Fico's Putin Visit Sparks Slovak Backlash Amidst Gas Crisis
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Vladimir Putin on Sunday to discuss gas supplies after Ukraine halted Russian gas transit to Slovakia, causing a domestic outcry and accusations of betrayal.
Fico's Putin Visit Sparks Slovak Backlash Amidst Gas Crisis
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Vladimir Putin on Sunday to discuss gas supplies after Ukraine halted Russian gas transit to Slovakia, causing a domestic outcry and accusations of betrayal.
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52% Bias Score
Philippines to Acquire US Typhon Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippine army announced plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its interests in the South China Sea, prompting criticism from China, which considers it a provocation and a dangerous escalation of regional tensions.
Philippines to Acquire US Typhon Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippine army announced plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its interests in the South China Sea, prompting criticism from China, which considers it a provocation and a dangerous escalation of regional tensions.
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44% Bias Score
Milanovic Launches Reelection Campaign Amidst Corruption Allegations
Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic, leading in polls at 39%, launched his reelection campaign on December 15, 2024, attacking Prime Minister Plenkovic for corruption and EU subservience; his closest rival, Dragan Primorac, has 23% support.
Milanovic Launches Reelection Campaign Amidst Corruption Allegations
Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic, leading in polls at 39%, launched his reelection campaign on December 15, 2024, attacking Prime Minister Plenkovic for corruption and EU subservience; his closest rival, Dragan Primorac, has 23% support.
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56% Bias Score
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions, Mismanagement, and a Looming Energy Import Dependence
Iran's energy crisis, marked by widespread blackouts and school closures, is due to insufficient domestic natural gas supply, exacerbated by Western sanctions and the misallocation of oil revenues towards regional objectives, leaving the country reliant on polluting oil alternatives and facing poten...
Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions, Mismanagement, and a Looming Energy Import Dependence
Iran's energy crisis, marked by widespread blackouts and school closures, is due to insufficient domestic natural gas supply, exacerbated by Western sanctions and the misallocation of oil revenues towards regional objectives, leaving the country reliant on polluting oil alternatives and facing poten...
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44% Bias Score
Zelensky Accuses Slovak PM of Aiding Russia's War Effort
Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of aiding Russia's war effort by hindering alternative gas supplies to Europe, jeopardizing European security after Ukraine ended its Russian gas transit contract; Fico's pro-Russia stance includes halting military aid to Ukraine...
Zelensky Accuses Slovak PM of Aiding Russia's War Effort
Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of aiding Russia's war effort by hindering alternative gas supplies to Europe, jeopardizing European security after Ukraine ended its Russian gas transit contract; Fico's pro-Russia stance includes halting military aid to Ukraine...
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44% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack: Mental Illness of Suspect Casts Doubt on Political Motive
On December 20, 2023, Taleb A. drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing 5 and injuring roughly 200; evidence suggests severe mental illness, prompting doubt about a politically motivated attack.
Magdeburg Attack: Mental Illness of Suspect Casts Doubt on Political Motive
On December 20, 2023, Taleb A. drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing 5 and injuring roughly 200; evidence suggests severe mental illness, prompting doubt about a politically motivated attack.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Death Sentences of 37 Federal Inmates
Before leaving office, US President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life imprisonment, excluding those convicted of terrorism or hate crimes, reflecting his opposition to the death penalty and contrasting with his successor's stance.
Biden Commutes Death Sentences of 37 Federal Inmates
Before leaving office, US President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life imprisonment, excluding those convicted of terrorism or hate crimes, reflecting his opposition to the death penalty and contrasting with his successor's stance.
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44% Bias Score
Luigi M. Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges in Thompson Killing
Luigi M. pleaded not guilty to New York state murder charges in his second court appearance on Monday, five days after UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson was killed; he also faces federal charges that could result in the death penalty.
Luigi M. Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges in Thompson Killing
Luigi M. pleaded not guilty to New York state murder charges in his second court appearance on Monday, five days after UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson was killed; he also faces federal charges that could result in the death penalty.
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48% Bias Score
Assam's Beef Ban Fuels Debate on Religious Freedom and Multiculturalism in India
Assam, India, has banned beef consumption in public places, impacting the dietary choices of many, particularly Muslims, Christians, and Dalits, and sparking debates about religious freedom and multiculturalism.
Assam's Beef Ban Fuels Debate on Religious Freedom and Multiculturalism in India
Assam, India, has banned beef consumption in public places, impacting the dietary choices of many, particularly Muslims, Christians, and Dalits, and sparking debates about religious freedom and multiculturalism.
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40% Bias Score
Mozambique's Chapo Wins Presidency Amidst Nationwide Protests
Mozambique's Constitutional Council confirmed Frelimo's Daniel Chapo as president, sparking unrest in Maputo where roadblocks are in place, businesses are closed, and the opposition plans widespread protests following disputed election results showing Chapo with 71% and Mondlane with 20%, despite Mo...
Mozambique's Chapo Wins Presidency Amidst Nationwide Protests
Mozambique's Constitutional Council confirmed Frelimo's Daniel Chapo as president, sparking unrest in Maputo where roadblocks are in place, businesses are closed, and the opposition plans widespread protests following disputed election results showing Chapo with 71% and Mondlane with 20%, despite Mo...
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52% Bias Score
Bangladesh Seeks India's Help in Extradition of Ousted Prime Minister
Bangladesh officially requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after her ouster amid protests, to face charges of "massacres, killings, and crimes against humanity," significantly impacting relations between the two countries.
Bangladesh Seeks India's Help in Extradition of Ousted Prime Minister
Bangladesh officially requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after her ouster amid protests, to face charges of "massacres, killings, and crimes against humanity," significantly impacting relations between the two countries.
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40% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack Fuels Far-Right Anti-Migrant Sentiment
A Saudi Arabian citizen drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five and injuring 200; the motive is unclear, but the attack has fueled a surge in anti-migrant hate speech and actions by Germany's far-right scene.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack Fuels Far-Right Anti-Migrant Sentiment
A Saudi Arabian citizen drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five and injuring 200; the motive is unclear, but the attack has fueled a surge in anti-migrant hate speech and actions by Germany's far-right scene.
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48% Bias Score