December 2024
January 2025
Finnish Police Link Oil Tanker to Undersea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, due to damage consistent with its anchor causing damage to the Estlink 2 undersea cable between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day. Investigations are ongoing.
Finnish Police Link Oil Tanker to Undersea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, due to damage consistent with its anchor causing damage to the Estlink 2 undersea cable between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day. Investigations are ongoing.
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40% Bias Score
NYC Subway Arson Murder: Guatemalan National Indicted
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national, set 57-year-old Debrina Kawam on fire on a Coney Island-bound F train in Brooklyn, killing her. Zapeta, who had a history of substance abuse, was indicted on murder and arson charges; Kawam had recently stayed in a NYC homele...
NYC Subway Arson Murder: Guatemalan National Indicted
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national, set 57-year-old Debrina Kawam on fire on a Coney Island-bound F train in Brooklyn, killing her. Zapeta, who had a history of substance abuse, was indicted on murder and arson charges; Kawam had recently stayed in a NYC homele...
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44% Bias Score
Iran Judiciary Chief Recommends Pardon for Imprisoned Journalists
Following over 400 days of imprisonment, Iran's judiciary chief recommended pardons for journalists Nilufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who reported on Mahsa Amini's death and sparked widespread protests in 2022; their amnesty requests are pending further review.
Iran Judiciary Chief Recommends Pardon for Imprisoned Journalists
Following over 400 days of imprisonment, Iran's judiciary chief recommended pardons for journalists Nilufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who reported on Mahsa Amini's death and sparked widespread protests in 2022; their amnesty requests are pending further review.
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36% Bias Score
Ten British Armed Forces Members Face War Crimes Allegations
Ten British armed forces members face prosecution for alleged war crimes; nine are under investigation for incidents in Syria, and one in Afghanistan, following a Freedom of Information request and subsequent internal review which overturned the MoD's initial refusal to disclose the information.
Ten British Armed Forces Members Face War Crimes Allegations
Ten British armed forces members face prosecution for alleged war crimes; nine are under investigation for incidents in Syria, and one in Afghanistan, following a Freedom of Information request and subsequent internal review which overturned the MoD's initial refusal to disclose the information.
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40% Bias Score
Labour's NHS Reform Plan: Prevention, Community Care, and Digitalization
The UK Labour government plans to reform the National Health Service (NHS) in England by prioritizing prevention, expanding community care, and improving digital services, aiming to reduce the 7.5 million-plus patient waiting list and improve overall efficiency.
Labour's NHS Reform Plan: Prevention, Community Care, and Digitalization
The UK Labour government plans to reform the National Health Service (NHS) in England by prioritizing prevention, expanding community care, and improving digital services, aiming to reduce the 7.5 million-plus patient waiting list and improve overall efficiency.
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40% Bias Score
£10 Million Jewelry Heist in London Mansion
On December 7th, a lone burglar stole over £10 million in jewelry, handbags, and cash from a London mansion owned by social media influencer Shafira Huang, entering through a bathroom window after potential reconnaissance of a nearby property.
£10 Million Jewelry Heist in London Mansion
On December 7th, a lone burglar stole over £10 million in jewelry, handbags, and cash from a London mansion owned by social media influencer Shafira Huang, entering through a bathroom window after potential reconnaissance of a nearby property.
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48% Bias Score
Russia-Ukraine Gas Transit Contract Ends, Causing Billions in Lost Revenue
Russia's gas transit contract through Ukraine to Europe ends January 1, 2024, costing Russia $5 billion and Ukraine $800 million annually in lost revenue; the EU has secured alternative supplies, but higher energy costs persist.
Russia-Ukraine Gas Transit Contract Ends, Causing Billions in Lost Revenue
Russia's gas transit contract through Ukraine to Europe ends January 1, 2024, costing Russia $5 billion and Ukraine $800 million annually in lost revenue; the EU has secured alternative supplies, but higher energy costs persist.
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36% Bias Score
Georgia's Stalled EU Path: Protests and Concerns Amid Economic and Political Uncertainties
Georgia's EU integration is stalled by the ruling party, causing pro-EU protests and skepticism among others; EU membership offers economic growth and security but also poses challenges such as adapting to EU standards and managing potential migration shifts.
Georgia's Stalled EU Path: Protests and Concerns Amid Economic and Political Uncertainties
Georgia's EU integration is stalled by the ruling party, causing pro-EU protests and skepticism among others; EU membership offers economic growth and security but also poses challenges such as adapting to EU standards and managing potential migration shifts.
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44% Bias Score
Syria Appoints Anti-Assad Protest Leader as Governor; France Bombs ISIS
Syria's Islamist transitional government appointed Muhsina al-Mahithaui, a former anti-Assad protest leader and Druze community member, as Suweida province's governor; this is the third high-ranking woman appointed, alongside the central bank's director and the head of the women's affairs office; Fr...
Syria Appoints Anti-Assad Protest Leader as Governor; France Bombs ISIS
Syria's Islamist transitional government appointed Muhsina al-Mahithaui, a former anti-Assad protest leader and Druze community member, as Suweida province's governor; this is the third high-ranking woman appointed, alongside the central bank's director and the head of the women's affairs office; Fr...
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44% Bias Score
New York Subway Arson: Guatemalan Immigrant Indicted for Murder
On December 22, 2023, Sebastián Zapeta, a Guatemalan immigrant, set fire to 57-year-old Debrina Kawam in a Brooklyn subway car, resulting in her death. Zapeta has been indicted on murder and arson charges, while the incident has reignited discussions about the city's homeless population and safety.
New York Subway Arson: Guatemalan Immigrant Indicted for Murder
On December 22, 2023, Sebastián Zapeta, a Guatemalan immigrant, set fire to 57-year-old Debrina Kawam in a Brooklyn subway car, resulting in her death. Zapeta has been indicted on murder and arson charges, while the incident has reignited discussions about the city's homeless population and safety.
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40% Bias Score
Court Reinstates Plea Deals for 9/11 Masterminds
A US military appeals court overturned the Biden administration's decision to revoke plea deals for three men accused of masterminding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, potentially sparing them the death penalty and allowing life sentences instead, following a controversial deal struck in J...
Court Reinstates Plea Deals for 9/11 Masterminds
A US military appeals court overturned the Biden administration's decision to revoke plea deals for three men accused of masterminding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, potentially sparing them the death penalty and allowing life sentences instead, following a controversial deal struck in J...
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56% Bias Score
UK Private Dental Costs Soar, Exacerbating Access Crisis
Research reveals a dramatic increase in UK private dental costs since 2022, with procedures like extractions and fillings rising by 14-32%, leaving many unable to access necessary care due to unaffordability and limited NHS options.
UK Private Dental Costs Soar, Exacerbating Access Crisis
Research reveals a dramatic increase in UK private dental costs since 2022, with procedures like extractions and fillings rising by 14-32%, leaving many unable to access necessary care due to unaffordability and limited NHS options.
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48% Bias Score