Slovakia Urges Ukraine to Concede Territory for Peace with Russia
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kalinak urged Ukraine to cede territory for peace with Russia, amid strained relations stemming from Ukraine's halting of Russian gas transit and Slovakia's retaliatory threats; this highlights growing divisions within the EU.
Slovakia Urges Ukraine to Concede Territory for Peace with Russia
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kalinak urged Ukraine to cede territory for peace with Russia, amid strained relations stemming from Ukraine's halting of Russian gas transit and Slovakia's retaliatory threats; this highlights growing divisions within the EU.
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrikes Target Houthi Rebels in Yemen
Israel launched airstrikes in Yemen against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, killing at least three people, in retaliation for alleged attacks against Israeli interests; the strikes targeted Sanaa airport, power plants, and ports used to transport Iranian weapons, according to Israel.
Israeli Airstrikes Target Houthi Rebels in Yemen
Israel launched airstrikes in Yemen against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, killing at least three people, in retaliation for alleged attacks against Israeli interests; the strikes targeted Sanaa airport, power plants, and ports used to transport Iranian weapons, according to Israel.
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40% Bias Score
Historic Gymnastics Medals Tarnished by Judging Controversy
At the Paris Olympics, Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles won gold, silver, and bronze in the women's floor exercise, marking a historic moment for Black female gymnasts; however, a judging dispute led to Chiles' medal being revoked.
Historic Gymnastics Medals Tarnished by Judging Controversy
At the Paris Olympics, Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles won gold, silver, and bronze in the women's floor exercise, marking a historic moment for Black female gymnasts; however, a judging dispute led to Chiles' medal being revoked.
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36% Bias Score
France Completes Troop Withdrawal From Chad
France completed its military withdrawal from Chad by the end of 2023, following a Chadian demand, ending a long-standing defense agreement amid growing anti-French sentiment and Chad's closer ties with Russia.
France Completes Troop Withdrawal From Chad
France completed its military withdrawal from Chad by the end of 2023, following a Chadian demand, ending a long-standing defense agreement amid growing anti-French sentiment and Chad's closer ties with Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Israel's Resilient Tech Sector Poised for 2025 Boom
Despite ongoing conflict, Israel's 2024 startup ecosystem mirrored global trends, exceeding European performance with record M&A activity, including Blackstone's $800 million investment in Priority Software; 2025 is expected to see a startup boom driven by war-related technologies and returning entr...
Israel's Resilient Tech Sector Poised for 2025 Boom
Despite ongoing conflict, Israel's 2024 startup ecosystem mirrored global trends, exceeding European performance with record M&A activity, including Blackstone's $800 million investment in Priority Software; 2025 is expected to see a startup boom driven by war-related technologies and returning entr...
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44% Bias Score
Azerbaijani Airliner Crash Fuels Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions
An Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, 2023; Azerbaijan accuses Russia of shooting it down with anti-aircraft fire, leading to a diplomatic crisis despite Russia's apology and promise of a full investigation.
Azerbaijani Airliner Crash Fuels Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions
An Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, 2023; Azerbaijan accuses Russia of shooting it down with anti-aircraft fire, leading to a diplomatic crisis despite Russia's apology and promise of a full investigation.
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36% Bias Score
France Completes Chad Military Base Handover
France has completed the handover of its Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad to Chadian authorities, marking another step in its full withdrawal from the country following Chad's December 2022 order to terminate decades-long security agreements with France.
France Completes Chad Military Base Handover
France has completed the handover of its Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad to Chadian authorities, marking another step in its full withdrawal from the country following Chad's December 2022 order to terminate decades-long security agreements with France.
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44% Bias Score
Rising Treasury Yields Dampen U.S. Stock Futures
U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday morning due to rising Treasury yields, threatening the typical year-end "Santa Claus" rally; the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures all declined.
Rising Treasury Yields Dampen U.S. Stock Futures
U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday morning due to rising Treasury yields, threatening the typical year-end "Santa Claus" rally; the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures all declined.
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40% Bias Score
Kim Jong-un Vows "Hardened" Anti-US Policy Amid Trump's Return
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced a "hardened" anti-US policy, citing the US-South Korea-Japan alliance and Donald Trump's return to the White House as reasons; this comes amid North Korea's increased military cooperation with Russia and heightened tensions in the region.
Kim Jong-un Vows "Hardened" Anti-US Policy Amid Trump's Return
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced a "hardened" anti-US policy, citing the US-South Korea-Japan alliance and Donald Trump's return to the White House as reasons; this comes amid North Korea's increased military cooperation with Russia and heightened tensions in the region.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Urges Syria to Expel Russian Forces Amidst Geopolitical Shift
Following Assad's removal, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga visited Syria on Monday, urging the expulsion of Russian forces, while simultaneously sending 500 tons of wheat flour as aid; this follows Russia's intervention in Syria's civil war since 2015 and Assad's recent removal from power.
Ukraine Urges Syria to Expel Russian Forces Amidst Geopolitical Shift
Following Assad's removal, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga visited Syria on Monday, urging the expulsion of Russian forces, while simultaneously sending 500 tons of wheat flour as aid; this follows Russia's intervention in Syria's civil war since 2015 and Assad's recent removal from power.
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56% Bias Score
Putin's 2025 New Year Greetings Reflect Shifting Foreign Policy Priorities
President Vladimir Putin's 2025 New Year's greetings excluded leaders of Abkhazia and Syria due to leadership changes, omitted former French President Sarkozy amid strained relations, but included former German Chancellor Schroeder due to personal ties; the list reflects a nuanced approach to foreig...
Putin's 2025 New Year Greetings Reflect Shifting Foreign Policy Priorities
President Vladimir Putin's 2025 New Year's greetings excluded leaders of Abkhazia and Syria due to leadership changes, omitted former French President Sarkozy amid strained relations, but included former German Chancellor Schroeder due to personal ties; the list reflects a nuanced approach to foreig...
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48% Bias Score
DAX Closes 2024 at Record High Despite Global Uncertainty
The German DAX index concluded 2024 at 19,909 points, exceeding expectations despite global political instability including a rightward shift in European elections, French government uncertainty, Trump's US election win, and Germany's collapsed coalition. Gold prices also reached record highs.
DAX Closes 2024 at Record High Despite Global Uncertainty
The German DAX index concluded 2024 at 19,909 points, exceeding expectations despite global political instability including a rightward shift in European elections, French government uncertainty, Trump's US election win, and Germany's collapsed coalition. Gold prices also reached record highs.
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56% Bias Score