Cuba Releases Political Prisoners Amidst Diplomatic Developments
José Daniel Ferrer, founder of the Unión Patriótica de Cuba, and over a dozen other prisoners, including Reyna Yacnara Barreto Batista, were released from Cuban prisons on Wednesday following ongoing talks with the Vatican and the U.S. removing Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Cuba Releases Political Prisoners Amidst Diplomatic Developments
José Daniel Ferrer, founder of the Unión Patriótica de Cuba, and over a dozen other prisoners, including Reyna Yacnara Barreto Batista, were released from Cuban prisons on Wednesday following ongoing talks with the Vatican and the U.S. removing Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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48% Bias Score
Violent Protests Mark Chapo's Inauguration as Mozambique's President
Daniel Chapo was inaugurated as Mozambique's fifth president on Wednesday, amidst violent protests that resulted in at least nine deaths and the arrest of a journalist, highlighting deep political divisions following a disputed election.
Violent Protests Mark Chapo's Inauguration as Mozambique's President
Daniel Chapo was inaugurated as Mozambique's fifth president on Wednesday, amidst violent protests that resulted in at least nine deaths and the arrest of a journalist, highlighting deep political divisions following a disputed election.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean President Arrested After Martial Law Attempt
South Korean anti-corruption officials arrested former President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence in Seoul on Wednesday following a standoff with 1,000 police officers; the arrest stems from an investigation into his attempted imposition of martial law last month and potential charges of rebellion.
South Korean President Arrested After Martial Law Attempt
South Korean anti-corruption officials arrested former President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence in Seoul on Wednesday following a standoff with 1,000 police officers; the arrest stems from an investigation into his attempted imposition of martial law last month and potential charges of rebellion.
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48% Bias Score
False Claims of US Politician Bribery by Ukraine
A false social media image alleges that US politicians, including President Biden, received millions in bribes from Ukraine for their support; however, no evidence corroborates these claims, which have circulated since 2023 and are likely disinformation.
False Claims of US Politician Bribery by Ukraine
A false social media image alleges that US politicians, including President Biden, received millions in bribes from Ukraine for their support; however, no evidence corroborates these claims, which have circulated since 2023 and are likely disinformation.
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36% Bias Score
TU/e Suffers Major Cyberattack, Cancels Classes
A cyberattack on the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands, starting at 9 PM on Saturday, has shut down servers, canceled classes, and blocked student access to course materials needed for upcoming exams, impacting both students and faculty. This is not the first such attack o...
TU/e Suffers Major Cyberattack, Cancels Classes
A cyberattack on the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands, starting at 9 PM on Saturday, has shut down servers, canceled classes, and blocked student access to course materials needed for upcoming exams, impacting both students and faculty. This is not the first such attack o...
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36% Bias Score
French-Irish Consultant Released After 220 Days in Iranian Prison
Bernard Phelan, a French-Irish travel consultant, was imprisoned in Iran for 220 days in 2022 after being accused of espionage; diplomatic efforts secured his release in May 2023, highlighting the use of hostages in Iranian political strategy.
French-Irish Consultant Released After 220 Days in Iranian Prison
Bernard Phelan, a French-Irish travel consultant, was imprisoned in Iran for 220 days in 2022 after being accused of espionage; diplomatic efforts secured his release in May 2023, highlighting the use of hostages in Iranian political strategy.
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52% Bias Score
EU Pledges €120 Million in Aid Following Israel-Gaza Ceasefire
The EU announced a €120 million aid package for the Israel-Gaza region following a US-brokered ceasefire, adding to existing 2023 aid and aiming to increase its involvement in the region's future, pending Israeli and Palestinian authorities' consent for border assistance.
EU Pledges €120 Million in Aid Following Israel-Gaza Ceasefire
The EU announced a €120 million aid package for the Israel-Gaza region following a US-brokered ceasefire, adding to existing 2023 aid and aiming to increase its involvement in the region's future, pending Israeli and Palestinian authorities' consent for border assistance.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Cuts Gas to Moldova, Provides Aid to Separatist Region
Russia cut gas supplies to Moldova on January 1st, citing a $709 million debt; Transnistria, a separatist region, will receive gas as "humanitarian aid," while the rest of Moldova faces an energy crisis.
Russia Cuts Gas to Moldova, Provides Aid to Separatist Region
Russia cut gas supplies to Moldova on January 1st, citing a $709 million debt; Transnistria, a separatist region, will receive gas as "humanitarian aid," while the rest of Moldova faces an energy crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Pledges €10 Million to Lebanon, Plans High-Profile Syria Visit
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares arrived in Lebanon, pledging €10 million in aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces, and will visit Syria this week, including a visit to Saydnaya prison. He also stated that Spain's humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza.
Spain Pledges €10 Million to Lebanon, Plans High-Profile Syria Visit
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares arrived in Lebanon, pledging €10 million in aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces, and will visit Syria this week, including a visit to Saydnaya prison. He also stated that Spain's humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza.
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36% Bias Score
Four Candidates Vie for Crucial EU Data Protection Role
Four candidates are vying to become the next European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), a position crucial for EU data privacy oversight, with the selection delayed from November due to the European Commission's late submission of candidates, leaving the position vacant since December 5th.
Four Candidates Vie for Crucial EU Data Protection Role
Four candidates are vying to become the next European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), a position crucial for EU data privacy oversight, with the selection delayed from November due to the European Commission's late submission of candidates, leaving the position vacant since December 5th.
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36% Bias Score
Zelensky Rejects Slovak PM's Gas Proposal, Invites Him to Kyiv
Ukraine's President Zelensky rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's proposal to resolve their gas transit dispute, inviting him to Kyiv instead. This follows Zelensky's refusal to renew a gas transit contract with Russia, and Fico's threats of economic retaliation against Ukraine, including potential...
Zelensky Rejects Slovak PM's Gas Proposal, Invites Him to Kyiv
Ukraine's President Zelensky rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's proposal to resolve their gas transit dispute, inviting him to Kyiv instead. This follows Zelensky's refusal to renew a gas transit contract with Russia, and Fico's threats of economic retaliation against Ukraine, including potential...
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44% Bias Score
Biden Claims Foreign Policy Success, Highlights Ukraine Support and Russia's Failures
President Biden, in a press conference, declared his administration's foreign policy a success, highlighting the failure of Russia's objectives in Ukraine and the maintenance of US global influence, while asserting that the US is winning the global competition.
Biden Claims Foreign Policy Success, Highlights Ukraine Support and Russia's Failures
President Biden, in a press conference, declared his administration's foreign policy a success, highlighting the failure of Russia's objectives in Ukraine and the maintenance of US global influence, while asserting that the US is winning the global competition.
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56% Bias Score