Russia Shifts Military Operations from Syria to Libya
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to Libya's al-Khadim airbase near Benghazi, using large transport planes, to maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and support operations in Africa following a troop and equipment withdrawal from Syr...
Russia Shifts Military Operations from Syria to Libya
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to Libya's al-Khadim airbase near Benghazi, using large transport planes, to maintain its military presence in the Mediterranean and support operations in Africa following a troop and equipment withdrawal from Syr...
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44% Bias Score
Estlink 2 Cable Severed: Sabotage Suspected, NATO Responds
The Estlink 2 electricity cable between Finland and Estonia was severed on December 26th, 2024; Fingrid is investigating potential sabotage, with two vessels—the Xin Xin Tiang 2 and the Eagle S—sighted nearby; NATO is increasing its Baltic presence due to this and similar prior incidents.
Estlink 2 Cable Severed: Sabotage Suspected, NATO Responds
The Estlink 2 electricity cable between Finland and Estonia was severed on December 26th, 2024; Fingrid is investigating potential sabotage, with two vessels—the Xin Xin Tiang 2 and the Eagle S—sighted nearby; NATO is increasing its Baltic presence due to this and similar prior incidents.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Rejects European Peacekeeping Force in Post-Conflict Ukraine
Russia vehemently opposes any European peacekeeping force in Ukraine post-conflict, as stated by Foreign Minister Lavrov, rejecting proposals discussed between Macron and Tusk involving NATO or nuclear powers like France and Britain, amid concerns of US disengagement under Trump's potential push for...
Russia Rejects European Peacekeeping Force in Post-Conflict Ukraine
Russia vehemently opposes any European peacekeeping force in Ukraine post-conflict, as stated by Foreign Minister Lavrov, rejecting proposals discussed between Macron and Tusk involving NATO or nuclear powers like France and Britain, amid concerns of US disengagement under Trump's potential push for...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Citizens Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A new SCP study reveals that 63% of Dutch citizens want their government to focus more on domestic issues and less on international affairs, citing concerns about housing shortages, asylum seeker reception, and high energy prices, a sentiment echoed in similar studies from 2011 and 2018.
Dutch Citizens Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A new SCP study reveals that 63% of Dutch citizens want their government to focus more on domestic issues and less on international affairs, citing concerns about housing shortages, asylum seeker reception, and high energy prices, a sentiment echoed in similar studies from 2011 and 2018.
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40% Bias Score
France Approves German Rearmament, Reshaping Post-War Europe
In December 1954, France's National Assembly narrowly approved German rearmament, enabling West Germany's NATO entry and sovereignty restoration, significantly impacting Cold War geopolitics and marking a turning point in post-war European integration.
France Approves German Rearmament, Reshaping Post-War Europe
In December 1954, France's National Assembly narrowly approved German rearmament, enabling West Germany's NATO entry and sovereignty restoration, significantly impacting Cold War geopolitics and marking a turning point in post-war European integration.
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52% Bias Score
Rutte Urges 4% GDP Defense Spending Amidst Ukraine War
In a speech, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte emphasized the proximity of the war in Ukraine to NATO, urging European nations to increase defense spending to at least 4% of GDP to counter Russian aggression, appease the US, and enhance European security, while acknowledging significant technological ...
Rutte Urges 4% GDP Defense Spending Amidst Ukraine War
In a speech, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte emphasized the proximity of the war in Ukraine to NATO, urging European nations to increase defense spending to at least 4% of GDP to counter Russian aggression, appease the US, and enhance European security, while acknowledging significant technological ...
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60% Bias Score
Russia Shifts African Military Operations to Libya After Syrian Troop Withdrawal
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to al-Khadim in Libya, using giant Antonov AN-124 and Ilyushin IL-76 transport planes, to maintain its Mediterranean presence and sustain operations in Africa following a reported withdrawal of Russian military eq...
Russia Shifts African Military Operations to Libya After Syrian Troop Withdrawal
Since mid-December, Russia has significantly increased flights from its Syrian airbase to al-Khadim in Libya, using giant Antonov AN-124 and Ilyushin IL-76 transport planes, to maintain its Mediterranean presence and sustain operations in Africa following a reported withdrawal of Russian military eq...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Rejects Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan
Donald Trump's proposed Ukraine peace plan, involving a 20-year delay in Kyiv's NATO membership and territorial concessions, has been rejected by Russia, highlighting the deep divisions and challenges to achieving a lasting ceasefire.
Russia Rejects Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan
Donald Trump's proposed Ukraine peace plan, involving a 20-year delay in Kyiv's NATO membership and territorial concessions, has been rejected by Russia, highlighting the deep divisions and challenges to achieving a lasting ceasefire.
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40% Bias Score
NATO to Increase Baltic Sea Patrols Following Suspected Cable Sabotage
Sweden's opposition calls for a NATO emergency meeting under Article 4 due to suspected sabotage of an underwater electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia, with a Russian-linked ship detained; NATO will increase Baltic Sea patrols.
NATO to Increase Baltic Sea Patrols Following Suspected Cable Sabotage
Sweden's opposition calls for a NATO emergency meeting under Article 4 due to suspected sabotage of an underwater electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia, with a Russian-linked ship detained; NATO will increase Baltic Sea patrols.
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36% Bias Score
Lavrov: US Tactics in Taiwan Mirror Ukraine Approach; Ukraine's Non-Aligned Status Remains Key Goal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US of using similar tactics in Taiwan as in Ukraine to pressure China, stated that securing Ukraine's non-aligned status remains a key objective of Russia's military operation, and highlighted the dangerous brink of the Iran-Israel conflict.
Lavrov: US Tactics in Taiwan Mirror Ukraine Approach; Ukraine's Non-Aligned Status Remains Key Goal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US of using similar tactics in Taiwan as in Ukraine to pressure China, stated that securing Ukraine's non-aligned status remains a key objective of Russia's military operation, and highlighted the dangerous brink of the Iran-Israel conflict.
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64% Bias Score
Milanovic Advances to Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic will face Dragan Primorac in a January 12 runoff election after winning 49.1% of the first-round vote on Sunday, falling short of the majority needed to avoid a second round. The election comes amid widespread corruption, high inflation and labor shortages.
Milanovic Advances to Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic will face Dragan Primorac in a January 12 runoff election after winning 49.1% of the first-round vote on Sunday, falling short of the majority needed to avoid a second round. The election comes amid widespread corruption, high inflation and labor shortages.
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60% Bias Score
Baltic Sea Cable Damaged: Extensive Damage Under Investigation
A damaged underwater electricity cable in the Baltic Sea, stretching tens of kilometers, is under investigation by Finnish authorities; the damage trail suggests a foreign vessel's anchor may be responsible, with repairs estimated to take at least seven months.
Baltic Sea Cable Damaged: Extensive Damage Under Investigation
A damaged underwater electricity cable in the Baltic Sea, stretching tens of kilometers, is under investigation by Finnish authorities; the damage trail suggests a foreign vessel's anchor may be responsible, with repairs estimated to take at least seven months.
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56% Bias Score