NATO's Readiness Questioned Amidst Concerns Over Russia
Leaders of Latvia, Estonia, and Finland warned NATO is unprepared for a conflict with Russia without the US, urging increased defense spending and preparedness; Russia plans to spend 6.3% of its GDP on defense next year.
NATO's Readiness Questioned Amidst Concerns Over Russia
Leaders of Latvia, Estonia, and Finland warned NATO is unprepared for a conflict with Russia without the US, urging increased defense spending and preparedness; Russia plans to spend 6.3% of its GDP on defense next year.
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60% Bias Score
Key Financial Operator of Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Arrested
Mexican authorities arrested Norma Idalia N, a key financial operator for the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, in Guanajuato, leading to the seizure of 22 illegal fuel taps across five states and weakening the cartel's financial structure.
Key Financial Operator of Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel Arrested
Mexican authorities arrested Norma Idalia N, a key financial operator for the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, in Guanajuato, leading to the seizure of 22 illegal fuel taps across five states and weakening the cartel's financial structure.
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52% Bias Score
Sanctioned Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Missing
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an engine room explosion, leaving two crew members missing; 14 were rescued, and Spanish authorities are monitoring for pollution.
Sanctioned Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Missing
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an engine room explosion, leaving two crew members missing; 14 were rescued, and Spanish authorities are monitoring for pollution.
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24% Bias Score
One-Fifth of British Armed Forces Medically Unfit for Deployment
The British Ministry of Defence revealed that 27,872 personnel (22 percent) across the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force are medically unfit for full deployment; the Army is particularly affected, with 23 percent of its soldiers deemed unfit, leading to concerns about the UK's military readiness...
One-Fifth of British Armed Forces Medically Unfit for Deployment
The British Ministry of Defence revealed that 27,872 personnel (22 percent) across the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force are medically unfit for full deployment; the Army is particularly affected, with 23 percent of its soldiers deemed unfit, leading to concerns about the UK's military readiness...
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52% Bias Score
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Crew Missing
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria following an engine room explosion; 14 crew members were rescued in Spain, but 2 remain missing; the ship was carrying port cranes and icebreaker parts for Vladivostok.
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Crew Missing
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria following an engine room explosion; 14 crew members were rescued in Spain, but 2 remain missing; the ship was carrying port cranes and icebreaker parts for Vladivostok.
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36% Bias Score
Lower Saxony's Ordnance Disposal Service Reports Sharp Increase in Callouts in 2024
Lower Saxony's ordnance disposal service responded to 92 callouts by mid-December 2024, exceeding 2023's total by 20; major incidents in Hannover, Osnabrück (14,000 evacuated), and Göttingen involved evacuations and extensive emergency responses.
Lower Saxony's Ordnance Disposal Service Reports Sharp Increase in Callouts in 2024
Lower Saxony's ordnance disposal service responded to 92 callouts by mid-December 2024, exceeding 2023's total by 20; major incidents in Hannover, Osnabrück (14,000 evacuated), and Göttingen involved evacuations and extensive emergency responses.
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20% Bias Score
Ukraine's Drone Warfare in Donbas: A Case Study in Unmanned Combat
Ukraine is employing a growing number of both aerial and ground drones in attacks in the Donbas region, often without infantry, due to troop shortages. This tactic reflects a global trend towards unmanned warfare and has created near-parity in drone usage between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine's Drone Warfare in Donbas: A Case Study in Unmanned Combat
Ukraine is employing a growing number of both aerial and ground drones in attacks in the Donbas region, often without infantry, due to troop shortages. This tactic reflects a global trend towards unmanned warfare and has created near-parity in drone usage between Ukraine and Russia.
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56% Bias Score
Greece to Modernize Air Defenses and Military Housing
Greece is accelerating its Armed Forces modernization by developing a new air and anti-drone defense system, planned for full operation by autumn 2026, and constructing 4,000-5,000 new homes for military personnel in border regions by 2030 to alleviate housing shortages.
Greece to Modernize Air Defenses and Military Housing
Greece is accelerating its Armed Forces modernization by developing a new air and anti-drone defense system, planned for full operation by autumn 2026, and constructing 4,000-5,000 new homes for military personnel in border regions by 2030 to alleviate housing shortages.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Crew Missing
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23 after an engine room explosion; 14 crew members were rescued, but two are missing; the ship was en route from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Crew Missing
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23 after an engine room explosion; 14 crew members were rescued, but two are missing; the ship was en route from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.
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44% Bias Score
RAF Pilots and Ground Crew Ready to Abandon Christmas for Emergency Response
RAF Coningsby's Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) team, including two pilots and support staff, maintains a 24/7 readiness to respond to airborne threats, even on Christmas Day, prioritizing UK airspace protection and potentially abandoning holiday celebrations for emergencies.
RAF Pilots and Ground Crew Ready to Abandon Christmas for Emergency Response
RAF Coningsby's Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) team, including two pilots and support staff, maintains a 24/7 readiness to respond to airborne threats, even on Christmas Day, prioritizing UK airspace protection and potentially abandoning holiday celebrations for emergencies.
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36% Bias Score
War Hero Appointed Head of Russia's Yunarmiya
Following his participation in the presidential program "Time of Heroes", 27-year-old war veteran Vladislav Golovin was appointed chief of staff of Yunarmiya, Russia's youth military-patriotic movement, on December 24th.
War Hero Appointed Head of Russia's Yunarmiya
Following his participation in the presidential program "Time of Heroes", 27-year-old war veteran Vladislav Golovin was appointed chief of staff of Yunarmiya, Russia's youth military-patriotic movement, on December 24th.
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56% Bias Score
Mossad's Covert Operation Cripples Hezbollah
Mossad's covert operation, revealed on 60 Minutes, used weaponized walkie-talkies and pagers to injure roughly 3,000 and kill 30 Hezbollah operatives in September 2024, significantly weakening the Iranian-backed group and impacting regional stability.
Mossad's Covert Operation Cripples Hezbollah
Mossad's covert operation, revealed on 60 Minutes, used weaponized walkie-talkies and pagers to injure roughly 3,000 and kill 30 Hezbollah operatives in September 2024, significantly weakening the Iranian-backed group and impacting regional stability.
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56% Bias Score