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
Russian Forces Repel Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk, Inflicting Heavy Losses
Following a multi-day Ukrainian offensive in Kursk Oblast, Russian forces launched a counteroffensive, recapturing multiple settlements and inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian troops (over 325 soldiers, dozens of tanks and armored vehicles) while also targeting Ukrainian looters with drones.
Russian Forces Repel Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk, Inflicting Heavy Losses
Following a multi-day Ukrainian offensive in Kursk Oblast, Russian forces launched a counteroffensive, recapturing multiple settlements and inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian troops (over 325 soldiers, dozens of tanks and armored vehicles) while also targeting Ukrainian looters with drones.
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68% Bias Score
Katz-Halevi Feud Erupts Over October 7 Disaster Investigations
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi are engaged in a public feud over the handling of investigations into the October 7 attacks, raising concerns about national security and potential political motivations.
Katz-Halevi Feud Erupts Over October 7 Disaster Investigations
Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi are engaged in a public feud over the handling of investigations into the October 7 attacks, raising concerns about national security and potential political motivations.
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Elite Brigade Refuses Attack Order Near Suji
On January 6th, 2024, near Suji in the Kursk region, the elite Ukrainian 95th Separate Assault Brigade refused a direct attack order, returning to base instead; this follows unsuccessful counterattacks on January 5th and reports of mass desertion from the 155th Brigade after French training, highlig...
Ukrainian Elite Brigade Refuses Attack Order Near Suji
On January 6th, 2024, near Suji in the Kursk region, the elite Ukrainian 95th Separate Assault Brigade refused a direct attack order, returning to base instead; this follows unsuccessful counterattacks on January 5th and reports of mass desertion from the 155th Brigade after French training, highlig...
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60% Bias Score
Germany Debates Increased Defense Spending After Trump's Demand
Following Donald Trump's call for NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, German politicians offered mixed responses, with some supporting an increase above the current 2% target while others deemed Trump's demand excessive. Germany recently reached the 2% target due to a special €...
Germany Debates Increased Defense Spending After Trump's Demand
Following Donald Trump's call for NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, German politicians offered mixed responses, with some supporting an increase above the current 2% target while others deemed Trump's demand excessive. Germany recently reached the 2% target due to a special €...
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44% Bias Score
Veteran's Arctic Trek to Raise Awareness for Military Mental Health
A British veteran severely injured in Iraq is undertaking a 300-mile Arctic trek in March to raise money for the armed forces charity SSAFA, highlighting the importance of mental health support for military personnel.
Veteran's Arctic Trek to Raise Awareness for Military Mental Health
A British veteran severely injured in Iraq is undertaking a 300-mile Arctic trek in March to raise money for the armed forces charity SSAFA, highlighting the importance of mental health support for military personnel.
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24% 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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44% Bias Score
Germany Debates NATO Spending Increase Amidst Military Shortfalls
German politicians reacted sharply to Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, with several parties proposing alternative targets and highlighting the need for a balanced approach to military modernization while acknowledging the Bundeswehr's current deficienci...
Germany Debates NATO Spending Increase Amidst Military Shortfalls
German politicians reacted sharply to Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, with several parties proposing alternative targets and highlighting the need for a balanced approach to military modernization while acknowledging the Bundeswehr's current deficienci...
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48% Bias Score
Armenia and US Finalize Strategic Partnership Agreement
Armenia and the United States are on the verge of signing a strategic partnership agreement, potentially strengthening Armenia's security and stability, expanding upon previous collaborations in defense and economic sectors.
Armenia and US Finalize Strategic Partnership Agreement
Armenia and the United States are on the verge of signing a strategic partnership agreement, potentially strengthening Armenia's security and stability, expanding upon previous collaborations in defense and economic sectors.
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40% 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
Trump Suggests Outsourcing Shipbuilding Amid China's Superior Capacity
Facing China's vastly superior shipbuilding capacity (232 times greater than the U.S.), President-elect Trump suggested outsourcing ship production, contrasting with his prior campaign promises to boost domestic manufacturing; this comes as the U.S. Navy struggles to meet its shipbuilding goals.
Trump Suggests Outsourcing Shipbuilding Amid China's Superior Capacity
Facing China's vastly superior shipbuilding capacity (232 times greater than the U.S.), President-elect Trump suggested outsourcing ship production, contrasting with his prior campaign promises to boost domestic manufacturing; this comes as the U.S. Navy struggles to meet its shipbuilding goals.
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52% Bias Score
Puntland Affirms Amnesty for Surrendering Foreign ISIS Fighters
Puntland's government officially denied recent reports claiming no pardon for surrendering foreign ISIS fighters, stating that the amnesty offered by President Deni remains open and that the government is working with the IOM to facilitate the repatriation of foreign fighters.
Puntland Affirms Amnesty for Surrendering Foreign ISIS Fighters
Puntland's government officially denied recent reports claiming no pardon for surrendering foreign ISIS fighters, stating that the amnesty offered by President Deni remains open and that the government is working with the IOM to facilitate the repatriation of foreign fighters.
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32% Bias Score