December 2024
January 2025
Trump Vows Aggressive Pursuit of Death Penalty
On December 24, 2023, Donald Trump announced he would aggressively pursue the death penalty upon returning to the White House, criticizing Joe Biden's commutation of 37 federal death sentences and citing his previous administration's execution of 13 prisoners between July 2020 and January 2021.
Trump Vows Aggressive Pursuit of Death Penalty
On December 24, 2023, Donald Trump announced he would aggressively pursue the death penalty upon returning to the White House, criticizing Joe Biden's commutation of 37 federal death sentences and citing his previous administration's execution of 13 prisoners between July 2020 and January 2021.
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40% Bias Score
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump's purchase bid
Denmark announced a minimum \$1.5 billion increase in Greenland's defense budget, purchasing new ships, drones, and upgrading airports for F-35s, in response to President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the territory, prompting Greenland's rejection of a sale but an affirmation of continued co...
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump's purchase bid
Denmark announced a minimum \$1.5 billion increase in Greenland's defense budget, purchasing new ships, drones, and upgrading airports for F-35s, in response to President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the territory, prompting Greenland's rejection of a sale but an affirmation of continued co...
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40% Bias Score
Bangladesh Corruption Probe Targets Ousted PM's Family in Nuclear Power Deal
The Anti-Corruption Commission in Bangladesh is investigating $5 billion in alleged financial irregularities involving ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's family in a 2015 nuclear power contract with Russia, prompting denials and raising questions about international relations and political stabil...
Bangladesh Corruption Probe Targets Ousted PM's Family in Nuclear Power Deal
The Anti-Corruption Commission in Bangladesh is investigating $5 billion in alleged financial irregularities involving ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's family in a 2015 nuclear power contract with Russia, prompting denials and raising questions about international relations and political stabil...
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Authorities Integrate Armed Groups, Excluding SDF
Following a December 8th power takeover by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Syrian authorities announced on December 24th, 2023, an agreement integrating most armed groups into the Ministry of Defense, excluding the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) who control the northeast and are currently enga...
Syrian Authorities Integrate Armed Groups, Excluding SDF
Following a December 8th power takeover by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Syrian authorities announced on December 24th, 2023, an agreement integrating most armed groups into the Ministry of Defense, excluding the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) who control the northeast and are currently enga...
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48% Bias Score
First Nation Challenges Canadian Nuclear Waste Site Selection
Eagle Lake First Nation is challenging the Canadian Nuclear Waste Management Organization's decision to build a nuclear waste repository near its territory in northern Ontario, alleging it was unfairly excluded from the process and denied its right to consent, despite the organization's assertion th...
First Nation Challenges Canadian Nuclear Waste Site Selection
Eagle Lake First Nation is challenging the Canadian Nuclear Waste Management Organization's decision to build a nuclear waste repository near its territory in northern Ontario, alleging it was unfairly excluded from the process and denied its right to consent, despite the organization's assertion th...
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32% Bias Score
Pope Francis Opens Holy Door, Beginning Catholic Holy Year 2025
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis, in a wheelchair due to health issues, opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, initiating the Catholic Holy Year 2025, expecting over 30 million pilgrims to Rome, prompting heightened security.
Pope Francis Opens Holy Door, Beginning Catholic Holy Year 2025
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis, in a wheelchair due to health issues, opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, initiating the Catholic Holy Year 2025, expecting over 30 million pilgrims to Rome, prompting heightened security.
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24% Bias Score
Egypt's Senate Approves Medical Liability Law Amidst Doctors' Strong Opposition
Egypt's Senate passed a new medical liability law aimed at enhancing patient rights and unifying legal frameworks for medical professionals; however, the Doctors Syndicate strongly opposes it, citing concerns over potential legal repercussions for physicians and plans to push for amendments.
Egypt's Senate Approves Medical Liability Law Amidst Doctors' Strong Opposition
Egypt's Senate passed a new medical liability law aimed at enhancing patient rights and unifying legal frameworks for medical professionals; however, the Doctors Syndicate strongly opposes it, citing concerns over potential legal repercussions for physicians and plans to push for amendments.
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36% Bias Score
Sandu Begins Second Term, Prioritizing EU Ties Amidst Russian Interference Allegations
Moldovan President Maia Sandu, in her second-term inauguration, prioritized strengthening EU ties, citing the path as crucial for security, while acknowledging challenges including alleged Russian interference and an energy emergency declaration; she won with 55.03% of the vote.
Sandu Begins Second Term, Prioritizing EU Ties Amidst Russian Interference Allegations
Moldovan President Maia Sandu, in her second-term inauguration, prioritized strengthening EU ties, citing the path as crucial for security, while acknowledging challenges including alleged Russian interference and an energy emergency declaration; she won with 55.03% of the vote.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Photographer Returns Home After Assad's Fall
Syrian photographer Sameer al-Doumy returned to his war-torn hometown of Douma after 13 years of exile following the fall of Assad's regime, hoping to reunite with his family scattered across the globe, many killed or disappeared, while witnessing the slow return to normalcy in his city.
Syrian Photographer Returns Home After Assad's Fall
Syrian photographer Sameer al-Doumy returned to his war-torn hometown of Douma after 13 years of exile following the fall of Assad's regime, hoping to reunite with his family scattered across the globe, many killed or disappeared, while witnessing the slow return to normalcy in his city.
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32% Bias Score
Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences; Trump Vows to Reinstate Capital Punishment
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, excluding three whose crimes involved terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder; President-elect Trump criticized this decision, promising to pursue capital punishment more aggressively upon taking office.
Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences; Trump Vows to Reinstate Capital Punishment
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, excluding three whose crimes involved terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder; President-elect Trump criticized this decision, promising to pursue capital punishment more aggressively upon taking office.
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40% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and Far-Right Extremism in Germany
A Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, injured several people, prompting an increase in anti-immigrant sentiment and far-right protests, with hundreds participating in demonstrations and attacks against journalists.
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and Far-Right Extremism in Germany
A Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, injured several people, prompting an increase in anti-immigrant sentiment and far-right protests, with hundreds participating in demonstrations and attacks against journalists.
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44% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Germany
A 50-year-old Saudi doctor drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five and injuring over 200; the attack is being exploited by the far-right to fuel anti-immigrant sentiment, with increased incidents of violence against foreigners reported.
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Germany
A 50-year-old Saudi doctor drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five and injuring over 200; the attack is being exploited by the far-right to fuel anti-immigrant sentiment, with increased incidents of violence against foreigners reported.
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36% Bias Score