December 2024
January 2025
Israeli Raid Destroys Last Major Hospital in Northern Gaza
Israeli forces raided and set fire to the Kamal Adwan hospital, the last major functioning hospital in northern Gaza, forcing evacuations and causing significant damage, according to the Hamas-run health ministry; the IDF denied involvement but blamed Hamas.
Israeli Raid Destroys Last Major Hospital in Northern Gaza
Israeli forces raided and set fire to the Kamal Adwan hospital, the last major functioning hospital in northern Gaza, forcing evacuations and causing significant damage, according to the Hamas-run health ministry; the IDF denied involvement but blamed Hamas.
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40% Bias Score
Romania Cancels Presidential Election Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
Romania's November 24th presidential election was canceled on December 6th due to widespread irregularities, after pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu, who used a sophisticated TikTok campaign, almost won the first round with nearly 23% of the vote, according to Romanian intelligence services.
Romania Cancels Presidential Election Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
Romania's November 24th presidential election was canceled on December 6th due to widespread irregularities, after pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu, who used a sophisticated TikTok campaign, almost won the first round with nearly 23% of the vote, according to Romanian intelligence services.
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48% Bias Score
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Devastation and Long-Term Impacts
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's west coast on December 26, 2004, caused a devastating tsunami with waves up to 30 meters high, killing over 226,000 people in 14 countries and prompting global efforts to improve tsunami warning systems and disaster preparedness.
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Devastation and Long-Term Impacts
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's west coast on December 26, 2004, caused a devastating tsunami with waves up to 30 meters high, killing over 226,000 people in 14 countries and prompting global efforts to improve tsunami warning systems and disaster preparedness.
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24% Bias Score
HTS Overthrows Assad Regime in Syria
In Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with origins linked to Al-Qaeda, launched a rapid offensive from Idlib on November 27th, 2024, culminating in the capture of Aleppo and the overthrow of the Assad regime in Damascus by December 8th, creating a major power vacuum.
HTS Overthrows Assad Regime in Syria
In Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with origins linked to Al-Qaeda, launched a rapid offensive from Idlib on November 27th, 2024, culminating in the capture of Aleppo and the overthrow of the Assad regime in Damascus by December 8th, creating a major power vacuum.
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40% Bias Score
Gaza Hospital Fire Amidst Devastating War: Over 45,400 Palestinians Dead
An October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel triggered a war resulting in over 45,400 Palestinian deaths (half women and children), and a fire at Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, claimed by Israel to be a Hamas base, further exacerbating the crisis; 100 hostages remain in Gaza.
Gaza Hospital Fire Amidst Devastating War: Over 45,400 Palestinians Dead
An October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel triggered a war resulting in over 45,400 Palestinian deaths (half women and children), and a fire at Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, claimed by Israel to be a Hamas base, further exacerbating the crisis; 100 hostages remain in Gaza.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Deploys North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine, Resulting in Heavy Casualties
The United States reports that Russia is deploying approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers in Ukraine, using them in "human wave" attacks resulting in over 1,000 deaths last week alone; at least one captured soldier died of wounds, and others committed suicide fearing reprisal against their famil...
Russia Deploys North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine, Resulting in Heavy Casualties
The United States reports that Russia is deploying approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers in Ukraine, using them in "human wave" attacks resulting in over 1,000 deaths last week alone; at least one captured soldier died of wounds, and others committed suicide fearing reprisal against their famil...
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52% Bias Score
Nuclear Risks Rise as New START Treaty Nears Expiration
The 40th anniversary of Reagan and Gorbachev's declaration that nuclear war is unwinnable coincides with growing nuclear risks, as the New START treaty nears expiration and the potential for a new arms race looms, with Donald Trump set to re-assume the presidency, adding to international concerns.
Nuclear Risks Rise as New START Treaty Nears Expiration
The 40th anniversary of Reagan and Gorbachev's declaration that nuclear war is unwinnable coincides with growing nuclear risks, as the New START treaty nears expiration and the potential for a new arms race looms, with Donald Trump set to re-assume the presidency, adding to international concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Record 24 Billion-Dollar US Weather Disasters in 2024
In 2024, the US faced a record 24 billion-dollar weather disasters (17 severe storms, 4 tropical cyclones, 1 wildfire, 2 winter storms), causing at least 418 deaths and over $1 billion in losses each; the final cost remains undetermined, but the trend indicates a sharp increase in frequency and inte...
Record 24 Billion-Dollar US Weather Disasters in 2024
In 2024, the US faced a record 24 billion-dollar weather disasters (17 severe storms, 4 tropical cyclones, 1 wildfire, 2 winter storms), causing at least 418 deaths and over $1 billion in losses each; the final cost remains undetermined, but the trend indicates a sharp increase in frequency and inte...
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28% Bias Score
Kamal Adwan Hospital Raided, Exacerbating Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli soldiers raided and burned down Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, leaving tens of thousands of people under siege without access to healthcare, following the destruction of other hospitals and amid the killing of 45,399 and injury of 107,000 people, mostly civilians, since October 2023.
Kamal Adwan Hospital Raided, Exacerbating Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli soldiers raided and burned down Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, leaving tens of thousands of people under siege without access to healthcare, following the destruction of other hospitals and amid the killing of 45,399 and injury of 107,000 people, mostly civilians, since October 2023.
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60% Bias Score
Israeli Attack on Gaza Hospital Kills 5, Abducts 350
The Israeli army attacked and burned down Kemal Advan Hospital in northern Gaza, abducting over 350 people, including medical staff and patients, following a 7 October invasion that has already killed over 45,000 Palestinians.
Israeli Attack on Gaza Hospital Kills 5, Abducts 350
The Israeli army attacked and burned down Kemal Advan Hospital in northern Gaza, abducting over 350 people, including medical staff and patients, following a 7 October invasion that has already killed over 45,000 Palestinians.
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68% Bias Score
Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital: Staff and Patients Forced Outside in Cold
Israeli troops raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, forcing staff and patients to undress outside in the cold; five medical staff were killed in a prior strike; Israel denies entering the hospital but admits ordering an evacuation, citing Hamas's use of the hospital for cover; the UN condemned the a...
Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital: Staff and Patients Forced Outside in Cold
Israeli troops raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, forcing staff and patients to undress outside in the cold; five medical staff were killed in a prior strike; Israel denies entering the hospital but admits ordering an evacuation, citing Hamas's use of the hospital for cover; the UN condemned the a...
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56% Bias Score
Israeli Raid Destroys Last Northern Gaza Hospital
Israeli forces raided and burned down the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza on December 27, 2024, the last functioning hospital in the area, leaving 60 staff and 25 patients critically injured, according to the WHO, after claiming it was a Hamas base, a claim denied by Hamas.
Israeli Raid Destroys Last Northern Gaza Hospital
Israeli forces raided and burned down the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza on December 27, 2024, the last functioning hospital in the area, leaving 60 staff and 25 patients critically injured, according to the WHO, after claiming it was a Hamas base, a claim denied by Hamas.
Progress
48% Bias Score