Ukraine Sends Aid to Syria, Offers War Crimes Expertise
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with the leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in Damascus on December 30th, delivering 500 tons of flour as humanitarian aid and offering assistance in war crimes investigations, signaling a strategic shift in Ukrainian foreign policy toward Syria.
Ukraine Sends Aid to Syria, Offers War Crimes Expertise
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with the leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in Damascus on December 30th, delivering 500 tons of flour as humanitarian aid and offering assistance in war crimes investigations, signaling a strategic shift in Ukrainian foreign policy toward Syria.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese Court Sentences 13-Year-Old to Life Imprisonment for Murder
A Chinese court sentenced two 13-year-old boys to life imprisonment and 12 years for the premeditated murder of their classmate in Handan, Hebei Province, in March 2024; one was acquitted but mandated special education.
Chinese Court Sentences 13-Year-Old to Life Imprisonment for Murder
A Chinese court sentenced two 13-year-old boys to life imprisonment and 12 years for the premeditated murder of their classmate in Handan, Hebei Province, in March 2024; one was acquitted but mandated special education.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine will not renew its contract allowing Russia to send gas through its pipelines to the EU, ending on December 31, 2023, impacting Eastern European countries dependent on this route and potentially affecting the EU's unity. Despite EU claims of preparedness, some member states are actively seek...
Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine will not renew its contract allowing Russia to send gas through its pipelines to the EU, ending on December 31, 2023, impacting Eastern European countries dependent on this route and potentially affecting the EU's unity. Despite EU claims of preparedness, some member states are actively seek...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Rejection of WTO Threatens Global Trade Order
Donald Trump's rejection of multilateral trade institutions like the WTO, prioritizing bilateral deals favoring US interests, contrasts sharply with the EU's model of rules-based cooperation, potentially leading to a WTO collapse that would disproportionately harm smaller nations and cause significa...
Trump's Rejection of WTO Threatens Global Trade Order
Donald Trump's rejection of multilateral trade institutions like the WTO, prioritizing bilateral deals favoring US interests, contrasts sharply with the EU's model of rules-based cooperation, potentially leading to a WTO collapse that would disproportionately harm smaller nations and cause significa...
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36% Bias Score
Rohingya Children Denied Education in Delhi Amidst Discriminatory Policies
In Delhi, at least 17 Rohingya children have been denied admission to public schools in the past two years due to a lack of official Indian documents, despite having UNHCR papers, highlighting the discrimination faced by Rohingya refugees in accessing basic education.
Rohingya Children Denied Education in Delhi Amidst Discriminatory Policies
In Delhi, at least 17 Rohingya children have been denied admission to public schools in the past two years due to a lack of official Indian documents, despite having UNHCR papers, highlighting the discrimination faced by Rohingya refugees in accessing basic education.
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52% Bias Score
Milanoviฤ's Near-Victory in Croatia Highlights Deep Political Divisions
Croatia's presidential election saw incumbent Zoran Milanoviฤ narrowly miss a first-round victory, despite his pro-Russian stance and clashes with the pro-Western prime minister; his populist appeal resonated across the political spectrum, while his opponent underperformed, exposing deep political d...
Milanoviฤ's Near-Victory in Croatia Highlights Deep Political Divisions
Croatia's presidential election saw incumbent Zoran Milanoviฤ narrowly miss a first-round victory, despite his pro-Russian stance and clashes with the pro-Western prime minister; his populist appeal resonated across the political spectrum, while his opponent underperformed, exposing deep political d...
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40% Bias Score
German Gymnastics Federation Faces Renewed Abuse Allegations
Former German gymnasts Tabea Alt and Michelle Timm publicly accused coaches at the Stuttgart gymnastics center of systematic physical and mental abuse, prompting the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) to launch an external investigation into potential misconduct and failures within its system.
German Gymnastics Federation Faces Renewed Abuse Allegations
Former German gymnasts Tabea Alt and Michelle Timm publicly accused coaches at the Stuttgart gymnastics center of systematic physical and mental abuse, prompting the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) to launch an external investigation into potential misconduct and failures within its system.
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52% Bias Score
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election Commentary
Elon Musk, in a "Welt am Sonntag" guest commentary, endorsed the AfD, praising their deregulation plans and asserting they are Germany's last hope to avoid collapse, sparking outrage and debate about media responsibility and foreign interference in German elections.
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election Commentary
Elon Musk, in a "Welt am Sonntag" guest commentary, endorsed the AfD, praising their deregulation plans and asserting they are Germany's last hope to avoid collapse, sparking outrage and debate about media responsibility and foreign interference in German elections.
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52% Bias Score
Rutte Urges 4% GDP Defense Spending Amidst Ukraine War
In a speech, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte emphasized the proximity of the war in Ukraine to NATO, urging European nations to increase defense spending to at least 4% of GDP to counter Russian aggression, appease the US, and enhance European security, while acknowledging significant technological ...
Rutte Urges 4% GDP Defense Spending Amidst Ukraine War
In a speech, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte emphasized the proximity of the war in Ukraine to NATO, urging European nations to increase defense spending to at least 4% of GDP to counter Russian aggression, appease the US, and enhance European security, while acknowledging significant technological ...
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60% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Inquiry Launched
A vehicle attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market on December 20th killed five and injured over 200; the driver, a German psychiatrist with anti-government views, is in custody; a parliamentary inquiry is underway.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Inquiry Launched
A vehicle attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market on December 20th killed five and injured over 200; the driver, a German psychiatrist with anti-government views, is in custody; a parliamentary inquiry is underway.
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28% Bias Score
Volocopter Files for Insolvency, Exposing Challenges for German eVTOL Sector
German flying taxi startup Volocopter filed for insolvency on December 26th, 2024, after failing to secure funding, highlighting challenges faced by German eVTOL companies compared to heavily subsidized Chinese and US competitors, and prompting debate about German government support for startups.
Volocopter Files for Insolvency, Exposing Challenges for German eVTOL Sector
German flying taxi startup Volocopter filed for insolvency on December 26th, 2024, after failing to secure funding, highlighting challenges faced by German eVTOL companies compared to heavily subsidized Chinese and US competitors, and prompting debate about German government support for startups.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin Museums Showcase Diverse Art Exhibitions in 2024
Berlin museums will host several exhibitions in 2024, including "From Odessa to Berlin", showcasing 60 Ukrainian paintings; "Cosmos of the Blue Rider", displaying works by Kandinsky and Marc and their correspondence; "Angel of History", featuring Klee's painting and Benjamin's writings; and the Scha...
Berlin Museums Showcase Diverse Art Exhibitions in 2024
Berlin museums will host several exhibitions in 2024, including "From Odessa to Berlin", showcasing 60 Ukrainian paintings; "Cosmos of the Blue Rider", displaying works by Kandinsky and Marc and their correspondence; "Angel of History", featuring Klee's painting and Benjamin's writings; and the Scha...
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24% Bias Score