Ukrainian Sappers Clear Thousands of Mines, Enabling Civilian Return
In eastern Ukraine, a sapper platoon led by "Asbest" is clearing thousands of mines and unexploded ordnance, including Soviet-era and foreign munitions, to enable civilian return. They face challenges from remote mining techniques using drones and the risks posed by enemy surveillance.
Ukrainian Sappers Clear Thousands of Mines, Enabling Civilian Return
In eastern Ukraine, a sapper platoon led by "Asbest" is clearing thousands of mines and unexploded ordnance, including Soviet-era and foreign munitions, to enable civilian return. They face challenges from remote mining techniques using drones and the risks posed by enemy surveillance.
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56% Bias Score
American-Irish Citizen Arrested for Attempting to Join Hezbollah
Jack Danaher Molloy, a 24-year-old American-Irish citizen, was arrested on Monday for lying to FBI agents about attempting to join Hezbollah, a Lebanese terrorist group, to kill Jews; his efforts were hampered by Hezbollah's recruitment freeze due to security concerns and the October 7 War with Isra...
American-Irish Citizen Arrested for Attempting to Join Hezbollah
Jack Danaher Molloy, a 24-year-old American-Irish citizen, was arrested on Monday for lying to FBI agents about attempting to join Hezbollah, a Lebanese terrorist group, to kill Jews; his efforts were hampered by Hezbollah's recruitment freeze due to security concerns and the October 7 War with Isra...
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44% Bias Score
Nuclear Powers Meet Secretly in Dubai to Discuss Doctrines
Representatives from Russia, the US, China, the UK, and France held a secret meeting in Dubai to discuss their nuclear doctrines, aiming to prevent misunderstandings and miscalculations, a week after the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed the event.
Nuclear Powers Meet Secretly in Dubai to Discuss Doctrines
Representatives from Russia, the US, China, the UK, and France held a secret meeting in Dubai to discuss their nuclear doctrines, aiming to prevent misunderstandings and miscalculations, a week after the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed the event.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Intensifies Offensive Near Pokrovsk, Ukraine
Intense fighting is underway near the strategically important Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk as Russia pushes to advance. Ukraine reports heavy Russian losses, but the situation remains critical, with some residents fleeing and the possibility of a major Ukrainian defeat.
Russia Intensifies Offensive Near Pokrovsk, Ukraine
Intense fighting is underway near the strategically important Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk as Russia pushes to advance. Ukraine reports heavy Russian losses, but the situation remains critical, with some residents fleeing and the possibility of a major Ukrainian defeat.
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40% Bias Score
Three Arrested in France for Jihadist Bomb Plot Targeting Poitiers
Three young men, ages 19 and 20, were arrested in France for planning a jihadist attack using homemade bombs; their targets included Poitiers city hall due to its historical significance and possibly the DGSI headquarters.
Three Arrested in France for Jihadist Bomb Plot Targeting Poitiers
Three young men, ages 19 and 20, were arrested in France for planning a jihadist attack using homemade bombs; their targets included Poitiers city hall due to its historical significance and possibly the DGSI headquarters.
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48% Bias Score
Europe Urged to Boost Defense Spending Amid Growing Geopolitical Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Europe to dramatically increase defense spending, citing insufficient preparedness for potential conflict with Russia and insufficient defense industrial capacity, and urging a 'wartime mentality' to counter threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Ko...
Europe Urged to Boost Defense Spending Amid Growing Geopolitical Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Europe to dramatically increase defense spending, citing insufficient preparedness for potential conflict with Russia and insufficient defense industrial capacity, and urging a 'wartime mentality' to counter threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Ko...
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52% Bias Score
Russia Vows Retaliation After ATACMS Missile Strike on Taganrog
Following a December 11th ATACMS missile strike on Taganrog, Russia's Ministry of Defense vowed retaliation, marking an escalation in the conflict and signifying a shift towards a more proactive approach, targeting Ukrainian energy and military infrastructure.
Russia Vows Retaliation After ATACMS Missile Strike on Taganrog
Following a December 11th ATACMS missile strike on Taganrog, Russia's Ministry of Defense vowed retaliation, marking an escalation in the conflict and signifying a shift towards a more proactive approach, targeting Ukrainian energy and military infrastructure.
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64% Bias Score
IDF Chief of Staff Denies Claim He Deemed PM's Appointment Request Inappropriate
Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter claims that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi deemed Prime Minister Netanyahu's request for Winter to be his military secretary as inappropriate, leading to a heated exchange five days before the October 7 war; the IDF denies the account.
IDF Chief of Staff Denies Claim He Deemed PM's Appointment Request Inappropriate
Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter claims that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi deemed Prime Minister Netanyahu's request for Winter to be his military secretary as inappropriate, leading to a heated exchange five days before the October 7 war; the IDF denies the account.
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40% Bias Score
"Beslan Hero's Sacrifice: Enduring Friendship and Legacy of Lieutenant Andrey Turkin"
"During the 2004 Beslan school siege, Lieutenant Andrey Turkin of the FSB's Vympel unit died saving hostages, his sacrifice commemorated by a youth center and ongoing support from his friend, Sergey Pavlenko, for Turkin's family."
"Beslan Hero's Sacrifice: Enduring Friendship and Legacy of Lieutenant Andrey Turkin"
"During the 2004 Beslan school siege, Lieutenant Andrey Turkin of the FSB's Vympel unit died saving hostages, his sacrifice commemorated by a youth center and ongoing support from his friend, Sergey Pavlenko, for Turkin's family."
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24% Bias Score
Rutte Calls for Increased NATO Defense Spending Amid Growing Global Security Concerns
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, in a Brussels address, urged increased European and Canadian defense spending due to Russia's actions in Ukraine and broader global security concerns; 23 of 32 NATO members are projected to meet the 2% GDP defense spending goal in 2023.
Rutte Calls for Increased NATO Defense Spending Amid Growing Global Security Concerns
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, in a Brussels address, urged increased European and Canadian defense spending due to Russia's actions in Ukraine and broader global security concerns; 23 of 32 NATO members are projected to meet the 2% GDP defense spending goal in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Rutte Urges European NATO Members to Increase Defense Spending, Prioritizing Security Over Social Programs
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on European nations to increase defense spending, potentially through cuts to social programs, to counter growing security threats and ensure long-term peace and prosperity, citing Russia's 7-8% GDP military spending target for 2025 and Europe's current 2% as...
Rutte Urges European NATO Members to Increase Defense Spending, Prioritizing Security Over Social Programs
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on European nations to increase defense spending, potentially through cuts to social programs, to counter growing security threats and ensure long-term peace and prosperity, citing Russia's 7-8% GDP military spending target for 2025 and Europe's current 2% as...
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48% Bias Score
Russia's Syrian Bases Under Threat Amidst Assad Regime Collapse
Amidst the rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, Russia faces the potential loss of its strategic naval base in Tartus and airbase in Khmeimim, as satellite images indicate a withdrawal of warships and Ukrainian intelligence reports claim the evacuation of troops and equipment, although the K...
Russia's Syrian Bases Under Threat Amidst Assad Regime Collapse
Amidst the rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, Russia faces the potential loss of its strategic naval base in Tartus and airbase in Khmeimim, as satellite images indicate a withdrawal of warships and Ukrainian intelligence reports claim the evacuation of troops and equipment, although the K...
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40% Bias Score