Iran Launches Simorgh Rocket Amidst Regional Tensions
Iran successfully launched a Simorgh rocket carrying a 300-kilogram payload into a 400-kilometer orbit on Friday from the Imam Khomeini Spaceport, despite Western concerns that the program improves its ballistic missile capabilities; this is the first launch under President Masoud Pezeshkian's admin...
Iran Launches Simorgh Rocket Amidst Regional Tensions
Iran successfully launched a Simorgh rocket carrying a 300-kilogram payload into a 400-kilometer orbit on Friday from the Imam Khomeini Spaceport, despite Western concerns that the program improves its ballistic missile capabilities; this is the first launch under President Masoud Pezeshkian's admin...
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56% Bias Score
Walus, Hani Killer, Deported to Poland
Janusz Walus, the convicted murderer of South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani, has been deported to Poland after serving his parole, sparking renewed calls for a full inquest into Hani's assassination.
Walus, Hani Killer, Deported to Poland
Janusz Walus, the convicted murderer of South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani, has been deported to Poland after serving his parole, sparking renewed calls for a full inquest into Hani's assassination.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Investigates Spain for Blocking Arms Shipments to Israel
The U.S. is investigating Spain for allegedly denying port entry to at least three cargo ships carrying U.S. weapons to Israel, potentially incurring millions in fines for Spain; this follows Spain's October 2023 halt of arms to Israel and its May 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.
U.S. Investigates Spain for Blocking Arms Shipments to Israel
The U.S. is investigating Spain for allegedly denying port entry to at least three cargo ships carrying U.S. weapons to Israel, potentially incurring millions in fines for Spain; this follows Spain's October 2023 halt of arms to Israel and its May 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.
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36% Bias Score
NAACP Drops Lawsuit Challenging New Mississippi State Court in Jackson
The NAACP dropped its lawsuit challenging Mississippi's creation of a new state court in Jackson's Capitol Complex Improvement District, citing undisclosed "appropriate safeguards" for residents; the court's judges and prosecutors will be appointed by state officials, not local ones.
NAACP Drops Lawsuit Challenging New Mississippi State Court in Jackson
The NAACP dropped its lawsuit challenging Mississippi's creation of a new state court in Jackson's Capitol Complex Improvement District, citing undisclosed "appropriate safeguards" for residents; the court's judges and prosecutors will be appointed by state officials, not local ones.
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44% Bias Score
Humphries Returns to Bobsled Competition Six Months After Giving Birth
Three-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries returned to competition six months after giving birth, competing in the women's monobob event at the World Cup in Altenberg, Germany on Saturday, marking a remarkable comeback after taking last season off for motherhood.
Humphries Returns to Bobsled Competition Six Months After Giving Birth
Three-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries returned to competition six months after giving birth, competing in the women's monobob event at the World Cup in Altenberg, Germany on Saturday, marking a remarkable comeback after taking last season off for motherhood.
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36% Bias Score
Biden's Angola Visit Overshadowed by Pardon Controversy
President Biden's visit to Angola, while including a state visit with Angolan President Lourenço and the promotion of the Lobito Corridor railway project, was overshadowed by his avoidance of questions regarding his son Hunter's pardon; the visit's success now depends on the incoming Trump administr...
Biden's Angola Visit Overshadowed by Pardon Controversy
President Biden's visit to Angola, while including a state visit with Angolan President Lourenço and the promotion of the Lobito Corridor railway project, was overshadowed by his avoidance of questions regarding his son Hunter's pardon; the visit's success now depends on the incoming Trump administr...
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52% Bias Score
Cadillac Names Lowdon as Formula 1 Team Principal
Veteran motorsports executive Graeme Lowdon will lead the new Cadillac Formula 1 team, a two-car organization set to join the grid in 2026, marking F1's first new team since 2016 and expanding the grid to 11 teams; the team will initially lease engines.
Cadillac Names Lowdon as Formula 1 Team Principal
Veteran motorsports executive Graeme Lowdon will lead the new Cadillac Formula 1 team, a two-car organization set to join the grid in 2026, marking F1's first new team since 2016 and expanding the grid to 11 teams; the team will initially lease engines.
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48% Bias Score
Athens' 1944 Battle: A Legacy of Division and Unresolved Trauma
In December 1944, Athens witnessed a 33-day battle between British forces, the Greek government, and communist resistance fighters, resulting in thousands of casualties and widespread destruction; this conflict, known as the Dekemvrianá, continues to shape Greek political discourse and reconciliatio...
Athens' 1944 Battle: A Legacy of Division and Unresolved Trauma
In December 1944, Athens witnessed a 33-day battle between British forces, the Greek government, and communist resistance fighters, resulting in thousands of casualties and widespread destruction; this conflict, known as the Dekemvrianá, continues to shape Greek political discourse and reconciliatio...
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32% Bias Score
El Salvador's Bitcoin Investment Reaches \$600 Million Amidst Volatility
El Salvador's bitcoin investment, initiated in 2021, is now worth over \$600 million due to bitcoin exceeding \$100,000, despite initial public opposition and limited citizen adoption.
El Salvador's Bitcoin Investment Reaches \$600 Million Amidst Volatility
El Salvador's bitcoin investment, initiated in 2021, is now worth over \$600 million due to bitcoin exceeding \$100,000, despite initial public opposition and limited citizen adoption.
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60% Bias Score
Indiana Supreme Court Rejects Stay of Execution for Quadruple Homicide Convict
The Indiana Supreme Court rejected appeals to stay the execution of Joseph Corcoran, convicted of quadruple homicide, scheduling his execution for December 18, ending a 15-year hiatus in state executions due to the acquisition of pentobarbital.
Indiana Supreme Court Rejects Stay of Execution for Quadruple Homicide Convict
The Indiana Supreme Court rejected appeals to stay the execution of Joseph Corcoran, convicted of quadruple homicide, scheduling his execution for December 18, ending a 15-year hiatus in state executions due to the acquisition of pentobarbital.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing political opposition, but parliament overturned the edict leading to impeachment proceedings and sparking international concern.
South Korea President Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing political opposition, but parliament overturned the edict leading to impeachment proceedings and sparking international concern.
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 as Wall Street Hits Record Highs Amidst Asian Market Volatility
Bitcoin hit \$100,000 for the first time, boosting Asian markets except South Korea's Kospi which fell amid President Yoon's impeachment efforts following a short-lived martial law declaration; Wall Street also hit record highs driven by AI optimism, while the U.S. awaits key jobs data and potential...
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 as Wall Street Hits Record Highs Amidst Asian Market Volatility
Bitcoin hit \$100,000 for the first time, boosting Asian markets except South Korea's Kospi which fell amid President Yoon's impeachment efforts following a short-lived martial law declaration; Wall Street also hit record highs driven by AI optimism, while the U.S. awaits key jobs data and potential...
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40% Bias Score