December 2024
January 2025
Trump Opposes US Budget Deal, Risking Government Shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump opposes a bipartisan US budget deal, risking a government shutdown before he resumes office on January 20, 2025; the \$1.5 trillion agreement includes disaster aid and farm subsidies but is opposed by Trump and allies, who deem it excessive spending.
Trump Opposes US Budget Deal, Risking Government Shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump opposes a bipartisan US budget deal, risking a government shutdown before he resumes office on January 20, 2025; the \$1.5 trillion agreement includes disaster aid and farm subsidies but is opposed by Trump and allies, who deem it excessive spending.
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44% Bias Score
Macron Arrives in Mayotte After Cyclone Freddy, 31 Dead
French President Macron arrived in Mayotte on December 28th with aid following Cyclone Freddy, which caused at least 31 deaths and 1400 injuries, leaving 70% of the population severely affected and widespread damage to infrastructure, particularly in poorer areas. A price freeze on essential goods h...
Macron Arrives in Mayotte After Cyclone Freddy, 31 Dead
French President Macron arrived in Mayotte on December 28th with aid following Cyclone Freddy, which caused at least 31 deaths and 1400 injuries, leaving 70% of the population severely affected and widespread damage to infrastructure, particularly in poorer areas. A price freeze on essential goods h...
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32% Bias Score
Hundreds of North Korean Soldiers Killed or Injured Fighting in Ukraine
Hundreds of North Korean soldiers have suffered casualties fighting in Ukraine alongside Russia, part of an agreement where Russia provides oil to North Korea in exchange for military personnel; this comes after reports that around 10,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to aid Russia's war efforts.
Hundreds of North Korean Soldiers Killed or Injured Fighting in Ukraine
Hundreds of North Korean soldiers have suffered casualties fighting in Ukraine alongside Russia, part of an agreement where Russia provides oil to North Korea in exchange for military personnel; this comes after reports that around 10,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to aid Russia's war efforts.
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36% Bias Score
Mayotte Declares State of Emergency After Cyclone Chido
France declared a "state of exceptional natural calamity" in Mayotte after Cyclone Chido, the most intense storm in nearly a century, caused at least 31 deaths and 1373 injuries; President Macron visited, bringing aid and activating a new disaster relief mechanism.
Mayotte Declares State of Emergency After Cyclone Chido
France declared a "state of exceptional natural calamity" in Mayotte after Cyclone Chido, the most intense storm in nearly a century, caused at least 31 deaths and 1373 injuries; President Macron visited, bringing aid and activating a new disaster relief mechanism.
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32% Bias Score
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Lacks Strength to Reclaim Occupied Territories, Diplomacy Only Option
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Wednesday that Ukraine does not have the military strength to retake territories occupied by Russia, emphasizing the need for diplomatic pressure to achieve Russian troop withdrawal. This follows his previous suggestion of a ceasefire deal under cert...
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Lacks Strength to Reclaim Occupied Territories, Diplomacy Only Option
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Wednesday that Ukraine does not have the military strength to retake territories occupied by Russia, emphasizing the need for diplomatic pressure to achieve Russian troop withdrawal. This follows his previous suggestion of a ceasefire deal under cert...
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Nine in Yemen After Houthi Missile Attack
In response to a Houthi missile targeting Israel, Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine in Yemen, hitting Houthi port and energy infrastructure in Sanaa and Hodeida early Thursday; this follows months of Houthi attacks on Israeli territory and Red Sea shipping.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Nine in Yemen After Houthi Missile Attack
In response to a Houthi missile targeting Israel, Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine in Yemen, hitting Houthi port and energy infrastructure in Sanaa and Hodeida early Thursday; this follows months of Houthi attacks on Israeli territory and Red Sea shipping.
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40% Bias Score
Zelenskyy and Macron Discuss Peace Initiative, Air Defense in Brussels
On December 18th, in Brussels, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and French President Macron discussed a French peace initiative for Ukraine, focusing on stabilizing forces and air defense improvements; Zelenskyy also met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, emphasizing security guarantees and ...
Zelenskyy and Macron Discuss Peace Initiative, Air Defense in Brussels
On December 18th, in Brussels, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and French President Macron discussed a French peace initiative for Ukraine, focusing on stabilizing forces and air defense improvements; Zelenskyy also met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, emphasizing security guarantees and ...
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36% Bias Score
Verdict in Trial of 51 Men Accused of Raping Gisèle Pelicot
In Avignon, France, the verdict was delivered in the trial of 51 men accused of aggravated rape against Gisèle Pelicot, including her husband who drugged her for a decade to facilitate the attacks; the case has garnered significant global attention and transformed Pelicot into a feminist icon.
Verdict in Trial of 51 Men Accused of Raping Gisèle Pelicot
In Avignon, France, the verdict was delivered in the trial of 51 men accused of aggravated rape against Gisèle Pelicot, including her husband who drugged her for a decade to facilitate the attacks; the case has garnered significant global attention and transformed Pelicot into a feminist icon.
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48% Bias Score
Vanuatu Earthquake: 14 Dead, Widespread Damage, and Humanitarian Crisis
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing at least 14 deaths, widespread damage to infrastructure including the destruction of two major reservoirs, and a humanitarian crisis marked by water shortages, telecommunications disruption, and an overwhelmed healthcare system.
Vanuatu Earthquake: 14 Dead, Widespread Damage, and Humanitarian Crisis
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing at least 14 deaths, widespread damage to infrastructure including the destruction of two major reservoirs, and a humanitarian crisis marked by water shortages, telecommunications disruption, and an overwhelmed healthcare system.
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24% Bias Score
Duma: A Syrian City Reeling From War and Seeking Justice
The Syrian city of Duma, once home to 150,000, now has only 50,000 residents after enduring a five-year siege, chemical weapons attacks by the Assad regime, and widespread destruction. Despite some residents returning, the city faces major challenges in its reconstruction, with many calling for just...
Duma: A Syrian City Reeling From War and Seeking Justice
The Syrian city of Duma, once home to 150,000, now has only 50,000 residents after enduring a five-year siege, chemical weapons attacks by the Assad regime, and widespread destruction. Despite some residents returning, the city faces major challenges in its reconstruction, with many calling for just...
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64% Bias Score
Turkey's Shifting Role in Syria: From Rebel Support to Influence over New Leadership
Turkey's support for Syrian rebels against Assad, initially aimed at his removal, evolved due to domestic pressures and shifting geopolitical realities; now, Turkey seeks to influence the new Syrian leadership, but faces challenges in managing the HTS group and international relations.
Turkey's Shifting Role in Syria: From Rebel Support to Influence over New Leadership
Turkey's support for Syrian rebels against Assad, initially aimed at his removal, evolved due to domestic pressures and shifting geopolitical realities; now, Turkey seeks to influence the new Syrian leadership, but faces challenges in managing the HTS group and international relations.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Updates Nuclear Deterrence Policy Amidst Heightened Global Tensions
Russia's Chief of Staff, Valery Gerasimov, announced an update to Russia's nuclear deterrence policy due to rising global tensions, citing the West's pursuit of global dominance and military aid to Ukraine as key factors; Russia claims to have liberated 190 settlements and nearly 4,500 square kilome...
Russia Updates Nuclear Deterrence Policy Amidst Heightened Global Tensions
Russia's Chief of Staff, Valery Gerasimov, announced an update to Russia's nuclear deterrence policy due to rising global tensions, citing the West's pursuit of global dominance and military aid to Ukraine as key factors; Russia claims to have liberated 190 settlements and nearly 4,500 square kilome...
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60% Bias Score