Democratic Senators Oppose Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination
Democratic senators are urging President-elect Trump to withdraw Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to allegations of sexual assault and harassment, and his past comments against women in combat, despite Hegseth denying wrongdoing and the lack of charges filed in the 2017 sexual a...
Democratic Senators Oppose Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination
Democratic senators are urging President-elect Trump to withdraw Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to allegations of sexual assault and harassment, and his past comments against women in combat, despite Hegseth denying wrongdoing and the lack of charges filed in the 2017 sexual a...
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52% Bias Score
Officer Cadet Expelled from Sandhurst for Sexual Assault
At a Lake District Airbnb, British Army Officer Cadet Max Gibbins forcefully sexually assaulted two female cadets after a night of drinking, leading to his expulsion from Sandhurst and a suspended prison sentence with community service and fines.
Officer Cadet Expelled from Sandhurst for Sexual Assault
At a Lake District Airbnb, British Army Officer Cadet Max Gibbins forcefully sexually assaulted two female cadets after a night of drinking, leading to his expulsion from Sandhurst and a suspended prison sentence with community service and fines.
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36% Bias Score
High Court Pressures State on Fallen Soldier Status for Slain Hostage
The High Court in Israel is compelling the state to decide if Alon Shamriz, a slain hostage mistakenly shot by IDF forces in Gaza while waving a white flag, will be posthumously recognized as a fallen soldier, after his family's December 2023 request was denied by the IDF.
High Court Pressures State on Fallen Soldier Status for Slain Hostage
The High Court in Israel is compelling the state to decide if Alon Shamriz, a slain hostage mistakenly shot by IDF forces in Gaza while waving a white flag, will be posthumously recognized as a fallen soldier, after his family's December 2023 request was denied by the IDF.
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40% Bias Score
Belgorod Oblast Expands Support for Special Military Operation Participants
The Belgorod Oblast Duma in 2024 expanded support for special military operation participants and their families by repeatedly adding to the list of those eligible for free land, providing free legal aid to Rosgvardiya volunteer families, and amending mortgage and social code laws; federal legislati...
Belgorod Oblast Expands Support for Special Military Operation Participants
The Belgorod Oblast Duma in 2024 expanded support for special military operation participants and their families by repeatedly adding to the list of those eligible for free land, providing free legal aid to Rosgvardiya volunteer families, and amending mortgage and social code laws; federal legislati...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four Advanced Submarines
Germany approved the purchase of four additional U212 CD class submarines for \$4.7 billion, expanding a joint project with Norway to counter perceived threats from Russia and strengthen NATO's northern flank.
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four Advanced Submarines
Germany approved the purchase of four additional U212 CD class submarines for \$4.7 billion, expanding a joint project with Norway to counter perceived threats from Russia and strengthen NATO's northern flank.
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48% Bias Score
Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
On December 17th, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC defense forces, was killed in a Moscow bombing; a device on a motorcycle exploded near his residence, killing him and an aide; Ukraine-linked sources claim responsibility, citing Kirillov's alleged war crimes.
Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
On December 17th, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC defense forces, was killed in a Moscow bombing; a device on a motorcycle exploded near his residence, killing him and an aide; Ukraine-linked sources claim responsibility, citing Kirillov's alleged war crimes.
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48% Bias Score
AVIC Begins Exporting Y-9E Military Transport Aircraft to First Foreign Customer
China's AVIC has started delivering its Y-9E military transport aircraft to an undisclosed foreign buyer, marking its first international sale of this model following a deal concluded in early 2023; the Y-9E boasts a maximum takeoff weight of 65 tons and a range of 5,200 km.
AVIC Begins Exporting Y-9E Military Transport Aircraft to First Foreign Customer
China's AVIC has started delivering its Y-9E military transport aircraft to an undisclosed foreign buyer, marking its first international sale of this model following a deal concluded in early 2023; the Y-9E boasts a maximum takeoff weight of 65 tons and a range of 5,200 km.
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36% Bias Score
UK Eurofighters Arrive in Ankara Amidst Turkey's Fighter Jet Deal
Two UK Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets arrived at Murted Air Base in Ankara on December 18, marking progress in Turkey's planned purchase of 40 such jets, following positive discussions between UK and Turkish officials and Germany's approval of the sale.
UK Eurofighters Arrive in Ankara Amidst Turkey's Fighter Jet Deal
Two UK Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets arrived at Murted Air Base in Ankara on December 18, marking progress in Turkey's planned purchase of 40 such jets, following positive discussions between UK and Turkish officials and Germany's approval of the sale.
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48% Bias Score
United Russia" Finalizes Autumn Session, Focusing on Military Support and National Programs
United Russia" party concluded its autumn session, passing 87 of 100 proposed bills, including 17 supporting military operation participants and allocating 161.7 billion rubles to national programs, as directed by President Putin and party chairman Medvedev at the XXII Congress.
United Russia" Finalizes Autumn Session, Focusing on Military Support and National Programs
United Russia" party concluded its autumn session, passing 87 of 100 proposed bills, including 17 supporting military operation participants and allocating 161.7 billion rubles to national programs, as directed by President Putin and party chairman Medvedev at the XXII Congress.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four More Submarines
Germany's budget committee approved \$4.7 billion for four additional U212 CD class submarines, boosting its naval defense capabilities in response to perceived threats from Russia's modernized submarine fleet, in collaboration with Norway.
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four More Submarines
Germany's budget committee approved \$4.7 billion for four additional U212 CD class submarines, boosting its naval defense capabilities in response to perceived threats from Russia's modernized submarine fleet, in collaboration with Norway.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Approves Four Additional Submarines, Boosting Wismar Shipyard
The German Bundestag approved the construction of four additional U-212CD class submarines for the German Navy, a 4.7 billion Euro project expected to create up to 1,500 jobs and modernize the Wismar shipyard, receiving broad support but facing opposition from the Left party.
Germany Approves Four Additional Submarines, Boosting Wismar Shipyard
The German Bundestag approved the construction of four additional U-212CD class submarines for the German Navy, a 4.7 billion Euro project expected to create up to 1,500 jobs and modernize the Wismar shipyard, receiving broad support but facing opposition from the Left party.
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52% Bias Score
Two Charged in Export of Tech Used in Drone Attack Killing U.S. Troops
Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi are charged with exporting sensitive technology used in a January 2024 drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers and injured over 40, allegedly using a Swiss front company to circumvent American export controls.
Two Charged in Export of Tech Used in Drone Attack Killing U.S. Troops
Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi are charged with exporting sensitive technology used in a January 2024 drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers and injured over 40, allegedly using a Swiss front company to circumvent American export controls.
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48% Bias Score