December 2024
January 2025
Ukraine Faces Intensified Attacks and Shifting Public Opinion on Peace Negotiations in 2023
The year 2023 presented significant challenges for Ukraine, including intensified Russian attacks, a quadrupling of missile and drone strikes compared to the previous year, and a changing public opinion increasingly favoring negotiations with Russia, contingent on strong Western security guarantees.
Ukraine Faces Intensified Attacks and Shifting Public Opinion on Peace Negotiations in 2023
The year 2023 presented significant challenges for Ukraine, including intensified Russian attacks, a quadrupling of missile and drone strikes compared to the previous year, and a changing public opinion increasingly favoring negotiations with Russia, contingent on strong Western security guarantees.
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32% Bias Score
17 Dead in Syria Clashes Amidst Post-Assad Unrest
Seventeen people, including fourteen Syrian security officers, died in clashes in Tartus province during an attempted arrest of a former Sednaya prison official; the incident followed large-scale protests and curfews in several cities, raising concerns about the safety of religious minorities under ...
17 Dead in Syria Clashes Amidst Post-Assad Unrest
Seventeen people, including fourteen Syrian security officers, died in clashes in Tartus province during an attempted arrest of a former Sednaya prison official; the incident followed large-scale protests and curfews in several cities, raising concerns about the safety of religious minorities under ...
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40% Bias Score
Gaza Conflict: Infant Freeze Death Highlights Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Ceasefire Stalemate
A three-week-old baby froze to death in a Gaza refugee camp, and at least 10 others died in airstrikes as Israel and Hamas blame each other for hindering ceasefire efforts to end the 14-month war, amidst reports of a lack of humanitarian aid and access.
Gaza Conflict: Infant Freeze Death Highlights Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Ceasefire Stalemate
A three-week-old baby froze to death in a Gaza refugee camp, and at least 10 others died in airstrikes as Israel and Hamas blame each other for hindering ceasefire efforts to end the 14-month war, amidst reports of a lack of humanitarian aid and access.
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52% Bias Score
California Avian Flu Outbreak: 659 Dairy Farms Infected, Milk Production Plummets
California's avian influenza outbreak has infected 659 dairy farms since August, causing a 9.2 percent drop in milk production and at least 36 human cases; Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency.
California Avian Flu Outbreak: 659 Dairy Farms Infected, Milk Production Plummets
California's avian influenza outbreak has infected 659 dairy farms since August, causing a 9.2 percent drop in milk production and at least 36 human cases; Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency.
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24% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Plane Crash: Speculation Mounts Over Possible Russian Air Defense Involvement
A Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 and injuring 29; speculation centers on whether Russian air defenses played a role, with a U.S. official citing early indications of a possible strike, while Russia and Kazakhstan call for caution.
Azerbaijan Plane Crash: Speculation Mounts Over Possible Russian Air Defense Involvement
A Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 and injuring 29; speculation centers on whether Russian air defenses played a role, with a U.S. official citing early indications of a possible strike, while Russia and Kazakhstan call for caution.
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Hostage's Family Faces Grief and Uncertainty Amidst Gaza War
Or Levy, a young Israeli father, was abducted during the October 7 Hamas attack; his wife was killed, leaving their three-year-old son orphaned; his brother Michael describes the family's grief and the uncertain fate of the hostages, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
Israeli Hostage's Family Faces Grief and Uncertainty Amidst Gaza War
Or Levy, a young Israeli father, was abducted during the October 7 Hamas attack; his wife was killed, leaving their three-year-old son orphaned; his brother Michael describes the family's grief and the uncertain fate of the hostages, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
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56% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the Cook Islands-registered oil tanker Eagle S on Thursday, suspecting its anchor caused Wednesday's outage of an undersea power cable and three internet lines connecting Finland and Estonia; the ship is believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet.
Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the Cook Islands-registered oil tanker Eagle S on Thursday, suspecting its anchor caused Wednesday's outage of an undersea power cable and three internet lines connecting Finland and Estonia; the ship is believed to be part of Russia's shadow fleet.
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48% Bias Score
Grampians Bushfire: Evacuations and Shelter-in-Place Orders Issued Amidst Extreme Fire Danger
An out-of-control bushfire near Victoria's Grampians National Park, sparked by lightning, has grown to over 50,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and shelter-in-place orders as extreme heat and strong winds create 'dreaded Boxing Day' conditions.
Grampians Bushfire: Evacuations and Shelter-in-Place Orders Issued Amidst Extreme Fire Danger
An out-of-control bushfire near Victoria's Grampians National Park, sparked by lightning, has grown to over 50,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and shelter-in-place orders as extreme heat and strong winds create 'dreaded Boxing Day' conditions.
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinian journalists working for Quds News Network near Al-Awda hospital in Gaza on Thursday; Israel claims the attack targeted militants, while the Gaza Health Ministry reports the journalist deaths; the incident highlights the dangers faced by media workers in G...
Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinian journalists working for Quds News Network near Al-Awda hospital in Gaza on Thursday; Israel claims the attack targeted militants, while the Gaza Health Ministry reports the journalist deaths; the incident highlights the dangers faced by media workers in G...
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60% Bias Score
Assad Flees Syria Amidst Rebel Advance
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad secretly fled Damascus to Moscow on Sunday morning after failing to secure external military support against rebel forces, leaving behind his family and close advisors, some of whom faced violent repercussions; this marks the end of his family's 24-year rule.
Assad Flees Syria Amidst Rebel Advance
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad secretly fled Damascus to Moscow on Sunday morning after failing to secure external military support against rebel forces, leaving behind his family and close advisors, some of whom faced violent repercussions; this marks the end of his family's 24-year rule.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's Unprecedented Influence on U.S. Politics
Elon Musk's close relationship with President Donald Trump is granting him unprecedented influence over the U.S. government, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and the erosion of democratic norms. His net worth increased by \$230 billion since Trump's election victory, and further increase...
Musk's Unprecedented Influence on U.S. Politics
Elon Musk's close relationship with President Donald Trump is granting him unprecedented influence over the U.S. government, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and the erosion of democratic norms. His net worth increased by \$230 billion since Trump's election victory, and further increase...
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52% Bias Score
Victoria Braces for Extreme Bushfire Risk Amidst Severe Weather Forecast
Extreme fire danger is forecast for Victoria on December 25, 2024, with 100km/h winds and 40-degree temperatures expected, leading to immediate evacuations in Halls Gap and parts of the Macedon Ranges, while a large western blaze threatens to spread further.
Victoria Braces for Extreme Bushfire Risk Amidst Severe Weather Forecast
Extreme fire danger is forecast for Victoria on December 25, 2024, with 100km/h winds and 40-degree temperatures expected, leading to immediate evacuations in Halls Gap and parts of the Macedon Ranges, while a large western blaze threatens to spread further.
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36% Bias Score