December 2024
January 2025
Syria and Ukraine Hold Talks Amidst Post-Assad Power Shift
On December 18, Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Ukraine's foreign minister in Damascus, marking a significant diplomatic event following the December 8 ousting of Bashar al-Assad and aiming to establish strategic partnerships, including continued wheat aid from Ukraine.
Syria and Ukraine Hold Talks Amidst Post-Assad Power Shift
On December 18, Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Ukraine's foreign minister in Damascus, marking a significant diplomatic event following the December 8 ousting of Bashar al-Assad and aiming to establish strategic partnerships, including continued wheat aid from Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Cancels $4.28 Billion in Student Loan Debt for Public Servants
President Biden canceled $4.28 billion in student loan debt for 55,000 public servants, including teachers, nurses, and military personnel, bringing the total number of beneficiaries under his administration to nearly five million, despite a previous Supreme Court ruling against a broader plan.
Biden Cancels $4.28 Billion in Student Loan Debt for Public Servants
President Biden canceled $4.28 billion in student loan debt for 55,000 public servants, including teachers, nurses, and military personnel, bringing the total number of beneficiaries under his administration to nearly five million, despite a previous Supreme Court ruling against a broader plan.
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44% Bias Score
Kim Jong-un Vows "Hardened" Anti-US Policy Amid Trump's Return
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced a "hardened" anti-US policy, citing the US-South Korea-Japan alliance and Donald Trump's return to the White House as reasons; this comes amid North Korea's increased military cooperation with Russia and heightened tensions in the region.
Kim Jong-un Vows "Hardened" Anti-US Policy Amid Trump's Return
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced a "hardened" anti-US policy, citing the US-South Korea-Japan alliance and Donald Trump's return to the White House as reasons; this comes amid North Korea's increased military cooperation with Russia and heightened tensions in the region.
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48% Bias Score
Early Bronze Age Massacre in England Reveals Evidence of Ritual Cannibalism
Excavations at Charterhouse Warren in Somerset, England unearthed a mass grave containing the remains of at least 37 individuals who were brutally murdered and cannibalized during the early Bronze Age (2200-2000 BC), suggesting a high level of intergroup violence.
Early Bronze Age Massacre in England Reveals Evidence of Ritual Cannibalism
Excavations at Charterhouse Warren in Somerset, England unearthed a mass grave containing the remains of at least 37 individuals who were brutally murdered and cannibalized during the early Bronze Age (2200-2000 BC), suggesting a high level of intergroup violence.
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60% Bias Score
BRICS Expands Despite Key Absences
Russia concluded its BRICS chairmanship by adding nine partner countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cuba, but failed to secure key members like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who are wary of antagonizing the West, while BRICS aims to create a new global payment system to bypass Western sanctions.
BRICS Expands Despite Key Absences
Russia concluded its BRICS chairmanship by adding nine partner countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cuba, but failed to secure key members like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who are wary of antagonizing the West, while BRICS aims to create a new global payment system to bypass Western sanctions.
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44% Bias Score
Ex-Husband Won't Appeal 20-Year Sentence in France's High-Profile Rape Case
Dominique Pelicot, Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, received a 20-year prison sentence for drugging and raping her, enabling others to do so; 17 of the 50 other convicted men will appeal, highlighting France's reckoning with rape culture.
Ex-Husband Won't Appeal 20-Year Sentence in France's High-Profile Rape Case
Dominique Pelicot, Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, received a 20-year prison sentence for drugging and raping her, enabling others to do so; 17 of the 50 other convicted men will appeal, highlighting France's reckoning with rape culture.
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20% Bias Score
EU Power Shifts: Winners and Losers of a Turbulent 2024
The 2024 European political year saw centrist leaders like Donald Tusk and Pedro Sánchez gain influence in Brussels, while others such as Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz faced setbacks due to domestic political crises; the rise of far-right parties added further complexity.
EU Power Shifts: Winners and Losers of a Turbulent 2024
The 2024 European political year saw centrist leaders like Donald Tusk and Pedro Sánchez gain influence in Brussels, while others such as Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz faced setbacks due to domestic political crises; the rise of far-right parties added further complexity.
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52% Bias Score
EU Political Shakeup of 2024: Winners and Losers
The 2024 European political landscape saw significant shifts, with leaders like Donald Tusk gaining influence while others like Emmanuel Macron faced setbacks; elections, the war in Ukraine, and economic challenges contributed to this upheaval.
EU Political Shakeup of 2024: Winners and Losers
The 2024 European political landscape saw significant shifts, with leaders like Donald Tusk gaining influence while others like Emmanuel Macron faced setbacks; elections, the war in Ukraine, and economic challenges contributed to this upheaval.
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52% Bias Score
Jeju Air Crash: Bird Strike, Landing Gear Failure, and Airport Infrastructure Scrutiny
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on December 29th, 2024, killing 179 people; initial reports suggest a bird strike caused electrical system failure, leading to landing gear malfunction and a collision with airport infrastructure; a full inspection of all similar aircraft in South Kor...
Jeju Air Crash: Bird Strike, Landing Gear Failure, and Airport Infrastructure Scrutiny
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on December 29th, 2024, killing 179 people; initial reports suggest a bird strike caused electrical system failure, leading to landing gear malfunction and a collision with airport infrastructure; a full inspection of all similar aircraft in South Kor...
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32% Bias Score
Germany's Renewable Energy Boom: Record Production Amidst Rising Electricity Imports
In 2024, Germany generated a record 285 terawatt-hours of renewable energy, comprising 54% of its electricity consumption, driven by a 16% increase in solar power despite less sunshine. However, Germany also became a net importer of 28.5 terawatt-hours of electricity, raising concerns regarding ener...
Germany's Renewable Energy Boom: Record Production Amidst Rising Electricity Imports
In 2024, Germany generated a record 285 terawatt-hours of renewable energy, comprising 54% of its electricity consumption, driven by a 16% increase in solar power despite less sunshine. However, Germany also became a net importer of 28.5 terawatt-hours of electricity, raising concerns regarding ener...
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44% Bias Score
DAX Closes 2024 at Record High Despite Global Uncertainty
The German DAX index concluded 2024 at 19,909 points, exceeding expectations despite global political instability including a rightward shift in European elections, French government uncertainty, Trump's US election win, and Germany's collapsed coalition. Gold prices also reached record highs.
DAX Closes 2024 at Record High Despite Global Uncertainty
The German DAX index concluded 2024 at 19,909 points, exceeding expectations despite global political instability including a rightward shift in European elections, French government uncertainty, Trump's US election win, and Germany's collapsed coalition. Gold prices also reached record highs.
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56% Bias Score
Berlin Police Manage Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Amidst High Unrest
Berlin police are monitoring 100-200 individuals shaping pro-Palestinian demonstrations, leading to frequent route changes and restrictions due to past violence; over 4200 criminal proceedings are underway, with almost 1560 stemming from demonstrations.
Berlin Police Manage Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Amidst High Unrest
Berlin police are monitoring 100-200 individuals shaping pro-Palestinian demonstrations, leading to frequent route changes and restrictions due to past violence; over 4200 criminal proceedings are underway, with almost 1560 stemming from demonstrations.
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52% Bias Score