Fragmented Romanian Elections Raise Stability Concerns
Romania's parliamentary elections produced a fractured result, with the PSD winning only 22% and the far-right AUR party at 18%, raising concerns about political stability and the country's pro-EU stance.
Fragmented Romanian Elections Raise Stability Concerns
Romania's parliamentary elections produced a fractured result, with the PSD winning only 22% and the far-right AUR party at 18%, raising concerns about political stability and the country's pro-EU stance.
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40% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldier of Chechen Descent Killed in Action: A Legacy of Post-Soviet Conflicts
Sergo Gornakachvili, born in Ukraine to a Kist father and Ukrainian mother, died fighting for Ukraine in May 2024, highlighting the interconnectedness of post-Soviet conflicts from the Chechen Wars to the current war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Soldier of Chechen Descent Killed in Action: A Legacy of Post-Soviet Conflicts
Sergo Gornakachvili, born in Ukraine to a Kist father and Ukrainian mother, died fighting for Ukraine in May 2024, highlighting the interconnectedness of post-Soviet conflicts from the Chechen Wars to the current war in Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Offensive
A rebel coalition, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a rapid offensive in Syria, capturing Aleppo on December 1st, 2024, causing at least 412 deaths and prompting a forceful response from the Assad regime. The UN envoy called for serious negotiations.
Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo in Major Offensive
A rebel coalition, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a rapid offensive in Syria, capturing Aleppo on December 1st, 2024, causing at least 412 deaths and prompting a forceful response from the Assad regime. The UN envoy called for serious negotiations.
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36% Bias Score
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
Sephora Faces Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
A 39-year-old project manager at Sephora's Neuilly-sur-Seine headquarters filed a lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination and moral harassment after experiencing a series of humiliations following her pregnancy announcement, leading to burnout and a negative performance review; the case highlights...
Sephora Faces Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
A 39-year-old project manager at Sephora's Neuilly-sur-Seine headquarters filed a lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination and moral harassment after experiencing a series of humiliations following her pregnancy announcement, leading to burnout and a negative performance review; the case highlights...
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48% Bias Score
Major Rebel Offensive in Syria: Aleppo Partially Seized
Rebel forces launched a major offensive in northwestern Syria, seizing significant parts of Aleppo, including its citadel, resulting in over 370 deaths and marking the most significant conflict since 2020.
Major Rebel Offensive in Syria: Aleppo Partially Seized
Rebel forces launched a major offensive in northwestern Syria, seizing significant parts of Aleppo, including its citadel, resulting in over 370 deaths and marking the most significant conflict since 2020.
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48% Bias Score
French PM Barnier Faces Potential Government Collapse Over Budget
On December 1st, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faced a potential government collapse due to budget negotiations, with the far-right and left-wing parties threatening a no-confidence vote if he uses Article 49.3 to pass the budget without a vote.
French PM Barnier Faces Potential Government Collapse Over Budget
On December 1st, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faced a potential government collapse due to budget negotiations, with the far-right and left-wing parties threatening a no-confidence vote if he uses Article 49.3 to pass the budget without a vote.
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56% 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