Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent successful emergency brain surgery in São Paulo on Monday night after a head injury revealed intracranial bleeding from a fall on October 19th; he is now stable and expected to return to Brasília early next week.
Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent successful emergency brain surgery in São Paulo on Monday night after a head injury revealed intracranial bleeding from a fall on October 19th; he is now stable and expected to return to Brasília early next week.
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36% Bias Score
2024 on track to be warmest year on record
November 2024 was the second warmest November on record, confirming 2024 will be the warmest year ever recorded, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time; this is based on Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data showing a global average temperature of 14.10°C for November ...
2024 on track to be warmest year on record
November 2024 was the second warmest November on record, confirming 2024 will be the warmest year ever recorded, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time; this is based on Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data showing a global average temperature of 14.10°C for November ...
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"Assad Regime Collapses in Syria Amidst International Concern"
"Following the capture of Damascus by rebel groups, Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed, prompting international concern and calls for a peaceful transition of power; evacuations of foreign nationals are underway."
"Assad Regime Collapses in Syria Amidst International Concern"
"Following the capture of Damascus by rebel groups, Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed, prompting international concern and calls for a peaceful transition of power; evacuations of foreign nationals are underway."
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48% Bias Score
"South Korean President Survives Impeachment Vote, Faces Renewed Attempt Amidst Protests"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol survived an impeachment vote on December 9th due to a boycott by the ruling party, but faces a renewed impeachment attempt on December 14th amid massive public protests demanding his resignation for sending armed soldiers to the streets of Seoul with a martial l...
"South Korean President Survives Impeachment Vote, Faces Renewed Attempt Amidst Protests"
"South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol survived an impeachment vote on December 9th due to a boycott by the ruling party, but faces a renewed impeachment attempt on December 14th amid massive public protests demanding his resignation for sending armed soldiers to the streets of Seoul with a martial l...
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks to Rebrand Amidst Uncertain Future
Following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, previously linked to al-Qaeda, is now attempting to reinvent himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance, causing uncertainty about Syria's future governance.
Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks to Rebrand Amidst Uncertain Future
Following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, previously linked to al-Qaeda, is now attempting to reinvent himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance, causing uncertainty about Syria's future governance.
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52% Bias Score
AfD's Weidel: A Unique Candidate Challenging Germany's Political Landscape
Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old economist with a Goldman Sachs background and Sri Lankan partner, is the AfD's first female chancellor candidate, challenging Germany's political landscape as the party rises to 17% in polls ahead of February 23rd's snap election.
AfD's Weidel: A Unique Candidate Challenging Germany's Political Landscape
Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old economist with a Goldman Sachs background and Sri Lankan partner, is the AfD's first female chancellor candidate, challenging Germany's political landscape as the party rises to 17% in polls ahead of February 23rd's snap election.
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60% Bias Score
EU Fishing Cuts Spark Spanish Outrage, Threatening 17,000 Jobs
The EU plans to cut Mediterranean fishing days by 79%, sparking protests from Spanish fishermen who say it will destroy 17,000 jobs and 556 vessels, prompting the Spanish government to seek a compromise with France and Italy.
EU Fishing Cuts Spark Spanish Outrage, Threatening 17,000 Jobs
The EU plans to cut Mediterranean fishing days by 79%, sparking protests from Spanish fishermen who say it will destroy 17,000 jobs and 556 vessels, prompting the Spanish government to seek a compromise with France and Italy.
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56% Bias Score
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Demanding ByteDance Sell TikTok
A US appeals court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 19, 2024, or face a US ban, rejecting ByteDance's claims of First Amendment violations and unconstitutionality due to national security concerns; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Demanding ByteDance Sell TikTok
A US appeals court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 19, 2024, or face a US ban, rejecting ByteDance's claims of First Amendment violations and unconstitutionality due to national security concerns; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
International Condemnation of Georgia's Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the Georgian government's violent crackdown on pro-EU protesters, resulting in over 400 arrests and 100 injuries, while the US also denounced the repression, as protests continue for the tenth consecutive night.
International Condemnation of Georgia's Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the Georgian government's violent crackdown on pro-EU protesters, resulting in over 400 arrests and 100 injuries, while the US also denounced the repression, as protests continue for the tenth consecutive night.
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56% Bias Score
Macron Stages Diplomatic Coup at Notre-Dame Reopening
French President Emmanuel Macron used the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral to facilitate a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President-elect Donald Trump, showcasing French diplomacy amidst domestic challenges and overshadowing other European leaders.
Macron Stages Diplomatic Coup at Notre-Dame Reopening
French President Emmanuel Macron used the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral to facilitate a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President-elect Donald Trump, showcasing French diplomacy amidst domestic challenges and overshadowing other European leaders.
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Minoxidil Use Linked to 'Werewolf Syndrome' in European Infants
Eleven cases of hypertrichosis ('werewolf syndrome') in European infants were linked to parental use of topical minoxidil, prompting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to update medication information with warnings about this potential side effect.
Minoxidil Use Linked to 'Werewolf Syndrome' in European Infants
Eleven cases of hypertrichosis ('werewolf syndrome') in European infants were linked to parental use of topical minoxidil, prompting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to update medication information with warnings about this potential side effect.
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52% Bias Score
Russia, Belarus sign security treaty allowing potential nuclear weapons use
Russia and Belarus signed a security treaty on Friday in Minsk, allowing the potential use of nuclear weapons in response to aggression, following Russia's updated nuclear doctrine lowering the threshold for nuclear use and placing Belarus under its nuclear umbrella.
Russia, Belarus sign security treaty allowing potential nuclear weapons use
Russia and Belarus signed a security treaty on Friday in Minsk, allowing the potential use of nuclear weapons in response to aggression, following Russia's updated nuclear doctrine lowering the threshold for nuclear use and placing Belarus under its nuclear umbrella.
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44% Bias Score