Israel Approves Six-Week Gaza Ceasefire Amidst Political Divisions
Israel's security cabinet approved a six-week ceasefire agreement with Hamas, involving a prisoner exchange and a partial Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, brokered by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, despite opposition from right-wing Israeli ministers.
Israel Approves Six-Week Gaza Ceasefire Amidst Political Divisions
Israel's security cabinet approved a six-week ceasefire agreement with Hamas, involving a prisoner exchange and a partial Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, brokered by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, despite opposition from right-wing Israeli ministers.
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48% Bias Score
Portnikov Claims Online Campaign Preludes Assassination Attempt
Ukrainian journalist Vitaliy Portnikov alleges that the online spread of his statement about ordinary people fighting in the war, rather than the elite, is a deliberate campaign to incite hatred and potentially lead to his assassination, similar to the killing of Iryna Faryon.
Portnikov Claims Online Campaign Preludes Assassination Attempt
Ukrainian journalist Vitaliy Portnikov alleges that the online spread of his statement about ordinary people fighting in the war, rather than the elite, is a deliberate campaign to incite hatred and potentially lead to his assassination, similar to the killing of Iryna Faryon.
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48% Bias Score
Starship's Early Flights: Successes and Setbacks
SpaceX's Starship, a two-stage super heavy-lift launch vehicle, experienced both successes and failures in its initial test flights, with two successful suborbital flights in 2024 and multiple failed attempts due to various technical issues such as uncontrolled rotation and fuel leaks. The program, ...
Starship's Early Flights: Successes and Setbacks
SpaceX's Starship, a two-stage super heavy-lift launch vehicle, experienced both successes and failures in its initial test flights, with two successful suborbital flights in 2024 and multiple failed attempts due to various technical issues such as uncontrolled rotation and fuel leaks. The program, ...
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44% Bias Score
Armed Conflict Tops 2025 Risks, Climate Change Dominates Long-Term Concerns
World leaders see escalating armed conflicts as the top threat for 2025, while climate change is the biggest concern for the next decade, according to a survey by the World Economic Forum (WEF) of 900 leaders ahead of its Davos meeting next week.
Armed Conflict Tops 2025 Risks, Climate Change Dominates Long-Term Concerns
World leaders see escalating armed conflicts as the top threat for 2025, while climate change is the biggest concern for the next decade, according to a survey by the World Economic Forum (WEF) of 900 leaders ahead of its Davos meeting next week.
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36% Bias Score
Biden's Farewell Address Warns of Oligarchy Threat to Democracy
In a final address, President Biden warned of a growing American oligarchy threatening democracy, highlighted legislative achievements including infrastructure investment and a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and announced his intention to remain politically active post-presidency.
Biden's Farewell Address Warns of Oligarchy Threat to Democracy
In a final address, President Biden warned of a growing American oligarchy threatening democracy, highlighted legislative achievements including infrastructure investment and a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and announced his intention to remain politically active post-presidency.
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52% Bias Score
Tanzania Marburg Outbreak: Eight Deaths, High Regional Risk
A Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania's Kagera region has resulted in nine confirmed cases and eight deaths by January 11th, raising concerns about potential regional spread due to high mortality and cross-border movement.
Tanzania Marburg Outbreak: Eight Deaths, High Regional Risk
A Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania's Kagera region has resulted in nine confirmed cases and eight deaths by January 11th, raising concerns about potential regional spread due to high mortality and cross-border movement.
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36% Bias Score
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Deepens Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, strengthening bilateral ties amid US threats and regional instability; experts highlight Iran's security concerns as a key driver, while the agreement avoids creating a military alliance.
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Deepens Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, strengthening bilateral ties amid US threats and regional instability; experts highlight Iran's security concerns as a key driver, while the agreement avoids creating a military alliance.
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Bessent's Nuanced Approach to Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Conflict
Incoming US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed concerns about overusing sanctions against Russia while also suggesting further sanctions on its energy sector, reflecting a complex US policy amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict where the Biden administration already enacted several sanctions.
Bessent's Nuanced Approach to Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Conflict
Incoming US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed concerns about overusing sanctions against Russia while also suggesting further sanctions on its energy sector, reflecting a complex US policy amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict where the Biden administration already enacted several sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Ceasefire Reached in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
A three-stage ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas, following intense international and domestic pressure, involving a phased release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with further negotiations to be held.
Ceasefire Reached in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
A three-stage ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas, following intense international and domestic pressure, involving a phased release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with further negotiations to be held.
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UK's Starmer to Announce Ukraine Aid Package Amidst Disappointment and Russian Threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a new aid package for Ukraine during his January 16th visit to Kyiv, aiming to improve his image as a supporter amid Ukrainian concerns about his cautious approach; Russia views Western arms supplies to Ukraine as a direct involvement in the conflict and ...
UK's Starmer to Announce Ukraine Aid Package Amidst Disappointment and Russian Threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a new aid package for Ukraine during his January 16th visit to Kyiv, aiming to improve his image as a supporter amid Ukrainian concerns about his cautious approach; Russia views Western arms supplies to Ukraine as a direct involvement in the conflict and ...
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Queensland Woman Charged with Poisoning Child for Online Donations
A 34-year-old Queensland woman was arrested for allegedly poisoning a one-year-old girl and posting videos of the child's suffering online to gain followers and donations, resulting in over \$60,000 raised and over 1 million followers before account deletion; police charged her with torture, child e...
Queensland Woman Charged with Poisoning Child for Online Donations
A 34-year-old Queensland woman was arrested for allegedly poisoning a one-year-old girl and posting videos of the child's suffering online to gain followers and donations, resulting in over \$60,000 raised and over 1 million followers before account deletion; police charged her with torture, child e...
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Rubio Advocates for Less Interventionist US Foreign Policy
Marco Rubio, Trump's Secretary of State nominee, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, advocating for a less interventionist US foreign policy focused on national interests, suggesting concessions from both Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict, and a firmer stance against China'...
Rubio Advocates for Less Interventionist US Foreign Policy
Marco Rubio, Trump's Secretary of State nominee, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, advocating for a less interventionist US foreign policy focused on national interests, suggesting concessions from both Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict, and a firmer stance against China'...
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56% Bias Score