Cyclone Chido: 67 Dead, Widespread Destruction in Mozambique and Mayotte
Cyclone Chido, impacting Mozambique and Mayotte from December 15-18, 2024, caused at least 67 deaths and widespread destruction, leaving thousands injured and displacing hundreds of thousands, highlighting the need for improved disaster preparedness.
Cyclone Chido: 67 Dead, Widespread Destruction in Mozambique and Mayotte
Cyclone Chido, impacting Mozambique and Mayotte from December 15-18, 2024, caused at least 67 deaths and widespread destruction, leaving thousands injured and displacing hundreds of thousands, highlighting the need for improved disaster preparedness.
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Georgia Faces Political Crisis Amidst Protests and Uncertain Future
Georgia is experiencing widespread protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party following disputed elections and the non-popular election of a new president; President Salome Zurabishvili refuses to step down, and the opposition lacks a clear path to power, facing three potential scenarios inclu...
Georgia Faces Political Crisis Amidst Protests and Uncertain Future
Georgia is experiencing widespread protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party following disputed elections and the non-popular election of a new president; President Salome Zurabishvili refuses to step down, and the opposition lacks a clear path to power, facing three potential scenarios inclu...
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Black Sea Oil Spill: 49km of Coastline Polluted
On December 15th, near annexed Crimea, two Russian tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, collided, causing a 49km oil spill along the coast of Temryuk and Anapa, mobilizing cleanup efforts and potentially disrupting Anapa's tourism for two years.
Russia's Black Sea Oil Spill: 49km of Coastline Polluted
On December 15th, near annexed Crimea, two Russian tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, collided, causing a 49km oil spill along the coast of Temryuk and Anapa, mobilizing cleanup efforts and potentially disrupting Anapa's tourism for two years.
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Brazilian Lesbian Couple Receives Catholic Blessing Amidst Internal Church Conflict
In March 2023, Pamella Barbosa and Érika Guerreiro, a lesbian couple, received a blessing from a Jesuit community in Brasília after facing rejection in a more conservative parish; this highlights the ongoing tension within the Catholic Church regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion following the Vatican's 2022 a...
Brazilian Lesbian Couple Receives Catholic Blessing Amidst Internal Church Conflict
In March 2023, Pamella Barbosa and Érika Guerreiro, a lesbian couple, received a blessing from a Jesuit community in Brasília after facing rejection in a more conservative parish; this highlights the ongoing tension within the Catholic Church regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion following the Vatican's 2022 a...
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Moscow Bombing Kills Top Russian General
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's radiation, chemical, and biological protection troops, was killed in a Moscow bombing on December 17; sources suggest Ukrainian involvement, though Kyiv denies using terrorist tactics, while German media connect this to the broader war dynamics and ...
Moscow Bombing Kills Top Russian General
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's radiation, chemical, and biological protection troops, was killed in a Moscow bombing on December 17; sources suggest Ukrainian involvement, though Kyiv denies using terrorist tactics, while German media connect this to the broader war dynamics and ...
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40% Bias Score
German Arms Exports Hit Record High, Sparking Church Concerns
Germany's arms exports hit a record \u20ac12.18 billion in 2023, reaching \u20ac11 billion in the first nine months of 2024, raising concerns among the Catholic and Protestant churches due to increased exports to controversial countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar and the lack of stricter ...
German Arms Exports Hit Record High, Sparking Church Concerns
Germany's arms exports hit a record \u20ac12.18 billion in 2023, reaching \u20ac11 billion in the first nine months of 2024, raising concerns among the Catholic and Protestant churches due to increased exports to controversial countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar and the lack of stricter ...
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Georgia's Political Crisis Deepens Amidst Protests and Uncertain Future
Georgia's political crisis, stemming from disputed elections and the suspension of EU accession talks, intensifies as the newly elected president faces legitimacy challenges amid ongoing protests and three potential future scenarios unfold.
Georgia's Political Crisis Deepens Amidst Protests and Uncertain Future
Georgia's political crisis, stemming from disputed elections and the suspension of EU accession talks, intensifies as the newly elected president faces legitimacy challenges amid ongoing protests and three potential future scenarios unfold.
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40% Bias Score
Ancient DNA Suggests Syphilis Originated in the Americas
A genetic analysis of ancient skeletons in the Americas revealed a syphilis-causing bacteria precursor dating back 8,000 years, supporting the theory that syphilis was transmitted to Europe after Columbus's voyages, although not definitively proving it.
Ancient DNA Suggests Syphilis Originated in the Americas
A genetic analysis of ancient skeletons in the Americas revealed a syphilis-causing bacteria precursor dating back 8,000 years, supporting the theory that syphilis was transmitted to Europe after Columbus's voyages, although not definitively proving it.
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Holocaust Remembrance Groups Leave X Over Hate Speech Concerns
In mid-December 2024, about 17 Holocaust remembrance organizations and 22 individuals deactivated their X accounts due to Elon Musk's support of a racist replacement theory and the platform's perceived increase in disinformation and hate speech since October 2022.
Holocaust Remembrance Groups Leave X Over Hate Speech Concerns
In mid-December 2024, about 17 Holocaust remembrance organizations and 22 individuals deactivated their X accounts due to Elon Musk's support of a racist replacement theory and the platform's perceived increase in disinformation and hate speech since October 2022.
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Belarus Rejects Prisoner Exchange Offers, Holding Dozens of Western Nationals
Belarussian KGB official Konstantin Bychek confirmed the imprisonment of numerous Western citizens on espionage charges, rejecting prisoner exchange offers due to the alleged absence of Belarusian citizens imprisoned abroad for similar offenses. This strategic move, involving at least 19 foreign nat...
Belarus Rejects Prisoner Exchange Offers, Holding Dozens of Western Nationals
Belarussian KGB official Konstantin Bychek confirmed the imprisonment of numerous Western citizens on espionage charges, rejecting prisoner exchange offers due to the alleged absence of Belarusian citizens imprisoned abroad for similar offenses. This strategic move, involving at least 19 foreign nat...
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Chilean Border Town Overwhelmed by Migrant Influx
In 2021, Colchane, Chile, a small town on the Bolivian border, faced a massive influx of immigrants from Venezuela, Haiti, and other countries due to instability in their homelands and weak border controls, overwhelming the town's infrastructure and leading to social tensions.
Chilean Border Town Overwhelmed by Migrant Influx
In 2021, Colchane, Chile, a small town on the Bolivian border, faced a massive influx of immigrants from Venezuela, Haiti, and other countries due to instability in their homelands and weak border controls, overwhelming the town's infrastructure and leading to social tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score