Russia's Gas Transit Through Ukraine Halts, Affecting European Energy Supply
On January 1st, 2024, Russia's natural gas supply through Ukraine to Europe stopped because Ukraine refused to renew a transit agreement with Gazprom, impacting European economies and potentially Russia's war funding; several countries face energy shortages.
Russia's Gas Transit Through Ukraine Halts, Affecting European Energy Supply
On January 1st, 2024, Russia's natural gas supply through Ukraine to Europe stopped because Ukraine refused to renew a transit agreement with Gazprom, impacting European economies and potentially Russia's war funding; several countries face energy shortages.
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Security Operation Targets Alawite Neighborhoods in Homs
Syrian security forces conducted a large-scale operation in Homs' Alawite neighborhoods on December 26, 2024, aiming to disarm former pro-Assad fighters and apprehend criminals, following protests sparked by a controversial video allegedly showing an attack on an Alawite shrine.
Syrian Security Operation Targets Alawite Neighborhoods in Homs
Syrian security forces conducted a large-scale operation in Homs' Alawite neighborhoods on December 26, 2024, aiming to disarm former pro-Assad fighters and apprehend criminals, following protests sparked by a controversial video allegedly showing an attack on an Alawite shrine.
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40% Bias Score
Piraeus Port Seizes Contraband, Reflecting Evolving Smuggling Tactics
In 2024, Greek authorities in Piraeus port seized over 82 million contraband cigarettes, 33 tons of illegal tobacco, and 695 kg of narcotics, reflecting a shift towards smaller shipments to reduce detection risk and a rise in counterfeit goods, particularly children's toys, posing health concerns.
Piraeus Port Seizes Contraband, Reflecting Evolving Smuggling Tactics
In 2024, Greek authorities in Piraeus port seized over 82 million contraband cigarettes, 33 tons of illegal tobacco, and 695 kg of narcotics, reflecting a shift towards smaller shipments to reduce detection risk and a rise in counterfeit goods, particularly children's toys, posing health concerns.
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24% Bias Score
Putin's 25 Years: From Cooperation to Confrontation with the West
From 1999 to 2024, Vladimir Putin's leadership in Russia saw an initial period of cooperation with the West, followed by a gradual deterioration marked by interventions in Georgia (2008), annexation of Crimea (2014), and the full-scale invasion of Ukraine (2022), resulting in a new Cold War-like dyn...
Putin's 25 Years: From Cooperation to Confrontation with the West
From 1999 to 2024, Vladimir Putin's leadership in Russia saw an initial period of cooperation with the West, followed by a gradual deterioration marked by interventions in Georgia (2008), annexation of Crimea (2014), and the full-scale invasion of Ukraine (2022), resulting in a new Cold War-like dyn...
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64% Bias Score
Turkey Seeks Pre-Sarkozy EU Ties, Offering Two Security Approaches
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged a return to pre-2007 EU-Turkey cooperation, contrasting it with the politicization under Nicolas Sarkozy's presidency; he suggested two approaches to European security—a unified regional center or dependence on external powers—and noted President Erdoğan's ...
Turkey Seeks Pre-Sarkozy EU Ties, Offering Two Security Approaches
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged a return to pre-2007 EU-Turkey cooperation, contrasting it with the politicization under Nicolas Sarkozy's presidency; he suggested two approaches to European security—a unified regional center or dependence on external powers—and noted President Erdoğan's ...
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44% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: A Contrast to Hungary's Approach
Poland's 2025 EU presidency, led by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, aims for stronger EU-Ukraine ties and increased defense spending, contrasting with Hungary's previous approach; however, internal political pressures and disagreements on EU defense financing pose challenges.
Poland's EU Presidency: A Contrast to Hungary's Approach
Poland's 2025 EU presidency, led by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, aims for stronger EU-Ukraine ties and increased defense spending, contrasting with Hungary's previous approach; however, internal political pressures and disagreements on EU defense financing pose challenges.
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44% Bias Score
US Investigates Potential Links Between New Orleans and Las Vegas Attacks
US authorities are investigating possible links between two attacks—one involving a Tesla Cybertruck explosion near a Trump hotel in Las Vegas and another in New Orleans resulting in multiple deaths—both suspects are US military veterans who served at the same base and rented vehicles via Turo.
US Investigates Potential Links Between New Orleans and Las Vegas Attacks
US authorities are investigating possible links between two attacks—one involving a Tesla Cybertruck explosion near a Trump hotel in Las Vegas and another in New Orleans resulting in multiple deaths—both suspects are US military veterans who served at the same base and rented vehicles via Turo.
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24% Bias Score
European Gas Prices Surge After Halt of Russian Supply Through Ukraine
On January 1st, European natural gas prices spiked 4.3% to €51/MWh due to halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, impacting Central Europe, depleting reserves faster than in 2021, and intensifying reliance on more expensive LNG imports.
European Gas Prices Surge After Halt of Russian Supply Through Ukraine
On January 1st, European natural gas prices spiked 4.3% to €51/MWh due to halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, impacting Central Europe, depleting reserves faster than in 2021, and intensifying reliance on more expensive LNG imports.
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36% Bias Score
North Macedonia PM to Attend Trump's Inauguration, Seek US Support for EU Path
North Macedonian Prime Minister Christian Mickoski will attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th and seek US support for his country's EU path, expressing concern over stalled progress due to bilateral disputes with Bulgaria.
North Macedonia PM to Attend Trump's Inauguration, Seek US Support for EU Path
North Macedonian Prime Minister Christian Mickoski will attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th and seek US support for his country's EU path, expressing concern over stalled progress due to bilateral disputes with Bulgaria.
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44% Bias Score
New Orleans Attack: 10 Dead, ISIS Link Investigated
A truck drove into a crowd celebrating New Year's Day in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring 35; authorities are investigating potential links to ISIS or another terrorist organization, and found a possible IED at the scene.
New Orleans Attack: 10 Dead, ISIS Link Investigated
A truck drove into a crowd celebrating New Year's Day in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring 35; authorities are investigating potential links to ISIS or another terrorist organization, and found a possible IED at the scene.
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56% Bias Score
Met Exhibit Showcases Siena's Artistic Rise
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is hosting "Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350", showcasing around 100 religious artworks from Siena, Italy, illustrating its crucial role in the early Italian Renaissance until the Black Death in 1350.
Met Exhibit Showcases Siena's Artistic Rise
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is hosting "Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350", showcasing around 100 religious artworks from Siena, Italy, illustrating its crucial role in the early Italian Renaissance until the Black Death in 1350.
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24% Bias Score
Bitcoin's 2024 Surge: Volatility and ETF Impact
Bitcoin's price more than doubled in 2024, reaching near \$95,500, driven by US election optimism and ETF introductions; however, recent price drops reflect slower Fed rate cuts and profit-taking, impacting related stocks differentially.
Bitcoin's 2024 Surge: Volatility and ETF Impact
Bitcoin's price more than doubled in 2024, reaching near \$95,500, driven by US election optimism and ETF introductions; however, recent price drops reflect slower Fed rate cuts and profit-taking, impacting related stocks differentially.
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44% Bias Score