December 2024
January 2025
Record High Executions in Saudi Arabia Undermine Vision 2030 Goals
In 2024, Saudi Arabia's executions surged to a record high exceeding 270, mostly for drug crimes, despite official statements aiming for reduction and international criticism over questionable trials and human rights violations.
Record High Executions in Saudi Arabia Undermine Vision 2030 Goals
In 2024, Saudi Arabia's executions surged to a record high exceeding 270, mostly for drug crimes, despite official statements aiming for reduction and international criticism over questionable trials and human rights violations.
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64% Bias Score
Jimmy Carter, Former US President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dies at 100
Former US President Jimmy Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner known for his post-presidency humanitarian work, died at age 100 in Plains, Georgia, prompting tributes from current and former presidents.
Jimmy Carter, Former US President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dies at 100
Former US President Jimmy Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner known for his post-presidency humanitarian work, died at age 100 in Plains, Georgia, prompting tributes from current and former presidents.
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40% Bias Score
Global Leaders Mourn Jimmy Carter, Celebrating His Legacy of Peace and Human Rights
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, renowned for his dedication to peace and human rights, passed away; numerous global leaders offered tributes, emphasizing his commitment to social justice and conflict resolution.
Global Leaders Mourn Jimmy Carter, Celebrating His Legacy of Peace and Human Rights
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, renowned for his dedication to peace and human rights, passed away; numerous global leaders offered tributes, emphasizing his commitment to social justice and conflict resolution.
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28% Bias Score
Syria's Liberation: New Freedoms and Lingering Concerns
The fall of the al-Assad regime in Syria has led to unprecedented freedom of expression, but concerns remain about the fragility of this newfound liberty and the potential for past mistakes to be repeated, particularly regarding minority rights and the prevention of a new cult of personality.
Syria's Liberation: New Freedoms and Lingering Concerns
The fall of the al-Assad regime in Syria has led to unprecedented freedom of expression, but concerns remain about the fragility of this newfound liberty and the potential for past mistakes to be repeated, particularly regarding minority rights and the prevention of a new cult of personality.
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44% Bias Score
AI's Threat to the Music Industry: A 12-Month Reckoning
AI-generated music, created using unlicensed datasets, is flooding streaming platforms, threatening artists' livelihoods and copyrights; the UK's approach to AI copyright reform will set a global precedent, and the next 12 months will be critical for the industry's future.
AI's Threat to the Music Industry: A 12-Month Reckoning
AI-generated music, created using unlicensed datasets, is flooding streaming platforms, threatening artists' livelihoods and copyrights; the UK's approach to AI copyright reform will set a global precedent, and the next 12 months will be critical for the industry's future.
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60% Bias Score
EU to Act Against Russia's Shadow Fleet Following Baltic Cable Sabotage
The EU announced stronger action against Russia's shadow fleet after suspected sabotage of the Estlink 2 undersea energy cable linking Finland and Estonia, with the oil tanker Eagle S, possibly part of the fleet, suspected of causing the damage.
EU to Act Against Russia's Shadow Fleet Following Baltic Cable Sabotage
The EU announced stronger action against Russia's shadow fleet after suspected sabotage of the Estlink 2 undersea energy cable linking Finland and Estonia, with the oil tanker Eagle S, possibly part of the fleet, suspected of causing the damage.
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52% Bias Score
South Korea Orders Nationwide Airline Safety Inspection After Deadly Plane Crash
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people, prompting Acting President Choi Sang-mok to order a nationwide airline safety inspection and an investigation into the incident.
South Korea Orders Nationwide Airline Safety Inspection After Deadly Plane Crash
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people, prompting Acting President Choi Sang-mok to order a nationwide airline safety inspection and an investigation into the incident.
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24% Bias Score
South Korea investigates Boeing 737-800 crash, questions airport safety
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan Airport in South Korea on December 29th, 2024, killing 177 passengers and crew after striking a structure at the end of the runway; a full investigation is underway with US assistance.
South Korea investigates Boeing 737-800 crash, questions airport safety
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan Airport in South Korea on December 29th, 2024, killing 177 passengers and crew after striking a structure at the end of the runway; a full investigation is underway with US assistance.
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32% Bias Score
Estlink 2 Cable Severed: Sabotage Suspected, NATO Responds
The Estlink 2 electricity cable between Finland and Estonia was severed on December 26th, 2024; Fingrid is investigating potential sabotage, with two vessels—the Xin Xin Tiang 2 and the Eagle S—sighted nearby; NATO is increasing its Baltic presence due to this and similar prior incidents.
Estlink 2 Cable Severed: Sabotage Suspected, NATO Responds
The Estlink 2 electricity cable between Finland and Estonia was severed on December 26th, 2024; Fingrid is investigating potential sabotage, with two vessels—the Xin Xin Tiang 2 and the Eagle S—sighted nearby; NATO is increasing its Baltic presence due to this and similar prior incidents.
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48% Bias Score
Deadliest Plane Crash in South Korea Kills 179"
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan Airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people and injuring only two crew members. The investigation is underway, focusing on a possible bird strike that may have damaged the aircraft's landing gear, and is expected to involve the US and take months.
Deadliest Plane Crash in South Korea Kills 179"
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan Airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people and injuring only two crew members. The investigation is underway, focusing on a possible bird strike that may have damaged the aircraft's landing gear, and is expected to involve the US and take months.
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32% Bias Score
EU Accuses Russia of Sabotage, Citing Damaged Undersea Cable
The European Union has formally accused Russia of a string of sabotage incidents across Europe, citing the damage to the Estlink 2 undersea cable as a prime example, allegedly caused by a ship from Russia's 'shadow fleet', prompting plans for stronger countermeasures.
EU Accuses Russia of Sabotage, Citing Damaged Undersea Cable
The European Union has formally accused Russia of a string of sabotage incidents across Europe, citing the damage to the Estlink 2 undersea cable as a prime example, allegedly caused by a ship from Russia's 'shadow fleet', prompting plans for stronger countermeasures.
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56% Bias Score
Nation Mourns Former President Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter passed away, triggering a 30-day mourning period with flags flown at half-mast until January 20th; public funerals are planned for Atlanta and Washington D.C., with tributes pouring in from across the political spectrum.
Nation Mourns Former President Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter passed away, triggering a 30-day mourning period with flags flown at half-mast until January 20th; public funerals are planned for Atlanta and Washington D.C., with tributes pouring in from across the political spectrum.
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32% Bias Score