2024: A Year of Change and Division in the European Parliament
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant events: farmer protests damaging the Parliament building, Yulia Navalnaya's powerful anti-Putin speech, a weakened Nature Restoration Law passing with 329 votes for and 275 against, and approval of the EU migration pact.
2024: A Year of Change and Division in the European Parliament
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant events: farmer protests damaging the Parliament building, Yulia Navalnaya's powerful anti-Putin speech, a weakened Nature Restoration Law passing with 329 votes for and 275 against, and approval of the EU migration pact.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Scientists Criticize Government's Response to Kerch Strait Oil Spill
Two Russian tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15, spilling an estimated 40% of their 9,200 metric tons of fuel oil, causing an ecological disaster that has drawn rare public criticism of the Russian government for its inadequate cleanup response.
Russian Scientists Criticize Government's Response to Kerch Strait Oil Spill
Two Russian tankers sank in the Kerch Strait on December 15, spilling an estimated 40% of their 9,200 metric tons of fuel oil, causing an ecological disaster that has drawn rare public criticism of the Russian government for its inadequate cleanup response.
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28% Bias Score
Post-Election Violence Erupts in Mozambique
Twenty-four hours after Mozambique's Constitutional Council confirmed Daniel Chapo's presidential election victory, violence erupted in Maputo, Beira, and Nampula, resulting in 21 deaths and widespread damage due to protests led by supporters of the losing candidate, Venancio Mondlane.
Post-Election Violence Erupts in Mozambique
Twenty-four hours after Mozambique's Constitutional Council confirmed Daniel Chapo's presidential election victory, violence erupted in Maputo, Beira, and Nampula, resulting in 21 deaths and widespread damage due to protests led by supporters of the losing candidate, Venancio Mondlane.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Syrian Kurds, Pledges Syria Reconstruction
On December 25th, Turkish President Erdogan threatened Syrian Kurdish fighters, demanding disarmament or facing death, while simultaneously announcing increased Turkish involvement in Syria's reconstruction and praising Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader.
Turkey Threatens Syrian Kurds, Pledges Syria Reconstruction
On December 25th, Turkish President Erdogan threatened Syrian Kurdish fighters, demanding disarmament or facing death, while simultaneously announcing increased Turkish involvement in Syria's reconstruction and praising Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader.
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64% Bias Score
Israel Vows to Destroy Houthi Infrastructure Following Tel Aviv Missile Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to destroy Houthi infrastructure in Yemen after a missile attack on Tel Aviv on Saturday caused injuries; Israel also launched a diplomatic initiative to internationally label the Houthi rebels as a terrorist organization.
Israel Vows to Destroy Houthi Infrastructure Following Tel Aviv Missile Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to destroy Houthi infrastructure in Yemen after a missile attack on Tel Aviv on Saturday caused injuries; Israel also launched a diplomatic initiative to internationally label the Houthi rebels as a terrorist organization.
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52% Bias Score
Slovakia's Fico Faces Backlash for Seeking Russian Gas Amidst Ukraine War
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's meeting with Vladimir Putin to secure alternative Russian gas supplies after Ukraine's refusal to renew the transit contract has sparked outrage from Ukraine and the EU, with accusations of bribery and undermining efforts to end the war.
Slovakia's Fico Faces Backlash for Seeking Russian Gas Amidst Ukraine War
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's meeting with Vladimir Putin to secure alternative Russian gas supplies after Ukraine's refusal to renew the transit contract has sparked outrage from Ukraine and the EU, with accusations of bribery and undermining efforts to end the war.
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52% Bias Score
Suspected Sabotage Damages Baltic Sea Power Cable
A power cable connecting Finland and Estonia in the Baltic Sea was damaged on Christmas Day; a Russian shadow fleet tanker is under investigation for suspected sabotage, raising concerns about regional stability and critical infrastructure security.
Suspected Sabotage Damages Baltic Sea Power Cable
A power cable connecting Finland and Estonia in the Baltic Sea was damaged on Christmas Day; a Russian shadow fleet tanker is under investigation for suspected sabotage, raising concerns about regional stability and critical infrastructure security.
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48% Bias Score
Cyberattack Disrupts Japan Airlines Operations
A cyberattack on Japan Airlines (JAL) at 00:24 GMT on December 25, 2023, disrupted IT systems, causing delays to over ten domestic and international flights and temporarily halting ticket sales, though no customer data was compromised and systems were restored later that day.
Cyberattack Disrupts Japan Airlines Operations
A cyberattack on Japan Airlines (JAL) at 00:24 GMT on December 25, 2023, disrupted IT systems, causing delays to over ten domestic and international flights and temporarily halting ticket sales, though no customer data was compromised and systems were restored later that day.
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24% Bias Score
Record Global Space Investment in 2023: US Dominance, Private Sector Slowdown
Global public space investment hit \u20ac106 billion in 2023, a record high driven by increased US and Chinese spending, while private investment declined by 32%. Europe contributed \u20ac11.9 billion, with Luxembourg leading in public investment (0.135% of GDP).
Record Global Space Investment in 2023: US Dominance, Private Sector Slowdown
Global public space investment hit \u20ac106 billion in 2023, a record high driven by increased US and Chinese spending, while private investment declined by 32%. Europe contributed \u20ac11.9 billion, with Luxembourg leading in public investment (0.135% of GDP).
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44% Bias Score
German Election: Parties Clash on Digital Policy
Germany's upcoming election features contrasting digital policy proposals from major parties: CDU advocates for a dedicated Digital Ministry and wider AI adoption, while SPD seeks independence from US/China tech dominance and faster public service digitalization; Greens promote AI for workload reduc...
German Election: Parties Clash on Digital Policy
Germany's upcoming election features contrasting digital policy proposals from major parties: CDU advocates for a dedicated Digital Ministry and wider AI adoption, while SPD seeks independence from US/China tech dominance and faster public service digitalization; Greens promote AI for workload reduc...
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16% Bias Score
Stoltenberg Urges Zelenskyy to End Criticism of Scholz Over Missile Supply
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to end his criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for refusing to provide Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, amid Scholz's low approval ratings and upcoming German elections where the leading candidate has ...
Stoltenberg Urges Zelenskyy to End Criticism of Scholz Over Missile Supply
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to end his criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for refusing to provide Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, amid Scholz's low approval ratings and upcoming German elections where the leading candidate has ...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Renewed Claim on Greenland Sparks Outrage
Donald Trump's recent claim on Greenland's ownership, echoing a 2019 proposal, was immediately rejected by Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical competition for Arctic resources and strategic advantage, further strained by Trump's prior actions, including the c...
Trump's Renewed Claim on Greenland Sparks Outrage
Donald Trump's recent claim on Greenland's ownership, echoing a 2019 proposal, was immediately rejected by Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical competition for Arctic resources and strategic advantage, further strained by Trump's prior actions, including the c...
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36% Bias Score