January 2025
February 2025
Ukrainian Soldiers Celebrate New Year's Eve Amidst Continued Russian Attacks
On New Year's Eve, Ukrainian soldiers in Vovchansk celebrated briefly amidst ongoing fighting, while Russian attacks damaged Sumy and Chostka infrastructure; Ukraine also reported shooting down a Russian helicopter using a domestically produced drone.
Ukrainian Soldiers Celebrate New Year's Eve Amidst Continued Russian Attacks
On New Year's Eve, Ukrainian soldiers in Vovchansk celebrated briefly amidst ongoing fighting, while Russian attacks damaged Sumy and Chostka infrastructure; Ukraine also reported shooting down a Russian helicopter using a domestically produced drone.
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40% Bias Score
Devastating Valencia Storm and Other Major Events of 2024
In 2024, a catastrophic DANA storm in Valencia, Spain, killed over 200 people, causing widespread destruction and prompting criticism of the government's response; other major events included Carles Puigdemont's return to Spain, the 'Koldo case' involving corruption allegations against the Spanish g...
Devastating Valencia Storm and Other Major Events of 2024
In 2024, a catastrophic DANA storm in Valencia, Spain, killed over 200 people, causing widespread destruction and prompting criticism of the government's response; other major events included Carles Puigdemont's return to Spain, the 'Koldo case' involving corruption allegations against the Spanish g...
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52% Bias Score
China and Russia Strengthen Ties Amidst Evolving Global Landscape
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and multilateral platforms, with bilateral trade reaching \$222.775 billion in the first eleven months of 2024.
China and Russia Strengthen Ties Amidst Evolving Global Landscape
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and multilateral platforms, with bilateral trade reaching \$222.775 billion in the first eleven months of 2024.
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52% Bias Score
China-Based Hackers Accused of Breaching US Treasury Network
The US Treasury Department accused China-based hackers of breaching its network on December 8th, accessing employee workstations and unclassified documents via a compromised third-party security key; China denies the allegations, escalating the ongoing cyber conflict between the two nations.
China-Based Hackers Accused of Breaching US Treasury Network
The US Treasury Department accused China-based hackers of breaching its network on December 8th, accessing employee workstations and unclassified documents via a compromised third-party security key; China denies the allegations, escalating the ongoing cyber conflict between the two nations.
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60% Bias Score
Global Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$10 Trillion in 2024
In 2024, the world's 500 richest people saw their combined net worth jump by \$1.5 trillion to \$10 trillion, fueled by a surge in US tech stocks, particularly the 'Magnificent Seven', and amplified by President-elect Trump's win.
Global Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$10 Trillion in 2024
In 2024, the world's 500 richest people saw their combined net worth jump by \$1.5 trillion to \$10 trillion, fueled by a surge in US tech stocks, particularly the 'Magnificent Seven', and amplified by President-elect Trump's win.
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64% Bias Score
Jeju Air Plane Crash Kills 179 in South Korea
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of 181 people on board after a second failed landing attempt due to landing gear malfunction; investigators are analyzing data from the recovered black boxes.
Jeju Air Plane Crash Kills 179 in South Korea
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of 181 people on board after a second failed landing attempt due to landing gear malfunction; investigators are analyzing data from the recovered black boxes.
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24% Bias Score
Putin's 25 Years: War, Trump, and Uncertain Future
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's new leader; 25 years later, Putin faces reelection amid the war in Ukraine and a potential negotiation with the then US president-elect Donald Trump, who promised to end the war quickly.
Putin's 25 Years: War, Trump, and Uncertain Future
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's new leader; 25 years later, Putin faces reelection amid the war in Ukraine and a potential negotiation with the then US president-elect Donald Trump, who promised to end the war quickly.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Blockade Exacerbates Hypothermia Deaths
Six infants in Gaza died from hypothermia in one week due to a cold snap and Israel's blockade restricting access to aid and medical care, affecting 2.3 million displaced people facing food and water shortages.
Gaza Blockade Exacerbates Hypothermia Deaths
Six infants in Gaza died from hypothermia in one week due to a cold snap and Israel's blockade restricting access to aid and medical care, affecting 2.3 million displaced people facing food and water shortages.
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60% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
Russia halted natural gas exports to Europe through Ukraine on January 1, 2025, after Ukraine refused to renew a transit deal, impacting several European countries and highlighting Russia's use of energy as a geopolitical tool.
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
Russia halted natural gas exports to Europe through Ukraine on January 1, 2025, after Ukraine refused to renew a transit deal, impacting several European countries and highlighting Russia's use of energy as a geopolitical tool.
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44% Bias Score
Jeju Air Crash Kills 179, Flight Data Recorder Sent to US for Analysis
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 passenger plane crash-landed at Muan International Airport on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board in South Korea's deadliest aviation accident in almost 30 years; the damaged flight data recorder will be sent to the US for analysis.
Jeju Air Crash Kills 179, Flight Data Recorder Sent to US for Analysis
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 passenger plane crash-landed at Muan International Airport on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board in South Korea's deadliest aviation accident in almost 30 years; the damaged flight data recorder will be sent to the US for analysis.
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32% Bias Score
179 Killed in South Korea's Deadliest Plane Crash in Three Decades
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 plane crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 out of 181 people onboard, making it the deadliest aviation accident in the country in almost 30 years; the damaged flight data recorder will be sent to the US for analysis.
179 Killed in South Korea's Deadliest Plane Crash in Three Decades
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 plane crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 out of 181 people onboard, making it the deadliest aviation accident in the country in almost 30 years; the damaged flight data recorder will be sent to the US for analysis.
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24% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions Two Groups for Election Disinformation
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two groups, one Russian and one Iranian, for using AI-generated disinformation to interfere in the 2024 election by creating deepfake videos, fake news sites, and social media posts to sway voters.
U.S. Sanctions Two Groups for Election Disinformation
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two groups, one Russian and one Iranian, for using AI-generated disinformation to interfere in the 2024 election by creating deepfake videos, fake news sites, and social media posts to sway voters.
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36% Bias Score