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
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
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
Venezuelan Opposition Faces Danger in Argentinan Embassy Siege
Three Venezuelan opposition figures sheltered in the Argentinan embassy in Caracas under Brazilian protection reported a dangerous situation due to government siege; they've been there for almost nine months facing worsening conditions, including a three-week power outage, family separation, and arb...
Venezuelan Opposition Faces Danger in Argentinan Embassy Siege
Three Venezuelan opposition figures sheltered in the Argentinan embassy in Caracas under Brazilian protection reported a dangerous situation due to government siege; they've been there for almost nine months facing worsening conditions, including a three-week power outage, family separation, and arb...
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52% Bias Score
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
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32% Bias Score
Israeli Strikes Kill 18 in Gaza; Protests in Israel Demand Hostage Release
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 18 Palestinians, including four in a tent sheltering displaced people, according to Gaza's civil defense agency; Israel claimed some targets were Hamas operatives; simultaneous protests in Israel call for hostage release.
Israeli Strikes Kill 18 in Gaza; Protests in Israel Demand Hostage Release
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 18 Palestinians, including four in a tent sheltering displaced people, according to Gaza's civil defense agency; Israel claimed some targets were Hamas operatives; simultaneous protests in Israel call for hostage release.
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40% Bias Score
EU to Engage with HTS-Led Administration in Syria
Following the UN's engagement, the EU is establishing contact with the HTS-led administration in Syria, with a top EU diplomat meeting officials in Damascus today; the EU will judge HTS by its future actions, not words; this follows HTS seizing control of Damascus after an 11-day advance.
EU to Engage with HTS-Led Administration in Syria
Following the UN's engagement, the EU is establishing contact with the HTS-led administration in Syria, with a top EU diplomat meeting officials in Damascus today; the EU will judge HTS by its future actions, not words; this follows HTS seizing control of Damascus after an 11-day advance.
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44% 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
Israel Expands Military Presence in Syria Following Assad's Fall
Following the fall of President Assad's regime, Israel has increased its military presence in the Syrian village of Hadar, near the Golan Heights, establishing a checkpoint and carrying out construction work, raising concerns among the local Druze community. This follows hundreds of Israeli airstrik...
Israel Expands Military Presence in Syria Following Assad's Fall
Following the fall of President Assad's regime, Israel has increased its military presence in the Syrian village of Hadar, near the Golan Heights, establishing a checkpoint and carrying out construction work, raising concerns among the local Druze community. This follows hundreds of Israeli airstrik...
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48% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland over "Anti-Israel Policies
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing "extreme anti-Israel policies," including Ireland's recognition of a Palestinian state and support for legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice; Ireland's Prime Minister called the decision "deeply regrettable.
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland over "Anti-Israel Policies
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland on Sunday, citing "extreme anti-Israel policies," including Ireland's recognition of a Palestinian state and support for legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice; Ireland's Prime Minister called the decision "deeply regrettable.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Approves Royal Mail Sale to Czech Billionaire
The UK government approved the £3.6 billion sale of Royal Mail to Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group, including worker concessions and a government "golden share", despite recent service failures and Ofcom fines, aiming to modernize the service and improve profitability.
UK Government Approves Royal Mail Sale to Czech Billionaire
The UK government approved the £3.6 billion sale of Royal Mail to Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group, including worker concessions and a government "golden share", despite recent service failures and Ofcom fines, aiming to modernize the service and improve profitability.
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32% Bias Score