Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: EU to Provide €120 Million in Aid
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is to begin on January 19, 2025, involving a prisoner exchange, after a conflict that has resulted in almost 45,000 Palestinian and over 1,000 Israeli deaths; the EU plans to provide €120 million in humanitarian aid.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: EU to Provide €120 Million in Aid
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is to begin on January 19, 2025, involving a prisoner exchange, after a conflict that has resulted in almost 45,000 Palestinian and over 1,000 Israeli deaths; the EU plans to provide €120 million in humanitarian aid.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Controversial Return
Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration will take place on January 20th, featuring a swearing-in ceremony, inaugural balls, and the presence of former presidents, tech billionaires, and several right-wing European leaders. The inauguration's theme is "Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional...
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Controversial Return
Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration will take place on January 20th, featuring a swearing-in ceremony, inaugural balls, and the presence of former presidents, tech billionaires, and several right-wing European leaders. The inauguration's theme is "Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional...
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52% Bias Score
International Developments: Ceasefire, Partnerships, and Increased Spending
A 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was agreed upon, including a prisoner exchange; Russia and Iran finalized a 20-year strategic partnership; Lithuania will increase defense spending to 6% of GDP by 2030; US President Biden commuted sentences for nearly 2500 non-violent drug offenders; the ...
International Developments: Ceasefire, Partnerships, and Increased Spending
A 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was agreed upon, including a prisoner exchange; Russia and Iran finalized a 20-year strategic partnership; Lithuania will increase defense spending to 6% of GDP by 2030; US President Biden commuted sentences for nearly 2500 non-violent drug offenders; the ...
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16% Bias Score
Ukraine-Slovakia Gas Dispute: Zelensky and Fico Clash
Ukrainian President Zelensky and Slovak Prime Minister Fico are engaged in a public conflict stemming from Ukraine's January 1st, 2025 halt of Russian gas transit, with Fico criticizing the move and Zelensky accusing him of prioritizing Russian interests, threatening further repercussions for energy...
Ukraine-Slovakia Gas Dispute: Zelensky and Fico Clash
Ukrainian President Zelensky and Slovak Prime Minister Fico are engaged in a public conflict stemming from Ukraine's January 1st, 2025 halt of Russian gas transit, with Fico criticizing the move and Zelensky accusing him of prioritizing Russian interests, threatening further repercussions for energy...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: A Double-Edged Sword for Mexico
A second Trump presidency presents Mexico with considerable economic challenges and opportunities, requiring President Sheinbaum to balance appeasing Trump's demands for drug interdiction, immigration control, and anti-China measures while also following López Obrador's policies; failure to cooperat...
Trump's Second Term: A Double-Edged Sword for Mexico
A second Trump presidency presents Mexico with considerable economic challenges and opportunities, requiring President Sheinbaum to balance appeasing Trump's demands for drug interdiction, immigration control, and anti-China measures while also following López Obrador's policies; failure to cooperat...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Plans Significant Increase in Defense Spending
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a significant increase in defense spending to at least €85 billion annually from 2028, totaling 3% of GDP, while rejecting a US proposal for a 5% increase, citing budgetary constraints and prioritizing the fulfillment of NATO objectives.
Germany Plans Significant Increase in Defense Spending
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a significant increase in defense spending to at least €85 billion annually from 2028, totaling 3% of GDP, while rejecting a US proposal for a 5% increase, citing budgetary constraints and prioritizing the fulfillment of NATO objectives.
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48% Bias Score
Multiple Russian Shelling Attacks Across Ukraine Result in Casualties
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine on January 18th, resulting in casualties and damage in Kharkiv, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, with three dead in Kyiv and one in Zaporizhzhia.
Multiple Russian Shelling Attacks Across Ukraine Result in Casualties
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine on January 18th, resulting in casualties and damage in Kharkiv, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, with three dead in Kyiv and one in Zaporizhzhia.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration to be Held Indoors Due to Frigid Temperatures
Donald Trump's second inauguration will occur on January 20th, 2025, indoors at the US Capitol building's Rotunda due to extreme cold, unlike most previous outdoor ceremonies on the West Front; Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in before Trump.
Trump's Second Inauguration to be Held Indoors Due to Frigid Temperatures
Donald Trump's second inauguration will occur on January 20th, 2025, indoors at the US Capitol building's Rotunda due to extreme cold, unlike most previous outdoor ceremonies on the West Front; Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in before Trump.
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44% Bias Score
Starship Explodes After Launch, Causing Flight Disruptions
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded over the Atlantic Ocean minutes after launch from Texas on January 16th, 2024, causing flight disruptions and raising concerns about the company's ambitious Mars colonization plans; the booster landed successfully.
Starship Explodes After Launch, Causing Flight Disruptions
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded over the Atlantic Ocean minutes after launch from Texas on January 16th, 2024, causing flight disruptions and raising concerns about the company's ambitious Mars colonization plans; the booster landed successfully.
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52% Bias Score
Low Voter Turnout and Distrust Mark Upcoming Belarusian Election
A Chatham House survey of 1233 Belarusians (December 2024-January 2025) found only 36% plan to vote in the January 26th election, reflecting low faith in fair vote counting and predetermined results; anti-war sentiment persists despite Lukashenko's image as a peace guarantor; post-election expectati...
Low Voter Turnout and Distrust Mark Upcoming Belarusian Election
A Chatham House survey of 1233 Belarusians (December 2024-January 2025) found only 36% plan to vote in the January 26th election, reflecting low faith in fair vote counting and predetermined results; anti-war sentiment persists despite Lukashenko's image as a peace guarantor; post-election expectati...
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36% Bias Score
Poland's High-Tech Border Fence Against Belarusian-Orchestrated Migration
Poland has built a 186km-long, high-tech border fence with Belarus to counter Belarusian-orchestrated illegal immigration; despite this, nearly 30,000 attempted crossings occurred last year, prompting human rights concerns regarding pushbacks and access to aid for migrants.
Poland's High-Tech Border Fence Against Belarusian-Orchestrated Migration
Poland has built a 186km-long, high-tech border fence with Belarus to counter Belarusian-orchestrated illegal immigration; despite this, nearly 30,000 attempted crossings occurred last year, prompting human rights concerns regarding pushbacks and access to aid for migrants.
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52% Bias Score
Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025
Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...
Ivory Coast to Take Control of French Military Base in 2025
Ivory Coast will transfer control of its Port-Bouet military base from France in January 2025, reflecting a growing pan-African sovereignist trend and coinciding with upcoming elections, as stated by President Alassane Ouattara. This leaves France with military presence only in Djibouti and Gabon, f...
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44% Bias Score