December 2024
January 2025
Russia Declares Emergency After Black Sea Oil Spill
On December 15, 2023, two Russian oil tankers damaged during a storm caused a mazut spill along the Black Sea coast near Anapa, polluting approximately 55 kilometers of coastline; on December 26, authorities declared a regional state of emergency after a slow initial response prompted criticism.
Russia Declares Emergency After Black Sea Oil Spill
On December 15, 2023, two Russian oil tankers damaged during a storm caused a mazut spill along the Black Sea coast near Anapa, polluting approximately 55 kilometers of coastline; on December 26, authorities declared a regional state of emergency after a slow initial response prompted criticism.
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40% Bias Score
AES Nations to Leave ECOWAS by June 2025"
Following an ultimatum, three AES nations announced their intention to leave ECOWAS by June 2025, while maintaining some cooperation, sparking concerns about regional stability and economic integration.
AES Nations to Leave ECOWAS by June 2025"
Following an ultimatum, three AES nations announced their intention to leave ECOWAS by June 2025, while maintaining some cooperation, sparking concerns about regional stability and economic integration.
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48% Bias Score
France Accused of Arming Terrorist Groups in Africa
Former Chadian Justice Minister Ahmat Mahamat Hassan accused France of arming and training terrorist groups in Africa, using terrorism as a political tool, escalating tensions between France and its former colonies and raising questions about the role of French military bases.
France Accused of Arming Terrorist Groups in Africa
Former Chadian Justice Minister Ahmat Mahamat Hassan accused France of arming and training terrorist groups in Africa, using terrorism as a political tool, escalating tensions between France and its former colonies and raising questions about the role of French military bases.
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44% Bias Score
Trial of Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Delayed Until September 2025
A federal judge delayed the trial of Ryan Routh, a Hawaii resident accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on September 15, 2024, until September 8, 2025, due to the extensive evidence and the defense's request for more time to explore an insanity defense.
Trial of Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Delayed Until September 2025
A federal judge delayed the trial of Ryan Routh, a Hawaii resident accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on September 15, 2024, until September 8, 2025, due to the extensive evidence and the defense's request for more time to explore an insanity defense.
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36% Bias Score
32 Survive Aktau Plane Crash Thanks to Immediate Rescue
On a Baku-Grozny flight, an Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, splitting into two. 32 passengers survived due to the quick actions of nearby power company employees who rescued approximately 15 people from the intact tail section, highlighting the importance of immediate rescue efforts.
32 Survive Aktau Plane Crash Thanks to Immediate Rescue
On a Baku-Grozny flight, an Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, splitting into two. 32 passengers survived due to the quick actions of nearby power company employees who rescued approximately 15 people from the intact tail section, highlighting the importance of immediate rescue efforts.
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44% Bias Score
Booming European Pet Care Market Presents Lucrative Investment Opportunities
The European pet care market, worth \$40 billion, is rapidly expanding due to increased pet ownership and higher spending on premium products and advanced veterinary services; this presents significant investment opportunities despite challenges like veterinary shortages and rising costs.
Booming European Pet Care Market Presents Lucrative Investment Opportunities
The European pet care market, worth \$40 billion, is rapidly expanding due to increased pet ownership and higher spending on premium products and advanced veterinary services; this presents significant investment opportunities despite challenges like veterinary shortages and rising costs.
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24% Bias Score
King Charles III's Christmas Message: A Call for Service and Reconciliation
King Charles III's 2023 Christmas message, delivered from a former hospital in London, reflects on D-Day veterans, global conflicts, and the importance of service and compassion, highlighting the need for collective action and reconciliation.
King Charles III's Christmas Message: A Call for Service and Reconciliation
King Charles III's 2023 Christmas message, delivered from a former hospital in London, reflects on D-Day veterans, global conflicts, and the importance of service and compassion, highlighting the need for collective action and reconciliation.
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28% Bias Score
Successful Oromia Consultations Advance Ethiopia's National Reconciliation
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) successfully completed consultations in Oromia, compiling an agenda for national reconciliation after a process that involved over 7,000 participants, including representatives from recently pacified armed groups, from December 15, 2024.
Successful Oromia Consultations Advance Ethiopia's National Reconciliation
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) successfully completed consultations in Oromia, compiling an agenda for national reconciliation after a process that involved over 7,000 participants, including representatives from recently pacified armed groups, from December 15, 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Unions Protest Insufficient Minimum Wage Increase
Turkey's minimum wage rose 30 percent to 22,104 TL, prompting protests from major labor unions like DİSK, TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, and KESK who deem it insufficient amid rising inflation and claim the government prioritized international investors.
Turkish Unions Protest Insufficient Minimum Wage Increase
Turkey's minimum wage rose 30 percent to 22,104 TL, prompting protests from major labor unions like DİSK, TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, and KESK who deem it insufficient amid rising inflation and claim the government prioritized international investors.
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52% Bias Score
Guatemalan Man Charged with Murder After Setting Woman on Fire on NYC Subway
On Sunday morning, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national residing in a Brooklyn shelter, allegedly set a woman on fire in a New York City subway car at the Coney Island station, using a lighter and a shirt to intensify the flames; he was later arrested and charged with murder.
Guatemalan Man Charged with Murder After Setting Woman on Fire on NYC Subway
On Sunday morning, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national residing in a Brooklyn shelter, allegedly set a woman on fire in a New York City subway car at the Coney Island station, using a lighter and a shirt to intensify the flames; he was later arrested and charged with murder.
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44% Bias Score
Safe Arctic - 2025" Expedition Begins in Murmansk
A 35-day emergency response training expedition, "Safe Arctic - 2025," started December 25 in Murmansk, traversing 10 Russian Arctic regions with 300 specialists and 120 vehicles, including international participants and a WWII victory memorial relay.
Safe Arctic - 2025" Expedition Begins in Murmansk
A 35-day emergency response training expedition, "Safe Arctic - 2025," started December 25 in Murmansk, traversing 10 Russian Arctic regions with 300 specialists and 120 vehicles, including international participants and a WWII victory memorial relay.
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48% Bias Score
Manchester City's Dramatic Fall: 12 Points Behind Liverpool
Manchester City's struggles continue, losing ground to Liverpool, currently sitting 12 points behind the leader and showcasing a severe drop in performance with only one victory since late October, facing Everton in the upcoming Boxing Day match.
Manchester City's Dramatic Fall: 12 Points Behind Liverpool
Manchester City's struggles continue, losing ground to Liverpool, currently sitting 12 points behind the leader and showcasing a severe drop in performance with only one victory since late October, facing Everton in the upcoming Boxing Day match.
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32% Bias Score