Vatican Removes Controversial Nativity Scene Depicting Jesus on Keffiyeh
The Vatican removed a Bethlehem nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh due to controversy; the keffiyeh's symbolism is contested, representing Palestinian identity for some and armed resistance to others; this action follows Pope Francis's perceived support of a Palestinian narrative, causi...
Vatican Removes Controversial Nativity Scene Depicting Jesus on Keffiyeh
The Vatican removed a Bethlehem nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh due to controversy; the keffiyeh's symbolism is contested, representing Palestinian identity for some and armed resistance to others; this action follows Pope Francis's perceived support of a Palestinian narrative, causi...
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48% Bias Score
HTS Consolidates Power in Post-Assad Syria
Following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group has rapidly consolidated power, taking control of key sectors like the army and police, appointing a new interim government, and calling for the return of Syrian exiles.
HTS Consolidates Power in Post-Assad Syria
Following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group has rapidly consolidated power, taking control of key sectors like the army and police, appointing a new interim government, and calling for the return of Syrian exiles.
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40% Bias Score
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Countries
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries found that Finnish adults had the highest scores in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored lowest; older adults scored lower than younger adults, and those with highly educated parents had bette...
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Countries
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries found that Finnish adults had the highest scores in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored lowest; older adults scored lower than younger adults, and those with highly educated parents had bette...
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36% Bias Score
Terrorism Charge Filed in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged with terrorism-related murder for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week, reflecting public anger towards high US healthcare costs, although Mangione was not a UnitedHealthcare client.
Terrorism Charge Filed in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged with terrorism-related murder for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week, reflecting public anger towards high US healthcare costs, although Mangione was not a UnitedHealthcare client.
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40% Bias Score
100,000 Bodies Allegedly Buried in Mass Graves Near Damascus
Muaz Mustafa, head of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, claims at least 100,000 bodies are in five mass graves near Damascus, allegedly victims of Assad regime killings and torture; this claim is based on eyewitness accounts of refrigerated trucks transporting bodies, and bulldozers burying them in m...
100,000 Bodies Allegedly Buried in Mass Graves Near Damascus
Muaz Mustafa, head of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, claims at least 100,000 bodies are in five mass graves near Damascus, allegedly victims of Assad regime killings and torture; this claim is based on eyewitness accounts of refrigerated trucks transporting bodies, and bulldozers burying them in m...
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52% Bias Score
German Government Collapses; Early Elections Scheduled
Following a no-confidence vote, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's minority government will face early elections on February 23, 2024, amidst rising tensions with the CDU and a controversial Insa poll predicting various coalition scenarios.
German Government Collapses; Early Elections Scheduled
Following a no-confidence vote, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's minority government will face early elections on February 23, 2024, amidst rising tensions with the CDU and a controversial Insa poll predicting various coalition scenarios.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's 2025 Defense Budget Reaches $145 Billion Amidst Ukraine Conflict
During an expanded board meeting of the Russian Ministry of Defense, President Putin and Minister Belouszov addressed military spending and preparedness; the 2025 budget allocates $145 billion to defense, while Putin emphasized the need for a balance between military and socio-economic development.
Russia's 2025 Defense Budget Reaches $145 Billion Amidst Ukraine Conflict
During an expanded board meeting of the Russian Ministry of Defense, President Putin and Minister Belouszov addressed military spending and preparedness; the 2025 budget allocates $145 billion to defense, while Putin emphasized the need for a balance between military and socio-economic development.
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60% Bias Score
Hungary: Sweeping Legislative Changes Raise Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
The Hungarian Parliament amended 27 laws on December 17th, including constitutional changes to allow for the appointment of a Prosecutor General from outside the prosecutorial service, electoral boundary redrawing that disproportionately affects opposition strongholds, and changes to the governance ...
Hungary: Sweeping Legislative Changes Raise Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
The Hungarian Parliament amended 27 laws on December 17th, including constitutional changes to allow for the appointment of a Prosecutor General from outside the prosecutorial service, electoral boundary redrawing that disproportionately affects opposition strongholds, and changes to the governance ...
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60% Bias Score
Foiled Assassination Attempt Against Pope Francis During Iraq Visit
Pope Francis's March 2021 visit to Iraq was nearly thwarted by a foiled assassination attempt involving two suicide bombers and a vehicle, revealed in his upcoming memoir, "A Remény," as the British intelligence service MI5 had tipped off Iraqi authorities who prevented the attack.
Foiled Assassination Attempt Against Pope Francis During Iraq Visit
Pope Francis's March 2021 visit to Iraq was nearly thwarted by a foiled assassination attempt involving two suicide bombers and a vehicle, revealed in his upcoming memoir, "A Remény," as the British intelligence service MI5 had tipped off Iraqi authorities who prevented the attack.
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52% Bias Score
US Congress Targets China's Role in Fentanyl Crisis
The US Congress is considering three bills targeting China's role in the fentanyl crisis, proposing actions like disrupting drug trafficking, imposing sanctions on Chinese entities, and creating special units to combat smuggling; in 2022, fentanyl caused 200 daily deaths in the US.
US Congress Targets China's Role in Fentanyl Crisis
The US Congress is considering three bills targeting China's role in the fentanyl crisis, proposing actions like disrupting drug trafficking, imposing sanctions on Chinese entities, and creating special units to combat smuggling; in 2022, fentanyl caused 200 daily deaths in the US.
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60% Bias Score
Palestinian Security Forces Crackdown in Jenin
Palestinian security forces launched a rare raid in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Saturday, using armored vehicles and engaging in intense firefights with militant groups, resulting in at least two deaths, including a civilian, and sparking widespread condemnation.
Palestinian Security Forces Crackdown in Jenin
Palestinian security forces launched a rare raid in Jenin, northern West Bank, on Saturday, using armored vehicles and engaging in intense firefights with militant groups, resulting in at least two deaths, including a civilian, and sparking widespread condemnation.
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48% Bias Score
Assassination of Key Taliban Official Highlights Afghan Instability
Khalil Ur-Rahman Hakkani, a key Taliban figure and member of the powerful Hakkani network, was assassinated in Kabul on Wednesday along with four other officials; the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claimed responsibility, but suspicions remain about the true perpetrators and the incident's l...
Assassination of Key Taliban Official Highlights Afghan Instability
Khalil Ur-Rahman Hakkani, a key Taliban figure and member of the powerful Hakkani network, was assassinated in Kabul on Wednesday along with four other officials; the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claimed responsibility, but suspicions remain about the true perpetrators and the incident's l...
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48% Bias Score