Russia Approves Record Military Budget Amid Ukraine War
Russia's 2025 budget allocates a record $145 billion (32.5%) to military spending, exceeding this year's allocation and reflecting Moscow's intensified war effort in Ukraine amid recent battlefield gains and rising casualties on both sides.
Russia Approves Record Military Budget Amid Ukraine War
Russia's 2025 budget allocates a record $145 billion (32.5%) to military spending, exceeding this year's allocation and reflecting Moscow's intensified war effort in Ukraine amid recent battlefield gains and rising casualties on both sides.
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44% Bias Score
Insurgents Seize Control of Much of Aleppo
Insurgents seized control of Aleppo International Airport and much of Aleppo city, prompting Iran to reaffirm support for Syria's government while Russia launched airstrikes; at least 347 people died in the fighting.
Insurgents Seize Control of Much of Aleppo
Insurgents seized control of Aleppo International Airport and much of Aleppo city, prompting Iran to reaffirm support for Syria's government while Russia launched airstrikes; at least 347 people died in the fighting.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Intensifies Aerial Attacks on Ukraine, Targeting Energy Grid Amid Winter
During a week of intensified attacks, Russia launched approximately 500 bombs, 660 drones, and 120 missiles into Ukraine, targeting its energy grid and causing civilian casualties, while the US and EU pledge continued support.
Russia Intensifies Aerial Attacks on Ukraine, Targeting Energy Grid Amid Winter
During a week of intensified attacks, Russia launched approximately 500 bombs, 660 drones, and 120 missiles into Ukraine, targeting its energy grid and causing civilian casualties, while the US and EU pledge continued support.
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60% Bias Score
EU reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine
On their first day in office, EU Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine, including financial aid, progress on EU accession talks, and work on the 15th package of Russia sanctions, aiming for monthly €1....
EU reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine
On their first day in office, EU Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine, including financial aid, progress on EU accession talks, and work on the 15th package of Russia sanctions, aiming for monthly €1....
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32% Bias Score
EU President Visits Kyiv, Reaffirms Support Amidst War and Uncertain Future
On his first day as President of the European Council, António Costa visited Kyiv with senior EU officials, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and providing €4.2 billion in aid from frozen Russian assets while acknowledging the ongoing challenges and uncertainties abou...
EU President Visits Kyiv, Reaffirms Support Amidst War and Uncertain Future
On his first day as President of the European Council, António Costa visited Kyiv with senior EU officials, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and providing €4.2 billion in aid from frozen Russian assets while acknowledging the ongoing challenges and uncertainties abou...
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60% Bias Score
Moscow Collector Trial: Eight Deaths, Charges Filed
A Moscow court is hearing the case of eight deaths during an excursion in 2023 due to a flash flood; the trial involves the arrest of the tour agency director and organizer on charges of providing unsafe services; two suspects remain at large.
Moscow Collector Trial: Eight Deaths, Charges Filed
A Moscow court is hearing the case of eight deaths during an excursion in 2023 due to a flash flood; the trial involves the arrest of the tour agency director and organizer on charges of providing unsafe services; two suspects remain at large.
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36% Bias Score
White House Denies Reports of US Nuclear Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
The White House denies reports that the US is considering providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, rejecting claims made by unidentified Western officials; this follows Ukraine's 1994 relinquishment of its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances under the Budapest Memorandum.
White House Denies Reports of US Nuclear Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
The White House denies reports that the US is considering providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, rejecting claims made by unidentified Western officials; this follows Ukraine's 1994 relinquishment of its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances under the Budapest Memorandum.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Approves Record \$145 Billion Military Budget for 2025
Russia approved a record \$145 billion military budget for 2025, allocating 32.5% to defense, reflecting Moscow's continued commitment to the war in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict and Western support for Kyiv.
Russia Approves Record \$145 Billion Military Budget for 2025
Russia approved a record \$145 billion military budget for 2025, allocating 32.5% to defense, reflecting Moscow's continued commitment to the war in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict and Western support for Kyiv.
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40% Bias Score
US Navy Equips Defunct Warship with Hypersonic Missiles
The US Navy is retrofitting the USS Zumwalt stealth destroyer with hypersonic missiles at a Mississippi shipyard, repurposing inactive gun turrets to counter Russia and China's development of similar weapons.
US Navy Equips Defunct Warship with Hypersonic Missiles
The US Navy is retrofitting the USS Zumwalt stealth destroyer with hypersonic missiles at a Mississippi shipyard, repurposing inactive gun turrets to counter Russia and China's development of similar weapons.
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48% Bias Score
Aleppo Falls to Jihadists: Syria Loses Control of Major City
A jihadist offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has resulted in the loss of control over Aleppo, Syria, to the Syrian government, marking the first time since 2012 that the city is not under regime control. At least 277 people have been killed, and the situation is escalating rapidly.
Aleppo Falls to Jihadists: Syria Loses Control of Major City
A jihadist offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has resulted in the loss of control over Aleppo, Syria, to the Syrian government, marking the first time since 2012 that the city is not under regime control. At least 277 people have been killed, and the situation is escalating rapidly.
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64% Bias Score
Turkey Responds to Aleppo Takeover Amidst Concerns Over Kurdish Forces and Potential Refugee Crisis
Following the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) takeover of Aleppo, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held urgent calls with Lebanon, Qatar, and Russia to address the situation, with the focus shifting to Kurdish forces controlling the city's airport and Turkey's concerns about a potential new refugee i...
Turkey Responds to Aleppo Takeover Amidst Concerns Over Kurdish Forces and Potential Refugee Crisis
Following the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) takeover of Aleppo, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held urgent calls with Lebanon, Qatar, and Russia to address the situation, with the focus shifting to Kurdish forces controlling the city's airport and Turkey's concerns about a potential new refugee i...
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52% Bias Score
Georgia's President Condemns Illegitimate Elections, Citing Russian Interference
Salome Zurabişvili, Georgia's president, calls the October 2023 elections illegitimate due to reported voter intimidation and bribery, leading to a suspension of EU accession talks and widespread protests across Georgia; she contends that Russia interfered in the election.
Georgia's President Condemns Illegitimate Elections, Citing Russian Interference
Salome Zurabişvili, Georgia's president, calls the October 2023 elections illegitimate due to reported voter intimidation and bribery, leading to a suspension of EU accession talks and widespread protests across Georgia; she contends that Russia interfered in the election.
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48% Bias Score