Russia's Syrian Bases at Risk, Impacting African Operations
Russia's military bases in Syria are at risk following the potential fall of Bashar al-Assad, impacting its operations in Africa, particularly its support for several African regimes, and potentially forcing Russia to find alternative locations for its bases and to adapt its strategy.
Russia's Syrian Bases at Risk, Impacting African Operations
Russia's military bases in Syria are at risk following the potential fall of Bashar al-Assad, impacting its operations in Africa, particularly its support for several African regimes, and potentially forcing Russia to find alternative locations for its bases and to adapt its strategy.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Tanker Grounds in Baltic Sea, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns
The Eventin, a tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tons of Russian oil, ran aground near Germany's Ruegen island, raising environmental concerns and highlighting Russia's use of a shadow fleet to circumvent sanctions.
Russian Tanker Grounds in Baltic Sea, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns
The Eventin, a tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tons of Russian oil, ran aground near Germany's Ruegen island, raising environmental concerns and highlighting Russia's use of a shadow fleet to circumvent sanctions.
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64% Bias Score
Malala Returns to Pakistan for Girls' Education Summit
Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai returned to her homeland on Saturday to participate in a two-day summit in Islamabad focused on girls' education, particularly addressing the ban on girls' schooling in Afghanistan and the broader challenges faced by girls in Muslim-majority countries.
Malala Returns to Pakistan for Girls' Education Summit
Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai returned to her homeland on Saturday to participate in a two-day summit in Islamabad focused on girls' education, particularly addressing the ban on girls' schooling in Afghanistan and the broader challenges faced by girls in Muslim-majority countries.
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40% 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
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
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
Poland to Guarantee Israeli Access to Auschwitz Despite Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Poland's government will ensure safe passage for Israeli officials to the Auschwitz anniversary, despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, creating tension between the ruling and opposition parties.
Poland to Guarantee Israeli Access to Auschwitz Despite Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Poland's government will ensure safe passage for Israeli officials to the Auschwitz anniversary, despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, creating tension between the ruling and opposition parties.
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44% Bias Score
Crimean Oil Spill Declares Emergency
Two tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15, spilling over 8000 tons of fuel oil, causing widespread environmental damage along the Crimean coast and resulting in states of emergency being declared in Sevastopol and the Black Sea region of annexed Crimea due to oil slicks and the deaths of d...
Crimean Oil Spill Declares Emergency
Two tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15, spilling over 8000 tons of fuel oil, causing widespread environmental damage along the Crimean coast and resulting in states of emergency being declared in Sevastopol and the Black Sea region of annexed Crimea due to oil slicks and the deaths of d...
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40% 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
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
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
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