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EU, NATO, and Ukraine Plan for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

The EU, NATO, and Ukrainian President Zelensky are collaborating on a plan to enable peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, with discussions including the potential deployment of European troops to monitor a ceasefire and strong security guarantees for Ukraine.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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US Government Shutdown Looms Amid Trump-Musk Political Crisis

A US government shutdown is likely before Christmas due to a failed year-end spending bill, triggered by Elon Musk's social media actions and President-elect Trump's unsuccessful demand for increased debt spending authority, creating political chaos and uncertainty.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Zelensky Rejects Hungary's Ceasefire Proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Hungary's Christmas ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposal, calling it a "public relations stunt," and reiterated his request for increased Western military aid and security guarantees during a press conference in Brussels, emphasizing his skepticism...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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US Government Shutdown Looms Amid Republican Infighting and Musk's Intervention

Due to a last-minute failure of a year-end spending bill in the US House of Representatives, fueled by disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over the debt ceiling and spending cuts, a partial US government shutdown is expected to begin Friday at midnight, jeopardizing essential government ...

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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France's Landmark Rape Trial Ends in 51 Convictions

A French court found 51 men guilty in a landmark rape trial, sentencing Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband to 20 years for decades of abuse; her decision to waive anonymity inspired global support and connected her struggle to Indigenous Australian women's resilience.

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24% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Netanyahu Consolidates Power Amidst Regional Shifts and Corruption Trial

In 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu consolidated his control over Gaza despite a ceasefire, significantly weakened Iran's regional influence, and faces a corruption trial while the future of Syria remains uncertain under HTS control.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen After Missile Attack

In response to a Houthi missile attack, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, killing 9 and injuring 3, according to Houthi reports; this follows months of escalating tensions and mutual attacks.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
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Europe Prepares for Potential Shift in US Support for Ukraine Under Trump

Facing Donald Trump's potential presidency, European nations are actively preparing for various scenarios regarding US support for Ukraine, including the possibility of a negotiated ceasefire and the establishment of a European intervention force, given Trump's past statements and admiration for Vla...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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French Lawyer's Public Rape Accusation Inspires Global Movement

French lawyer Gisèle Halimi publicly revealed her years-long gang rape ordeal, inspiring survivors worldwide to break the silence and challenge the stigma surrounding sexual assault.

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24% Bias Score

Gender Equality
forbes.com
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Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok Divestment

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on a law requiring ByteDance to divest itself of TikTok, citing national security concerns; a lower court upheld the law, rejecting ByteDance's claims; however, the incoming Trump administration may yet allow TikTok to operate.

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16% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Shell Accelerates Energy Transition with AI

Shell is leveraging AI to dramatically speed up scientific simulations, improve operational safety and efficiency, and accelerate the development of cleaner energy solutions, including carbon capture, biofuels, and optimized power grids.

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56% Bias Score

Climate Action
jpost.com
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US Opens Dialogue with Syria's New Rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Top US diplomats met with Syria's new de-facto rulers, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus on Friday, marking the first official US-HTS meeting since HTS overthrew the Assad regime in December 2023 and a potential shift in US foreign policy toward Syria.

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48% Bias Score

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