Ukraine Captures North Korean Soldiers in Russia
On January 9th, 2024, Ukrainian forces captured two wounded North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, providing concrete evidence of North Korean military involvement in the Ukraine conflict and escalating international tensions.
Ukraine Captures North Korean Soldiers in Russia
On January 9th, 2024, Ukrainian forces captured two wounded North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, providing concrete evidence of North Korean military involvement in the Ukraine conflict and escalating international tensions.
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40% Bias Score
Two More Dead Hostages Found in Gaza, Raising Stakes of Israel-Hamas Negotiations
On January 8th, 2025, Israel found two more dead hostages, one on the Hamas list of those to be released in exchange for a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners, adding urgency to stalled negotiations and highlighting the human cost of the conflict.
Two More Dead Hostages Found in Gaza, Raising Stakes of Israel-Hamas Negotiations
On January 8th, 2025, Israel found two more dead hostages, one on the Hamas list of those to be released in exchange for a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners, adding urgency to stalled negotiations and highlighting the human cost of the conflict.
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64% Bias Score
Germany to Maintain Some Syria Sanctions While Providing Additional Aid
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, in Riyadh for a Syria conference, called for maintaining sanctions on Assad allies who committed war crimes while announcing €50 million in aid and linking further sanctions relief to an inclusive Syrian political process.
Germany to Maintain Some Syria Sanctions While Providing Additional Aid
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, in Riyadh for a Syria conference, called for maintaining sanctions on Assad allies who committed war crimes while announcing €50 million in aid and linking further sanctions relief to an inclusive Syrian political process.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's BSW Party Seeks Bundestag Entry Amid Ukraine Policy Debate
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), founded in January 2024, is vying for Bundestag seats in the February 2025 German election, aiming for at least 5% of the vote after achieving double-digit results in three state elections. Their anti-arms delivery stance to Ukraine complicates coalition prospec...
Germany's BSW Party Seeks Bundestag Entry Amid Ukraine Policy Debate
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), founded in January 2024, is vying for Bundestag seats in the February 2025 German election, aiming for at least 5% of the vote after achieving double-digit results in three state elections. Their anti-arms delivery stance to Ukraine complicates coalition prospec...
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52% Bias Score
Illegal Transfer of Kyiv Botanical Garden Land for Development
Kyiv's National Botanical Garden land was illegally transferred for residential development, violating Ukrainian law; the garden received UAH 2.6 million from the developer despite a six-year delay in construction due to the land's protected status.
Illegal Transfer of Kyiv Botanical Garden Land for Development
Kyiv's National Botanical Garden land was illegally transferred for residential development, violating Ukrainian law; the garden received UAH 2.6 million from the developer despite a six-year delay in construction due to the land's protected status.
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48% Bias Score
Black Sea Faces Widespread Oil Pollution After Tanker Incident
Oil spills continue to plague the Black Sea region following damage to two Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait; a 14.5km polluted area was found near Berdyansk, Ukraine, and a 5 square meter spill on Perekop Spit, while Crimea declared a state of emergency due to earlier spills and another 2,800 squ...
Black Sea Faces Widespread Oil Pollution After Tanker Incident
Oil spills continue to plague the Black Sea region following damage to two Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait; a 14.5km polluted area was found near Berdyansk, Ukraine, and a 5 square meter spill on Perekop Spit, while Crimea declared a state of emergency due to earlier spills and another 2,800 squ...
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48% Bias Score
Record Drug Seizures Expose India's Escalating Drug Crisis
In 2024, India experienced record drug seizures totaling over \$1 billion, with over 768 kg of cocaine confiscated in October alone, along with significant amounts of other drugs; the involvement of international cartels, sophisticated smuggling methods, and a rise in domestic consumption, particula...
Record Drug Seizures Expose India's Escalating Drug Crisis
In 2024, India experienced record drug seizures totaling over \$1 billion, with over 768 kg of cocaine confiscated in October alone, along with significant amounts of other drugs; the involvement of international cartels, sophisticated smuggling methods, and a rise in domestic consumption, particula...
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24% Bias Score
Trump's Re-election Ends Federal Cases Against Him: Smith Resigns"
Following the election of Donald Trump, Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned from the Department of Justice, leaving two ongoing federal cases against Trump effectively concluded due to a longstanding practice of not prosecuting sitting presidents, but a report on election interference is expected to...
Trump's Re-election Ends Federal Cases Against Him: Smith Resigns"
Following the election of Donald Trump, Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned from the Department of Justice, leaving two ongoing federal cases against Trump effectively concluded due to a longstanding practice of not prosecuting sitting presidents, but a report on election interference is expected to...
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56% Bias Score
Musk and Putin: A Shared Threat to Democracy
Timothy Snyder, in a "Die Welt" article, accuses Elon Musk of spreading disinformation and supporting far-right movements to weaken democracies, drawing parallels to Vladimir Putin's actions and highlighting the potential for a global shift towards oligarchic rule.
Musk and Putin: A Shared Threat to Democracy
Timothy Snyder, in a "Die Welt" article, accuses Elon Musk of spreading disinformation and supporting far-right movements to weaken democracies, drawing parallels to Vladimir Putin's actions and highlighting the potential for a global shift towards oligarchic rule.
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64% Bias Score
Scholz to Run Again for German Chancellor Despite Low Approval Ratings
Despite his low approval ratings and the collapse of his coalition government, Olaf Scholz will again run for German chancellor for the SPD in the February 23rd snap election, a decision that highlights his pragmatic approach and resilience amidst multiple crises.
Scholz to Run Again for German Chancellor Despite Low Approval Ratings
Despite his low approval ratings and the collapse of his coalition government, Olaf Scholz will again run for German chancellor for the SPD in the February 23rd snap election, a decision that highlights his pragmatic approach and resilience amidst multiple crises.
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32% Bias Score
US Sanctions Target Top Hungarian Official for Corruption
The United States imposed sanctions on Antal Rogán, head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's office, on January 7, 2025, under the Global Magnitsky Act for alleged corruption and human rights abuses, freezing his US assets and barring him from entry; this action is viewed by Hungary as politi...
US Sanctions Target Top Hungarian Official for Corruption
The United States imposed sanctions on Antal Rogán, head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's office, on January 7, 2025, under the Global Magnitsky Act for alleged corruption and human rights abuses, freezing his US assets and barring him from entry; this action is viewed by Hungary as politi...
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64% Bias Score
Germany's Snap Election: CDU Leads, AfD Rises
Germany holds snap national elections on February 23rd after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed; the CDU leads in polls at 30%, followed by the AfD at 22%, and the SPD at 16%, with the AfD's platform advocating mass deportations of migrants.
Germany's Snap Election: CDU Leads, AfD Rises
Germany holds snap national elections on February 23rd after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed; the CDU leads in polls at 30%, followed by the AfD at 22%, and the SPD at 16%, with the AfD's platform advocating mass deportations of migrants.
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28% Bias Score