IDF Strikes Syrian Chemical Weapons Facility
On Sunday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike on a Syrian chemical weapons factory to prevent its capture by rebels, confirming a long-standing policy of preventing dangerous weapons from falling into the wrong hands amidst the Syrian civil war and the fall of Assad's regime.
IDF Strikes Syrian Chemical Weapons Facility
On Sunday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike on a Syrian chemical weapons factory to prevent its capture by rebels, confirming a long-standing policy of preventing dangerous weapons from falling into the wrong hands amidst the Syrian civil war and the fall of Assad's regime.
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48% Bias Score
USS Arkansas Submarine Christened
The USS Arkansas, a Virginia-class nuclear submarine, was christened Saturday in Newport News, Virginia, by Carlotta Walls LaNier of the Little Rock Nine, nearly a decade after its naming and with the keel laid in 2022; the submarine is expected to launch in 2025.
USS Arkansas Submarine Christened
The USS Arkansas, a Virginia-class nuclear submarine, was christened Saturday in Newport News, Virginia, by Carlotta Walls LaNier of the Little Rock Nine, nearly a decade after its naming and with the keel laid in 2022; the submarine is expected to launch in 2025.
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20% Bias Score
USS Arkansas Christened: Little Rock Nine Honored
The USS Arkansas, a Virginia-class submarine, was christened Saturday in Newport News, Virginia, with three members of the Little Rock Nine serving as sponsors, connecting the event to a pivotal moment in civil rights history and the 83rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
USS Arkansas Christened: Little Rock Nine Honored
The USS Arkansas, a Virginia-class submarine, was christened Saturday in Newport News, Virginia, with three members of the Little Rock Nine serving as sponsors, connecting the event to a pivotal moment in civil rights history and the 83rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
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24% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
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32% Bias Score
Russia-Belarus Security Treaty: Nuclear Umbrella and Advanced Weapons Deployment
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a security treaty with Belarus, potentially using Russian nuclear weapons to defend against aggression, following a revised Russian nuclear doctrine including Belarus under its nuclear umbrella. This comes after requests from Belarus for the deployment of adva...
Russia-Belarus Security Treaty: Nuclear Umbrella and Advanced Weapons Deployment
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a security treaty with Belarus, potentially using Russian nuclear weapons to defend against aggression, following a revised Russian nuclear doctrine including Belarus under its nuclear umbrella. This comes after requests from Belarus for the deployment of adva...
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52% Bias Score
Iran Poised to Dramatically Increase Enriched Uranium Stockpile, IAEA Warns
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi announced Iran's plans to significantly boost its enriched uranium stockpile using advanced IR-6 centrifuges, nearing weapons-grade levels, following a successful Iranian space launch with the heaviest payload yet, increasing international concerns.
Iran Poised to Dramatically Increase Enriched Uranium Stockpile, IAEA Warns
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi announced Iran's plans to significantly boost its enriched uranium stockpile using advanced IR-6 centrifuges, nearing weapons-grade levels, following a successful Iranian space launch with the heaviest payload yet, increasing international concerns.
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40% Bias Score
USS Arkansas Christened: Connecting Civil Rights Legacy to Naval Power
The USS Arkansas, a Virginia-class nuclear submarine, was christened Saturday at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, with three members of the Little Rock Nine serving as sponsors; the submarine is the 27th in its class and is expected to launch in 2025.
USS Arkansas Christened: Connecting Civil Rights Legacy to Naval Power
The USS Arkansas, a Virginia-class nuclear submarine, was christened Saturday at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, with three members of the Little Rock Nine serving as sponsors; the submarine is the 27th in its class and is expected to launch in 2025.
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24% Bias Score
Israeli Minister Grants Residency, Highlighting Filipino-Israeli Cultural Symbiosis
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel granted permanent residency to Enrico Basilio, father of slain Filipino-Israeli soldier Sgt.-Maj. Cydrick Garin, showcasing the positive relationship between Filipino and Israeli cultures and the valuable contributions of Filipino workers in Israel.
Israeli Minister Grants Residency, Highlighting Filipino-Israeli Cultural Symbiosis
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel granted permanent residency to Enrico Basilio, father of slain Filipino-Israeli soldier Sgt.-Maj. Cydrick Garin, showcasing the positive relationship between Filipino and Israeli cultures and the valuable contributions of Filipino workers in Israel.
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40% Bias Score
80th Anniversary of Daring WWII Prison Raid in Leeuwarden
Eighty years ago, five Dutch resistance fighters infiltrated Leeuwarden's Blokhuispoort prison and freed 52 prisoners without firing a shot, showcasing daring tactics and an unexplained lack of German retaliation.
80th Anniversary of Daring WWII Prison Raid in Leeuwarden
Eighty years ago, five Dutch resistance fighters infiltrated Leeuwarden's Blokhuispoort prison and freed 52 prisoners without firing a shot, showcasing daring tactics and an unexplained lack of German retaliation.
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Pearl Harbor Attack: A Pivotal Moment in World War II
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, killing 2,404 Americans and sinking several U.S. Navy battleships, directly causing the United States to enter World War II.
Pearl Harbor Attack: A Pivotal Moment in World War II
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, killing 2,404 Americans and sinking several U.S. Navy battleships, directly causing the United States to enter World War II.
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52% Bias Score
"EU Military Spending Hits Record High Amidst Growing Security Concerns"
"The European Union's military spending reached a record high of 279 billion euros in 2023, a 10% increase from 2022, driven by security concerns following Russia's actions in Crimea and a growing need for domestic arms production, with NATO suggesting that 2% GDP spending is insufficient for long-t...
"EU Military Spending Hits Record High Amidst Growing Security Concerns"
"The European Union's military spending reached a record high of 279 billion euros in 2023, a 10% increase from 2022, driven by security concerns following Russia's actions in Crimea and a growing need for domestic arms production, with NATO suggesting that 2% GDP spending is insufficient for long-t...
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40% Bias Score
MI5 Curtails Counterterrorism Amid Surge in Hostile State Threats
MI5 is decreasing counterterrorism efforts to combat increased state-sponsored attacks, particularly from Russia and Iran, including assassination attempts and sabotage plots, while also facing a rise in online radicalization among teenagers; one in eight under 18 are under MI5 monitoring.
MI5 Curtails Counterterrorism Amid Surge in Hostile State Threats
MI5 is decreasing counterterrorism efforts to combat increased state-sponsored attacks, particularly from Russia and Iran, including assassination attempts and sabotage plots, while also facing a rise in online radicalization among teenagers; one in eight under 18 are under MI5 monitoring.
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48% Bias Score