French Gunman Kills Four at Migrant Camp Near Dunkirk
A 22-year-old French gunman killed two migrants and two security guards at a migrant camp near Dunkirk, France, on Saturday; the migrants had just been rescued after a failed attempt to cross the English Channel to Britain.
French Gunman Kills Four at Migrant Camp Near Dunkirk
A 22-year-old French gunman killed two migrants and two security guards at a migrant camp near Dunkirk, France, on Saturday; the migrants had just been rescued after a failed attempt to cross the English Channel to Britain.
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32% Bias Score
Israel Closes Dublin Embassy Amidst Heightened Tensions with Ireland
Israel closed its embassy in Dublin due to Ireland's critical stance on its Gaza actions, including recognizing a Palestinian state and seeking a broader definition of genocide, leading to increased tensions and a realignment of Israel's diplomatic priorities.
Israel Closes Dublin Embassy Amidst Heightened Tensions with Ireland
Israel closed its embassy in Dublin due to Ireland's critical stance on its Gaza actions, including recognizing a Palestinian state and seeking a broader definition of genocide, leading to increased tensions and a realignment of Israel's diplomatic priorities.
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56% Bias Score
UK Debates National Digital ID Amidst Cost-Benefit Analysis
The UK is one of six predominantly English-speaking OECD countries without a national ID scheme, sparking debate over a digital ID proposal by former Prime Minister Tony Blair, estimated to cost £1 billion to implement but could save £2 billion annually, despite civil liberty concerns.
UK Debates National Digital ID Amidst Cost-Benefit Analysis
The UK is one of six predominantly English-speaking OECD countries without a national ID scheme, sparking debate over a digital ID proposal by former Prime Minister Tony Blair, estimated to cost £1 billion to implement but could save £2 billion annually, despite civil liberty concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Storms Damage Two Russian Tankers in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill
Two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, sustained severe damage in the Kerch Strait due to stormy weather, causing an oil spill and at least one death; a large-scale rescue operation is underway.
Storms Damage Two Russian Tankers in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill
Two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, sustained severe damage in the Kerch Strait due to stormy weather, causing an oil spill and at least one death; a large-scale rescue operation is underway.
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36% Bias Score
Blunkett Slams UK Welfare System, Calls for Radical Work Incentives
Former Labour home secretary Lord Blunkett criticized the UK's welfare system, arguing it disincentivizes work by reducing housing benefits for low-income earners; he advocates a more radical approach to achieve the government's 80% employment target and suggested a system more akin to the 1998 New ...
Blunkett Slams UK Welfare System, Calls for Radical Work Incentives
Former Labour home secretary Lord Blunkett criticized the UK's welfare system, arguing it disincentivizes work by reducing housing benefits for low-income earners; he advocates a more radical approach to achieve the government's 80% employment target and suggested a system more akin to the 1998 New ...
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48% Bias Score
South Korean President Impeached After Martial Law Attempt
South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol today by a 204-85 vote, following his unconstitutional attempt to impose martial law on December 3rd, triggering a constitutional crisis and mass protests; he will be suspended pending a Constitutional Court decision.
South Korean President Impeached After Martial Law Attempt
South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol today by a 204-85 vote, following his unconstitutional attempt to impose martial law on December 3rd, triggering a constitutional crisis and mass protests; he will be suspended pending a Constitutional Court decision.
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40% Bias Score
ABC Pays $16 Million to Settle Trump Defamation Lawsuit
ABC News settled a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump, paying $15 million to his presidential library and $1 million in legal fees following an interview on This Week where Mr Trump was incorrectly described as having been found liable for rape; the jury verdict found him liable for sexual abuse a...
ABC Pays $16 Million to Settle Trump Defamation Lawsuit
ABC News settled a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump, paying $15 million to his presidential library and $1 million in legal fees following an interview on This Week where Mr Trump was incorrectly described as having been found liable for rape; the jury verdict found him liable for sexual abuse a...
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60% Bias Score
Storm Damages Two Russian Tankers in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill
Two Russian tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, were severely damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait, causing an oil spill, one death, and prompting a rescue operation and criminal investigations into potential safety violations.
Storm Damages Two Russian Tankers in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill
Two Russian tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, were severely damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait, causing an oil spill, one death, and prompting a rescue operation and criminal investigations into potential safety violations.
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24% Bias Score
Limited Devolution for England: New Bill Falls Short of True Regional Power Transfer
The UK government's new English Devolution Bill transfers some powers to regional mayors and councils, but stops short of true devolution seen in other UK nations; it aims to cover 60% of England initially, with aspirations of 85% by the next election, but lacks additional funding and may exacerbate...
Limited Devolution for England: New Bill Falls Short of True Regional Power Transfer
The UK government's new English Devolution Bill transfers some powers to regional mayors and councils, but stops short of true devolution seen in other UK nations; it aims to cover 60% of England initially, with aspirations of 85% by the next election, but lacks additional funding and may exacerbate...
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56% Bias Score
Storm Damages Two Russian Oil Tankers in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill
Two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, suffered severe damage in the Kerch Strait due to a storm, causing at least one death, an oil spill, and a large-scale rescue operation involving over 50 personnel and equipment. Russian investigators launched criminal cases to probe potentia...
Storm Damages Two Russian Oil Tankers in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill
Two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, suffered severe damage in the Kerch Strait due to a storm, causing at least one death, an oil spill, and a large-scale rescue operation involving over 50 personnel and equipment. Russian investigators launched criminal cases to probe potentia...
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36% Bias Score
Scientists Call for Halt to Mirror Bacteria Research Due to Existential Threat
A group of 38 scientists across nine countries calls for a halt to research on synthetic mirror bacteria, warning of potentially catastrophic consequences due to their ability to evade immune systems and cause widespread lethal infections across humans, animals, and plants, as published in Science.
Scientists Call for Halt to Mirror Bacteria Research Due to Existential Threat
A group of 38 scientists across nine countries calls for a halt to research on synthetic mirror bacteria, warning of potentially catastrophic consequences due to their ability to evade immune systems and cause widespread lethal infections across humans, animals, and plants, as published in Science.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Withdraws from Syria Amid Regime Collapse, Rebels Consolidate Power
Russian forces are withdrawing from Syrian bases to the Mediterranean coast amid the collapse of the Assad regime; rebel groups, like HTS, are securing key locations and repurposing abandoned Syrian military equipment, highlighting a swift power shift in the region.
Russia Withdraws from Syria Amid Regime Collapse, Rebels Consolidate Power
Russian forces are withdrawing from Syrian bases to the Mediterranean coast amid the collapse of the Assad regime; rebel groups, like HTS, are securing key locations and repurposing abandoned Syrian military equipment, highlighting a swift power shift in the region.
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40% Bias Score