Russia Open to Ukraine Peace Talks in Slovakia Amid Gas Dispute
Following a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on December 31, 2023, Russia expressed openness to peace talks with Ukraine to be held in Slovakia, prompted by a gas supply dispute between Ukraine and Slovakia. Putin's announcement follows continued Russian attack...
Russia Open to Ukraine Peace Talks in Slovakia Amid Gas Dispute
Following a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on December 31, 2023, Russia expressed openness to peace talks with Ukraine to be held in Slovakia, prompted by a gas supply dispute between Ukraine and Slovakia. Putin's announcement follows continued Russian attack...
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56% Bias Score
Illegal Logging Devastates Congo Basin Rainforest, Costing Africa $17 Billion Annually
Illegal logging and mining in the Congo Basin cost Africa $17 billion annually, threatening 200 million hectares of rainforest and impacting six countries. Weak governance and conflict exacerbate the problem, highlighting the need for stronger international cooperation and sustainable forestry pract...
Illegal Logging Devastates Congo Basin Rainforest, Costing Africa $17 Billion Annually
Illegal logging and mining in the Congo Basin cost Africa $17 billion annually, threatening 200 million hectares of rainforest and impacting six countries. Weak governance and conflict exacerbate the problem, highlighting the need for stronger international cooperation and sustainable forestry pract...
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40% Bias Score
Nigeria Cracks Down on $46 Billion Oil Theft
Nigerian security forces launched a major operation against illegal oil activities, destroying 56 storage sites, seizing 1.2 million liters of crude oil, and arresting 17 suspects; this follows the loss of $46 billion worth of oil between 2009 and 2020, highlighting the scale of the problem and its ...
Nigeria Cracks Down on $46 Billion Oil Theft
Nigerian security forces launched a major operation against illegal oil activities, destroying 56 storage sites, seizing 1.2 million liters of crude oil, and arresting 17 suspects; this follows the loss of $46 billion worth of oil between 2009 and 2020, highlighting the scale of the problem and its ...
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32% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Detain Oil Tanker Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the EstLink2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, causing a disruption to electricity transmission; the ship is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
Finnish Authorities Detain Oil Tanker Suspected in Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the EstLink2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day, causing a disruption to electricity transmission; the ship is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
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44% Bias Score
Philippines Battles 543% Surge in HIV Infections
The Philippines is grappling with a 543% surge in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, primarily affecting young men who have sex with men, prompting government initiatives like free testing and treatment at accessible clinics to combat the crisis and destigmatize sexual healthcare.
Philippines Battles 543% Surge in HIV Infections
The Philippines is grappling with a 543% surge in new HIV infections between 2010 and 2023, primarily affecting young men who have sex with men, prompting government initiatives like free testing and treatment at accessible clinics to combat the crisis and destigmatize sexual healthcare.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Minimum Wage Hike Falls Short of Inflation
Turkey's minimum wage rose 30 percent to 22,104 lira, below the 47 percent inflation rate, prompting protests and raising concerns about its adequacy, particularly in light of the ongoing Syrian conflict.
Turkey's Minimum Wage Hike Falls Short of Inflation
Turkey's minimum wage rose 30 percent to 22,104 lira, below the 47 percent inflation rate, prompting protests and raising concerns about its adequacy, particularly in light of the ongoing Syrian conflict.
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52% Bias Score
60 Civilians Jailed in Pakistan for Pro-Khan Unrest
A Pakistani military court sentenced 60 civilians to 2-10 years in prison for participating in May 9, 2023, pro-Imran Khan protests, including Khan's nephew, sparking international criticism over the lack of transparency in military tribunals.
60 Civilians Jailed in Pakistan for Pro-Khan Unrest
A Pakistani military court sentenced 60 civilians to 2-10 years in prison for participating in May 9, 2023, pro-Imran Khan protests, including Khan's nephew, sparking international criticism over the lack of transparency in military tribunals.
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44% Bias Score
Post-Election Violence in Mozambique: 121 Dead Amidst Disputed Results
Following disputed elections in Mozambique, 121 people died in clashes between citizens and security forces; the opposition rejects the results and the Supreme Court's confirmation of Frelimo's victory, leading to widespread unrest, prison breaks, and the self-proclaimed presidency announcement of a...
Post-Election Violence in Mozambique: 121 Dead Amidst Disputed Results
Following disputed elections in Mozambique, 121 people died in clashes between citizens and security forces; the opposition rejects the results and the Supreme Court's confirmation of Frelimo's victory, leading to widespread unrest, prison breaks, and the self-proclaimed presidency announcement of a...
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36% Bias Score
Assad Supporters' Attack Kills 14 in Syria, Sparking Widespread Protests
Fourteen Syrian transitional government security forces were killed and ten injured in Tartus Governorate during an ambush by suspected supporters of Bashar al-Assad; simultaneously, protests erupted across Syria following the release of a video depicting an earlier attack on an Alawite shrine in Al...
Assad Supporters' Attack Kills 14 in Syria, Sparking Widespread Protests
Fourteen Syrian transitional government security forces were killed and ten injured in Tartus Governorate during an ambush by suspected supporters of Bashar al-Assad; simultaneously, protests erupted across Syria following the release of a video depicting an earlier attack on an Alawite shrine in Al...
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40% Bias Score
Positive Social Tipping Points in Climate Action: Cycling, Diet, and Policy
Several European cities witnessed a significant increase in cycling post-COVID, demonstrating a social tipping point towards sustainable transportation. Simultaneously, decreasing meat consumption in Germany and the rise of plant-based alternatives showcase a positive shift in dietary habits driven ...
Positive Social Tipping Points in Climate Action: Cycling, Diet, and Policy
Several European cities witnessed a significant increase in cycling post-COVID, demonstrating a social tipping point towards sustainable transportation. Simultaneously, decreasing meat consumption in Germany and the rise of plant-based alternatives showcase a positive shift in dietary habits driven ...
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44% Bias Score
KPK Charges PDIP Secretary-General with Bribery
The Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) charged Hasto Kristiyanto, secretary-general of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), with bribery related to the 2020 Wahyu Setiawan case; the PDIP alleges political motivations, while the KPK claims the delay was due to political pressu...
KPK Charges PDIP Secretary-General with Bribery
The Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) charged Hasto Kristiyanto, secretary-general of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), with bribery related to the 2020 Wahyu Setiawan case; the PDIP alleges political motivations, while the KPK claims the delay was due to political pressu...
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44% Bias Score
AfD's Proposed EU Exit: Economic Analyses Predict Catastrophic Costs
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party platform includes a call for Germany to leave the European Union and create a new European community, despite economic analyses predicting a €690 billion cost and 2.5 million job losses, while 87% of German citizens support remaining in the EU.
AfD's Proposed EU Exit: Economic Analyses Predict Catastrophic Costs
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party platform includes a call for Germany to leave the European Union and create a new European community, despite economic analyses predicting a €690 billion cost and 2.5 million job losses, while 87% of German citizens support remaining in the EU.
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60% Bias Score