Trump Sanctions International Criminal Court
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 6th, 2024, imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for investigating US citizens and allies, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of war crimes by the ICC. 79 countries signed a letter...
Trump Sanctions International Criminal Court
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 6th, 2024, imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for investigating US citizens and allies, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of war crimes by the ICC. 79 countries signed a letter...
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48% Bias Score
Conflicting Reports on Capture of Toretsk Amidst Ongoing Battles in Eastern Ukraine
On February 7th, Russia claimed to have captured Toretsk in eastern Ukraine after five months of intense fighting, reporting significant Ukrainian losses; however, Ukraine denies this, citing ongoing fierce urban battles.
Conflicting Reports on Capture of Toretsk Amidst Ongoing Battles in Eastern Ukraine
On February 7th, Russia claimed to have captured Toretsk in eastern Ukraine after five months of intense fighting, reporting significant Ukrainian losses; however, Ukraine denies this, citing ongoing fierce urban battles.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Court Fines Graduate for Refusal to Work in Occupied Mariupol
A St. Petersburg court ordered Valeria Guyva and her father to pay 285,000 rubles for her refusal to work as a pharmacist in occupied Mariupol after graduating from university, despite arguing it was unsafe; the university argued she violated her targeted training contract.
Russian Court Fines Graduate for Refusal to Work in Occupied Mariupol
A St. Petersburg court ordered Valeria Guyva and her father to pay 285,000 rubles for her refusal to work as a pharmacist in occupied Mariupol after graduating from university, despite arguing it was unsafe; the university argued she violated her targeted training contract.
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60% Bias Score
Tajikistan Sentences Two Journalists to Long Prison Terms
Tajikistan's crackdown on independent media continues with the sentencing of freelance journalist Rukhshona Hakimova to eight years for treason for her reporting on China's influence and Ahmad Ibrahim to ten years for alleged corruption; both trials lacked due process and were held in secret.
Tajikistan Sentences Two Journalists to Long Prison Terms
Tajikistan's crackdown on independent media continues with the sentencing of freelance journalist Rukhshona Hakimova to eight years for treason for her reporting on China's influence and Ahmad Ibrahim to ten years for alleged corruption; both trials lacked due process and were held in secret.
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60% Bias Score
Kosovo Elections: Sovereignty vs. Socioeconomic Crisis
Kosovo's first regular elections since 2008 are overshadowed by high youth unemployment (33% for under 24s), prompting emigration despite a new visa-free EU agreement; the government, led by Albin Kurti, prioritizes sovereignty issues over socioeconomic concerns.
Kosovo Elections: Sovereignty vs. Socioeconomic Crisis
Kosovo's first regular elections since 2008 are overshadowed by high youth unemployment (33% for under 24s), prompting emigration despite a new visa-free EU agreement; the government, led by Albin Kurti, prioritizes sovereignty issues over socioeconomic concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russia's Electricity Grid
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia disconnected from the Russian electricity grid (BRELL) on February 8th, 2024, a symbolic move enhancing energy independence and EU integration, despite already sourcing electricity elsewhere since May 2022.
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russia's Electricity Grid
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia disconnected from the Russian electricity grid (BRELL) on February 8th, 2024, a symbolic move enhancing energy independence and EU integration, despite already sourcing electricity elsewhere since May 2022.
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44% Bias Score
China's Disinformation Campaign Targets Canadian Leadership Candidate
Canada's Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) uncovered a Chinese disinformation campaign targeting Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland on WeChat, involving over 30 accounts and high engagement, adding to previous allegations of Chinese election interference.
China's Disinformation Campaign Targets Canadian Leadership Candidate
Canada's Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) uncovered a Chinese disinformation campaign targeting Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland on WeChat, involving over 30 accounts and high engagement, adding to previous allegations of Chinese election interference.
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44% Bias Score
Baltic Cable Sabotage Exposes Global Infrastructure Vulnerability
Sabotage of Baltic Sea submarine cables, suspected to involve a Russian "ghost fleet," disrupted energy and telecommunications between several Baltic and Western European countries, exposing the vulnerability of global infrastructure.
Baltic Cable Sabotage Exposes Global Infrastructure Vulnerability
Sabotage of Baltic Sea submarine cables, suspected to involve a Russian "ghost fleet," disrupted energy and telecommunications between several Baltic and Western European countries, exposing the vulnerability of global infrastructure.
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36% Bias Score
Brazil's Food Inflation Crisis: Export Boom, Climate Change, and Political Fallout
Brazil's food inflation, reaching 7.69% in 2024, is impacting consumers and the government, fueled by export increases due to a stronger dollar, climate change effects, and high fertilizer costs; President Lula's approval rating has dropped below disapproval for the first time.
Brazil's Food Inflation Crisis: Export Boom, Climate Change, and Political Fallout
Brazil's food inflation, reaching 7.69% in 2024, is impacting consumers and the government, fueled by export increases due to a stronger dollar, climate change effects, and high fertilizer costs; President Lula's approval rating has dropped below disapproval for the first time.
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44% Bias Score
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Power Grid
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia fully disconnected from Russia's energy grid on February 8th, 2024, 10 months ahead of schedule, a symbolic move signifying enhanced energy independence and closer EU integration, despite a recent attack on an undersea cable.
Baltic States Sever Ties with Russian Power Grid
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia fully disconnected from Russia's energy grid on February 8th, 2024, 10 months ahead of schedule, a symbolic move signifying enhanced energy independence and closer EU integration, despite a recent attack on an undersea cable.
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60% Bias Score
Baltic States Disconnect from Soviet-Era Power Grid
The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have disconnected from the Soviet-era BRELL electricity grid, a move symbolizing their energy independence from Russia and closer integration with the EU's power system, despite minimal immediate impact on consumers due to prior cessation of Russian e...
Baltic States Disconnect from Soviet-Era Power Grid
The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have disconnected from the Soviet-era BRELL electricity grid, a move symbolizing their energy independence from Russia and closer integration with the EU's power system, despite minimal immediate impact on consumers due to prior cessation of Russian e...
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44% Bias Score
Bulgaria Accused of Complicity in OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme
Jonathan Levy accuses the Bulgarian government of complicity in the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme, citing the involvement of high-ranking officials, the ongoing operation of OneCoin from Sofia, and multiple alleged murders linked to the case; he plans to sue Bulgaria in the EU Court.
Bulgaria Accused of Complicity in OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme
Jonathan Levy accuses the Bulgarian government of complicity in the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme, citing the involvement of high-ranking officials, the ongoing operation of OneCoin from Sofia, and multiple alleged murders linked to the case; he plans to sue Bulgaria in the EU Court.
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64% Bias Score