Assad's Fall in Syria: Al-Golani's Rise and Regional Instability
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria after 54 years, Abu Muhammad al-Golani, former US detainee and Al-Qaeda affiliate, assumed power, leading to interventions from Israel and Turkey and raising concerns about regional stability.
Assad's Fall in Syria: Al-Golani's Rise and Regional Instability
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria after 54 years, Abu Muhammad al-Golani, former US detainee and Al-Qaeda affiliate, assumed power, leading to interventions from Israel and Turkey and raising concerns about regional stability.
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68% Bias Score
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Chinese Companies
The EU implemented its 15th sanctions package against Russia on Monday, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities, including Chinese companies supplying drone components to Russia, to counter the ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Chinese Companies
The EU implemented its 15th sanctions package against Russia on Monday, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities, including Chinese companies supplying drone components to Russia, to counter the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Booming Cybersecurity Market in Greece Amidst Rising Cyberattacks
Greece faces a surge in cyberattacks, ranking second globally in financial sector risk, with over 750 weekly attacks on Greek banks. This fuels the booming cybersecurity market, projected to reach €360 billion by 2030, driven by regulatory pressure (NIS2, DORA) and sophisticated attacks.
Booming Cybersecurity Market in Greece Amidst Rising Cyberattacks
Greece faces a surge in cyberattacks, ranking second globally in financial sector risk, with over 750 weekly attacks on Greek banks. This fuels the booming cybersecurity market, projected to reach €360 billion by 2030, driven by regulatory pressure (NIS2, DORA) and sophisticated attacks.
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36% Bias Score
7,621 Syrian Refugees Return Home After Assad's Fall Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Following President Bashar al-Assad's fall, 7,621 Syrian refugees returned to Syria from Turkey between December 9th and 13th, while ongoing conflicts and Israeli airstrikes continue; Qatar's embassy will reopen in Syria.
7,621 Syrian Refugees Return Home After Assad's Fall Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Following President Bashar al-Assad's fall, 7,621 Syrian refugees returned to Syria from Turkey between December 9th and 13th, while ongoing conflicts and Israeli airstrikes continue; Qatar's embassy will reopen in Syria.
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48% Bias Score
Assad Regime Secretly Transferred $250 Million to Russia
The Assad regime secretly moved at least $250 million to Russia between 2018 and 2019 via commercial flights carrying US dollars and Euros, using sanctioned Russian banks, amid international sanctions and reliance on Russian military support.
Assad Regime Secretly Transferred $250 Million to Russia
The Assad regime secretly moved at least $250 million to Russia between 2018 and 2019 via commercial flights carrying US dollars and Euros, using sanctioned Russian banks, amid international sanctions and reliance on Russian military support.
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52% Bias Score
Israel Launches Heavy Strikes on Syria, Approves Golan Heights Population Doubling
Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian military sites in Tartus, described as the heaviest attacks in over a decade, while Israel simultaneously approved a plan to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey.
Israel Launches Heavy Strikes on Syria, Approves Golan Heights Population Doubling
Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian military sites in Tartus, described as the heaviest attacks in over a decade, while Israel simultaneously approved a plan to double the population of the occupied Golan Heights, prompting condemnation from Turkey.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz's Government to Collapse, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a no-confidence vote on Monday, expected to lead to his government's collapse and early elections on February 23rd, due to a loss of parliamentary majority following the dismissal of the Finance Minister.
Scholz's Government to Collapse, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a no-confidence vote on Monday, expected to lead to his government's collapse and early elections on February 23rd, due to a loss of parliamentary majority following the dismissal of the Finance Minister.
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44% Bias Score
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Shadow Fleet and Chinese Entities
The EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 52 ships in its "shadow fleet" for circumventing oil and gas sanctions, and 84 individuals and entities, including six Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Shadow Fleet and Chinese Entities
The EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 52 ships in its "shadow fleet" for circumventing oil and gas sanctions, and 84 individuals and entities, including six Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
UK Announces £50 Million in Aid for Vulnerable Syrians
The UK government announced a £50 million aid package for vulnerable Syrians in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, focusing on urgent humanitarian needs and the restoration of essential services; £120,000 will support the OPCW's work on eliminating chemical weapons in Syria.
UK Announces £50 Million in Aid for Vulnerable Syrians
The UK government announced a £50 million aid package for vulnerable Syrians in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, focusing on urgent humanitarian needs and the restoration of essential services; £120,000 will support the OPCW's work on eliminating chemical weapons in Syria.
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40% Bias Score
Verdict Expected in Giselle Pellico Serial Rape Case
After a three-month trial, 50 men accused of the serial rape of 71-year-old Giselle Pellico will address the court today before the verdict is announced Thursday, with sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years based on prosecution requests.
Verdict Expected in Giselle Pellico Serial Rape Case
After a three-month trial, 50 men accused of the serial rape of 71-year-old Giselle Pellico will address the court today before the verdict is announced Thursday, with sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years based on prosecution requests.
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44% Bias Score
45 kg Cocaine Seizure in Thessaloniki; International Drug Ring Dismantled
Greek authorities seized 45.993 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment's refrigeration unit at the port of Thessaloniki on December 13th, 2024, arresting four members of an international drug trafficking ring operating between Latin America and Europe.
45 kg Cocaine Seizure in Thessaloniki; International Drug Ring Dismantled
Greek authorities seized 45.993 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment's refrigeration unit at the port of Thessaloniki on December 13th, 2024, arresting four members of an international drug trafficking ring operating between Latin America and Europe.
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24% Bias Score
Extreme Heat Linked to Accelerated Molecular Aging in USC Study
A University of Southern California study, presented at the American Gerontological Society's meeting, reveals a link between prolonged exposure to extreme heat and accelerated molecular aging in over 3,000 participants aged 56 and older, with a 10% increase in hot days correlating to a 0.12-year in...
Extreme Heat Linked to Accelerated Molecular Aging in USC Study
A University of Southern California study, presented at the American Gerontological Society's meeting, reveals a link between prolonged exposure to extreme heat and accelerated molecular aging in over 3,000 participants aged 56 and older, with a 10% increase in hot days correlating to a 0.12-year in...
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16% Bias Score