U.S. and U.K. Impose Sweeping Sanctions on Russian Energy Sector
The U.S. and U.K. imposed sweeping sanctions on January 10th targeting Russia's Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and their subsidiaries, along with 183 vessels, aiming to disrupt war financing by weakening Russia's energy production and logistics chains, estimated to cost Russia billions monthly.
U.S. and U.K. Impose Sweeping Sanctions on Russian Energy Sector
The U.S. and U.K. imposed sweeping sanctions on January 10th targeting Russia's Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and their subsidiaries, along with 183 vessels, aiming to disrupt war financing by weakening Russia's energy production and logistics chains, estimated to cost Russia billions monthly.
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40% Bias Score
Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 4,999; Israel Strikes Yemen
The Gaza Ministry of Health reported 4,999 deaths and 109,571 injuries in the Israel-Hamas conflict, exceeding previous records by 40 percent according to The Lancet, while Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Yemen in response to Houthi attacks.
Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 4,999; Israel Strikes Yemen
The Gaza Ministry of Health reported 4,999 deaths and 109,571 injuries in the Israel-Hamas conflict, exceeding previous records by 40 percent according to The Lancet, while Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Yemen in response to Houthi attacks.
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52% Bias Score
Greenland Seeks Independence, Rejects US Purchase Attempts
Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, announced Greenland's pursuit of independence from both Denmark and the US, rejecting US President Trump's attempts to purchase the island, while acknowledging the need for future cooperation.
Greenland Seeks Independence, Rejects US Purchase Attempts
Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, announced Greenland's pursuit of independence from both Denmark and the US, rejecting US President Trump's attempts to purchase the island, while acknowledging the need for future cooperation.
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44% Bias Score
Maduro's Re-election Sparks International Condemnation and Sanctions
Following his inauguration for a third term, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces international condemnation for detaining political opponents and human rights activists since July 2023 elections; the US increased its bounty on him to $25 million, while the G7 denounced the lack of democratic l...
Maduro's Re-election Sparks International Condemnation and Sanctions
Following his inauguration for a third term, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces international condemnation for detaining political opponents and human rights activists since July 2023 elections; the US increased its bounty on him to $25 million, while the G7 denounced the lack of democratic l...
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44% Bias Score
Tesla's German Sales Plummet Amidst Musk's AfD Support
Tesla's German sales dropped 41% in 2024 after the German government canceled electric vehicle subsidies, while Elon Musk publicly supported the AfD, a party opposed to such vehicles, despite internal Tesla concerns.
Tesla's German Sales Plummet Amidst Musk's AfD Support
Tesla's German sales dropped 41% in 2024 after the German government canceled electric vehicle subsidies, while Elon Musk publicly supported the AfD, a party opposed to such vehicles, despite internal Tesla concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canadian Imports
President-elect Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports, citing trade imbalances and alleged USMCA violations, despite the extensive and integrated US-Canada trade relationship, potentially causing significant economic disruption to both nations.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canadian Imports
President-elect Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports, citing trade imbalances and alleged USMCA violations, despite the extensive and integrated US-Canada trade relationship, potentially causing significant economic disruption to both nations.
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52% Bias Score
EU Investigates X for Potential Algorithm Manipulation to Sway Voters
Under the EU's Digital Services Act, Elon Musk's X platform faces potential heavy penalties for possible algorithm manipulation to influence voters in Germany's upcoming elections; investigators will determine if X violated transparency and data access regulations.
EU Investigates X for Potential Algorithm Manipulation to Sway Voters
Under the EU's Digital Services Act, Elon Musk's X platform faces potential heavy penalties for possible algorithm manipulation to influence voters in Germany's upcoming elections; investigators will determine if X violated transparency and data access regulations.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Envoy's Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Doha
Following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Qatari officials in Doha to discuss ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, with further meetings planned with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These talks follow indirect negotiations between ...
Trump Envoy's Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Doha
Following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Qatari officials in Doha to discuss ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, with further meetings planned with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These talks follow indirect negotiations between ...
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44% Bias Score
Russian Tanker's Loss of Control Raises Baltic Sea Security Concerns
A Russian-linked tanker, Eventin, carrying almost 100,000 tons of oil, lost control near Germany's Ruegen island on January 10th, raising concerns about environmental risks and highlighting the alleged use of Russia's "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine.
Russian Tanker's Loss of Control Raises Baltic Sea Security Concerns
A Russian-linked tanker, Eventin, carrying almost 100,000 tons of oil, lost control near Germany's Ruegen island on January 10th, raising concerns about environmental risks and highlighting the alleged use of Russia's "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine.
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56% Bias Score
Jude Law to Play Putin in Assayas's "Kremlin Wizard"
British actor Jude Law will play Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas's new film, "Kremlin Wizard," based on Giuliano Da Empoli's book about a political strategist in 1990s Russia, loosely based on Vladislav Surkov.
Jude Law to Play Putin in Assayas's "Kremlin Wizard"
British actor Jude Law will play Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas's new film, "Kremlin Wizard," based on Giuliano Da Empoli's book about a political strategist in 1990s Russia, loosely based on Vladislav Surkov.
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32% Bias Score
Hong Kong tackles "coffin flat" crisis with new housing standards
Over 200,000 Hong Kong residents live in cramped, substandard housing, including "coffin flats," due to high real estate prices; new laws will set minimum space and safety standards, aiming to eliminate subdivided apartments by 2049.
Hong Kong tackles "coffin flat" crisis with new housing standards
Over 200,000 Hong Kong residents live in cramped, substandard housing, including "coffin flats," due to high real estate prices; new laws will set minimum space and safety standards, aiming to eliminate subdivided apartments by 2049.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Renewable Energy Rollercoaster: Surplus to Crisis in 2025
In early 2025, Germany experienced extreme fluctuations in electricity prices due to variable renewable energy generation; surpluses led to negative prices, while shortfalls caused prices to spike to €936 per megawatt-hour, highlighting the need for better grid infrastructure and energy storage.
Germany's Renewable Energy Rollercoaster: Surplus to Crisis in 2025
In early 2025, Germany experienced extreme fluctuations in electricity prices due to variable renewable energy generation; surpluses led to negative prices, while shortfalls caused prices to spike to €936 per megawatt-hour, highlighting the need for better grid infrastructure and energy storage.
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48% Bias Score