December 2024
January 2025
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen After Missile Attacks
Israel launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Wednesday, including Sanaa airport, in response to continued missile and drone attacks, causing no injuries in Israel despite missile shrapnel falling in several cities; this is the fourth such incident this week.
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen After Missile Attacks
Israel launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Wednesday, including Sanaa airport, in response to continued missile and drone attacks, causing no injuries in Israel despite missile shrapnel falling in several cities; this is the fourth such incident this week.
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52% Bias Score
Microplastics Widespread in French Agricultural Soils
A new ADEME study found microplastics in 75% of 33 French agricultural soil samples, averaging 15 particles per kilogram, raising concerns about environmental and human health impacts despite the unidentified source.
Microplastics Widespread in French Agricultural Soils
A new ADEME study found microplastics in 75% of 33 French agricultural soil samples, averaging 15 particles per kilogram, raising concerns about environmental and human health impacts despite the unidentified source.
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28% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Seize Tanker Suspected in Baltic Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-flagged tanker suspected of involvement in the December 25th sabotage of an undersea electricity cable linking Finland and Estonia; the ship, carrying unleaded gasoline from a Russian port, was apprehended in the Baltic Sea and is suspected of b...
Finnish Authorities Seize Tanker Suspected in Baltic Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the Eagle S, a Cook Islands-flagged tanker suspected of involvement in the December 25th sabotage of an undersea electricity cable linking Finland and Estonia; the ship, carrying unleaded gasoline from a Russian port, was apprehended in the Baltic Sea and is suspected of b...
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56% 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
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 European Parliament: Elections, Protests, and Policy Battles
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant shifts in power dynamics after July elections, marked by farmer protests, a powerful speech by Yulia Navalnaya condemning Vladimir Putin, contentious debates and approval of the Nature Restoration Law, a major migration and asylum reform, a symbol...
2024 European Parliament: Elections, Protests, and Policy Battles
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant shifts in power dynamics after July elections, marked by farmer protests, a powerful speech by Yulia Navalnaya condemning Vladimir Putin, contentious debates and approval of the Nature Restoration Law, a major migration and asylum reform, a symbol...
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48% Bias Score
French Political Crisis: No-Confidence Vote Triggers Government Reshuffle
Following a summer hosting the Olympics, France faced an unprecedented political crisis in 2024, culminating in a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Michel Barnier on December 4th, leading to a new government under François Bayrou and delaying crucial budget legislation; the crisis reveals de...
French Political Crisis: No-Confidence Vote Triggers Government Reshuffle
Following a summer hosting the Olympics, France faced an unprecedented political crisis in 2024, culminating in a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Michel Barnier on December 4th, leading to a new government under François Bayrou and delaying crucial budget legislation; the crisis reveals de...
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike in Yemen Injures UN Personnel, Kills Three
On December 28th, an Israeli airstrike on Sanaa airport in Yemen, targeting Houthi military infrastructure, injured one member of WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's team while killing three and wounding eleven others; the attack occurred during a UN mission to secure the release of 17...
Israeli Airstrike in Yemen Injures UN Personnel, Kills Three
On December 28th, an Israeli airstrike on Sanaa airport in Yemen, targeting Houthi military infrastructure, injured one member of WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's team while killing three and wounding eleven others; the attack occurred during a UN mission to secure the release of 17...
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52% 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.
Progress
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.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Manmohan Singh: Architect of India's Economic Reforms and Controversial Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh, a former RBI governor and finance minister, steered India's economic liberalization in 1991, averting a default and driving growth; he later served as prime minister from 2004-2014, facing criticism for perceived weakness in controlling corruption within his party.
Manmohan Singh: Architect of India's Economic Reforms and Controversial Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh, a former RBI governor and finance minister, steered India's economic liberalization in 1991, averting a default and driving growth; he later served as prime minister from 2004-2014, facing criticism for perceived weakness in controlling corruption within his party.
Progress
56% Bias Score