Mickey Mouse, Mice Infestations, and Wartime Anxieties
This article analyzes the use of Mickey Mouse in wartime propaganda and its later subversion, connecting it to current events involving rodent infestations in Ukraine and Australia, arguing these reflect collective anxieties during times of conflict.
Mickey Mouse, Mice Infestations, and Wartime Anxieties
This article analyzes the use of Mickey Mouse in wartime propaganda and its later subversion, connecting it to current events involving rodent infestations in Ukraine and Australia, arguing these reflect collective anxieties during times of conflict.
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24% Bias Score
"China Deploys Largest Naval Fleet Near Taiwan in 30 Years"
"Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported China's deployment of 47 aircraft and 12 warships near the island, the largest such deployment in almost 30 years, exceeding even the 2022 drills following Nancy Pelosi's visit; this follows Taiwanese President Lai's recent US trip, further escalating tensions."
"China Deploys Largest Naval Fleet Near Taiwan in 30 Years"
"Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported China's deployment of 47 aircraft and 12 warships near the island, the largest such deployment in almost 30 years, exceeding even the 2022 drills following Nancy Pelosi's visit; this follows Taiwanese President Lai's recent US trip, further escalating tensions."
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40% Bias Score
China conducts military drills near Taiwan after Lai's US trip
Over 50 Chinese military aircraft and ships operated near Taiwan in the last 24 hours, following Beijing's declaration of seven air zones for potential military exercises, a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit.
China conducts military drills near Taiwan after Lai's US trip
Over 50 Chinese military aircraft and ships operated near Taiwan in the last 24 hours, following Beijing's declaration of seven air zones for potential military exercises, a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit.
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40% Bias Score
"HTS seizes Damascus, forcing Assad's reported flight to Moscow."
"After 13 years of civil war, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Abu Mohammed al-Dschulani, seized Damascus, forcing President Assad's reported flight to Moscow; Al-Dschulani's public shift towards a more moderate image is a key factor in his recent success.",
"HTS seizes Damascus, forcing Assad's reported flight to Moscow."
"After 13 years of civil war, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Abu Mohammed al-Dschulani, seized Damascus, forcing President Assad's reported flight to Moscow; Al-Dschulani's public shift towards a more moderate image is a key factor in his recent success.",
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32% Bias Score
Sudan: RSF Abuses in South Kordofan Amount to War Crimes
In Sudan's South Kordofan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed widespread human rights abuses between December 2023 and March 2024, including the killing of 56 unarmed civilians, the rape of 79 women and girls, and numerous abductions, according to Human Rights Watch.
Sudan: RSF Abuses in South Kordofan Amount to War Crimes
In Sudan's South Kordofan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed widespread human rights abuses between December 2023 and March 2024, including the killing of 56 unarmed civilians, the rape of 79 women and girls, and numerous abductions, according to Human Rights Watch.
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48% Bias Score
Private Military Firms Aid Congolese Army Against Rwandan-Backed Militia
Retired French Colonel Romuald leads a 20-person team from the Bulgarian security firm Agemira, advising the Congolese army in its fight against the Rwandan-backed M23 militia in eastern Congo, alongside the Romanian firm RALF, while facing challenges of prolonged conflict and ethical concerns over ...
Private Military Firms Aid Congolese Army Against Rwandan-Backed Militia
Retired French Colonel Romuald leads a 20-person team from the Bulgarian security firm Agemira, advising the Congolese army in its fight against the Rwandan-backed M23 militia in eastern Congo, alongside the Romanian firm RALF, while facing challenges of prolonged conflict and ethical concerns over ...
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36% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Damascus, Ending Assad's Rule
Abu Muhammad al-Julani's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad's 13-year rule after a swift military campaign; Al-Julani, previously affiliated with Al-Qaeda, now presents a more nationalist image, raising concerns about human rights and long-term stability.
HTS Seizes Damascus, Ending Assad's Rule
Abu Muhammad al-Julani's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad's 13-year rule after a swift military campaign; Al-Julani, previously affiliated with Al-Qaeda, now presents a more nationalist image, raising concerns about human rights and long-term stability.
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40% Bias Score
US Engages Syrian Rebels Amidst Assad's Ouster
Following President Bashar Assad's ouster in Syria, the US is engaging with various rebel groups, including those designated as terrorist organizations, while the UN Security Council emphasizes the need for Syria's territorial integrity and humanitarian aid. Russia and the US both expressed concern ...
US Engages Syrian Rebels Amidst Assad's Ouster
Following President Bashar Assad's ouster in Syria, the US is engaging with various rebel groups, including those designated as terrorist organizations, while the UN Security Council emphasizes the need for Syria's territorial integrity and humanitarian aid. Russia and the US both expressed concern ...
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36% Bias Score
Release of Prisoners from Syria's Notorious Sednaya Prison
Dozens of emaciated men were released from Syria's Sednaya military prison, notorious for torture and executions of tens of thousands of political prisoners without trial, following the rebels' release of thousands of prisoners from various locations across Syria.
Release of Prisoners from Syria's Notorious Sednaya Prison
Dozens of emaciated men were released from Syria's Sednaya military prison, notorious for torture and executions of tens of thousands of political prisoners without trial, following the rebels' release of thousands of prisoners from various locations across Syria.
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56% Bias Score
Saidnaya Prison Search Yields No Hidden Cells; Dozens of Tortured Bodies Found
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a search of the notorious Saidnaya prison north of Damascus yielded no hidden cells or bodies, despite the hopes of thousands who sought missing relatives. Dozens of tortured bodies were found in a nearby hospital, and HTS plans to list and prosecute those resp...
Saidnaya Prison Search Yields No Hidden Cells; Dozens of Tortured Bodies Found
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a search of the notorious Saidnaya prison north of Damascus yielded no hidden cells or bodies, despite the hopes of thousands who sought missing relatives. Dozens of tortured bodies were found in a nearby hospital, and HTS plans to list and prosecute those resp...
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44% Bias Score
Russian MLRS Deployment Near Zaporizhzhia NPP Raises Nuclear Safety Concerns
A Greenpeace-commissioned report reveals that Russian forces have deployed "Uragan" and "Smerch" MLRS near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, constructing over 1000 meters of trenches and fortifications near the cooling pond, increasing the risk of a nuclear accident and violating intern...
Russian MLRS Deployment Near Zaporizhzhia NPP Raises Nuclear Safety Concerns
A Greenpeace-commissioned report reveals that Russian forces have deployed "Uragan" and "Smerch" MLRS near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, constructing over 1000 meters of trenches and fortifications near the cooling pond, increasing the risk of a nuclear accident and violating intern...
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40% Bias Score
973,000 Syrians in Germany: Integration Challenges and the Impact of Asylum Freeze
As of late 2023, approximately 973,000 Syrians lived in Germany, with over 160,000 naturalized citizens. However, many face uncertain legal statuses, impacting employment and integration, and a recent freeze on asylum applications raises concerns about future labor shortages, especially in healthcar...
973,000 Syrians in Germany: Integration Challenges and the Impact of Asylum Freeze
As of late 2023, approximately 973,000 Syrians lived in Germany, with over 160,000 naturalized citizens. However, many face uncertain legal statuses, impacting employment and integration, and a recent freeze on asylum applications raises concerns about future labor shortages, especially in healthcar...
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32% Bias Score