December 2024
January 2025
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
Russia Open to Ukraine Peace Talks in Slovakia Amid Gas Dispute
Following a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on December 31, 2023, Russia expressed openness to peace talks with Ukraine to be held in Slovakia, prompted by a gas supply dispute between Ukraine and Slovakia. Putin's announcement follows continued Russian attack...
Russia Open to Ukraine Peace Talks in Slovakia Amid Gas Dispute
Following a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on December 31, 2023, Russia expressed openness to peace talks with Ukraine to be held in Slovakia, prompted by a gas supply dispute between Ukraine and Slovakia. Putin's announcement follows continued Russian attack...
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56% 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.
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44% Bias Score
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, renowned for his economic reforms, died at age 92 in New Delhi on Friday after suffering a sudden loss of consciousness, leaving behind a complex legacy marked by both significant economic achievements and political controversies.
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92
India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, renowned for his economic reforms, died at age 92 in New Delhi on Friday after suffering a sudden loss of consciousness, leaving behind a complex legacy marked by both significant economic achievements and political controversies.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Condemns Biden's Commutation of Death Row Inmates
Donald Trump condemned President Joe Biden's Christmas Day commutation of 37 federal death row inmates' sentences to life imprisonment without parole, calling them "the 37 most violent criminals" and wishing them "GO TO HELL!
Trump Condemns Biden's Commutation of Death Row Inmates
Donald Trump condemned President Joe Biden's Christmas Day commutation of 37 federal death row inmates' sentences to life imprisonment without parole, calling them "the 37 most violent criminals" and wishing them "GO TO HELL!
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48% Bias Score
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
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
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
60 Civilians Jailed in Pakistan for Pro-Khan Unrest
A Pakistani military court sentenced 60 civilians to 2-10 years in prison for participating in May 9, 2023, pro-Imran Khan protests, including Khan's nephew, sparking international criticism over the lack of transparency in military tribunals.
60 Civilians Jailed in Pakistan for Pro-Khan Unrest
A Pakistani military court sentenced 60 civilians to 2-10 years in prison for participating in May 9, 2023, pro-Imran Khan protests, including Khan's nephew, sparking international criticism over the lack of transparency in military tribunals.
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44% Bias Score
Death of Manmohan Singh: End of an Era for India's Economic Transformation
Manmohan Singh, India's first Sikh prime minister and architect of its economic reforms, died at 92 due to age-related medical conditions; the government declared seven days of mourning and a state funeral.
Death of Manmohan Singh: End of an Era for India's Economic Transformation
Manmohan Singh, India's first Sikh prime minister and architect of its economic reforms, died at 92 due to age-related medical conditions; the government declared seven days of mourning and a state funeral.
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36% 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
Trump's Post-Election Legal Victories Weaken Criminal Cases
After Donald Trump's election win, several criminal cases against him, including those in Georgia, Washington D.C., and Florida, have been significantly impacted by dismissals, delays, or legal challenges, raising questions about presidential immunity and future accountability.
Trump's Post-Election Legal Victories Weaken Criminal Cases
After Donald Trump's election win, several criminal cases against him, including those in Georgia, Washington D.C., and Florida, have been significantly impacted by dismissals, delays, or legal challenges, raising questions about presidential immunity and future accountability.
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64% Bias Score