Ireland Intervenes in ICJ Case Against Israel Over Gaza
Ireland officially requested to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ for alleged genocide in Gaza on January 7th, 2025, citing potential violations of the UN Genocide Convention and arguing for a broader interpretation of genocide to prevent impunity; this follows Ireland's rec...
Ireland Intervenes in ICJ Case Against Israel Over Gaza
Ireland officially requested to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ for alleged genocide in Gaza on January 7th, 2025, citing potential violations of the UN Genocide Convention and arguing for a broader interpretation of genocide to prevent impunity; this follows Ireland's rec...
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36% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement: Majority of Germans See Positive Impact on Party's Election Prospects
A YouGov poll shows 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's support for the AfD helped the party before the German Bundestag elections; leading German politicians criticized Musk's actions, while the AfD positively received his statements.
Musk's AfD Endorsement: Majority of Germans See Positive Impact on Party's Election Prospects
A YouGov poll shows 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's support for the AfD helped the party before the German Bundestag elections; leading German politicians criticized Musk's actions, while the AfD positively received his statements.
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60% Bias Score
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising India's Security Concerns
Following the installation of an interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus after the removal of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh and Pakistan are significantly improving relations, including military cooperation and direct maritime links, causing concern in India regarding regional security an...
Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Strengthen, Raising India's Security Concerns
Following the installation of an interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus after the removal of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh and Pakistan are significantly improving relations, including military cooperation and direct maritime links, causing concern in India regarding regional security an...
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Accuses Russia of Supporting Both Sides in Sudanese Civil War
The U.S. accuses Russia of supporting both sides of Sudan's civil war, hindering peace efforts; Russia denies these claims, citing Western bias. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has displaced over 11 million people, and the U.S. recently sanctioned RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
U.S. Accuses Russia of Supporting Both Sides in Sudanese Civil War
The U.S. accuses Russia of supporting both sides of Sudan's civil war, hindering peace efforts; Russia denies these claims, citing Western bias. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has displaced over 11 million people, and the U.S. recently sanctioned RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
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40% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ on Brink of Power
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is poised for a significant power increase, promoting "remigration," spreading disinformation, and holding anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-immigration stances, potentially impacting Austria's domestic and foreign policies.
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ on Brink of Power
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) is poised for a significant power increase, promoting "remigration," spreading disinformation, and holding anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-immigration stances, potentially impacting Austria's domestic and foreign policies.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking on US Platforms
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th that the company is ending independent fact-checking on its platforms in the U.S., citing political bias and aiming to prioritize free speech, mirroring a similar move by Elon Musk's X platform, and potentially impacting the spread of misinformation.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking on US Platforms
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th that the company is ending independent fact-checking on its platforms in the U.S., citing political bias and aiming to prioritize free speech, mirroring a similar move by Elon Musk's X platform, and potentially impacting the spread of misinformation.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
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56% Bias Score
Six Dead, 300 Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Car Attack
On December 20th, a car attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market killed six and injured nearly 300; a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor is suspected.
Six Dead, 300 Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Car Attack
On December 20th, a car attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market killed six and injured nearly 300; a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor is suspected.
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24% Bias Score
Eastern Congo Clashes Displace Over 100,000
On January 7th, clashes between Congolese forces and M23 rebels near Sake, eastern Congo, resulted in at least four civilian deaths and forced over 100,000 people to flee their homes. The fighting intensified after M23's seizure of Masisi, causing widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
Eastern Congo Clashes Displace Over 100,000
On January 7th, clashes between Congolese forces and M23 rebels near Sake, eastern Congo, resulted in at least four civilian deaths and forced over 100,000 people to flee their homes. The fighting intensified after M23's seizure of Masisi, causing widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Syria Visit Sparks Controversy Over Greetings and Alleged Photo Censorship
German and French foreign ministers visited Syria on January 3, 2025, meeting with the new authorities and civil society, but a meeting with HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa caused controversy due to differing greetings and allegations of photo censorship by a pro-HTS Telegram channel, not the Syrian gove...
Syria Visit Sparks Controversy Over Greetings and Alleged Photo Censorship
German and French foreign ministers visited Syria on January 3, 2025, meeting with the new authorities and civil society, but a meeting with HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa caused controversy due to differing greetings and allegations of photo censorship by a pro-HTS Telegram channel, not the Syrian gove...
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64% Bias Score
Son-in-law of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Abducted Amidst Presidential Dispute
On January 7th, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia reported the abduction of his son-in-law, Rafael Tudares, in Caracas, prompting the cancellation of his U.S. meetings and raising international concern, with the OAS demanding Tudares's immediate release.
Son-in-law of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Abducted Amidst Presidential Dispute
On January 7th, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia reported the abduction of his son-in-law, Rafael Tudares, in Caracas, prompting the cancellation of his U.S. meetings and raising international concern, with the OAS demanding Tudares's immediate release.
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64% Bias Score
Cambodian Opposition Politician Assassinated in Thailand
Lim Kimya, a 74-year-old Cambodian-French opposition politician, was shot dead in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 26, 2023, in what authorities believe was a contract killing linked to his criticism of Cambodia's government. A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested.
Cambodian Opposition Politician Assassinated in Thailand
Lim Kimya, a 74-year-old Cambodian-French opposition politician, was shot dead in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 26, 2023, in what authorities believe was a contract killing linked to his criticism of Cambodia's government. A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested.
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36% Bias Score