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
Milanovic Wins Landslide Reelection in Croatia
In Croatia's presidential election, incumbent Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory with 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling HDZ party. The result is interpreted by some as a rejection of the HDZ government's policies, potentially impacting future governmental act...
Milanovic Wins Landslide Reelection in Croatia
In Croatia's presidential election, incumbent Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory with 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling HDZ party. The result is interpreted by some as a rejection of the HDZ government's policies, potentially impacting future governmental act...
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44% Bias Score
Italy's Tajani Visits Lebanon, Syria Amid Regional Instability
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and discussing regional stability and the Gaza conflict; Italy maintains a significant military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, recently facing an attack.
Italy's Tajani Visits Lebanon, Syria Amid Regional Instability
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Lebanon and Syria, praising Lebanon's new president and discussing regional stability and the Gaza conflict; Italy maintains a significant military presence in Lebanon through UNIFIL, recently facing an attack.
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44% Bias Score
Milanovic Poised to Win Second Term as Croatian President
Croatia's presidential election runoff pits incumbent Zoran Milanovic against Dragan Primorac, with Milanovic projected to win despite failing to secure over 50% in the first round; the election occurs amidst economic challenges, corruption, and differing views on the war in Ukraine.
Milanovic Poised to Win Second Term as Croatian President
Croatia's presidential election runoff pits incumbent Zoran Milanovic against Dragan Primorac, with Milanovic projected to win despite failing to secure over 50% in the first round; the election occurs amidst economic challenges, corruption, and differing views on the war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration imposed extensive sanctions on Russia's oil sector, targeting major companies, opaque traders, and 183 vessels, aiming to curb oil exports and further isolate Russia economically; this caused a 3.5% spike in WTI crude and a 2.9% increase in Brent crude.
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration imposed extensive sanctions on Russia's oil sector, targeting major companies, opaque traders, and 183 vessels, aiming to curb oil exports and further isolate Russia economically; this caused a 3.5% spike in WTI crude and a 2.9% increase in Brent crude.
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48% Bias Score
Venezuela's Opposition Claims Victory Amidst Regime Repression
In a historic election, Venezuela's opposition presented electoral records showing their victory, contradicting the official results and leading to international recognition of Edmundo González Urrutia as president-elect; however, the Maduro regime responded with repression and violence, culminating...
Venezuela's Opposition Claims Victory Amidst Regime Repression
In a historic election, Venezuela's opposition presented electoral records showing their victory, contradicting the official results and leading to international recognition of Edmundo González Urrutia as president-elect; however, the Maduro regime responded with repression and violence, culminating...
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56% Bias Score
Belgian Pension Reform Protests Disrupt Transportation, Spark Nationwide Demonstrations
Approximately 30,000 Belgian workers, including firefighters, teachers, and civil servants, protested against the government's proposed pension reforms on Monday, causing significant disruptions to transportation, including air and rail services. The reforms threaten special early retirement provisi...
Belgian Pension Reform Protests Disrupt Transportation, Spark Nationwide Demonstrations
Approximately 30,000 Belgian workers, including firefighters, teachers, and civil servants, protested against the government's proposed pension reforms on Monday, causing significant disruptions to transportation, including air and rail services. The reforms threaten special early retirement provisi...
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40% Bias Score
Violent Protests Erupt in Italy Following Police Chase Death
Protests in Italy over the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgamal during a police chase turned violent in several cities on Saturday, resulting in injuries to police officers and damage to property, including a synagogue in Bologna; the family of Elgamal condemned the violence.
Violent Protests Erupt in Italy Following Police Chase Death
Protests in Italy over the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgamal during a police chase turned violent in several cities on Saturday, resulting in injuries to police officers and damage to property, including a synagogue in Bologna; the family of Elgamal condemned the violence.
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52% Bias Score
International Race to Stabilize Syria Through Infrastructure Investment
International efforts are underway to prevent Syria's disintegration after 14 years of civil war, focusing on infrastructure investments led by Turkey and supported by the EU and Gulf states, with the aim of stabilizing the country and integrating it into regional trade routes.
International Race to Stabilize Syria Through Infrastructure Investment
International efforts are underway to prevent Syria's disintegration after 14 years of civil war, focusing on infrastructure investments led by Turkey and supported by the EU and Gulf states, with the aim of stabilizing the country and integrating it into regional trade routes.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Found Guilty, Receives Unconditional Release
Former US president Donald Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, but received an unconditional release, becoming the first US president with a criminal conviction.
Trump Found Guilty, Receives Unconditional Release
Former US president Donald Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, but received an unconditional release, becoming the first US president with a criminal conviction.
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52% Bias Score
Microreactors: A Nuclear Power Resurgence
Driven by climate goals, the nuclear power sector is experiencing a global surge, with the US and several EU countries significantly increasing investments and deployments, particularly focusing on smaller, safer, and cheaper microreactors to replace fossil fuel generators across various sectors, th...
Microreactors: A Nuclear Power Resurgence
Driven by climate goals, the nuclear power sector is experiencing a global surge, with the US and several EU countries significantly increasing investments and deployments, particularly focusing on smaller, safer, and cheaper microreactors to replace fossil fuel generators across various sectors, th...
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60% Bias Score
Sánchez Warns of Fascism, Gaza Airstrikes Kill 17, LA Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Trump Jr. Visits Greenland
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned against the rise of fascism in Europe during a speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of Franco's death; Israeli airstrikes killed at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza; a wildfire forced over 30,000 evacuations in Los Angeles; and Donald Trump Jr. visited G...
Sánchez Warns of Fascism, Gaza Airstrikes Kill 17, LA Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Trump Jr. Visits Greenland
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned against the rise of fascism in Europe during a speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of Franco's death; Israeli airstrikes killed at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza; a wildfire forced over 30,000 evacuations in Los Angeles; and Donald Trump Jr. visited G...
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36% Bias Score