volgoneft 239 ran aground near Taman. A government task force is assessing environmental...
Black Sea Oil Tanker Accidents Result in Fatality, Environmental Concerns
On December 15, two oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, suffered accidents in the Black Sea during a storm. Volgoneft 212 lost its bow section, resulting in one death and 12 rescued crew members, while Volgoneft 239 ran aground near Taman. A government task force is assessing environmental...
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28% Bias Score
SoftBank's $100 Billion US Investment Promised by Trump
President-elect Donald Trump announced a $100 billion investment from SoftBank, promising 100,000 US jobs and expedited approvals for companies investing over $1 billion, aiming to boost the economy and address post-election voter concerns regarding inflation.
SoftBank's $100 Billion US Investment Promised by Trump
President-elect Donald Trump announced a $100 billion investment from SoftBank, promising 100,000 US jobs and expedited approvals for companies investing over $1 billion, aiming to boost the economy and address post-election voter concerns regarding inflation.
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52% Bias Score
EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027
The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...
EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027
The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...
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36% Bias Score
Italian Band Funds Migrant Rescue Amidst Mediterranean Crisis
An Italian band launched a fundraising campaign via a lyric video for their song "Nessuna colpa" to support SOS Mediterranee's Ocean Viking, which recently rescued 129 migrants from a sinking boat, highlighting the daily deaths at sea and political obstacles faced by rescue organizations.
Italian Band Funds Migrant Rescue Amidst Mediterranean Crisis
An Italian band launched a fundraising campaign via a lyric video for their song "Nessuna colpa" to support SOS Mediterranee's Ocean Viking, which recently rescued 129 migrants from a sinking boat, highlighting the daily deaths at sea and political obstacles faced by rescue organizations.
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48% Bias Score
Coalition's Nuclear Plan to Increase Australian CO2 Emissions by 1.7 Billion Tonnes
Analysis shows Australia's Coalition party's nuclear-focused energy plan would generate 1.7 billion extra tonnes of CO2 by 2050 compared to Labor's renewable energy plan, primarily due to slower coal plant closures and less electrification, jeopardizing Australia's climate commitments.
Coalition's Nuclear Plan to Increase Australian CO2 Emissions by 1.7 Billion Tonnes
Analysis shows Australia's Coalition party's nuclear-focused energy plan would generate 1.7 billion extra tonnes of CO2 by 2050 compared to Labor's renewable energy plan, primarily due to slower coal plant closures and less electrification, jeopardizing Australia's climate commitments.
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52% Bias Score
Israel's Golan Heights Settlement Plan Condemned
Israel plans to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey and Germany who view it as a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty; this follows Israel's recent military actions in Syria, including deployment to a demilitarized zone and strikes...
Israel's Golan Heights Settlement Plan Condemned
Israel plans to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey and Germany who view it as a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty; this follows Israel's recent military actions in Syria, including deployment to a demilitarized zone and strikes...
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40% Bias Score
Křetínský's Royal Mail Takeover Approved: Lockers and Service Changes Planned
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's takeover of Royal Mail's owner has been approved, with plans to invest in delivery lockers and maintain the universal service obligation, despite proposed reductions in second-class letter deliveries and potential job losses. The acquisition follows years of chal...
Křetínský's Royal Mail Takeover Approved: Lockers and Service Changes Planned
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's takeover of Royal Mail's owner has been approved, with plans to invest in delivery lockers and maintain the universal service obligation, despite proposed reductions in second-class letter deliveries and potential job losses. The acquisition follows years of chal...
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32% Bias Score
Scholz's Vote of No Confidence Triggers Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz failed a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16th, 2024, receiving 207 votes in favor, 394 against, and 116 abstentions, triggering early elections scheduled for February 23rd, 2025, following the collapse of his coalition government in November after the di...
Scholz's Vote of No Confidence Triggers Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz failed a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16th, 2024, receiving 207 votes in favor, 394 against, and 116 abstentions, triggering early elections scheduled for February 23rd, 2025, following the collapse of his coalition government in November after the di...
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40% Bias Score
EU Launches €10.6 Billion IRIS² Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Commission and ESA launched IRIS², a €10.6 billion multi-orbital satellite constellation (up to 300 satellites) led by SpaceRISE, providing secure communications for EU governments and businesses, with the first launch expected in 2029.
EU Launches €10.6 Billion IRIS² Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Commission and ESA launched IRIS², a €10.6 billion multi-orbital satellite constellation (up to 300 satellites) led by SpaceRISE, providing secure communications for EU governments and businesses, with the first launch expected in 2029.
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40% Bias Score
UK Online Safety Act: Ofcom Sets New Rules for Social Media
The UK's Ofcom has published codes of practice for social media companies to comply with the Online Safety Act by March 17th, requiring proactive measures to remove illegal content including child sexual abuse and terrorism, with potential for significant fines and site closures for non-compliance.
UK Online Safety Act: Ofcom Sets New Rules for Social Media
The UK's Ofcom has published codes of practice for social media companies to comply with the Online Safety Act by March 17th, requiring proactive measures to remove illegal content including child sexual abuse and terrorism, with potential for significant fines and site closures for non-compliance.
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44% Bias Score
Workplace Dispute Leads to Quintuple Homicide in Dunkirk
A 22-year-old man confessed to a quintuple homicide near Dunkirk, France, killing his former employer, two security guards, and two migrants, allegedly due to a workplace dispute; the suspect is in custody.
Workplace Dispute Leads to Quintuple Homicide in Dunkirk
A 22-year-old man confessed to a quintuple homicide near Dunkirk, France, killing his former employer, two security guards, and two migrants, allegedly due to a workplace dispute; the suspect is in custody.
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44% Bias Score