Russian Missile Allegedly Downs Azerbaijan Airlines Flight
Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8432 crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday; Azerbaijani government sources claim a Russian surface-to-air missile, fired during drone activity over Chechnya, caused the crash, while Russia attributes it to a bird strike.
Russian Missile Allegedly Downs Azerbaijan Airlines Flight
Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8432 crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday; Azerbaijani government sources claim a Russian surface-to-air missile, fired during drone activity over Chechnya, caused the crash, while Russia attributes it to a bird strike.
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56% Bias Score
South Korea's Acting President Impeached Amidst Political Crisis
South Korea's National Assembly impeached acting President Han Duck Soo on Friday, deepening a political crisis sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law, with the ruling party lawmakers protesting the vote's validity.
South Korea's Acting President Impeached Amidst Political Crisis
South Korea's National Assembly impeached acting President Han Duck Soo on Friday, deepening a political crisis sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law, with the ruling party lawmakers protesting the vote's validity.
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40% Bias Score
Syria Arrests High-Ranking Military Official Amidst Post-Assad Clashes
Syria's interim government arrested Al Hassan, a high-ranking military official responsible for thousands of death sentences under Assad, following clashes in Tartus province that killed 14 government forces; the arrest raises questions about accountability and the stability of the new government.
Syria Arrests High-Ranking Military Official Amidst Post-Assad Clashes
Syria's interim government arrested Al Hassan, a high-ranking military official responsible for thousands of death sentences under Assad, following clashes in Tartus province that killed 14 government forces; the arrest raises questions about accountability and the stability of the new government.
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40% Bias Score
Climate Change Caused 41 Extra Days of Dangerous Heat in 2024
A World Weather Attribution report reveals that climate change caused 41 extra days of dangerous heat globally in 2024, intensifying 26 of 29 studied extreme weather events that killed at least 3,700 people and displaced millions, underscoring the urgent need for a faster fossil fuel phase-out.
Climate Change Caused 41 Extra Days of Dangerous Heat in 2024
A World Weather Attribution report reveals that climate change caused 41 extra days of dangerous heat globally in 2024, intensifying 26 of 29 studied extreme weather events that killed at least 3,700 people and displaced millions, underscoring the urgent need for a faster fossil fuel phase-out.
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52% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinian journalists working for Quds News Network near Al-Awda hospital in Gaza on Thursday; Israel claims the attack targeted militants, while the Gaza Health Ministry reports the journalist deaths; the incident highlights the dangers faced by media workers in G...
Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinian journalists working for Quds News Network near Al-Awda hospital in Gaza on Thursday; Israel claims the attack targeted militants, while the Gaza Health Ministry reports the journalist deaths; the incident highlights the dangers faced by media workers in G...
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60% Bias Score
2024 European Parliament: Elections, Protests, and Policy Battles
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant shifts in power dynamics after July elections, marked by farmer protests, a powerful speech by Yulia Navalnaya condemning Vladimir Putin, contentious debates and approval of the Nature Restoration Law, a major migration and asylum reform, a symbol...
2024 European Parliament: Elections, Protests, and Policy Battles
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant shifts in power dynamics after July elections, marked by farmer protests, a powerful speech by Yulia Navalnaya condemning Vladimir Putin, contentious debates and approval of the Nature Restoration Law, a major migration and asylum reform, a symbol...
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48% Bias Score
Avian Flu Outbreak in US: Cat Death Highlights Spreading Virus
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian flu after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals frozen raw pet food; the highly pathogenic virus has impacted nearly 900 dairy farms in 16 states, leading to California's state of emergency declaration, while the CDC reports 65 human cases this year.
Avian Flu Outbreak in US: Cat Death Highlights Spreading Virus
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian flu after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals frozen raw pet food; the highly pathogenic virus has impacted nearly 900 dairy farms in 16 states, leading to California's state of emergency declaration, while the CDC reports 65 human cases this year.
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36% Bias Score
€17 Million Luxury Vehicle Import Fraud Ring Dismantled
A joint operation by Spanish and German authorities has dismantled an international luxury vehicle import fraud ring, resulting in 30 arrests and the recovery of €307,860 in cash, luxury vehicles, and the seizure of assets valued at over €11 million, causing over €17 million in VAT losses to the Spa...
€17 Million Luxury Vehicle Import Fraud Ring Dismantled
A joint operation by Spanish and German authorities has dismantled an international luxury vehicle import fraud ring, resulting in 30 arrests and the recovery of €307,860 in cash, luxury vehicles, and the seizure of assets valued at over €11 million, causing over €17 million in VAT losses to the Spa...
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20% Bias Score
AI-Fueled Disinformation Significantly Impacts 2024 Global Elections
The 2024 elections, involving 3.7 billion people across 70 countries, revealed significant interference from AI-generated disinformation and foreign actors, leading to events such as the annulment of Romania's presidential election and influencing votes in Moldova and the US.
AI-Fueled Disinformation Significantly Impacts 2024 Global Elections
The 2024 elections, involving 3.7 billion people across 70 countries, revealed significant interference from AI-generated disinformation and foreign actors, leading to events such as the annulment of Romania's presidential election and influencing votes in Moldova and the US.
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56% Bias Score
10,000 Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spain by Sea
Over 10,000 migrants died in 2024 attempting to reach Spain by sea, mostly via the Atlantic route from Mauritania, a 58% increase from 2023; Spain pledged €210 million in aid to curb this, yet sea arrivals increased by 12%.
10,000 Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spain by Sea
Over 10,000 migrants died in 2024 attempting to reach Spain by sea, mostly via the Atlantic route from Mauritania, a 58% increase from 2023; Spain pledged €210 million in aid to curb this, yet sea arrivals increased by 12%.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean Opposition Seeks to Oust Acting President Over Court Appointments
South Korea's opposition party filed a motion to remove acting President Han Duck Soo for blocking three Constitutional Court appointments needed to judge rebellion charges against ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, escalating a political crisis that has frozen high-level diplomacy and rattled financia...
South Korean Opposition Seeks to Oust Acting President Over Court Appointments
South Korea's opposition party filed a motion to remove acting President Han Duck Soo for blocking three Constitutional Court appointments needed to judge rebellion charges against ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, escalating a political crisis that has frozen high-level diplomacy and rattled financia...
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48% Bias Score
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen After Missile Attacks
Israel launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Wednesday, including Sanaa airport, in response to continued missile and drone attacks, causing no injuries in Israel despite missile shrapnel falling in several cities; this is the fourth such incident this week.
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen After Missile Attacks
Israel launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Wednesday, including Sanaa airport, in response to continued missile and drone attacks, causing no injuries in Israel despite missile shrapnel falling in several cities; this is the fourth such incident this week.
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52% Bias Score