Trump's Attack on UK Wind Power Threatens Clean Energy Goals
Incoming US President Donald Trump's Friday call to remove UK wind turbines and restart North Sea oil exploration contrasts sharply with the UK's push for clean energy, jeopardizing the 30,000 jobs in the offshore wind industry projected to reach 100,000 by 2030, and ignoring the UK's £34.8bn invest...
Trump's Attack on UK Wind Power Threatens Clean Energy Goals
Incoming US President Donald Trump's Friday call to remove UK wind turbines and restart North Sea oil exploration contrasts sharply with the UK's push for clean energy, jeopardizing the 30,000 jobs in the offshore wind industry projected to reach 100,000 by 2030, and ignoring the UK's £34.8bn invest...
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40% Bias Score
Limited Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk Region Repelled by Russia
A small-scale Ukrainian military incursion into Russia's Kursk region on Sunday was reported, with Russia claiming to have repelled the attack and inflicted heavy losses, while Ukraine remains silent. Experts suggest the operation aims to influence the incoming US president and maintain Western supp...
Limited Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk Region Repelled by Russia
A small-scale Ukrainian military incursion into Russia's Kursk region on Sunday was reported, with Russia claiming to have repelled the attack and inflicted heavy losses, while Ukraine remains silent. Experts suggest the operation aims to influence the incoming US president and maintain Western supp...
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48% Bias Score
Pax Americana at 80: A Legacy of Peace and Prosperity
Since 1945, the Pax Americana, driven by US power, has fostered global peace, prosperity, and progress through initiatives like the Marshall Plan and alliances against communism, resulting in a safer, wealthier world despite internal challenges.
Pax Americana at 80: A Legacy of Peace and Prosperity
Since 1945, the Pax Americana, driven by US power, has fostered global peace, prosperity, and progress through initiatives like the Marshall Plan and alliances against communism, resulting in a safer, wealthier world despite internal challenges.
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60% Bias Score
Biden Administration Bolsters Alliances to Counter China
The Biden administration is actively strengthening its international alliances, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, to counter China's growing influence before the next presidential term. This strategy includes high-level diplomatic visits to Asia and Europe, but it also faces criticism for its...
Biden Administration Bolsters Alliances to Counter China
The Biden administration is actively strengthening its international alliances, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, to counter China's growing influence before the next presidential term. This strategy includes high-level diplomatic visits to Asia and Europe, but it also faces criticism for its...
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine's Missile Strikes on Russia Prompt Retaliation Warnings
Ukraine's attacks using US ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles on Russian territory, including the Belgorod region, prompted Russia's warnings of retaliation and claims of intercepting missiles and drones; resulting in civilian casualties on both sides, and Russia's continued advance in eastern...
Ukraine's Missile Strikes on Russia Prompt Retaliation Warnings
Ukraine's attacks using US ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles on Russian territory, including the Belgorod region, prompted Russia's warnings of retaliation and claims of intercepting missiles and drones; resulting in civilian casualties on both sides, and Russia's continued advance in eastern...
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64% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
On January 1, 2025, Russia ended natural gas transit through Ukraine, impacting Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, and Moldova, causing Russia a loss of $6 billion annually and Ukraine a loss of $800 million annually, and significantly impacting the pro-Russia region of Transnistria within Moldova.
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
On January 1, 2025, Russia ended natural gas transit through Ukraine, impacting Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, and Moldova, causing Russia a loss of $6 billion annually and Ukraine a loss of $800 million annually, and significantly impacting the pro-Russia region of Transnistria within Moldova.
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40% Bias Score
Somaliland Rejects Ethiopia Deal, Prioritizing National Interests Over Recognition
Somaliland's new foreign minister rejected a controversial agreement with Ethiopia granting Ethiopia coastal access in exchange for recognition of Somaliland, prioritizing long-term national interests over immediate recognition and prompting Somalia's UN Security Council complaint.
Somaliland Rejects Ethiopia Deal, Prioritizing National Interests Over Recognition
Somaliland's new foreign minister rejected a controversial agreement with Ethiopia granting Ethiopia coastal access in exchange for recognition of Somaliland, prioritizing long-term national interests over immediate recognition and prompting Somalia's UN Security Council complaint.
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48% Bias Score
Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate Steady Amidst Ongoing War and Moderate Economic Recovery
The Bank of Israel kept its key interest rate at 4.5% for the eighth consecutive month due to the ongoing war and moderate economic recovery, projecting GDP growth of 0.6% in 2024, 4% in 2025, and 4.5% in 2026, while anticipating inflation to reach 4% in the first quarter of 2025.
Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate Steady Amidst Ongoing War and Moderate Economic Recovery
The Bank of Israel kept its key interest rate at 4.5% for the eighth consecutive month due to the ongoing war and moderate economic recovery, projecting GDP growth of 0.6% in 2024, 4% in 2025, and 4.5% in 2026, while anticipating inflation to reach 4% in the first quarter of 2025.
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28% Bias Score
Syria Conflict Risks Unprecedented Military Clash Between Israel and Turkey
Turkey's expanding influence in Syria, fueled by President Erdogan's ambitions and opposition to Kurdish groups, heightens the risk of direct military conflict with Israel, escalating existing tensions from past events like the 2010 Gaza flotilla incident and the recent Gaza war.
Syria Conflict Risks Unprecedented Military Clash Between Israel and Turkey
Turkey's expanding influence in Syria, fueled by President Erdogan's ambitions and opposition to Kurdish groups, heightens the risk of direct military conflict with Israel, escalating existing tensions from past events like the 2010 Gaza flotilla incident and the recent Gaza war.
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56% Bias Score
Merz: 2025 German Election a Pivotal Moment Like 1949
CDU leader Friedrich Merz equates the upcoming 2025 German federal election to the 1949 election in terms of its significance, emphasizing necessary decisions based on deep-seated beliefs and national interests amidst global uncertainty stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the upcoming US ...
Merz: 2025 German Election a Pivotal Moment Like 1949
CDU leader Friedrich Merz equates the upcoming 2025 German federal election to the 1949 election in terms of its significance, emphasizing necessary decisions based on deep-seated beliefs and national interests amidst global uncertainty stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the upcoming US ...
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36% Bias Score
Transnistria Faces Energy Crisis After Gas Supply Cut
On January 1, 2025, Gazprom cut off natural gas supplies to Transnistria and Moldova due to Moldova's refusal to pay a $709 million debt and Ukraine's termination of a gas transit agreement, resulting in widespread energy shortages and prompting Transnistria to implement electricity rationing and ut...
Transnistria Faces Energy Crisis After Gas Supply Cut
On January 1, 2025, Gazprom cut off natural gas supplies to Transnistria and Moldova due to Moldova's refusal to pay a $709 million debt and Ukraine's termination of a gas transit agreement, resulting in widespread energy shortages and prompting Transnistria to implement electricity rationing and ut...
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52% Bias Score
EU's Internal Divisions Hamper Global Response
The European Union's internal divisions and slow decision-making processes, exemplified by its response to the war in Ukraine, create vulnerabilities in the face of rising autocratic powers and global challenges.
EU's Internal Divisions Hamper Global Response
The European Union's internal divisions and slow decision-making processes, exemplified by its response to the war in Ukraine, create vulnerabilities in the face of rising autocratic powers and global challenges.
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48% Bias Score