UK Lawyer Loses Legal Battle Against MI5 Over Alleged Chinese Political Interference
A London lawyer, Christine Lee, lost a legal challenge against MI5 after the agency accused her of facilitating undisclosed political donations from Chinese nationals to UK lawmakers, potentially violating campaign finance regulations; another Chinese national, Yang Teng, was also accused of similar...
UK Lawyer Loses Legal Battle Against MI5 Over Alleged Chinese Political Interference
A London lawyer, Christine Lee, lost a legal challenge against MI5 after the agency accused her of facilitating undisclosed political donations from Chinese nationals to UK lawmakers, potentially violating campaign finance regulations; another Chinese national, Yang Teng, was also accused of similar...
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48% Bias Score
Moscow Arrests Uzbekistani National for Assassination of Top Russian General
Russian authorities arrested an Uzbekistani national for the assassination of Major General Igor Kirillov, head of radiological and biochemical warfare forces, who was killed by a remote-controlled bomb in Moscow, one day after Ukrainian prosecutors charged him with war crimes; the suspect allegedly...
Moscow Arrests Uzbekistani National for Assassination of Top Russian General
Russian authorities arrested an Uzbekistani national for the assassination of Major General Igor Kirillov, head of radiological and biochemical warfare forces, who was killed by a remote-controlled bomb in Moscow, one day after Ukrainian prosecutors charged him with war crimes; the suspect allegedly...
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60% Bias Score
Kellogg Criticizes Killing of Russian General Kirillow
A bomb killed Russian General Igor Kirillow in Moscow; US special envoy Keith Kellogg criticized the attack, calling it "not very smart" but not a military setback; Russia claims a Ukrainian SBU operative confessed to planting the bomb.
Kellogg Criticizes Killing of Russian General Kirillow
A bomb killed Russian General Igor Kirillow in Moscow; US special envoy Keith Kellogg criticized the attack, calling it "not very smart" but not a military setback; Russia claims a Ukrainian SBU operative confessed to planting the bomb.
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32% Bias Score
US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
A naturalized US citizen, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to act as an agent of the Chinese government, admitting to removing an online article critical of China in 2022; he faces up to five years in prison and is part of a wider investigation into alleged Chinese police stat...
US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
A naturalized US citizen, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to act as an agent of the Chinese government, admitting to removing an online article critical of China in 2022; he faces up to five years in prison and is part of a wider investigation into alleged Chinese police stat...
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44% Bias Score
Released French Officials: Moroccan Mediation Highlights Franco-Moroccan Reconciliation
Four French officials, detained in Burkina Faso since December 1, 2023, on espionage charges, have been released following Moroccan mediation, marking a significant step in the improving relations between France and Morocco after years of strained ties.
Released French Officials: Moroccan Mediation Highlights Franco-Moroccan Reconciliation
Four French officials, detained in Burkina Faso since December 1, 2023, on espionage charges, have been released following Moroccan mediation, marking a significant step in the improving relations between France and Morocco after years of strained ties.
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40% Bias Score
Uzbek Citizen Detained for Assassination of Russian General
A citizen of Uzbekistan confessed to assassinating Russian General Igor Kirillov with a bomb in an electric scooter outside a Moscow apartment building on Tuesday, allegedly acting on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence for $100,000 and relocation to Europe; General Kirillov's assistant also died.
Uzbek Citizen Detained for Assassination of Russian General
A citizen of Uzbekistan confessed to assassinating Russian General Igor Kirillov with a bomb in an electric scooter outside a Moscow apartment building on Tuesday, allegedly acting on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence for $100,000 and relocation to Europe; General Kirillov's assistant also died.
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56% Bias Score
Guilty Plea in Case of Secret Chinese Police Station in NYC
A New York City resident, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty to operating a secret Chinese police station in Manhattan's Chinatown, acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government; this station, active until Fall 2022, was uncovered by the FBI in October 2022, and its discovery highlights the Chines...
Guilty Plea in Case of Secret Chinese Police Station in NYC
A New York City resident, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty to operating a secret Chinese police station in Manhattan's Chinatown, acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government; this station, active until Fall 2022, was uncovered by the FBI in October 2022, and its discovery highlights the Chines...
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40% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates, Russia Shifts Military Focus from Syria to Libya
The US Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent; Russia is removing air defense systems from Syria and moving military equipment to eastern Libya; these events highlight interconnected global economic and political shifts.
Fed Cuts Rates, Russia Shifts Military Focus from Syria to Libya
The US Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent; Russia is removing air defense systems from Syria and moving military equipment to eastern Libya; these events highlight interconnected global economic and political shifts.
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40% Bias Score
Unidentified Drones Hover Near Langley Air Force Base for 17 Days
Unidentified drones hovered near Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for 17 days in December 2023, prompting Senator Tim Kaine to express frustration over the lack of answers and a clear protocol for handling such incidents; similar incidents occurred at other U.S. military bases and government sites...
Unidentified Drones Hover Near Langley Air Force Base for 17 Days
Unidentified drones hovered near Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for 17 days in December 2023, prompting Senator Tim Kaine to express frustration over the lack of answers and a clear protocol for handling such incidents; similar incidents occurred at other U.S. military bases and government sites...
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36% Bias Score
US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
A naturalized US citizen, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in a New York federal court to conspiring to act as an agent of the Chinese government, facing up to five years in prison for removing an online article critical of China in 2022; this is part of a larger US investigation into alleg...
US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
A naturalized US citizen, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in a New York federal court to conspiring to act as an agent of the Chinese government, facing up to five years in prison for removing an online article critical of China in 2022; this is part of a larger US investigation into alleg...
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48% Bias Score
Released French Technicians: Moroccan Mediation Signals Improved Relations
Four French IT technicians, imprisoned in Burkina Faso for a year on espionage charges, were released thanks to Moroccan mediation, signaling improved relations between France and Morocco following a period of strained relations with Burkina Faso.
Released French Technicians: Moroccan Mediation Signals Improved Relations
Four French IT technicians, imprisoned in Burkina Faso for a year on espionage charges, were released thanks to Moroccan mediation, signaling improved relations between France and Morocco following a period of strained relations with Burkina Faso.
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36% Bias Score
Moscow Assassination: Uzbekistani Citizen Confesses to Ukrainian-Directed Killing of General
A 29-year-old Uzbekistani citizen, Ahmad Kurbanav, confessed to assassinating Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide on December 17th in Moscow using a bomb-laden scooter, claiming he was paid by and directed by Ukrainian intelligence.
Moscow Assassination: Uzbekistani Citizen Confesses to Ukrainian-Directed Killing of General
A 29-year-old Uzbekistani citizen, Ahmad Kurbanav, confessed to assassinating Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide on December 17th in Moscow using a bomb-laden scooter, claiming he was paid by and directed by Ukrainian intelligence.
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40% Bias Score