December 2024
January 2025
Cyclone Chido: 11 Dead in Mayotte, Widespread Destruction
Cyclone Chido, with winds exceeding 220kph, hit Mayotte on Saturday, causing at least 11 confirmed deaths, hundreds of injuries, and widespread destruction across the archipelago, while also impacting Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique.
Cyclone Chido: 11 Dead in Mayotte, Widespread Destruction
Cyclone Chido, with winds exceeding 220kph, hit Mayotte on Saturday, causing at least 11 confirmed deaths, hundreds of injuries, and widespread destruction across the archipelago, while also impacting Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique.
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24% Bias Score
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia and Supporters
The EU announced its 15th sanctions package against Russia and its supporters, including six Chinese companies for supplying drone components and microelectronics, alongside 84 individuals and entities from various countries, and 52 ships involved in circumventing oil embargos.
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia and Supporters
The EU announced its 15th sanctions package against Russia and its supporters, including six Chinese companies for supplying drone components and microelectronics, alongside 84 individuals and entities from various countries, and 52 ships involved in circumventing oil embargos.
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40% Bias Score
Intense Fighting in Ukraine, North Korea Deploys Troops
Intense fighting rages across multiple Ukrainian fronts, with 214 battles reported; Russia claims gains near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, while Ukraine reports success near Kolisnykivka and disruption of a major Russian supply train via drone strike; North Korea contributes approximately 10,000 troops to...
Intense Fighting in Ukraine, North Korea Deploys Troops
Intense fighting rages across multiple Ukrainian fronts, with 214 battles reported; Russia claims gains near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, while Ukraine reports success near Kolisnykivka and disruption of a major Russian supply train via drone strike; North Korea contributes approximately 10,000 troops to...
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36% Bias Score
1979 Iranian Revolution: Khomeini's Return and Geopolitical Upheaval
In 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini's return to Iran from exile triggered the Iranian Revolution, leading to the establishment of an Islamic republic, the overthrow of the Shah's regime, and a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
1979 Iranian Revolution: Khomeini's Return and Geopolitical Upheaval
In 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini's return to Iran from exile triggered the Iranian Revolution, leading to the establishment of an Islamic republic, the overthrow of the Shah's regime, and a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
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32% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte: Death Toll Could Reach Thousands
Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to hit Mayotte in 90 years, caused widespread destruction, leaving 14 dead with the potential death toll in the thousands, hampered by infrastructure damage and a large undocumented immigrant population.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte: Death Toll Could Reach Thousands
Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to hit Mayotte in 90 years, caused widespread destruction, leaving 14 dead with the potential death toll in the thousands, hampered by infrastructure damage and a large undocumented immigrant population.
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40% Bias Score
Assad's Fall: A Setback for Putin's Middle East Strategy
The 12-day rebellion that ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key Russian ally, significantly impacts Russia's regional influence and raises questions about the stability of its strategic partnerships across the Middle East and Africa.
Assad's Fall: A Setback for Putin's Middle East Strategy
The 12-day rebellion that ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key Russian ally, significantly impacts Russia's regional influence and raises questions about the stability of its strategic partnerships across the Middle East and Africa.
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48% Bias Score
Putin Threatens Missile Deployment Amidst Ukraine Conflict Escalation
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to lift restrictions on Russian missile deployment in response to perceived Western provocations, claiming territorial gains in Ukraine while escalating the conflict.
Putin Threatens Missile Deployment Amidst Ukraine Conflict Escalation
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to lift restrictions on Russian missile deployment in response to perceived Western provocations, claiming territorial gains in Ukraine while escalating the conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Islamists Seize Power in Syria Amidst Israeli Strikes and International Concerns
Following the sudden fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Islamists took control, leading to Israeli airstrikes and warnings from human rights groups about the potential creation of a strict Islamist state. International actors are beginning to establish contact with the transitional government...
Islamists Seize Power in Syria Amidst Israeli Strikes and International Concerns
Following the sudden fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Islamists took control, leading to Israeli airstrikes and warnings from human rights groups about the potential creation of a strict Islamist state. International actors are beginning to establish contact with the transitional government...
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48% Bias Score
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration
South Korea's Constitutional Court initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol following a parliamentary vote, triggered by his swiftly-revoked declaration of martial law on December 3rd, prompting mass protests and the resignation of the ruling party chairman; the Prime Minist...
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration
South Korea's Constitutional Court initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol following a parliamentary vote, triggered by his swiftly-revoked declaration of martial law on December 3rd, prompting mass protests and the resignation of the ruling party chairman; the Prime Minist...
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike Kills Al Jazeera Cameraman in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed al-Louh and four others on December 15, 2024, one year after another Al Jazeera journalist died in a similar attack; Israel claimed the building housed a militant command center, while Al Jazeera said al-Louh was covering a rescue operat...
Israeli Airstrike Kills Al Jazeera Cameraman in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed al-Louh and four others on December 15, 2024, one year after another Al Jazeera journalist died in a similar attack; Israel claimed the building housed a militant command center, while Al Jazeera said al-Louh was covering a rescue operat...
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40% Bias Score
Assad Regime Secretly Transferred \u00a3200 Million to Russia
Bashar al-Assad's regime secretly transferred approximately \u00a3200 million in cash to Russia between 2018 and 2019 via 21 flights, coinciding with Syria's dependence on Russia for military and economic support and the Assad family's purchase of luxury properties in Moscow.
Assad Regime Secretly Transferred \u00a3200 Million to Russia
Bashar al-Assad's regime secretly transferred approximately \u00a3200 million in cash to Russia between 2018 and 2019 via 21 flights, coinciding with Syria's dependence on Russia for military and economic support and the Assad family's purchase of luxury properties in Moscow.
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60% Bias Score
Israel Launches Strikes in Syria and Gaza After Netanyahu-Trump Call
Following a phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former US President Donald Trump, Israel launched airstrikes in Syria and Gaza, killing at least 53 Palestinians and prompting international condemnation; Israel also announced plans to expand settlements in the Golan Heigh...
Israel Launches Strikes in Syria and Gaza After Netanyahu-Trump Call
Following a phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former US President Donald Trump, Israel launched airstrikes in Syria and Gaza, killing at least 53 Palestinians and prompting international condemnation; Israel also announced plans to expand settlements in the Golan Heigh...
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52% Bias Score