December 2024
January 2025
US Sanctions Georgian Leader Amid Protests Over EU Accession Pause
The US sanctioned Georgia's former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili for undermining democracy and aiding Russia, following the government's suspension of EU accession talks and a violent crackdown on subsequent protests, prompting condemnation from the EU and HRW.
US Sanctions Georgian Leader Amid Protests Over EU Accession Pause
The US sanctioned Georgia's former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili for undermining democracy and aiding Russia, following the government's suspension of EU accession talks and a violent crackdown on subsequent protests, prompting condemnation from the EU and HRW.
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44% Bias Score
€17 Million VAT Fraud Ring Dismantled in Spain and Germany
Spanish and German authorities arrested 30 individuals and seized over €11 million in assets, dismantling a luxury vehicle import fraud ring that evaded over €17 million in Spanish VAT through shell companies and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
€17 Million VAT Fraud Ring Dismantled in Spain and Germany
Spanish and German authorities arrested 30 individuals and seized over €11 million in assets, dismantling a luxury vehicle import fraud ring that evaded over €17 million in Spanish VAT through shell companies and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
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12% Bias Score
AI-Fueled Disinformation Significantly Impacts 2024 Global Elections
The 2024 elections, involving 3.7 billion people across 70 countries, revealed significant interference from AI-generated disinformation and foreign actors, leading to events such as the annulment of Romania's presidential election and influencing votes in Moldova and the US.
AI-Fueled Disinformation Significantly Impacts 2024 Global Elections
The 2024 elections, involving 3.7 billion people across 70 countries, revealed significant interference from AI-generated disinformation and foreign actors, leading to events such as the annulment of Romania's presidential election and influencing votes in Moldova and the US.
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56% Bias Score
Parker Solar Probe Successfully Completes Closest-Ever Solar Approach
After a communication blackout, NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest solar approach on December 25th, 2023, at 6.1 million kilometers, collecting crucial data on the Sun's corona to understand its extreme heat and the origins of solar wind, crucial for mitigating space weathe...
Parker Solar Probe Successfully Completes Closest-Ever Solar Approach
After a communication blackout, NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest solar approach on December 25th, 2023, at 6.1 million kilometers, collecting crucial data on the Sun's corona to understand its extreme heat and the origins of solar wind, crucial for mitigating space weathe...
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16% Bias Score
Mass Grave of Kurdish Women and Children Unearthed in Southern Iraq
A mass grave containing the remains of approximately 100 Kurdish women and children, likely victims of Saddam Hussein's Anfal campaign in the 1980s, has been unearthed near Muthanna province in southern Iraq, highlighting the ongoing human rights challenges in the region.
Mass Grave of Kurdish Women and Children Unearthed in Southern Iraq
A mass grave containing the remains of approximately 100 Kurdish women and children, likely victims of Saddam Hussein's Anfal campaign in the 1980s, has been unearthed near Muthanna province in southern Iraq, highlighting the ongoing human rights challenges in the region.
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36% Bias Score
Russia: Over 25 Million Rubles in Fines for "LGBT Propaganda" in 2024
Russian courts imposed over 25 million rubles in fines for "LGBT propaganda" in 2024, impacting 71 individuals and 20 organizations, with at least four foreign nationals deported, based on two articles of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
Russia: Over 25 Million Rubles in Fines for "LGBT Propaganda" in 2024
Russian courts imposed over 25 million rubles in fines for "LGBT propaganda" in 2024, impacting 71 individuals and 20 organizations, with at least four foreign nationals deported, based on two articles of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
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60% Bias Score
Mexico Creates Alert System Amidst Threat of US Mass Deportations
Mexico will launch a mobile alert system in January 2025 for its citizens in the US facing potential mass deportations, following President-elect Trump's promise of a large-scale operation, to help the estimated 12 million Mexican migrants in the US.
Mexico Creates Alert System Amidst Threat of US Mass Deportations
Mexico will launch a mobile alert system in January 2025 for its citizens in the US facing potential mass deportations, following President-elect Trump's promise of a large-scale operation, to help the estimated 12 million Mexican migrants in the US.
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40% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Arrested in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on December 19th, 2023, while working on a journalistic assignment; the Italian government is actively working to secure her release from Evin prison.
Italian Journalist Arrested in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Tehran on December 19th, 2023, while working on a journalistic assignment; the Italian government is actively working to secure her release from Evin prison.
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24% Bias Score
AI and Foreign Interference's Impact on 2024 Global Elections
In 2024, 3.7 billion people voted in elections across 70 countries; while Meta and other studies found minimal impact from AI and foreign interference in most cases, the Romanian presidential election was canceled due to evidence of such interference, highlighting varied global impacts.
AI and Foreign Interference's Impact on 2024 Global Elections
In 2024, 3.7 billion people voted in elections across 70 countries; while Meta and other studies found minimal impact from AI and foreign interference in most cases, the Romanian presidential election was canceled due to evidence of such interference, highlighting varied global impacts.
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44% Bias Score
German Police Arrest 15-Year-Old Suspected of Christmas Attack Plot
German police arrested a 15-year-old German-Iraqi youth on December 25th for allegedly planning a Christmas-time attack on a Berlin church; investigators suspect an Islamist motive and are investigating the suspect's Telegram communications with individuals linked to the Islamic State.
German Police Arrest 15-Year-Old Suspected of Christmas Attack Plot
German police arrested a 15-year-old German-Iraqi youth on December 25th for allegedly planning a Christmas-time attack on a Berlin church; investigators suspect an Islamist motive and are investigating the suspect's Telegram communications with individuals linked to the Islamic State.
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40% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Plane Crash Fuels Societal Divisions and Raises Border Security Questions
A passenger plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed, killing all on board; the incident has divided Azerbaijani society, with some blaming Russia, others the Azerbaijani government for keeping land borders closed since March 2020, forcing air travel through conflict zones; AZAL is paying 40,000 man...
Azerbaijan Plane Crash Fuels Societal Divisions and Raises Border Security Questions
A passenger plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed, killing all on board; the incident has divided Azerbaijani society, with some blaming Russia, others the Azerbaijani government for keeping land borders closed since March 2020, forcing air travel through conflict zones; AZAL is paying 40,000 man...
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52% Bias Score
MAGA Divided: Internal Clash Over AI Advisor Appointment Exposes Immigration Policy Rift
A major dispute has erupted within the MAGA movement over the appointment of Indian-American Sriram Krishnan as Donald Trump's AI advisor, pitting pro-skilled immigration advocates like Elon Musk against anti-immigration figures like Laura Loomer, exposing deep divisions within the party regarding i...
MAGA Divided: Internal Clash Over AI Advisor Appointment Exposes Immigration Policy Rift
A major dispute has erupted within the MAGA movement over the appointment of Indian-American Sriram Krishnan as Donald Trump's AI advisor, pitting pro-skilled immigration advocates like Elon Musk against anti-immigration figures like Laura Loomer, exposing deep divisions within the party regarding i...
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48% Bias Score