Gaza Ceasefire Begins After Delay; Hostage Exchange Initiates
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, initially scheduled for 6:30 GMT on January 19, 2025, commenced at 9:15 GMT after a delay caused by Hamas's late submission of the names of three Israeli hostages to be released as the first step in a prisoner exchange, with Israeli National Security Minister Be...
Gaza Ceasefire Begins After Delay; Hostage Exchange Initiates
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, initially scheduled for 6:30 GMT on January 19, 2025, commenced at 9:15 GMT after a delay caused by Hamas's late submission of the names of three Israeli hostages to be released as the first step in a prisoner exchange, with Israeli National Security Minister Be...
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44% Bias Score
Santa Ana Winds Threaten to Reignite Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles faces extreme fire weather from Monday to Tuesday, with Santa Ana winds reaching 130 kilometers per hour, threatening to reignite wildfires despite recent progress; authorities urge residents to prepare emergency kits and stay away from power lines.
Santa Ana Winds Threaten to Reignite Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles faces extreme fire weather from Monday to Tuesday, with Santa Ana winds reaching 130 kilometers per hour, threatening to reignite wildfires despite recent progress; authorities urge residents to prepare emergency kits and stay away from power lines.
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44% Bias Score
Kosovo Elections: Italy Deploys Troops, EU Sends Observers Amidst Polarizing Campaign
Over 200 Italian KFOR troops and 100+ EU election observers will be in Kosovo for the February 9th general elections to ensure a peaceful process, responding to concerns about a polarizing campaign with inflammatory rhetoric.
Kosovo Elections: Italy Deploys Troops, EU Sends Observers Amidst Polarizing Campaign
Over 200 Italian KFOR troops and 100+ EU election observers will be in Kosovo for the February 9th general elections to ensure a peaceful process, responding to concerns about a polarizing campaign with inflammatory rhetoric.
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44% Bias Score
Ukrainian Military Ombudsman Reports Systemic Issues Based on 3876 Appeals
Ukraine's military ombudsman received 3876 appeals in 20 days, with the most frequent issues being delayed medical care, forced unit transfers, and difficulties faced by soldiers returning from unauthorized absences; 302 appeals were unrelated to military personnel rights.
Ukrainian Military Ombudsman Reports Systemic Issues Based on 3876 Appeals
Ukraine's military ombudsman received 3876 appeals in 20 days, with the most frequent issues being delayed medical care, forced unit transfers, and difficulties faced by soldiers returning from unauthorized absences; 302 appeals were unrelated to military personnel rights.
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48% Bias Score
Syria Bans Imports from Russia, Iran, Israel; Allows Dollar Transactions
Syria's Ministry of Finance banned imports from Russia, Iran, and Israel on January 18th, 2025, implementing new customs duties that reduced tariffs by 50-60% and allowing dollar transactions to boost the economy, leading to increased imports from countries such as Turkey and the US. The ban follows...
Syria Bans Imports from Russia, Iran, Israel; Allows Dollar Transactions
Syria's Ministry of Finance banned imports from Russia, Iran, and Israel on January 18th, 2025, implementing new customs duties that reduced tariffs by 50-60% and allowing dollar transactions to boost the economy, leading to increased imports from countries such as Turkey and the US. The ban follows...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Presidency and the Russo-Ukrainian War: A Shift in Negotiation Strategy
Anticipation surrounds Donald Trump's potential presidency and its impact on the Russo-Ukrainian war; a December 2022 poll showed 45% of Ukrainians believing his election would hasten the war's end, while Trump's team advocates for immediate negotiations, a contrast to the Biden administration's str...
Trump's Presidency and the Russo-Ukrainian War: A Shift in Negotiation Strategy
Anticipation surrounds Donald Trump's potential presidency and its impact on the Russo-Ukrainian war; a December 2022 poll showed 45% of Ukrainians believing his election would hasten the war's end, while Trump's team advocates for immediate negotiations, a contrast to the Biden administration's str...
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40% Bias Score
German Ambassador Warns of Trump's Plan to Centralize Power in US
A confidential German diplomatic analysis expresses concern over President-elect Trump's plans to centralize power, potentially undermining democratic norms and the balance of power in the US, raising significant concerns for Germany, a key US ally.
German Ambassador Warns of Trump's Plan to Centralize Power in US
A confidential German diplomatic analysis expresses concern over President-elect Trump's plans to centralize power, potentially undermining democratic norms and the balance of power in the US, raising significant concerns for Germany, a key US ally.
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60% Bias Score
Twelve Dead in South Sudan Amidst Violence Against Sudanese Refugees
Twelve people were killed in South Sudan in two days of violence following protests and retaliatory attacks against Sudanese refugees, amid the ongoing Sudanese civil war. The violence prompted a nighttime curfew.
Twelve Dead in South Sudan Amidst Violence Against Sudanese Refugees
Twelve people were killed in South Sudan in two days of violence following protests and retaliatory attacks against Sudanese refugees, amid the ongoing Sudanese civil war. The violence prompted a nighttime curfew.
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Unavailable in US Following Supreme Court Ruling
Due to non-compliance with a US law requiring the sale of its US operations by January 19th, 2024, TikTok is temporarily unavailable in the US, affecting an estimated 170 million users; the Supreme Court upheld the law citing national security concerns over ByteDance's alleged spying for China.
TikTok Unavailable in US Following Supreme Court Ruling
Due to non-compliance with a US law requiring the sale of its US operations by January 19th, 2024, TikTok is temporarily unavailable in the US, affecting an estimated 170 million users; the Supreme Court upheld the law citing national security concerns over ByteDance's alleged spying for China.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration Moves Indoors Due to Extreme Cold
Despite frigid weather forcing an indoor venue change impacting 200,000 attendees, Donald Trump begins his second term as US President on Monday, January 20th, with Vice President J.D. Vance, featuring an unusual guest list of tech billionaires and foreign leaders.
Trump's Inauguration Moves Indoors Due to Extreme Cold
Despite frigid weather forcing an indoor venue change impacting 200,000 attendees, Donald Trump begins his second term as US President on Monday, January 20th, with Vice President J.D. Vance, featuring an unusual guest list of tech billionaires and foreign leaders.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration Moves Indoors Due to Extreme Cold
Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th U.S. President will take place indoors in the Capitol Rotunda on January 20th due to dangerously cold temperatures; the ceremony will include speeches, prayers, and a parade in a Washington D.C. sports arena, with numerous world politicians and celebrities in ...
Trump's Inauguration Moves Indoors Due to Extreme Cold
Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th U.S. President will take place indoors in the Capitol Rotunda on January 20th due to dangerously cold temperatures; the ceremony will include speeches, prayers, and a parade in a Washington D.C. sports arena, with numerous world politicians and celebrities in ...
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40% Bias Score
Over 60 Dead in Colombia's Catatumbo Clashes
Clashes between the ELN and FARC dissidents in Colombia's Catatumbo region have resulted in at least 60 deaths according to the Ombudsman's office, forcing hundreds of families to flee, while the exact casualty count remains uncertain due to inaccessibility of the conflict zone.
Over 60 Dead in Colombia's Catatumbo Clashes
Clashes between the ELN and FARC dissidents in Colombia's Catatumbo region have resulted in at least 60 deaths according to the Ombudsman's office, forcing hundreds of families to flee, while the exact casualty count remains uncertain due to inaccessibility of the conflict zone.
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20% Bias Score