December 2024
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Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan: 38 Killed Amidst Ukraine-Russia Conflict
On Wednesday, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of 67 passengers. Early reports suggest the plane may have been hit by a Russian anti-aircraft system during a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, prompting Azerbaijan Airlines to suspend flights to several Rus...
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan: 38 Killed Amidst Ukraine-Russia Conflict
On Wednesday, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of 67 passengers. Early reports suggest the plane may have been hit by a Russian anti-aircraft system during a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, prompting Azerbaijan Airlines to suspend flights to several Rus...
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52% Bias Score
\"Famine Grips Sudan Amidst Insufficient Humanitarian Response\"\
\"An IPC report confirms famine in five Sudanese regions due to ongoing conflict, with insufficient international aid; MSF distributes food to 30,000 in South Darfur, but alarming malnutrition rates (up to 23% severe acute malnutrition in children under 5) highlight the crisis's severity, and 22 mor...
\"Famine Grips Sudan Amidst Insufficient Humanitarian Response\"\
\"An IPC report confirms famine in five Sudanese regions due to ongoing conflict, with insufficient international aid; MSF distributes food to 30,000 in South Darfur, but alarming malnutrition rates (up to 23% severe acute malnutrition in children under 5) highlight the crisis's severity, and 22 mor...
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32% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Conflicting Narratives Emerge
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, resulting in at least 38 deaths and 28-32 survivors. While Russia and Azerbaijan Airlines cite a bird strike, an Azerbaijani government source alleges a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the crash; Kazakhstan is investigating.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Conflicting Narratives Emerge
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, resulting in at least 38 deaths and 28-32 survivors. While Russia and Azerbaijan Airlines cite a bird strike, an Azerbaijani government source alleges a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the crash; Kazakhstan is investigating.
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48% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks Delayed Amidst Prisoner Exchange Disputes
Despite ongoing mediation efforts by several countries, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is delayed due to disagreements over prisoner exchanges and internal political pressures in Israel; a proposed 42-day truce is under consideration.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks Delayed Amidst Prisoner Exchange Disputes
Despite ongoing mediation efforts by several countries, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is delayed due to disagreements over prisoner exchanges and internal political pressures in Israel; a proposed 42-day truce is under consideration.
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36% Bias Score
US Intervention Leads to Retraction of Gaza Famine Report
The US-backed FEWS NET retracted its report warning of famine in northern Gaza after the US, citing outdated data, requested its retraction; this prompted accusations of political interference and pro-Israel bias, amidst Israel's ongoing military offensive and the resulting dire humanitarian situati...
US Intervention Leads to Retraction of Gaza Famine Report
The US-backed FEWS NET retracted its report warning of famine in northern Gaza after the US, citing outdated data, requested its retraction; this prompted accusations of political interference and pro-Israel bias, amidst Israel's ongoing military offensive and the resulting dire humanitarian situati...
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40% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Plane Crash: Early Reports Suggest Russian Missile Involvement
A passenger plane from Azerbaijan crashed in Kazakhstan on January 26, 2024, killing 38 people; early reports suggest a Russian surface-to-air missile may be responsible, although Russia is awaiting the investigation's conclusion; Azerbaijan declared a national day of mourning.
Azerbaijan Plane Crash: Early Reports Suggest Russian Missile Involvement
A passenger plane from Azerbaijan crashed in Kazakhstan on January 26, 2024, killing 38 people; early reports suggest a Russian surface-to-air missile may be responsible, although Russia is awaiting the investigation's conclusion; Azerbaijan declared a national day of mourning.
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56% Bias Score
Over 10,000 Migrant Deaths Reported in 2024 Sea Crossings to Spain
A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals over 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting sea passage to Spain, a 58% increase from 2023, with 9,757 deaths on the Atlantic route and 700 on Mediterranean routes; discrepancies exist with other organizations' data.
Over 10,000 Migrant Deaths Reported in 2024 Sea Crossings to Spain
A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals over 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting sea passage to Spain, a 58% increase from 2023, with 9,757 deaths on the Atlantic route and 700 on Mediterranean routes; discrepancies exist with other organizations' data.
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40% Bias Score
Middle East Power Shift After Hamas Attacks
The October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel triggered a major conflict resulting in the deaths of over 40,000 Palestinians, the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah, and an opportunity for Syrian rebels, supported by Turkey, to advance against the Assad regime, weakened by Russia's military involvement...
Middle East Power Shift After Hamas Attacks
The October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel triggered a major conflict resulting in the deaths of over 40,000 Palestinians, the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah, and an opportunity for Syrian rebels, supported by Turkey, to advance against the Assad regime, weakened by Russia's military involvement...
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64% Bias Score
Russian Air Defense System Possibly Shot Down Azerbaijan Airlines Plane
A US official suggests a Russian air defense system may have mistakenly shot down an Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route from Baku to Grozny, killing at least 38 of 67 passengers near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, after the plane was diverted due to fog.
Russian Air Defense System Possibly Shot Down Azerbaijan Airlines Plane
A US official suggests a Russian air defense system may have mistakenly shot down an Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route from Baku to Grozny, killing at least 38 of 67 passengers near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, after the plane was diverted due to fog.
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48% Bias Score
Femicide in Lebanon: Journalist Murdered in Courthouse Highlights Systemic Violence
Abir Rahal, a Lebanese journalist and mother of three, was murdered by her husband inside a Lebanese courthouse; he later committed suicide, leaving a video attempting to justify the act by accusing his wife of infidelity. This highlights the alarming rise of femicides in Lebanon, fueled by patriarc...
Femicide in Lebanon: Journalist Murdered in Courthouse Highlights Systemic Violence
Abir Rahal, a Lebanese journalist and mother of three, was murdered by her husband inside a Lebanese courthouse; he later committed suicide, leaving a video attempting to justify the act by accusing his wife of infidelity. This highlights the alarming rise of femicides in Lebanon, fueled by patriarc...
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44% Bias Score
Suspected Russian Sabotage Causes Baltic Sea Blackout
A Russian-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of sabotaging an underwater electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia, causing a Christmas Day blackout. Finnish authorities seized the vessel, while the EU and NATO pledged support and threatened further sanctions.
Suspected Russian Sabotage Causes Baltic Sea Blackout
A Russian-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of sabotaging an underwater electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia, causing a Christmas Day blackout. Finnish authorities seized the vessel, while the EU and NATO pledged support and threatened further sanctions.
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68% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Four in Yemen, Damage Airports
Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa and Hodeidah airports in Yemen killed at least four people and injured more than a dozen, damaging infrastructure and impacting a UN delegation; Israel claims it targeted Houthi military infrastructure, while the Houthis condemn the attacks as crimes against civilians.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Four in Yemen, Damage Airports
Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa and Hodeidah airports in Yemen killed at least four people and injured more than a dozen, damaging infrastructure and impacting a UN delegation; Israel claims it targeted Houthi military infrastructure, while the Houthis condemn the attacks as crimes against civilians.
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64% Bias Score