China Unlikely to Attend Trump Inauguration
Despite an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the upcoming US presidential inauguration in January; however, China's ambassador and other officials may attend, marking the first time a foreign leader has not attended such an event.
China Unlikely to Attend Trump Inauguration
Despite an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the upcoming US presidential inauguration in January; however, China's ambassador and other officials may attend, marking the first time a foreign leader has not attended such an event.
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36% Bias Score
International Conference in Jordan Addresses Syrian Power Transition Amidst Israeli Attacks
On December 14th, international and Arab representatives convened in Aqaba, Jordan, to discuss a power transition framework for Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime; Syria simultaneously lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council regarding ongoing Israeli attacks.
International Conference in Jordan Addresses Syrian Power Transition Amidst Israeli Attacks
On December 14th, international and Arab representatives convened in Aqaba, Jordan, to discuss a power transition framework for Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime; Syria simultaneously lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council regarding ongoing Israeli attacks.
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Author Wins BBC Book of the Year for Wartime Women's Stories
Yulia Iluha's "My Women," a collection of short stories about Ukrainian women's experiences during the war, unexpectedly won the BBC Book of the Year 2024 award, highlighting the global recognition of Ukrainian literature and its role in documenting the war's impact.
Ukrainian Author Wins BBC Book of the Year for Wartime Women's Stories
Yulia Iluha's "My Women," a collection of short stories about Ukrainian women's experiences during the war, unexpectedly won the BBC Book of the Year 2024 award, highlighting the global recognition of Ukrainian literature and its role in documenting the war's impact.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine War's Impact on Health: Regional Disparities and Mental Health Crisis
A survey of nearly 10,000 Ukrainians reveals that while 50% rate their health as good or very good, regions near the war zone (Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson) report significantly worse health, higher rates of chronic illness, and mental health issues, with limited access to care.
Ukraine War's Impact on Health: Regional Disparities and Mental Health Crisis
A survey of nearly 10,000 Ukrainians reveals that while 50% rate their health as good or very good, regions near the war zone (Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson) report significantly worse health, higher rates of chronic illness, and mental health issues, with limited access to care.
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36% Bias Score
Syria's Post-Assad Power Vacuum: Regional Instability and the Rise of Extremist Groups
Patrick Cockburn's article in the British newspaper 'I' discusses the changing political landscape in the Middle East after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, highlighting Israel's and Turkey's territorial gains and the rise of extremist groups.
Syria's Post-Assad Power Vacuum: Regional Instability and the Rise of Extremist Groups
Patrick Cockburn's article in the British newspaper 'I' discusses the changing political landscape in the Middle East after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, highlighting Israel's and Turkey's territorial gains and the rise of extremist groups.
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44% Bias Score
FIFA's World Cup Map Excludes Crimea, Sparking Ukraine Protest
FIFA's map of the 2026 World Cup draw controversially excluded Crimea from Ukraine, prompting an official protest from Ukraine's Foreign Ministry and Football Association, who accused FIFA of supporting Russian propaganda and violating international law.
FIFA's World Cup Map Excludes Crimea, Sparking Ukraine Protest
FIFA's map of the 2026 World Cup draw controversially excluded Crimea from Ukraine, prompting an official protest from Ukraine's Foreign Ministry and Football Association, who accused FIFA of supporting Russian propaganda and violating international law.
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48% Bias Score
England Seamers Dominate Day One in Hamilton, New Zealand Falters at 315-9
England's disciplined seam attack restricted New Zealand to 315-9 on day one of the third Test in Hamilton, despite a strong start by Latham and Young; Gus Atkinson took three wickets and passed 50 Test wickets. England are aiming for a 3-0 series sweep.
England Seamers Dominate Day One in Hamilton, New Zealand Falters at 315-9
England's disciplined seam attack restricted New Zealand to 315-9 on day one of the third Test in Hamilton, despite a strong start by Latham and Young; Gus Atkinson took three wickets and passed 50 Test wickets. England are aiming for a 3-0 series sweep.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean Assembly Votes to Impeach President Yoon
South Korea's National Assembly voted 204 to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law, sparking widespread protests; the constitutional court has 180 days to decide, and a new presidential election would follow within 60 days if the impeachment is upheld.
South Korean Assembly Votes to Impeach President Yoon
South Korea's National Assembly voted 204 to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law, sparking widespread protests; the constitutional court has 180 days to decide, and a new presidential election would follow within 60 days if the impeachment is upheld.
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44% Bias Score
Spotify Funds UK Youth Music Clubs Amidst Funding Crisis
Spotify is partnering with Youth Music to fund 15 UK youth clubs for a year, addressing concerns about declining youth services and access to music education, which are impacting young people's mental health and opportunities.
Spotify Funds UK Youth Music Clubs Amidst Funding Crisis
Spotify is partnering with Youth Music to fund 15 UK youth clubs for a year, addressing concerns about declining youth services and access to music education, which are impacting young people's mental health and opportunities.
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56% Bias Score
Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: Systemic Failures in Sexual Assault Cases
Iceland, a global leader in gender equality, faces a serious challenge: 80% of sexual assault cases reported by women are dismissed due to inadequate police investigations and judicial processes, despite laws promoting gender equality and significant progress in closing the gender gap.
Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: Systemic Failures in Sexual Assault Cases
Iceland, a global leader in gender equality, faces a serious challenge: 80% of sexual assault cases reported by women are dismissed due to inadequate police investigations and judicial processes, despite laws promoting gender equality and significant progress in closing the gender gap.
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40% Bias Score
Assassination of Morocco's First Female Pilot
Thria Chaoui, Morocco's first female pilot, was assassinated on March 1, 1956, at age 19, after actively supporting the Moroccan independence movement and facing multiple assassination attempts.
Assassination of Morocco's First Female Pilot
Thria Chaoui, Morocco's first female pilot, was assassinated on March 1, 1956, at age 19, after actively supporting the Moroccan independence movement and facing multiple assassination attempts.
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28% Bias Score
Storm Darragh Causes Widespread Damage Across Wales
Storm Darragh, which hit Wales last weekend with winds up to 93mph, caused widespread damage, leaving 95,000 homes without power and damaging roads and forests, with NRW closing forests to the public for repairs.
Storm Darragh Causes Widespread Damage Across Wales
Storm Darragh, which hit Wales last weekend with winds up to 93mph, caused widespread damage, leaving 95,000 homes without power and damaging roads and forests, with NRW closing forests to the public for repairs.
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24% Bias Score