China Simulates Taiwan Blockade After President's US Visit
China deployed approximately 90 naval and coast guard ships near Taiwan, simulating a port blockade, in response to President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit, escalating regional tensions and prompting Taiwan to demand an end to China's military activities.
China Simulates Taiwan Blockade After President's US Visit
China deployed approximately 90 naval and coast guard ships near Taiwan, simulating a port blockade, in response to President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit, escalating regional tensions and prompting Taiwan to demand an end to China's military activities.
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40% Bias Score
HTS Captures Damascus, Ending Assad's Rule in Syria
On November 29th, 2024, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels captured Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad's 53-year family rule in Syria; this followed significant rebel gains in Aleppo and Homs and Assad's subsequent flight to Moscow for asylum.
HTS Captures Damascus, Ending Assad's Rule in Syria
On November 29th, 2024, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels captured Damascus, ending Bashar al-Assad's 53-year family rule in Syria; this followed significant rebel gains in Aleppo and Homs and Assad's subsequent flight to Moscow for asylum.
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44% Bias Score
"EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Amid Environmental Concerns"
"The EU and Mercosur signed a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone, but sparking immediate protests from European farmers concerned about unfair competition and the deal's impact on their livelihoods."
"EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Amid Environmental Concerns"
"The EU and Mercosur signed a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone, but sparking immediate protests from European farmers concerned about unfair competition and the deal's impact on their livelihoods."
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Take Damascus as Assad Flees
Syrian rebels seized Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee, following a swift advance that also captured Homs; a curfew was imposed, and the UN is relocating non-essential personnel.
Syrian Rebels Take Damascus as Assad Flees
Syrian rebels seized Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee, following a swift advance that also captured Homs; a curfew was imposed, and the UN is relocating non-essential personnel.
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64% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Reopens: A Symbol of French Resilience
After a devastating 2019 fire, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened on December 16th, 2024, following a five-year restoration; the event was attended by 1,500 officials, including President Macron, who framed the reopening as a symbol of French resilience.
Notre-Dame Reopens: A Symbol of French Resilience
After a devastating 2019 fire, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened on December 16th, 2024, following a five-year restoration; the event was attended by 1,500 officials, including President Macron, who framed the reopening as a symbol of French resilience.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Poised to Dramatically Increase Enriched Uranium Stockpile, IAEA Warns
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi announced Iran's plans to significantly boost its enriched uranium stockpile using advanced IR-6 centrifuges, nearing weapons-grade levels, following a successful Iranian space launch with the heaviest payload yet, increasing international concerns.
Iran Poised to Dramatically Increase Enriched Uranium Stockpile, IAEA Warns
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi announced Iran's plans to significantly boost its enriched uranium stockpile using advanced IR-6 centrifuges, nearing weapons-grade levels, following a successful Iranian space launch with the heaviest payload yet, increasing international concerns.
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40% Bias Score
EU Approves Poland's Temporary Suspension of Asylum Rights
The European Commission approved Poland's temporary suspension of asylum rights at its border with Belarus, citing a security threat posed by Russia and Belarus weaponizing migration flows; this decision applies to other EU states in similar circumstances and has raised concerns from human rights gr...
EU Approves Poland's Temporary Suspension of Asylum Rights
The European Commission approved Poland's temporary suspension of asylum rights at its border with Belarus, citing a security threat posed by Russia and Belarus weaponizing migration flows; this decision applies to other EU states in similar circumstances and has raised concerns from human rights gr...
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36% Bias Score
FIFA to Award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
Two days before the FIFA's official confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights pledged support for upholding migrant worker standards during preparations, amid concerns echoing the 2022 Qatar World Cup controversies and despite Saudi Ara...
FIFA to Award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
Two days before the FIFA's official confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights pledged support for upholding migrant worker standards during preparations, amid concerns echoing the 2022 Qatar World Cup controversies and despite Saudi Ara...
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40% Bias Score
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
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32% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Leader Al-Golani's Image Transformation
Abu Muhammad al-Golani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has dramatically changed his public image, renouncing past ties to al-Qaeda and advocating for pluralism, following his group's takeover of Damascus after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian Rebel Leader Al-Golani's Image Transformation
Abu Muhammad al-Golani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has dramatically changed his public image, renouncing past ties to al-Qaeda and advocating for pluralism, following his group's takeover of Damascus after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia: Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests Sparks International Condemnation
Over 400 pro-EU protesters, including opposition leaders and journalists, were arrested in Georgia after the government suspended EU accession talks following a disputed election marred by violence, prompting condemnation from Germany, France, Poland, and the US.
Georgia: Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests Sparks International Condemnation
Over 400 pro-EU protesters, including opposition leaders and journalists, were arrested in Georgia after the government suspended EU accession talks following a disputed election marred by violence, prompting condemnation from Germany, France, Poland, and the US.
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48% Bias Score
New Urine Test Detects Lung Cancer 'Zombie Cells'
British scientists created a new urine test to detect lung cancer earlier by identifying 'zombie cell' proteins; this non-invasive test, successful in mice, aims for human trials and could revolutionize early cancer detection.
New Urine Test Detects Lung Cancer 'Zombie Cells'
British scientists created a new urine test to detect lung cancer earlier by identifying 'zombie cell' proteins; this non-invasive test, successful in mice, aims for human trials and could revolutionize early cancer detection.
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8% Bias Score