Smith Report: Sufficient Evidence to Convict Trump for 2020 Election Subversion Attempts
Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report, released January 14, 2025, concludes there was enough evidence to convict Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 US election; the report details various attempts to subvert the election, including pressuring officials and the January 6th Capitol attac...
Smith Report: Sufficient Evidence to Convict Trump for 2020 Election Subversion Attempts
Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report, released January 14, 2025, concludes there was enough evidence to convict Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 US election; the report details various attempts to subvert the election, including pressuring officials and the January 6th Capitol attac...
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40% Bias Score
Progress Reported in Israel-Hamas Negotiations
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are showing progress towards a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, with a potential agreement involving a phased Israeli troop withdrawal and the prior release of 33 hostages.
Progress Reported in Israel-Hamas Negotiations
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are showing progress towards a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, with a potential agreement involving a phased Israeli troop withdrawal and the prior release of 33 hostages.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Planned Day 1 Executive Orders: Immigration, Tariffs, and Pardons
Donald Trump plans to use executive orders on his first day in office to address immigration, including the "Remain in Mexico" policy and mass deportations, impose tariffs on imported goods, and potentially end birthright citizenship, while also potentially pardoning January 6th Capitol rioters.
Trump's Planned Day 1 Executive Orders: Immigration, Tariffs, and Pardons
Donald Trump plans to use executive orders on his first day in office to address immigration, including the "Remain in Mexico" policy and mass deportations, impose tariffs on imported goods, and potentially end birthright citizenship, while also potentially pardoning January 6th Capitol rioters.
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48% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban Looms: January 19th Deadline Approaches
The US government's deadline for TikTok to sell its US operations to a non-adversarial investor expires on January 19th; failure to comply will result in a ban from US app stores and browsers, impacting 170 million users due to alleged data security and propaganda risks.
US TikTok Ban Looms: January 19th Deadline Approaches
The US government's deadline for TikTok to sell its US operations to a non-adversarial investor expires on January 19th; failure to comply will result in a ban from US app stores and browsers, impacting 170 million users due to alleged data security and propaganda risks.
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48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Rejects Fico's Gas Transit Meeting Offer
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's border meeting proposal regarding the halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, inviting him to Kyiv instead; Fico's letter expressed concerns about the halt's impact on Ukraine, Slovakia, and the EU, while Slovakia's President Pe...
Zelenskyy Rejects Fico's Gas Transit Meeting Offer
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's border meeting proposal regarding the halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, inviting him to Kyiv instead; Fico's letter expressed concerns about the halt's impact on Ukraine, Slovakia, and the EU, while Slovakia's President Pe...
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52% Bias Score
US Imposes Strict Export Controls on AI Computer Chips
On January 13th, 2024, the US announced new export controls on AI computer chips, restricting sales to most countries except 18 allies to maintain its AI technological leadership, prompting criticism from China as a violation of international trade rules.
US Imposes Strict Export Controls on AI Computer Chips
On January 13th, 2024, the US announced new export controls on AI computer chips, restricting sales to most countries except 18 allies to maintain its AI technological leadership, prompting criticism from China as a violation of international trade rules.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Delivers Advanced Howitzers to Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Germany delivered the first of 54 advanced RCH 155 howitzers to Ukraine, enhancing its artillery capabilities, while the EU announced €148 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova, and reports emerged of significant North Korean military casualties in Ukraine.
Germany Delivers Advanced Howitzers to Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Germany delivered the first of 54 advanced RCH 155 howitzers to Ukraine, enhancing its artillery capabilities, while the EU announced €148 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova, and reports emerged of significant North Korean military casualties in Ukraine.
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32% Bias Score
Over 50 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Airstrikes Amidst Ceasefire Talks
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on January 13, 2025, killed over 50 Palestinians, hitting civilian areas despite reported progress in ceasefire talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, aiming to free 94 hostages.
Over 50 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Airstrikes Amidst Ceasefire Talks
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on January 13, 2025, killed over 50 Palestinians, hitting civilian areas despite reported progress in ceasefire talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, aiming to free 94 hostages.
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56% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Negotiations Show Significant Progress Towards Ceasefire
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and prisoner release in Gaza show significant progress, with a potential initial release of 33 hostages and a phased Israeli withdrawal; the US will present a post-conflict plan for Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Negotiations Show Significant Progress Towards Ceasefire
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and prisoner release in Gaza show significant progress, with a potential initial release of 33 hostages and a phased Israeli withdrawal; the US will present a post-conflict plan for Gaza.
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44% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from WHO: Potential Impacts and Alternatives
Facing a potential US withdrawal under President Trump's potential second term, the WHO, primarily funded by the US, risks budget cuts and weakened coordination of international health programs, while the US faces decreased access to crucial global health data.
US Withdrawal from WHO: Potential Impacts and Alternatives
Facing a potential US withdrawal under President Trump's potential second term, the WHO, primarily funded by the US, risks budget cuts and weakened coordination of international health programs, while the US faces decreased access to crucial global health data.
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44% Bias Score
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
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36% Bias Score
AfD's "Deportation Ticket" Campaign Sparks Hate Speech Probe in Germany
Ahead of German elections, the far-right AfD party launched a campaign promoting "re-migration" (deportations) and distributed 30,000 fake "deportation tickets" in Karlsruhe, prompting a police investigation for incitement to ethnic hatred and raising concerns about social cohesion.
AfD's "Deportation Ticket" Campaign Sparks Hate Speech Probe in Germany
Ahead of German elections, the far-right AfD party launched a campaign promoting "re-migration" (deportations) and distributed 30,000 fake "deportation tickets" in Karlsruhe, prompting a police investigation for incitement to ethnic hatred and raising concerns about social cohesion.
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56% Bias Score