January 2025
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Kremlin-Linked Disinformation Campaign Targets Romania
Following the July 2024 death of Mihai Caraman, a former Romanian spy with KGB ties, a Kremlin-linked network launched a large-scale disinformation campaign in Romania, exploiting social media and political figures to sow discord and undermine support for Ukraine and the West.
Kremlin-Linked Disinformation Campaign Targets Romania
Following the July 2024 death of Mihai Caraman, a former Romanian spy with KGB ties, a Kremlin-linked network launched a large-scale disinformation campaign in Romania, exploiting social media and political figures to sow discord and undermine support for Ukraine and the West.
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64% Bias Score
US Sanctions Sudanese General Al-Burhan Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The US imposed sanctions on Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Thursday for hindering peace efforts, attacking civilians, and blocking aid in Sudan's ongoing conflict, which has created the world's largest displacement crisis affecting over 24 million people.
US Sanctions Sudanese General Al-Burhan Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The US imposed sanctions on Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Thursday for hindering peace efforts, attacking civilians, and blocking aid in Sudan's ongoing conflict, which has created the world's largest displacement crisis affecting over 24 million people.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer Urges Europe to Increase Ukraine Support Amid Trump's Return
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on European allies to bolster military aid to Ukraine due to anticipated decreased U.S. support under President-elect Trump, while also considering a potential British peacekeeping role, acknowledging the complexities and controversies involved.
Starmer Urges Europe to Increase Ukraine Support Amid Trump's Return
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on European allies to bolster military aid to Ukraine due to anticipated decreased U.S. support under President-elect Trump, while also considering a potential British peacekeeping role, acknowledging the complexities and controversies involved.
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60% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange Secures 42-Day Cease-fire
Following last-minute negotiations, Israel and Hamas reached a prisoner exchange agreement, resulting in a 42-day cease-fire to begin Sunday; 33 hostages will be released in phases in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, while the release of Jewish settlers from administrative detention i...
Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange Secures 42-Day Cease-fire
Following last-minute negotiations, Israel and Hamas reached a prisoner exchange agreement, resulting in a 42-day cease-fire to begin Sunday; 33 hostages will be released in phases in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, while the release of Jewish settlers from administrative detention i...
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40% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on January 13, 2023, deepening cooperation across trade, military, science, and cultural sectors, amid increasing international pressure and Russia's war in Ukraine.
Russia and Iran Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on January 13, 2023, deepening cooperation across trade, military, science, and cultural sectors, amid increasing international pressure and Russia's war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas
A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.
Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas
A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.
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32% Bias Score
UK Government Approves Controversial Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
The UK government, facing accusations of capitulation to China, supports a new mega-embassy in London despite security concerns, overriding local council and police objections after Labour secured a £600 million growth deal with China.
UK Government Approves Controversial Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
The UK government, facing accusations of capitulation to China, supports a new mega-embassy in London despite security concerns, overriding local council and police objections after Labour secured a £600 million growth deal with China.
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68% Bias Score
Eastern DRC Displacement Crisis: 170,000 Children Affected
In December 2024, 290,000 people were newly displaced in eastern DRC's Lubero territory, including 170,000 children, overwhelming the humanitarian response and causing a surge in child rights violations amid intensified fighting and limited aid access.
Eastern DRC Displacement Crisis: 170,000 Children Affected
In December 2024, 290,000 people were newly displaced in eastern DRC's Lubero territory, including 170,000 children, overwhelming the humanitarian response and causing a surge in child rights violations amid intensified fighting and limited aid access.
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36% Bias Score
Holocaust Memoir: Cordelia Edvardson's 'Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur'
Cordelia Edvardson's memoir, "Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur," details her experiences as a child of mixed Jewish heritage in Nazi Germany, her expulsion from home, forced renunciation of German citizenship to save her mother, and her subsequent survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau, revealing the lasting psy...
Holocaust Memoir: Cordelia Edvardson's 'Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur'
Cordelia Edvardson's memoir, "Gebrand kind zoekt het vuur," details her experiences as a child of mixed Jewish heritage in Nazi Germany, her expulsion from home, forced renunciation of German citizenship to save her mother, and her subsequent survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau, revealing the lasting psy...
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36% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Signed in Doha
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, was signed in Doha on January 16th, 2024, involving a phased release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for over 700 Palestinian prisoners; the ceasefire is set to begin on January 19th, 2024, with potential delays...
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Signed in Doha
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, was signed in Doha on January 16th, 2024, involving a phased release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for over 700 Palestinian prisoners; the ceasefire is set to begin on January 19th, 2024, with potential delays...
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32% Bias Score
UN Pledges $3.32 Billion for Ukraine Amidst Incoming US Administration Uncertainty
UN officials visited Kyiv to discuss a $3.32 billion humanitarian aid appeal for Ukraine, while UK Prime Minister Starmer signed a "100-year partnership" treaty with Zelenskyy amidst uncertainty about future US support under the incoming Trump administration.
UN Pledges $3.32 Billion for Ukraine Amidst Incoming US Administration Uncertainty
UN officials visited Kyiv to discuss a $3.32 billion humanitarian aid appeal for Ukraine, while UK Prime Minister Starmer signed a "100-year partnership" treaty with Zelenskyy amidst uncertainty about future US support under the incoming Trump administration.
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32% Bias Score
Catatumbo Violence: Four Peace Signatories Killed Amidst Renewed Clashes
Renewed clashes between the ELN and dissident FARC groups in Colombia's Catatumbo region have left at least four former FARC peace signatories dead, shattering a local truce and raising concerns about the ongoing peace process.
Catatumbo Violence: Four Peace Signatories Killed Amidst Renewed Clashes
Renewed clashes between the ELN and dissident FARC groups in Colombia's Catatumbo region have left at least four former FARC peace signatories dead, shattering a local truce and raising concerns about the ongoing peace process.
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44% Bias Score