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kathimerini.gr
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CIA and China Clash on COVID-19 Origins

The CIA concluded it is 'more likely' that COVID-19 originated from a lab leak, while China's foreign ministry spokesperson called that assessment 'extremely unlikely', citing a joint study with the WHO.

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36% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Greek Opposition Demands Inquiry into Tempe Train Crash Amidst Mass Protests

Following large-scale protests in Greece and abroad over the Tempe train crash, opposition party leaders are collaborating to demand a parliamentary inquiry into the incident and alleged government cover-up, highlighting public anger and calls for accountability.

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44% Bias Score

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nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Rise of Populism Threatens Democratic Institutions

Folkert Jensma, a jurist and journalist, reflects on the rising popularity of populist and authoritarian leaders, expressing concern about their impact on democratic institutions and the rule of law, citing examples such as Trump, Wilders, and Orbán.

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48% Bias Score

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pda.kp.ru
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Russia to Launch Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccine in September 2025

Russia will introduce a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma and some leukemia patients in September 2025, developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute with funding from President Putin; initial trials show promise.

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64% Bias Score

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pda.stav.kp.ru
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Russian Boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Needs $3 Million for Gene Therapy

Vladislav Paradov, a Russian boy, was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) at age three, a condition that until recently had no cure. His family is now fundraising $3 million for a new gene therapy treatment available in Dubai.

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48% Bias Score

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themoscowtimes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Fiber-Optic Cable

Sweden seized a vessel suspected of damaging a fiber-optic cable linking Sweden and Latvia in an act of suspected aggravated sabotage, prompting a joint investigation with Latvia and NATO.

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52% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
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Jeju Air Crash Kills 179: Duck Remains Found in Engines

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on December 29, 2024, killing 179 of 181 people on board after overshooting the runway and hitting an embankment; both engines contained duck remains, but the cause remains under investigation.

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20% Bias Score

nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Documentary Challenges Authorship of Iconic Vietnam War Photo

The documentary "The Stringer" challenges the authorship of the iconic Vietnam War photo "The Terror of War," claiming that local freelancer Nguyen Thanh Nghe, not AP photographer Nick Ut, took the 1972 picture of a napalm-attack victim; conflicting accounts and evidence fuel ongoing debate.

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44% Bias Score

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nos.nl
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Auschwitz Liberation Anniversary and Iraqi Airstrike Report Released

The 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation is commemorated today in the Netherlands, coinciding with the release of a report on a Dutch F-16 airstrike in Iraq that caused numerous civilian deaths, prompting an official inquiry.

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20% Bias Score

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themarker.com
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Netanyahu Denies Media Influence in Testimony

During his testimony, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied claims of influencing media coverage, citing instances where requests were unfulfilled and characterizing a key meeting as a social event. He also discussed his health and relationships with media figures over the years.

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60% Bias Score

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forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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DeepSeek's AI Model Challenges US Tech Leadership

DeepSeek, a two-year-old Chinese AI startup, launched its open-source reasoning model R1 last week, which rivals OpenAI's o1 model in performance but uses less computing power and costs significantly less; this caused several major U.S. AI stocks to tumble in premarket trading on Monday.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
forbes.com
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Leadership: The Foundation of Cyber Resilience

This article stresses the importance of leadership in achieving cyber resilience, illustrating how proactive leadership, resource allocation, and a security-conscious culture can transform cybersecurity from a reactive challenge to a strategic advantage, as shown in a real-world example of a rapid r...

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44% Bias Score

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