December 2024
January 2025
Two Sailors Die in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Amid Wild Weather
Two sailors died in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race after being struck by their boats' booms; one near Ulladulla, the other near Batemans Bay; both incidents involved unsuccessful CPR attempts; the race continues despite these deaths.
Two Sailors Die in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Amid Wild Weather
Two sailors died in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race after being struck by their boats' booms; one near Ulladulla, the other near Batemans Bay; both incidents involved unsuccessful CPR attempts; the race continues despite these deaths.
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48% Bias Score
Double Murder in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day
A 49-year-old man is in custody after fatally stabbing two women, ages 38 and 24, and seriously injuring a man and teenage boy on Christmas Day in Bletchley, Milton Keynes; a dog also died from injuries sustained during the incident.
Double Murder in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day
A 49-year-old man is in custody after fatally stabbing two women, ages 38 and 24, and seriously injuring a man and teenage boy on Christmas Day in Bletchley, Milton Keynes; a dog also died from injuries sustained during the incident.
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60% Bias Score
Former HTS Official Appointed Prime Minister of Syria
Mohamed al-Beshir, a former HTS-affiliated official, became Syria's Prime Minister in early 2024, appointing a cabinet largely composed of individuals with backgrounds in the Syrian opposition and HTS, including several who were previously sanctioned by the UN for their links to Al-Qaeda.
Former HTS Official Appointed Prime Minister of Syria
Mohamed al-Beshir, a former HTS-affiliated official, became Syria's Prime Minister in early 2024, appointing a cabinet largely composed of individuals with backgrounds in the Syrian opposition and HTS, including several who were previously sanctioned by the UN for their links to Al-Qaeda.
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40% Bias Score
Music as a Sanctuary: Healing Traumatized Children in Cameroon's War
In Cameroon's eight-year conflict, Ambrose Chinda's music therapy project offers a refuge for traumatized children in the war-torn anglophone regions, where schools are targets and over 700,000 children lack education, providing a vital support system amid widespread violence and displacement.
Music as a Sanctuary: Healing Traumatized Children in Cameroon's War
In Cameroon's eight-year conflict, Ambrose Chinda's music therapy project offers a refuge for traumatized children in the war-torn anglophone regions, where schools are targets and over 700,000 children lack education, providing a vital support system amid widespread violence and displacement.
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32% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash Near Aktau: Investigation Underway
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38 of the 67 people on board; the cause is under investigation, with speculation ranging from bird strike to a possible missile strike, although Kazakhstan officials state that no official version has been re...
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash Near Aktau: Investigation Underway
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38 of the 67 people on board; the cause is under investigation, with speculation ranging from bird strike to a possible missile strike, although Kazakhstan officials state that no official version has been re...
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48% Bias Score
Israel Strikes Yemen in Response to Houthi Attacks
On December 26, 2024, Israel responded to Houthi missile and drone attacks by launching airstrikes targeting Houthi infrastructure in Yemen, including Sanaa airport and power stations, citing intelligence-based targeting to disrupt weapons smuggling and Iranian support.
Israel Strikes Yemen in Response to Houthi Attacks
On December 26, 2024, Israel responded to Houthi missile and drone attacks by launching airstrikes targeting Houthi infrastructure in Yemen, including Sanaa airport and power stations, citing intelligence-based targeting to disrupt weapons smuggling and Iranian support.
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60% Bias Score
Amazon Delivery Drivers End Strike Amidst Ongoing Labor Disputes
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers, represented by the Teamsters, ended a multi-day strike on Christmas Eve, protesting for better wages and working conditions at nine locations across the US; Amazon claims its operations were unaffected and disputes the union's representation of its workers.
Amazon Delivery Drivers End Strike Amidst Ongoing Labor Disputes
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers, represented by the Teamsters, ended a multi-day strike on Christmas Eve, protesting for better wages and working conditions at nine locations across the US; Amazon claims its operations were unaffected and disputes the union's representation of its workers.
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40% Bias Score
India Mourns Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, died on Thursday after a sudden loss of consciousness; he is credited with steering India to unprecedented economic growth and lifting millions out of poverty during his two terms in office.
India Mourns Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, died on Thursday after a sudden loss of consciousness; he is credited with steering India to unprecedented economic growth and lifting millions out of poverty during his two terms in office.
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48% Bias Score
2024: A Year of Change in the European Parliament
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant changes due to July elections, farmer protests against EU trade and environmental policies in February, a symbolic vote on abortion rights, and the approval of the EU's migration and asylum reform.
2024: A Year of Change in the European Parliament
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant changes due to July elections, farmer protests against EU trade and environmental policies in February, a symbolic vote on abortion rights, and the approval of the EU's migration and asylum reform.
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52% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Investigate Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cable
Finnish authorities arrested the Eagle S, a Russian-linked tanker suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 submarine electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia on December 25th, leading to an aggravated sabotage investigation and raising concerns about hybrid warfare in the Baltic Sea.
Finnish Authorities Investigate Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Cable
Finnish authorities arrested the Eagle S, a Russian-linked tanker suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 submarine electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia on December 25th, leading to an aggravated sabotage investigation and raising concerns about hybrid warfare in the Baltic Sea.
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40% Bias Score
Finnish Police Apprehend Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Power Cable
On Christmas Day, Finnish authorities apprehended the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 power cable linking Finland and Estonia, and disrupting several data cables; the ship, part of Russia's "shadow fleet", is suspected of gross sabotage, currently under investigation.
Finnish Police Apprehend Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Power Cable
On Christmas Day, Finnish authorities apprehended the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 power cable linking Finland and Estonia, and disrupting several data cables; the ship, part of Russia's "shadow fleet", is suspected of gross sabotage, currently under investigation.
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40% Bias Score
Syria Protests Erupt After Misleading Video Fuels Sectarian Tensions
On December 25th, a misleading video sparked protests across Syria, resulting in one death and several injuries in Homs, and further violence in a village near Tartus. The new HTS-led government faces challenges in disarming militias and addressing sectarian tensions, particularly with Iran.
Syria Protests Erupt After Misleading Video Fuels Sectarian Tensions
On December 25th, a misleading video sparked protests across Syria, resulting in one death and several injuries in Homs, and further violence in a village near Tartus. The new HTS-led government faces challenges in disarming militias and addressing sectarian tensions, particularly with Iran.
Progress
44% Bias Score