Trump Appoints Nunes to Head Intelligence Advisory Council
On December 14, Donald Trump appointed Devin Nunes, CEO of Truth Social and former House Intelligence Committee chair, to lead his Presidential Intelligence Advisory Council, and Richard Grenell as a special envoy focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, continuing their roles while serving Trump.
Trump Appoints Nunes to Head Intelligence Advisory Council
On December 14, Donald Trump appointed Devin Nunes, CEO of Truth Social and former House Intelligence Committee chair, to lead his Presidential Intelligence Advisory Council, and Richard Grenell as a special envoy focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, continuing their roles while serving Trump.
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52% Bias Score
Armed clashes halt Libya's Zawiya oil refinery
Armed clashes between rival Libyan factions at the Zawiya oil refinery, Libya's only local fuel supplier, caused fires, suspending operations, and forcing a force majeure declaration by the NOC; residents were trapped, and a major coastal road was closed.
Armed clashes halt Libya's Zawiya oil refinery
Armed clashes between rival Libyan factions at the Zawiya oil refinery, Libya's only local fuel supplier, caused fires, suspending operations, and forcing a force majeure declaration by the NOC; residents were trapped, and a major coastal road was closed.
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16% Bias Score
Germany Faces Early Elections After Coalition Collapse
Following a coalition government collapse in Germany after Chancellor Scholz dismissed the Finance Minister, a confidence vote on Monday, February 16th, is expected to trigger early elections on February 23rd, showcasing Germany's unique approach to managing political crises.
Germany Faces Early Elections After Coalition Collapse
Following a coalition government collapse in Germany after Chancellor Scholz dismissed the Finance Minister, a confidence vote on Monday, February 16th, is expected to trigger early elections on February 23rd, showcasing Germany's unique approach to managing political crises.
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32% Bias Score
Croatia's Invisible Migration Crisis: Schengen's Impact and Germany's Deportations
In the first ten months of 2024, Croatia registered 26,534 illegal border crossings; however, due to stricter border controls since joining Schengen, most migrants remain hidden, leaving only discarded belongings as evidence of their passage. Germany plans to deport 16,000 migrants to Croatia.
Croatia's Invisible Migration Crisis: Schengen's Impact and Germany's Deportations
In the first ten months of 2024, Croatia registered 26,534 illegal border crossings; however, due to stricter border controls since joining Schengen, most migrants remain hidden, leaving only discarded belongings as evidence of their passage. Germany plans to deport 16,000 migrants to Croatia.
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48% Bias Score
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastu Ahmadi and two band members were arrested for performing without a hijab, violating Iran's dress code, but later released; this incident highlights ongoing tensions and protests against strict Islamic laws following Mahsa Amini's death.
Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastu Ahmadi and two band members were arrested for performing without a hijab, violating Iran's dress code, but later released; this incident highlights ongoing tensions and protests against strict Islamic laws following Mahsa Amini's death.
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44% Bias Score
Renewed Clashes in Northeast Syria Displace Over 100,000
Renewed clashes in northeastern Syria between Turkish-backed Syrian fighters and Syrian Kurdish forces have displaced over 100,000 people and caused hundreds of deaths, highlighting the precarious situation of Syrian Kurds following the fall of the Assad regime.
Renewed Clashes in Northeast Syria Displace Over 100,000
Renewed clashes in northeastern Syria between Turkish-backed Syrian fighters and Syrian Kurdish forces have displaced over 100,000 people and caused hundreds of deaths, highlighting the precarious situation of Syrian Kurds following the fall of the Assad regime.
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48% Bias Score
Two Russian Tankers Sink in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill
Two Russian tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15th due to severe weather and potential structural failure, causing an oil spill and resulting in at least one death and thirteen missing crew members.
Two Russian Tankers Sink in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill
Two Russian tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15th due to severe weather and potential structural failure, causing an oil spill and resulting in at least one death and thirteen missing crew members.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday by a vote of 204 to 85 due to his failed attempt to declare martial law on December 3rd; Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is now acting president pending a Constitutional Court decision within 180 days, and the EU is urging a swift, o...
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday by a vote of 204 to 85 due to his failed attempt to declare martial law on December 3rd; Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is now acting president pending a Constitutional Court decision within 180 days, and the EU is urging a swift, o...
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40% Bias Score
German Transport Sector Warns of Severe Disruptions Due to Potential Syrian Worker Departure
Ingo Wortmann, head of the German Association of Transport Companies, warned that the departure of approximately 2,000 Syrian public transport drivers in Germany would severely disrupt services, highlighting the economic reliance on Syrian workers amidst debates about their repatriation.
German Transport Sector Warns of Severe Disruptions Due to Potential Syrian Worker Departure
Ingo Wortmann, head of the German Association of Transport Companies, warned that the departure of approximately 2,000 Syrian public transport drivers in Germany would severely disrupt services, highlighting the economic reliance on Syrian workers amidst debates about their repatriation.
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48% Bias Score
Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Coup Obstruction
Retired General Walter Braga Netto was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on December 14th, 2023, for allegedly obstructing the investigation into a coup attempt to prevent Lula's inauguration, including attempts to obtain confidential information and financial contributions to the plot.
Brazilian General Arrested for Alleged Coup Obstruction
Retired General Walter Braga Netto was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on December 14th, 2023, for allegedly obstructing the investigation into a coup attempt to prevent Lula's inauguration, including attempts to obtain confidential information and financial contributions to the plot.
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52% Bias Score
Over 7,600 Syrian Refugees Return Home After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, over 7,600 Syrian refugees returned to their homeland from Turkey within five days, facilitated by Turkey's increased border crossing capacity from 3,000 to 15,000-20,000 daily, while the new interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS...
Over 7,600 Syrian Refugees Return Home After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, over 7,600 Syrian refugees returned to their homeland from Turkey within five days, facilitated by Turkey's increased border crossing capacity from 3,000 to 15,000-20,000 daily, while the new interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS...
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32% Bias Score
Record Schengen Internal Border Checks in 2024
The year 2024 witnessed the highest number of internal border checks in the Schengen Area's history, with Germany reinstating controls on all land borders and France resuming checks due to migration and security concerns, despite EU regulations emphasizing such checks as an exception.
Record Schengen Internal Border Checks in 2024
The year 2024 witnessed the highest number of internal border checks in the Schengen Area's history, with Germany reinstating controls on all land borders and France resuming checks due to migration and security concerns, despite EU regulations emphasizing such checks as an exception.
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48% Bias Score