UK Sanctions 20 More Ships in Russia's Shadow Fleet
The UK imposed sanctions on 20 more ships in Russia's shadow fleet, bringing the total to over 100, impacting illegal oil transportation; it also allocated £35 million to Ukraine for energy and humanitarian aid, while President Zelensky highlighted the fleet's environmental threat.
UK Sanctions 20 More Ships in Russia's Shadow Fleet
The UK imposed sanctions on 20 more ships in Russia's shadow fleet, bringing the total to over 100, impacting illegal oil transportation; it also allocated £35 million to Ukraine for energy and humanitarian aid, while President Zelensky highlighted the fleet's environmental threat.
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24% Bias Score
Assad Family's Hidden Billions Amidst Syria's Economic Collapse
The Assad family's wealth is estimated between $1 billion and $2 billion, but likely much more, accumulated through control of Syria's economy and illicit activities, contrasting sharply with Syria's economic collapse and fueling calls for asset repatriation.
Assad Family's Hidden Billions Amidst Syria's Economic Collapse
The Assad family's wealth is estimated between $1 billion and $2 billion, but likely much more, accumulated through control of Syria's economy and illicit activities, contrasting sharply with Syria's economic collapse and fueling calls for asset repatriation.
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44% Bias Score
Imminent Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Cairo Talks Show Progress
Mediated by Egypt and Qatar, ongoing Cairo talks are showing significant progress towards a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, including prisoner exchanges, with US support and a potential deal before President Biden's term ends.
Imminent Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Cairo Talks Show Progress
Mediated by Egypt and Qatar, ongoing Cairo talks are showing significant progress towards a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, including prisoner exchanges, with US support and a potential deal before President Biden's term ends.
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36% Bias Score
Brazil's Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Social Media Content Moderation
The Brazilian Supreme Court is deciding whether to declare Article 19 of the Internet Civil Framework unconstitutional, potentially increasing social media platforms' power to moderate content and impacting free speech, following Congress's failure to pass a "fake news" bill.
Brazil's Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Social Media Content Moderation
The Brazilian Supreme Court is deciding whether to declare Article 19 of the Internet Civil Framework unconstitutional, potentially increasing social media platforms' power to moderate content and impacting free speech, following Congress's failure to pass a "fake news" bill.
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52% Bias Score
Germany, EU Re-engage with Syria's New Government Amidst Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Germany and the EU are re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria's new transitional government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), focusing on political transition and minority protection, while a ceasefire and hostage deal are being negotiated in Gaza.
Germany, EU Re-engage with Syria's New Government Amidst Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Germany and the EU are re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria's new transitional government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), focusing on political transition and minority protection, while a ceasefire and hostage deal are being negotiated in Gaza.
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60% Bias Score
Zelenskyy: No Negotiations with Putin Without Ukraine
In an interview with Le Parisien, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that no world leader should negotiate with Vladimir Putin without Ukraine's participation, emphasizing the need for a Ukrainian-led peace plan before any talks with Russia and criticizing the West's perceived hesitanc...
Zelenskyy: No Negotiations with Putin Without Ukraine
In an interview with Le Parisien, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that no world leader should negotiate with Vladimir Putin without Ukraine's participation, emphasizing the need for a Ukrainian-led peace plan before any talks with Russia and criticizing the West's perceived hesitanc...
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48% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Ukraine Membership, Expresses Concerns about Georgia
The EU Council, on December 17th, confirmed its commitment to Ukraine, Moldova, and six Western Balkan countries' EU membership, while expressing concerns about Georgia's government actions and urging democratic reforms and alignment with EU foreign policy, particularly concerning sanctions against ...
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Ukraine Membership, Expresses Concerns about Georgia
The EU Council, on December 17th, confirmed its commitment to Ukraine, Moldova, and six Western Balkan countries' EU membership, while expressing concerns about Georgia's government actions and urging democratic reforms and alignment with EU foreign policy, particularly concerning sanctions against ...
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48% Bias Score
Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
A bomb hidden in an electric scooter killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia's radiological, chemical and biological defense forces, and his aide in Moscow on Tuesday; a 29-year-old Uzbek national confessed to being recruited by Ukrainian special forces for the assassination.
Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
A bomb hidden in an electric scooter killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia's radiological, chemical and biological defense forces, and his aide in Moscow on Tuesday; a 29-year-old Uzbek national confessed to being recruited by Ukrainian special forces for the assassination.
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40% Bias Score
EU Parliament Condemns Russia's Disinformation Campaign on Ukraine
The European Parliament condemned Russia's use of disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war against Ukraine, emphasizing the threat posed to democracies by this state-sponsored campaign which spreads through social media and seeks to undermine support for Ukraine within the EU.
EU Parliament Condemns Russia's Disinformation Campaign on Ukraine
The European Parliament condemned Russia's use of disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war against Ukraine, emphasizing the threat posed to democracies by this state-sponsored campaign which spreads through social media and seeks to undermine support for Ukraine within the EU.
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56% Bias Score
EU Parliament Condemns Russia's Disinformation Campaign
The European Parliament held a debate on December 17th in Strasbourg, condemning Russia's use of disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war against Ukraine, viewing it as a threat to democracy and a key element of Russia's hybrid warfare strategy.
EU Parliament Condemns Russia's Disinformation Campaign
The European Parliament held a debate on December 17th in Strasbourg, condemning Russia's use of disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war against Ukraine, viewing it as a threat to democracy and a key element of Russia's hybrid warfare strategy.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Admits to Assassinating Top Russian General
A suspect confessed to Russian investigators to assassinating Major General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's radiation, chemical and biological defense forces, on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence; he was promised \$100,000 and relocation to Europe for the act.
Ukraine Admits to Assassinating Top Russian General
A suspect confessed to Russian investigators to assassinating Major General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's radiation, chemical and biological defense forces, on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence; he was promised \$100,000 and relocation to Europe for the act.
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56% Bias Score
Vanuatu Earthquake: Nine Dead, Hundreds Injured
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on December 17, 2024, at 12:47 local time, causing nine deaths, over 200 injuries, and an undetermined number of missing persons; the earthquake damaged several buildings including multiple embassies, prompting a seven-day state of emergency with a nightly c...
Vanuatu Earthquake: Nine Dead, Hundreds Injured
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on December 17, 2024, at 12:47 local time, causing nine deaths, over 200 injuries, and an undetermined number of missing persons; the earthquake damaged several buildings including multiple embassies, prompting a seven-day state of emergency with a nightly c...
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24% Bias Score