December 2024
January 2025
Munitions Accident Kills 12 Vietnamese Soldiers
Twelve Vietnamese soldiers died in a munitions accident during a military exercise on December 2, 2024, in Dong Nai province; initial reports suggest a lightning strike ignited the explosives, but questions about safety protocols remain.
Munitions Accident Kills 12 Vietnamese Soldiers
Twelve Vietnamese soldiers died in a munitions accident during a military exercise on December 2, 2024, in Dong Nai province; initial reports suggest a lightning strike ignited the explosives, but questions about safety protocols remain.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Strikes Russian Fuel Depot Again
Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian fuel depot in Oryol region for the second time in a week, causing a fire but no casualties, according to a Russian official; Kyiv claims these strikes target fuel supplies for the Russian military; Russia vows retaliation.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Fuel Depot Again
Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian fuel depot in Oryol region for the second time in a week, causing a fire but no casualties, according to a Russian official; Kyiv claims these strikes target fuel supplies for the Russian military; Russia vows retaliation.
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56% Bias Score
Global Work-Life Balance Study Reveals Stark Differences Between EU and Southern Hemisphere Nations
An Amrop study of 8,000 people across eight countries found that Southern Hemisphere nations reported significantly higher work-life balance satisfaction than EU nations; India reported 73.3% satisfaction, while Germany, France, and Poland reported less than 50%.
Global Work-Life Balance Study Reveals Stark Differences Between EU and Southern Hemisphere Nations
An Amrop study of 8,000 people across eight countries found that Southern Hemisphere nations reported significantly higher work-life balance satisfaction than EU nations; India reported 73.3% satisfaction, while Germany, France, and Poland reported less than 50%.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Train Bombing: 15 Dead, Mafia Suspected
A bomb exploded on December 28, 1984, on Italy's Rapido 904 train in the Apennine tunnel, killing 15 and injuring over 260; investigations implicated the Mafia, though the exact perpetrators remain unclear.
Italian Train Bombing: 15 Dead, Mafia Suspected
A bomb exploded on December 28, 1984, on Italy's Rapido 904 train in the Apennine tunnel, killing 15 and injuring over 260; investigations implicated the Mafia, though the exact perpetrators remain unclear.
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52% Bias Score
Syria's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The fall of the Syrian regime has created significant concern within Iran's ruling elite, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issuing warnings against dissent amidst a severe economic crisis and loss of regional allies; Iranian activists believe the regime's legitimacy is crumbling, leading to uncertai...
Syria's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The fall of the Syrian regime has created significant concern within Iran's ruling elite, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issuing warnings against dissent amidst a severe economic crisis and loss of regional allies; Iranian activists believe the regime's legitimacy is crumbling, leading to uncertai...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks and Project 2025's Influence
Donald Trump's incoming administration faces criticism over controversial cabinet nominees linked to Project 2025, a conservative policy plan, raising concerns about potential policy changes and the bypassing of Senate confirmation.
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks and Project 2025's Influence
Donald Trump's incoming administration faces criticism over controversial cabinet nominees linked to Project 2025, a conservative policy plan, raising concerns about potential policy changes and the bypassing of Senate confirmation.
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52% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader Announces Weapon Control, Armed Group Integration
Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced that all weapons will be under government control, including those held by Kurdish forces; armed groups will soon dissolve and join a new Syrian army, a process that will be significantly impacted by Turkey's support. Separately, Donald Trump called for P...
Syria's New Leader Announces Weapon Control, Armed Group Integration
Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced that all weapons will be under government control, including those held by Kurdish forces; armed groups will soon dissolve and join a new Syrian army, a process that will be significantly impacted by Turkey's support. Separately, Donald Trump called for P...
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36% Bias Score
Pope Francis Calls for Christmas Ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Francis, in his Sunday Angelus address, called for a Christmas ceasefire in all war zones, condemning the violence in Ukraine and Gaza, particularly the targeting of civilians and infrastructure like hospitals and schools. His envoy was unable to enter Gaza due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
Pope Francis Calls for Christmas Ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Francis, in his Sunday Angelus address, called for a Christmas ceasefire in all war zones, condemning the violence in Ukraine and Gaza, particularly the targeting of civilians and infrastructure like hospitals and schools. His envoy was unable to enter Gaza due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
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32% Bias Score
Freeland's Resignation Shakes Trudeau's Government Amid Trump's Trade Threats
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on addressing the economic threat posed by Donald Trump's potential re-imposition of high tariffs on Canadian goods, triggering a potential no-confidence vote and possible snap election.
Freeland's Resignation Shakes Trudeau's Government Amid Trump's Trade Threats
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on addressing the economic threat posed by Donald Trump's potential re-imposition of high tariffs on Canadian goods, triggering a potential no-confidence vote and possible snap election.
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48% Bias Score
Trump dismisses concerns over Musk's influence
Incoming US President Donald Trump rejected claims that Elon Musk holds excessive influence, despite Musk's significant campaign donation, role in budget negotiations that nearly caused a government shutdown, and involvement in cabinet appointments. Musk has also openly supported right-wing populist...
Trump dismisses concerns over Musk's influence
Incoming US President Donald Trump rejected claims that Elon Musk holds excessive influence, despite Musk's significant campaign donation, role in budget negotiations that nearly caused a government shutdown, and involvement in cabinet appointments. Musk has also openly supported right-wing populist...
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52% Bias Score
Berlinale 2024: New Focus Amidst Political and Artistic Challenges
The 75th Berlinale, running February 13-23 in Berlin, will open with Tom Tykwer's "Das Licht," honor Tilda Swinton, and feature a new section ("Perspectives") for international debuts, while facing challenges from a politically charged climate and the fallout from last year's controversial closing g...
Berlinale 2024: New Focus Amidst Political and Artistic Challenges
The 75th Berlinale, running February 13-23 in Berlin, will open with Tom Tykwer's "Das Licht," honor Tilda Swinton, and feature a new section ("Perspectives") for international debuts, while facing challenges from a politically charged climate and the fallout from last year's controversial closing g...
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24% Bias Score
German Bundestag to Investigate Magdeburg Attack, Examine Intelligence Failures
The German Bundestag will convene a special session on December 30th to investigate the Magdeburg Christmas market attack, examining intelligence failures after the attacker's actions revealed inconsistencies with known patterns, prompting investigations into potential security lapses.
German Bundestag to Investigate Magdeburg Attack, Examine Intelligence Failures
The German Bundestag will convene a special session on December 30th to investigate the Magdeburg Christmas market attack, examining intelligence failures after the attacker's actions revealed inconsistencies with known patterns, prompting investigations into potential security lapses.
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36% Bias Score