Mexican Soldiers Killed by Cartel IED in Michoacan
A drug cartel's improvised land mine killed two Mexican soldiers and injured five others in Michoacan, Mexico on Monday, bringing the total number of soldiers killed by such devices to eight since 2018; the army had previously reported 42 injuries from IEDs in the first seven months of 2023 alone.
Mexican Soldiers Killed by Cartel IED in Michoacan
A drug cartel's improvised land mine killed two Mexican soldiers and injured five others in Michoacan, Mexico on Monday, bringing the total number of soldiers killed by such devices to eight since 2018; the army had previously reported 42 injuries from IEDs in the first seven months of 2023 alone.
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28% Bias Score
Death of Russian General Igor Kirillov: Loss of a Key RCBZ Figure
Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical, and biological defense (RCBZ) troops, died; he was known for exposing Ukrainian use of chemical weapons and for warning about a potential 'dirty bomb'; his subordinates remember him fondly.
Death of Russian General Igor Kirillov: Loss of a Key RCBZ Figure
Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical, and biological defense (RCBZ) troops, died; he was known for exposing Ukrainian use of chemical weapons and for warning about a potential 'dirty bomb'; his subordinates remember him fondly.
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52% Bias Score
Ongoing Battle for Kurakhove: Ukraine Rejects Russian Claims of City Capture
Ukrainian forces are defending Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast against intensified Russian attacks, despite Russian claims of capturing the city on December 14th, 2024. The AFU reported at least 10 Russian assault attempts on December 15th and ongoing fighting, with Russia potentially using civilian dis...
Ongoing Battle for Kurakhove: Ukraine Rejects Russian Claims of City Capture
Ukrainian forces are defending Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast against intensified Russian attacks, despite Russian claims of capturing the city on December 14th, 2024. The AFU reported at least 10 Russian assault attempts on December 15th and ongoing fighting, with Russia potentially using civilian dis...
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32% Bias Score
Autocratic Axis Challenges Global Order Amidst Proxy Wars
The Wall Street Journal analyzes the formation of an autocratic axis between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, fueled by the West's response to the 2014 Ukraine invasion and now challenging the global order through proxy conflicts, as claimed by various officials and experts cited.
Autocratic Axis Challenges Global Order Amidst Proxy Wars
The Wall Street Journal analyzes the formation of an autocratic axis between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, fueled by the West's response to the 2014 Ukraine invasion and now challenging the global order through proxy conflicts, as claimed by various officials and experts cited.
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68% Bias Score
Haredi Military Exemptions: From Ben-Gurion's Concession to Netanyahu's Crisis"
David Ben-Gurion's 1948 decision to exempt some yeshiva students from military service, initially a small concession, grew into a major issue under Menachem Begin, and now threatens Israel's security, economy, and social fabric under Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed law to further expand the exemption....
Haredi Military Exemptions: From Ben-Gurion's Concession to Netanyahu's Crisis"
David Ben-Gurion's 1948 decision to exempt some yeshiva students from military service, initially a small concession, grew into a major issue under Menachem Begin, and now threatens Israel's security, economy, and social fabric under Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed law to further expand the exemption....
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68% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Sexual Assault and Drinking Allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking; a 2017 sexual assault claim, investigated by police but resulting in no charges, will be released from a confidential settlement, and several GOP senators suppor...
Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Sexual Assault and Drinking Allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking; a 2017 sexual assault claim, investigated by police but resulting in no charges, will be released from a confidential settlement, and several GOP senators suppor...
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68% Bias Score
Russian Soldiers' Bravery Repels Ukrainian Offensive in Donbas
During the Donbas offensive, Senior Sergeant Maxim Strelkin rescued wounded soldiers under heavy fire, while Ryadovoy Danil Sharepa's precise targeting destroyed enemy forces, preventing a counteroffensive.
Russian Soldiers' Bravery Repels Ukrainian Offensive in Donbas
During the Donbas offensive, Senior Sergeant Maxim Strelkin rescued wounded soldiers under heavy fire, while Ryadovoy Danil Sharepa's precise targeting destroyed enemy forces, preventing a counteroffensive.
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76% Bias Score
Ukraine Claims Development of Laser Weapon System
Ukraine's military announced a new laser weapon, called "Trident," allegedly capable of shooting down aircraft over 2 kilometers, a claim disputed by experts citing technological limitations and a lack of evidence.
Ukraine Claims Development of Laser Weapon System
Ukraine's military announced a new laser weapon, called "Trident," allegedly capable of shooting down aircraft over 2 kilometers, a claim disputed by experts citing technological limitations and a lack of evidence.
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Intense Fighting in Ukraine, North Korea Deploys Troops
Intense fighting rages across multiple Ukrainian fronts, with 214 battles reported; Russia claims gains near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, while Ukraine reports success near Kolisnykivka and disruption of a major Russian supply train via drone strike; North Korea contributes approximately 10,000 troops to...
Intense Fighting in Ukraine, North Korea Deploys Troops
Intense fighting rages across multiple Ukrainian fronts, with 214 battles reported; Russia claims gains near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, while Ukraine reports success near Kolisnykivka and disruption of a major Russian supply train via drone strike; North Korea contributes approximately 10,000 troops to...
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36% Bias Score
Russia Claims Substantial Territorial Gains in Ukraine Amidst Increased Military Spending and Recruitment
Russia claims significant territorial gains in Ukraine, with Defense Minister Andrei Belousov reporting a daily advance of 30 square kilometers and nearly 4,500 square kilometers gained this year, while also announcing a new missile system and increased military recruitment, with over 1200 daily vol...
Russia Claims Substantial Territorial Gains in Ukraine Amidst Increased Military Spending and Recruitment
Russia claims significant territorial gains in Ukraine, with Defense Minister Andrei Belousov reporting a daily advance of 30 square kilometers and nearly 4,500 square kilometers gained this year, while also announcing a new missile system and increased military recruitment, with over 1200 daily vol...
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56% Bias Score
Clashes in Zawiya, Libya, Damage Oil Refinery
Armed clashes between Shurafaa groups and Warlord Mohamed Kushlaf in Zawiya, Libya, caused damage to the Zawiya oil refinery, road closures, and school suspensions, highlighting ongoing instability in the region.
Clashes in Zawiya, Libya, Damage Oil Refinery
Armed clashes between Shurafaa groups and Warlord Mohamed Kushlaf in Zawiya, Libya, caused damage to the Zawiya oil refinery, road closures, and school suspensions, highlighting ongoing instability in the region.
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44% Bias Score
French Jihadists in Syria: A Lingering Security Concern
Approximately 110-120 French jihadists remain in Syria, divided among various factions including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Omar Diaby's group, posing a potential long-term security concern for France despite no immediate threat; 265 French individuals are detained in Kurdish-controlled camps in...
French Jihadists in Syria: A Lingering Security Concern
Approximately 110-120 French jihadists remain in Syria, divided among various factions including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Omar Diaby's group, posing a potential long-term security concern for France despite no immediate threat; 265 French individuals are detained in Kurdish-controlled camps in...
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52% Bias Score