Indonesia Joins BRICS, Expanding Bloc's Influence
On January 6th, 2025, Indonesia formally joined BRICS, expanding the bloc's economic and political influence and providing Indonesia with increased global leverage amidst a shifting global order.
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Expanding Bloc's Influence
On January 6th, 2025, Indonesia formally joined BRICS, expanding the bloc's economic and political influence and providing Indonesia with increased global leverage amidst a shifting global order.
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48% Bias Score
163 Chinese Workers Rescued From BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from a BYD car factory construction site in Bahia on December 23, 2024, due to suspected slave-like conditions, including withheld passports and wages, prompting a temporary work visa suspension for BYD.
163 Chinese Workers Rescued From BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from a BYD car factory construction site in Bahia on December 23, 2024, due to suspected slave-like conditions, including withheld passports and wages, prompting a temporary work visa suspension for BYD.
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52% Bias Score
China's Growing Influence in Africa: Economic Engagement and Geopolitical Shifts
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's tour of four African nations, including newly elected Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's first meeting with Wang, underscores China's consistent engagement with Africa, offering economic opportunities and posing geopolitical shifts, especially in the Sahel...
China's Growing Influence in Africa: Economic Engagement and Geopolitical Shifts
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's tour of four African nations, including newly elected Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's first meeting with Wang, underscores China's consistent engagement with Africa, offering economic opportunities and posing geopolitical shifts, especially in the Sahel...
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56% Bias Score
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
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
German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...
German Priest's Escape to Brazil Exposes Catholic Church Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
In the late 1970s, German priest Josef Zottmann fled to Brazil to evade a 1969 arrest warrant for sexually abusing five girls; German and Brazilian Church officials knew but did not cooperate with authorities, enabling his continued ministry until the statute of limitations expired; his case highlig...
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28% Bias Score
Venezuelan Opposition Leader to Challenge Maduro's Inauguration Amidst Government Crackdown"
Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia plans to return home to challenge President Nicolas Maduro's inauguration, despite international condemnation of the election; the government has deployed thousands of troops and police, threatening violent crackdowns on protests, followin...
Venezuelan Opposition Leader to Challenge Maduro's Inauguration Amidst Government Crackdown"
Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia plans to return home to challenge President Nicolas Maduro's inauguration, despite international condemnation of the election; the government has deployed thousands of troops and police, threatening violent crackdowns on protests, followin...
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56% Bias Score
World Remains Unprepared for Next Pandemic Despite COVID-19 Lessons
Despite progress in vaccine technology and pandemic preparedness initiatives since COVID-19, experts warn that the world remains inadequately prepared for another pandemic due to persistent inequalities in access to resources and the ongoing challenge of misinformation; a new WHO pandemic preparedne...
World Remains Unprepared for Next Pandemic Despite COVID-19 Lessons
Despite progress in vaccine technology and pandemic preparedness initiatives since COVID-19, experts warn that the world remains inadequately prepared for another pandemic due to persistent inequalities in access to resources and the ongoing challenge of misinformation; a new WHO pandemic preparedne...
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20% 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
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
South Korea's Impeached President Faces Criminal Investigation Amidst Political Upheaval
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in December sparked widespread protests and a criminal investigation, leading to his impeachment; while daily life has largely returned to normal, the political uncertainty continues.
South Korea's Impeached President Faces Criminal Investigation Amidst Political Upheaval
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in December sparked widespread protests and a criminal investigation, leading to his impeachment; while daily life has largely returned to normal, the political uncertainty continues.
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44% Bias Score
Danish City Pioneers Sustainable Seawater Heating
The Danish city of Esbjerg utilizes a massive heat pump extracting energy from the North Sea, heating 25,000 homes, replacing a coal plant, and highlighting sustainable heating solutions even at low water temperatures.
Danish City Pioneers Sustainable Seawater Heating
The Danish city of Esbjerg utilizes a massive heat pump extracting energy from the North Sea, heating 25,000 homes, replacing a coal plant, and highlighting sustainable heating solutions even at low water temperatures.
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40% Bias Score