Zelensky Suggests NATO Protection as Condition for Ukraine Ceasefire
Amidst escalating conflict and the possible return of Donald Trump to the presidency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested prioritizing NATO protection for the territory under Ukrainian control before reclaiming occupied areas to secure a ceasefire, marking a potential shift in Ukraine's...
Zelensky Suggests NATO Protection as Condition for Ukraine Ceasefire
Amidst escalating conflict and the possible return of Donald Trump to the presidency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested prioritizing NATO protection for the territory under Ukrainian control before reclaiming occupied areas to secure a ceasefire, marking a potential shift in Ukraine's...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexican and Canadian Goods
President-elect Trump announced on Monday a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada, prompting a Friday meeting between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to discuss the issue, while Mexico also threatens retaliatory tariffs.
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexican and Canadian Goods
President-elect Trump announced on Monday a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada, prompting a Friday meeting between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to discuss the issue, while Mexico also threatens retaliatory tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia: Postponement of EU Talks Sparks Mass Protests and Clashes
Following disputed elections and the postponement of EU accession talks until 2028, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to clashes with police, over 150 arrests, and condemnation from international bodies. The opposition boycotts parliament, citing electoral irregularities.
Georgia: Postponement of EU Talks Sparks Mass Protests and Clashes
Following disputed elections and the postponement of EU accession talks until 2028, thousands protested in Tbilisi, leading to clashes with police, over 150 arrests, and condemnation from international bodies. The opposition boycotts parliament, citing electoral irregularities.
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40% Bias Score
Nigeria-France Partnership: Economic Agreements and Development Loans
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's state visit to Paris yielded three partnership agreements, a planned fifth Nigerian bank branch in France, and €330 million in planned French Development Agency loans for Nigerian projects; this visit aims to strengthen economic ties and Nigeria's global standing.
Nigeria-France Partnership: Economic Agreements and Development Loans
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's state visit to Paris yielded three partnership agreements, a planned fifth Nigerian bank branch in France, and €330 million in planned French Development Agency loans for Nigerian projects; this visit aims to strengthen economic ties and Nigeria's global standing.
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24% Bias Score
Chad Ends Defense Agreement with France, Reducing French Influence in Sahel
On November 28th, 2023, Chad ended its defense agreement with France, following similar actions by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, reducing France's military influence in the Sahel and reflecting Chad's assertion of sovereignty.
Chad Ends Defense Agreement with France, Reducing French Influence in Sahel
On November 28th, 2023, Chad ended its defense agreement with France, following similar actions by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, reducing France's military influence in the Sahel and reflecting Chad's assertion of sovereignty.
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40% Bias Score
French Mayor Under Investigation for Use of Municipal Vehicles
An investigation was opened in June 2024 into M. Copé's use of municipal vehicles between 2016 and 2022, following a 2022 report highlighting €126,000 in annual costs (2018-2020) for his daily commutes and questioning if they were solely for mayoral duties.
French Mayor Under Investigation for Use of Municipal Vehicles
An investigation was opened in June 2024 into M. Copé's use of municipal vehicles between 2016 and 2022, following a 2022 report highlighting €126,000 in annual costs (2018-2020) for his daily commutes and questioning if they were solely for mayoral duties.
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40% Bias Score
HTS Captures Most of Aleppo in Major Syrian Offensive
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a jihadist group, and allied rebels captured most of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, in a three-day offensive, exploiting the Syrian regime's weakness due to Hezbollah's withdrawal to Lebanon and facing regular Israeli airstrikes; this is the largest attack in years.
HTS Captures Most of Aleppo in Major Syrian Offensive
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a jihadist group, and allied rebels captured most of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, in a three-day offensive, exploiting the Syrian regime's weakness due to Hezbollah's withdrawal to Lebanon and facing regular Israeli airstrikes; this is the largest attack in years.
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48% Bias Score
Thailand and Malaysia Flood: Nine Dead, Thousands Evacuated
Torrential rains caused severe flooding across eight southern Thai provinces, affecting 553,921 homes, killing nine, and displacing over 13,000; neighboring Malaysia also experienced widespread flooding, with over 122,000 evacuations and four deaths.
Thailand and Malaysia Flood: Nine Dead, Thousands Evacuated
Torrential rains caused severe flooding across eight southern Thai provinces, affecting 553,921 homes, killing nine, and displacing over 13,000; neighboring Malaysia also experienced widespread flooding, with over 122,000 evacuations and four deaths.
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16% Bias Score
Georgia Postpones EU Membership Bid Amidst Post-Election Crisis
Following a contested election and a European Parliament resolution condemning irregularities, Georgian PM Kobakhidzé postponed EU membership talks until 2028, triggering mass protests met with tear gas, a constitutional crisis, and accusations of authoritarianism.
Georgia Postpones EU Membership Bid Amidst Post-Election Crisis
Following a contested election and a European Parliament resolution condemning irregularities, Georgian PM Kobakhidzé postponed EU membership talks until 2028, triggering mass protests met with tear gas, a constitutional crisis, and accusations of authoritarianism.
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52% Bias Score
UK Parliament Debates Assisted Dying Bill Amidst Strong Public Support
A bill in the UK Parliament would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales with a life expectancy of six months, requiring informed consent, two doctors' approvals, and a judge's agreement; public support is high, but concerns about vulnerable individuals and NHS costs rem...
UK Parliament Debates Assisted Dying Bill Amidst Strong Public Support
A bill in the UK Parliament would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales with a life expectancy of six months, requiring informed consent, two doctors' approvals, and a judge's agreement; public support is high, but concerns about vulnerable individuals and NHS costs rem...
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Georgia Postpones EU Accession to 2028 Amidst Political Crisis
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidzé postponed EU accession to 2028 after the European Parliament rejected Georgia's October election results, citing "blackmail" and triggering protests met with police violence in Tbilisi.
Georgia Postpones EU Accession to 2028 Amidst Political Crisis
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidzé postponed EU accession to 2028 after the European Parliament rejected Georgia's October election results, citing "blackmail" and triggering protests met with police violence in Tbilisi.
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Golden Visa Applications from Wealthy Americans
Wealthy Americans are increasingly seeking "golden visas" as a response to the November 5th presidential election, with European countries being the most popular destinations. This trend raises concerns about wealth inequality and global immigration policies.
Surge in Golden Visa Applications from Wealthy Americans
Wealthy Americans are increasingly seeking "golden visas" as a response to the November 5th presidential election, with European countries being the most popular destinations. This trend raises concerns about wealth inequality and global immigration policies.
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36% Bias Score