December 2024
January 2025
EU Parliament Condemns Russia's Disinformation Campaign
The European Parliament held a debate on December 17th in Strasbourg, condemning Russia's use of disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war against Ukraine, viewing it as a threat to democracy and a key element of Russia's hybrid warfare strategy.
EU Parliament Condemns Russia's Disinformation Campaign
The European Parliament held a debate on December 17th in Strasbourg, condemning Russia's use of disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war against Ukraine, viewing it as a threat to democracy and a key element of Russia's hybrid warfare strategy.
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40% Bias Score
Moscow Car Bombing Kills Top Russian General
A car bomb killed Russian General Lieutenant Igor Kirillov and his aide in Moscow on December 17th; a 29-year-old Uzbek citizen confessed to planting the bomb remotely detonated from Ukraine after being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence.
Moscow Car Bombing Kills Top Russian General
A car bomb killed Russian General Lieutenant Igor Kirillov and his aide in Moscow on December 17th; a 29-year-old Uzbek citizen confessed to planting the bomb remotely detonated from Ukraine after being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence.
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48% Bias Score
Global Forced Displacement Reaches 117.3 Million, UNDP Expands Legal Aid Efforts
The UNHCR reported 117.3 million forcibly displaced people globally by the end of 2023—a number that has more than tripled in a decade—due to conflicts, persecution, and climate change; UNDP is working to address this through legal aid and partnerships.
Global Forced Displacement Reaches 117.3 Million, UNDP Expands Legal Aid Efforts
The UNHCR reported 117.3 million forcibly displaced people globally by the end of 2023—a number that has more than tripled in a decade—due to conflicts, persecution, and climate change; UNDP is working to address this through legal aid and partnerships.
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28% Bias Score
FSB Arrests Suspect in Killing of Russian General Kirillow
One day after the fatal bombing of Russian General Igor Kirillow in Moscow, the FSB announced the arrest of an Uzbek man who confessed to being recruited by the Ukrainian SBU, receiving the bomb used in the attack, which also killed Kirillow's aide; independent verification is unavailable.
FSB Arrests Suspect in Killing of Russian General Kirillow
One day after the fatal bombing of Russian General Igor Kirillow in Moscow, the FSB announced the arrest of an Uzbek man who confessed to being recruited by the Ukrainian SBU, receiving the bomb used in the attack, which also killed Kirillow's aide; independent verification is unavailable.
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56% Bias Score
Vanuatu Earthquake: 14 Dead, Widespread Damage
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday at 12:47 PM local time, killing 14 people, injuring over 200, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, including the destruction of two major water reservoirs in Port Vila, and temporarily closing the main port.
Vanuatu Earthquake: 14 Dead, Widespread Damage
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday at 12:47 PM local time, killing 14 people, injuring over 200, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, including the destruction of two major water reservoirs in Port Vila, and temporarily closing the main port.
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24% Bias Score
Released Hamas Hostages Plead for Return of 100 Remaining Captives
Former Hamas hostages in Tel Aviv on Tuesday described the horrific conditions they and the remaining 100 captives in Gaza endured, urging immediate action to secure their release before winter arrives, citing life-threatening health risks.
Released Hamas Hostages Plead for Return of 100 Remaining Captives
Former Hamas hostages in Tel Aviv on Tuesday described the horrific conditions they and the remaining 100 captives in Gaza endured, urging immediate action to secure their release before winter arrives, citing life-threatening health risks.
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52% Bias Score
IRGC Controls Half of Iran's Oil Exports, Funding Middle East Proxies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) controls up to 50% of Iran's oil exports, generating over \$50 billion annually to fund its regional proxies, despite Western sanctions; this control increased from 20% three years ago.
IRGC Controls Half of Iran's Oil Exports, Funding Middle East Proxies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) controls up to 50% of Iran's oil exports, generating over \$50 billion annually to fund its regional proxies, despite Western sanctions; this control increased from 20% three years ago.
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48% Bias Score
Brazil's Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Social Media Content Moderation
The Brazilian Supreme Court is deciding whether to declare Article 19 of the Internet Civil Framework unconstitutional, potentially increasing social media platforms' power to moderate content and impacting free speech, following Congress's failure to pass a "fake news" bill.
Brazil's Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Social Media Content Moderation
The Brazilian Supreme Court is deciding whether to declare Article 19 of the Internet Civil Framework unconstitutional, potentially increasing social media platforms' power to moderate content and impacting free speech, following Congress's failure to pass a "fake news" bill.
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52% Bias Score
Moscow General's Assassination: War's Arrival in Russia
The assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirilov and his aide Ilya Polykarpov by a bomb hidden in an e-scooter in Moscow on Tuesday brought the realities of the war in Ukraine closer to home for many Russians, raising questions about potential escalations and the Kremlin's response.
Moscow General's Assassination: War's Arrival in Russia
The assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirilov and his aide Ilya Polykarpov by a bomb hidden in an e-scooter in Moscow on Tuesday brought the realities of the war in Ukraine closer to home for many Russians, raising questions about potential escalations and the Kremlin's response.
Progress
52% Bias Score
FSB Arrests Suspect in Assassination of Russian General Kirillov
Following the killing of Russian General Igor Kirillov by a bomb near his Moscow home on Tuesday, the FSB announced the arrest of a Uzbek national who confessed to receiving the explosive from Ukraine's SBU.
FSB Arrests Suspect in Assassination of Russian General Kirillov
Following the killing of Russian General Igor Kirillov by a bomb near his Moscow home on Tuesday, the FSB announced the arrest of a Uzbek national who confessed to receiving the explosive from Ukraine's SBU.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's 2025 Defense Budget Reaches $145 Billion Amidst Ukraine Conflict
During an expanded board meeting of the Russian Ministry of Defense, President Putin and Minister Belouszov addressed military spending and preparedness; the 2025 budget allocates $145 billion to defense, while Putin emphasized the need for a balance between military and socio-economic development.
Russia's 2025 Defense Budget Reaches $145 Billion Amidst Ukraine Conflict
During an expanded board meeting of the Russian Ministry of Defense, President Putin and Minister Belouszov addressed military spending and preparedness; the 2025 budget allocates $145 billion to defense, while Putin emphasized the need for a balance between military and socio-economic development.
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60% Bias Score
HTS Consolidates Power in Post-Assad Syria
Following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group has rapidly consolidated power, taking control of key sectors like the army and police, appointing a new interim government, and calling for the return of Syrian exiles.
HTS Consolidates Power in Post-Assad Syria
Following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group has rapidly consolidated power, taking control of key sectors like the army and police, appointing a new interim government, and calling for the return of Syrian exiles.
Progress
40% Bias Score