December 2024
January 2025
Zelensky Seeks United European Support for Ukraine Amidst Trump's Return
On December 18, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with European leaders in Brussels to discuss strategies for the war in Ukraine before Donald Trump's return to the White House, focusing on securing continued support and exploring options for international troop deployment to stabiliz...
Zelensky Seeks United European Support for Ukraine Amidst Trump's Return
On December 18, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with European leaders in Brussels to discuss strategies for the war in Ukraine before Donald Trump's return to the White House, focusing on securing continued support and exploring options for international troop deployment to stabiliz...
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44% Bias Score
HTS Leader Seeks to Rebrand Syria After Ousting Assad
Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), declared Syria is not a threat and called for sanctions imposed on the Assad regime to be lifted following HTS's recent takeover of the country, while denying accusations of terrorism despite HTS's UN designation.
HTS Leader Seeks to Rebrand Syria After Ousting Assad
Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), declared Syria is not a threat and called for sanctions imposed on the Assad regime to be lifted following HTS's recent takeover of the country, while denying accusations of terrorism despite HTS's UN designation.
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64% 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
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
European Leaders Meet Zelenskyy Amidst Peace Negotiation Concerns
European leaders, including Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte, met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia and potential peace negotiations, amid concerns about US President-elect Trump's approach.
European Leaders Meet Zelenskyy Amidst Peace Negotiation Concerns
European leaders, including Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte, met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia and potential peace negotiations, amid concerns about US President-elect Trump's approach.
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44% Bias Score
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards
The EPA granted California waivers to implement stricter vehicle emission standards, including a 2035 ban on new gasoline-powered car sales, with interim targets starting in 2026, prompting potential legal challenges and influencing other states.
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards
The EPA granted California waivers to implement stricter vehicle emission standards, including a 2035 ban on new gasoline-powered car sales, with interim targets starting in 2026, prompting potential legal challenges and influencing other states.
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40% 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
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
EPA Approves California's Plan to Ban Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
The EPA approved California's plan to phase out new gas-powered car sales by 2035 and reduce NOx emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, starting with a 75% reduction and increasing to 90% later, granting waivers under the Clean Air Act. This decision, however, faces potential legal challenges from the ...
EPA Approves California's Plan to Ban Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
The EPA approved California's plan to phase out new gas-powered car sales by 2035 and reduce NOx emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, starting with a 75% reduction and increasing to 90% later, granting waivers under the Clean Air Act. This decision, however, faces potential legal challenges from the ...
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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
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards, Defying Expected Legal Challenges
The EPA granted California waivers to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, starting with a 35% zero-emission vehicle quota for 2026 models, despite expected legal challenges from the incoming Trump administration.
EPA Approves California's Strict Vehicle Emission Standards, Defying Expected Legal Challenges
The EPA granted California waivers to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, starting with a 35% zero-emission vehicle quota for 2026 models, despite expected legal challenges from the incoming Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
Serbia Accused of Illegal Spyware Use Against Journalists and Activists
Amnesty International accuses Serbian authorities of illegally using Israeli spyware, Cellebrite's UFED and NoviSpy, to hack phones of journalists and activists, violating their privacy and freedom of expression; the Serbian Security Intelligence Agency denies wrongdoing.
Serbia Accused of Illegal Spyware Use Against Journalists and Activists
Amnesty International accuses Serbian authorities of illegally using Israeli spyware, Cellebrite's UFED and NoviSpy, to hack phones of journalists and activists, violating their privacy and freedom of expression; the Serbian Security Intelligence Agency denies wrongdoing.
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36% Bias Score