Russia Captures Heavily Fortified Kurakhovo, Inflicting Heavy Ukrainian Losses
The Russian military announced the capture of Kurakhovo, a heavily fortified Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region, after a battle resulting in over 12,000 Ukrainian casualties and the destruction of 3,000 armored vehicles; this victory disrupts Ukrainian supply lines and opens avenues for furt...
Russia Captures Heavily Fortified Kurakhovo, Inflicting Heavy Ukrainian Losses
The Russian military announced the capture of Kurakhovo, a heavily fortified Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region, after a battle resulting in over 12,000 Ukrainian casualties and the destruction of 3,000 armored vehicles; this victory disrupts Ukrainian supply lines and opens avenues for furt...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Amidst Father's Sovereignty Dispute
Donald Trump Jr. made a brief, pre-arranged 4-5 hour tourist visit to Greenland on Tuesday, amid his father's ongoing assertions of needing the island for national security reasons and threats to acquire it, even using military force if needed.
Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Amidst Father's Sovereignty Dispute
Donald Trump Jr. made a brief, pre-arranged 4-5 hour tourist visit to Greenland on Tuesday, amid his father's ongoing assertions of needing the island for national security reasons and threats to acquire it, even using military force if needed.
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52% Bias Score
Heavy Ukrainian Losses Reported in Kursk Region Offensive
The Russian "Sever" group's offensive in Kursk Oblast resulted in heavy Ukrainian losses; approximately 49,830 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, and numerous armored vehicles and artillery systems destroyed. The fighting involved nine Ukrainian brigades, including former convicts in one unit, wit...
Heavy Ukrainian Losses Reported in Kursk Region Offensive
The Russian "Sever" group's offensive in Kursk Oblast resulted in heavy Ukrainian losses; approximately 49,830 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, and numerous armored vehicles and artillery systems destroyed. The fighting involved nine Ukrainian brigades, including former convicts in one unit, wit...
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64% Bias Score
Lebanese Army Deploys to Naqura Following Israeli Withdrawal Under Ceasefire Agreement
The Lebanese army, supported by UN troops, deployed to Naqura after the Israeli military withdrew from the town, as part of the November ceasefire agreement; the army will remove unexploded ordnance. The US envoy to the region expressed confidence in the process, while acknowledging that the Israeli...
Lebanese Army Deploys to Naqura Following Israeli Withdrawal Under Ceasefire Agreement
The Lebanese army, supported by UN troops, deployed to Naqura after the Israeli military withdrew from the town, as part of the November ceasefire agreement; the army will remove unexploded ordnance. The US envoy to the region expressed confidence in the process, while acknowledging that the Israeli...
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44% Bias Score
Habeck Demands Sharp Increase in German Defense Spending
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, is advocating for a substantial increase in Germany's defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, financed by loans, despite criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz and skepticism from the Union and FDP, citing the need to address the Bundeswehr's underf...
Habeck Demands Sharp Increase in German Defense Spending
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, is advocating for a substantial increase in Germany's defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, financed by loans, despite criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz and skepticism from the Union and FDP, citing the need to address the Bundeswehr's underf...
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Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria
Turkey threatened military action against Kurdish YPG forces in Syria unless they withdraw following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by the HTS, a group supported by Turkey, which now demands the YPG's dissolution and the departure of foreign fighters from Syria.
Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria
Turkey threatened military action against Kurdish YPG forces in Syria unless they withdraw following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by the HTS, a group supported by Turkey, which now demands the YPG's dissolution and the departure of foreign fighters from Syria.
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Ukraine Drones Strike Deep Inside Russia, Targeting Engels Airfield
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil depot servicing the Engels-2 military airfield, causing a large fire and disrupting Russia's air force capabilities, nearly 400 miles from the Ukrainian border, highlighting Ukraine's increasing use of long-range attacks.
Ukraine Drones Strike Deep Inside Russia, Targeting Engels Airfield
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil depot servicing the Engels-2 military airfield, causing a large fire and disrupting Russia's air force capabilities, nearly 400 miles from the Ukrainian border, highlighting Ukraine's increasing use of long-range attacks.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Bombing Kills 13 in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian guided bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on December 13, 2024, killed at least 13 civilians and injured 29 others, damaging residential buildings, infrastructure, and public transportation; the attack follows recent Ukrainian military successes and underscores the ongoing conflict.
Russian Bombing Kills 13 in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian guided bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on December 13, 2024, killed at least 13 civilians and injured 29 others, damaging residential buildings, infrastructure, and public transportation; the attack follows recent Ukrainian military successes and underscores the ongoing conflict.
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48% Bias Score
Las Vegas Bombing: Former Green Beret Used ChatGPT in Attack
Former Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger used ChatGPT to help plan a New Year's Day bombing outside a Las Vegas hotel, resulting in his death and injuries to seven bystanders; police say his actions stemmed from PTSD and personal grievances, not terrorism.
Las Vegas Bombing: Former Green Beret Used ChatGPT in Attack
Former Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger used ChatGPT to help plan a New Year's Day bombing outside a Las Vegas hotel, resulting in his death and injuries to seven bystanders; police say his actions stemmed from PTSD and personal grievances, not terrorism.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Military Action in Syria Unless PKK/YPG Withdraws
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in Syria if the PKK/YPG doesn't withdraw, while President Erdoğan discussed a 'historic opportunity' arising from the Syrian revolution. Former US President Trump praised Erdoğan's strategic moves in Syria.
Turkey Threatens Military Action in Syria Unless PKK/YPG Withdraws
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in Syria if the PKK/YPG doesn't withdraw, while President Erdoğan discussed a 'historic opportunity' arising from the Syrian revolution. Former US President Trump praised Erdoğan's strategic moves in Syria.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
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56% Bias Score
UK Special Forces Inquiry: Allegations of Afghan Killings and Whistleblowers Silenced
A UK High Court inquiry is investigating allegations that British Special Forces murdered up to 80 Taliban suspects in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013, with witnesses claiming a culture of silencing whistleblowers and planting weapons to justify killings.
UK Special Forces Inquiry: Allegations of Afghan Killings and Whistleblowers Silenced
A UK High Court inquiry is investigating allegations that British Special Forces murdered up to 80 Taliban suspects in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013, with witnesses claiming a culture of silencing whistleblowers and planting weapons to justify killings.
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52% Bias Score