Russia's Troop Numbers and Missile Stockpile in Ukraine
Ukraine's intelligence agency reports that Russia maintains about 600,000 troops in occupied Ukrainian territories and possesses around 1,400 long-range missiles, while Ukrainian forces are employing long-range drones and sea drones to disrupt Russian operations and secure grain exports.
Russia's Troop Numbers and Missile Stockpile in Ukraine
Ukraine's intelligence agency reports that Russia maintains about 600,000 troops in occupied Ukrainian territories and possesses around 1,400 long-range missiles, while Ukrainian forces are employing long-range drones and sea drones to disrupt Russian operations and secure grain exports.
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32% Bias Score
70 Palestinians Killed in Renewed Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 70 Palestinians, including 53 trapped under rubble in Sheikh Radwan; 4 in Shujaiya and 2 in Sabra, with 20 injured and 7 missing in Sabra. The attacks targeted homes sheltering displaced families, compounding the 80-day-long military offensive in northern G...
70 Palestinians Killed in Renewed Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 70 Palestinians, including 53 trapped under rubble in Sheikh Radwan; 4 in Shujaiya and 2 in Sabra, with 20 injured and 7 missing in Sabra. The attacks targeted homes sheltering displaced families, compounding the 80-day-long military offensive in northern G...
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56% Bias Score
Syria: Post-Assad Power Vacuum Fuels Sectarian Violence
Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime three weeks prior, the Hayat Tahrir Al Sham militia established an interim government and initiated diplomatic relations; however, a security vacuum has led to revenge attacks targeting the Alawite minority, causing dozens of deaths and widespread ...
Syria: Post-Assad Power Vacuum Fuels Sectarian Violence
Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime three weeks prior, the Hayat Tahrir Al Sham militia established an interim government and initiated diplomatic relations; however, a security vacuum has led to revenge attacks targeting the Alawite minority, causing dozens of deaths and widespread ...
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48% Bias Score
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
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16% Bias Score
Germany to Hold Early Elections on February 23rd, 2024
Following a vote of no confidence, Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag, scheduling early general elections for February 23rd, 2024, to address economic recession, international conflicts, and other significant challenges.
Germany to Hold Early Elections on February 23rd, 2024
Following a vote of no confidence, Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag, scheduling early general elections for February 23rd, 2024, to address economic recession, international conflicts, and other significant challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Spain to Review Gender Violence Law Amidst Rise of New Forms of Abuse
Spain's Minister of Equality announced a review of the Integral Law against Gender Violence to address new forms of violence, including vicarious violence (9 children murdered this year), economic abuse, and online harassment, aligning with a renewed State Pact and acknowledging the challenge posed ...
Spain to Review Gender Violence Law Amidst Rise of New Forms of Abuse
Spain's Minister of Equality announced a review of the Integral Law against Gender Violence to address new forms of violence, including vicarious violence (9 children murdered this year), economic abuse, and online harassment, aligning with a renewed State Pact and acknowledging the challenge posed ...
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60% Bias Score
Climate Change Worsened 2024 Extreme Weather Events, Causing Thousands of Deaths
The World Weather Attribution (WWA) report finds that climate change worsened 26 of 29 extreme weather events in 2024, causing at least 3,700 deaths and millions of displacements, highlighting the urgent need for a transition away from fossil fuels.
Climate Change Worsened 2024 Extreme Weather Events, Causing Thousands of Deaths
The World Weather Attribution (WWA) report finds that climate change worsened 26 of 29 extreme weather events in 2024, causing at least 3,700 deaths and millions of displacements, highlighting the urgent need for a transition away from fossil fuels.
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40% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Russia Accused of Missile Strike
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people, after reportedly being hit by a Russian air defense missile during a drone attack on Grozny; Azerbaijan demands compensation and an apology from Russia.
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Russia Accused of Missile Strike
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people, after reportedly being hit by a Russian air defense missile during a drone attack on Grozny; Azerbaijan demands compensation and an apology from Russia.
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48% Bias Score
Two Sailors Die in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Due to Severe Weather
Two sailors died, and another was injured during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on December 27th, 2024, due to severe weather and accidents involving the boats' booms while changing sails. A third sailor was rescued after falling overboard.
Two Sailors Die in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Due to Severe Weather
Two sailors died, and another was injured during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on December 27th, 2024, due to severe weather and accidents involving the boats' booms while changing sails. A third sailor was rescued after falling overboard.
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24% Bias Score
Houthi Missile Attack on Ben Gurion Airport
Following an Israeli airstrike on Thursday that killed at least six and wounded 40 in Yemen, Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile attack on Friday morning at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, temporarily disrupting operations; Israel claims to have intercepted the missile.
Houthi Missile Attack on Ben Gurion Airport
Following an Israeli airstrike on Thursday that killed at least six and wounded 40 in Yemen, Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile attack on Friday morning at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, temporarily disrupting operations; Israel claims to have intercepted the missile.
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40% Bias Score
€17 Million Luxury Vehicle VAT Fraud Ring Dismantled
A €17 million VAT fraud in the intra-community trade of luxury vehicles from Germany has been uncovered in Spain, leading to 30 arrests and the seizure of €11 million in assets.
€17 Million Luxury Vehicle VAT Fraud Ring Dismantled
A €17 million VAT fraud in the intra-community trade of luxury vehicles from Germany has been uncovered in Spain, leading to 30 arrests and the seizure of €11 million in assets.
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0% Bias Score
FlamAid: A Personal Safety Device Addressing Widespread Street Harassment
Julieta Rueff, a 21-year-old woman in Barcelona, created FlamAid, a personal safety device, after experiencing prolonged harassment; the device, resembling a grenade, emits a 110-decibel alarm, alerts emergency contacts, and optionally, police, addressing the high rates of unreported street harassme...
FlamAid: A Personal Safety Device Addressing Widespread Street Harassment
Julieta Rueff, a 21-year-old woman in Barcelona, created FlamAid, a personal safety device, after experiencing prolonged harassment; the device, resembling a grenade, emits a 110-decibel alarm, alerts emergency contacts, and optionally, police, addressing the high rates of unreported street harassme...
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36% Bias Score