December 2024
January 2025
Russian Tanker Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Cables
A Russian tanker, Eagle S, is suspected of damaging four underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, including a major fiber optic line, near Finland, prompting calls for stronger measures against Russia's shadow fleet and a reassessment of international maritime laws.
Russian Tanker Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Cables
A Russian tanker, Eagle S, is suspected of damaging four underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, including a major fiber optic line, near Finland, prompting calls for stronger measures against Russia's shadow fleet and a reassessment of international maritime laws.
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48% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: Islamist Government Faces Resistance, Uncertain Future"
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the new Islamist government faces resistance from former regime forces, leading to violent clashes in Tartus province, while several rebel groups show willingness to integrate into the new government; Iran signals renewed resistance, highlighting the ...
Post-Assad Syria: Islamist Government Faces Resistance, Uncertain Future"
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the new Islamist government faces resistance from former regime forces, leading to violent clashes in Tartus province, while several rebel groups show willingness to integrate into the new government; Iran signals renewed resistance, highlighting the ...
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44% Bias Score
Estlink 2 Cable Damaged: Months-Long Disruption Expected
The Estlink 2 underwater electricity cable connecting Estonia and Finland was damaged on December 25th, 2023, causing a disruption expected to last several months; investigations are underway, considering potential external interference.
Estlink 2 Cable Damaged: Months-Long Disruption Expected
The Estlink 2 underwater electricity cable connecting Estonia and Finland was damaged on December 25th, 2023, causing a disruption expected to last several months; investigations are underway, considering potential external interference.
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48% Bias Score
Merz's Strong Lead in German Chancellery Race
Friedrich Merz, CDU/CSU's candidate for chancellor in Germany's February 23, 2025, elections, is favored in polls despite past controversies regarding his views on refugees and economic policies; his potential victory could significantly shift German politics.
Merz's Strong Lead in German Chancellery Race
Friedrich Merz, CDU/CSU's candidate for chancellor in Germany's February 23, 2025, elections, is favored in polls despite past controversies regarding his views on refugees and economic policies; his potential victory could significantly shift German politics.
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44% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Investigate Oil Tanker in Connection with Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities are investigating the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-registered oil tanker from a Russian port, in connection with damage to the Estlink 2 power transmission cable between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, following similar incidents in Swedish waters.
Finnish Authorities Investigate Oil Tanker in Connection with Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities are investigating the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-registered oil tanker from a Russian port, in connection with damage to the Estlink 2 power transmission cable between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, following similar incidents in Swedish waters.
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48% Bias Score
Syria Crackdown Follows Killing of 14 Policemen
Fourteen policemen from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group were killed in a Wednesday ambush in Syria's Tartous province, set up by loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, prompting a security crackdown by the new administration.
Syria Crackdown Follows Killing of 14 Policemen
Fourteen policemen from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group were killed in a Wednesday ambush in Syria's Tartous province, set up by loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, prompting a security crackdown by the new administration.
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40% Bias Score
Oil Prices Rise on China Stimulus and Inventory Drop
Global oil prices rose on Thursday due to China's planned $411 billion fiscal stimulus, a decline in US crude inventories, and anticipation of increased fossil fuel demand under the incoming US administration; Brent crude reached $74.06, while West Texas Intermediate hit $70.72.
Oil Prices Rise on China Stimulus and Inventory Drop
Global oil prices rose on Thursday due to China's planned $411 billion fiscal stimulus, a decline in US crude inventories, and anticipation of increased fossil fuel demand under the incoming US administration; Brent crude reached $74.06, while West Texas Intermediate hit $70.72.
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44% Bias Score
Tenbury Wells Flooding: Climate Change Exacerbates Economic Crisis
Tenbury Wells, UK, has suffered seven major floods in four years due to the River Teme's rapid rise, forcing businesses to close due to unaffordable insurance, and threatening to turn it into a ghost town; climate change is exacerbating this.
Tenbury Wells Flooding: Climate Change Exacerbates Economic Crisis
Tenbury Wells, UK, has suffered seven major floods in four years due to the River Teme's rapid rise, forcing businesses to close due to unaffordable insurance, and threatening to turn it into a ghost town; climate change is exacerbating this.
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32% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Power Cable
Finnish authorities seized the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 subsea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia with its anchor; repairs will take months, raising energy security concerns, and the incident is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Power Cable
Finnish authorities seized the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 subsea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia with its anchor; repairs will take months, raising energy security concerns, and the incident is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
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52% Bias Score
Journalist Unmasked as Author of Hundreds of Denunciations in Russia
Social anthropologist Aleksandra Arkhipova identified Yekaterinburg journalist Ivan Abaturov as the likely author behind hundreds of denunciations under the pseudonym "Anna Korobkova", leading to job losses and legal repercussions for numerous individuals who criticized the Russian military.
Journalist Unmasked as Author of Hundreds of Denunciations in Russia
Social anthropologist Aleksandra Arkhipova identified Yekaterinburg journalist Ivan Abaturov as the likely author behind hundreds of denunciations under the pseudonym "Anna Korobkova", leading to job losses and legal repercussions for numerous individuals who criticized the Russian military.
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44% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Detain Oil Tanker Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the EstLink2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, causing a disruption to electricity transmission; the ship is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
Finnish Authorities Detain Oil Tanker Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the EstLink2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, causing a disruption to electricity transmission; the ship is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
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44% Bias Score
Positive Social Tipping Points in Climate Action: Cycling, Diet, and Policy
Several European cities witnessed a significant increase in cycling post-COVID, demonstrating a social tipping point towards sustainable transportation. Simultaneously, decreasing meat consumption in Germany and the rise of plant-based alternatives showcase a positive shift in dietary habits driven ...
Positive Social Tipping Points in Climate Action: Cycling, Diet, and Policy
Several European cities witnessed a significant increase in cycling post-COVID, demonstrating a social tipping point towards sustainable transportation. Simultaneously, decreasing meat consumption in Germany and the rise of plant-based alternatives showcase a positive shift in dietary habits driven ...
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44% Bias Score