Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive, Triggering Airstrikes
Russian and Syrian warplanes bombed Aleppo suburbs after rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, seized most of the city in a surprise offensive, killing at least 16 civilians and forcing 14,000 to flee; the rebels also captured Aleppo's international airport.
Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive, Triggering Airstrikes
Russian and Syrian warplanes bombed Aleppo suburbs after rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, seized most of the city in a surprise offensive, killing at least 16 civilians and forcing 14,000 to flee; the rebels also captured Aleppo's international airport.
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60% Bias Score
Sanctioned Oligarch Usmanov Reelected as FIE President
Despite facing sanctions from nearly 40 countries, Alisher Usmanov was reelected president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) on Saturday, winning 120 votes to 26, raising concerns about the organization's governance.
Sanctioned Oligarch Usmanov Reelected as FIE President
Despite facing sanctions from nearly 40 countries, Alisher Usmanov was reelected president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) on Saturday, winning 120 votes to 26, raising concerns about the organization's governance.
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44% Bias Score
BSW's Coalition Governments in Brandenburg and Thuringia: Pragmatism Over Revolution
Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party formed coalition governments in Brandenburg and Thuringia, prioritizing social programs and economic stability over its initially proclaimed revolutionary aims, leading to decreased voter support but also a potential for long-term political realignment through its ambig...
BSW's Coalition Governments in Brandenburg and Thuringia: Pragmatism Over Revolution
Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party formed coalition governments in Brandenburg and Thuringia, prioritizing social programs and economic stability over its initially proclaimed revolutionary aims, leading to decreased voter support but also a potential for long-term political realignment through its ambig...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine War Escalates: Russia Deploys Nuclear-Capable Missile Amidst Growing International Involvement
The Russian military advances in Ukraine with heavy losses amid growing war-weariness in Russia and international escalation, including North Korean involvement and a new Russian nuclear doctrine.
Ukraine War Escalates: Russia Deploys Nuclear-Capable Missile Amidst Growing International Involvement
The Russian military advances in Ukraine with heavy losses amid growing war-weariness in Russia and international escalation, including North Korean involvement and a new Russian nuclear doctrine.
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36% Bias Score
Putin Threatens Kyiv with Hypersonic Missiles, Warns Against Nuclear Arms Supply to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to use hypersonic missiles to target government buildings in Kyiv, escalating the Ukraine conflict after Ukraine used Western-supplied long-range missiles on Russian territory. He also warned against supplying nuclear weapons to Ukraine, threatening to res...
Putin Threatens Kyiv with Hypersonic Missiles, Warns Against Nuclear Arms Supply to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to use hypersonic missiles to target government buildings in Kyiv, escalating the Ukraine conflict after Ukraine used Western-supplied long-range missiles on Russian territory. He also warned against supplying nuclear weapons to Ukraine, threatening to res...
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60% Bias Score
Russia's Paramilitary Program Attacks European Undersea Cables
A NATO official revealed Russia's persistent attacks on European undersea cables using a paramilitary organization, causing significant damage to communications and finance, and prompting international alarm.
Russia's Paramilitary Program Attacks European Undersea Cables
A NATO official revealed Russia's persistent attacks on European undersea cables using a paramilitary organization, causing significant damage to communications and finance, and prompting international alarm.
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68% Bias Score
Poland Strengthens Eastern Border Defenses, Including Border with Ukraine
Poland is bolstering its eastern border defenses, including the border with Ukraine, through the multi-billion zloty Eastern Shield project, which includes fortifications, advanced technology and logistical hubs, to deter potential aggression and enhance national security.
Poland Strengthens Eastern Border Defenses, Including Border with Ukraine
Poland is bolstering its eastern border defenses, including the border with Ukraine, through the multi-billion zloty Eastern Shield project, which includes fortifications, advanced technology and logistical hubs, to deter potential aggression and enhance national security.
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48% Bias Score
Moscow Police Raid Nightclubs, Detain Patrons Under Anti-LGBT Laws
Russian police raided Moscow nightclubs and a travel agency on Saturday, detaining patrons and confiscating electronics under laws criminalizing "LGBT propaganda," marking the anniversary of a Supreme Court ban on the "international LGBT movement."
Moscow Police Raid Nightclubs, Detain Patrons Under Anti-LGBT Laws
Russian police raided Moscow nightclubs and a travel agency on Saturday, detaining patrons and confiscating electronics under laws criminalizing "LGBT propaganda," marking the anniversary of a Supreme Court ban on the "international LGBT movement."
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60% Bias Score
Russian Teen Survives Fatal Car Accident, Battles Cancer, and Thrives in College
Seventeen-year-old Olga Stich from Bratsk, Russia, survived a car accident that killed her mother and sister in 2019, only to be diagnosed with stage four bone cancer in 2022; despite these challenges, she is now a college student studying programming.
Russian Teen Survives Fatal Car Accident, Battles Cancer, and Thrives in College
Seventeen-year-old Olga Stich from Bratsk, Russia, survived a car accident that killed her mother and sister in 2019, only to be diagnosed with stage four bone cancer in 2022; despite these challenges, she is now a college student studying programming.
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44% Bias Score
Putin Threatens to Destroy Kyiv with Hypersonic Missiles
Vladimir Putin threatened to obliterate Kyiv with hypersonic missiles if Ukraine continues using Western-supplied rockets to strike Russian territory, following a two-day barrage of 100 missiles and 466 drones on Ukraine's energy grid, leaving over a million without power.
Putin Threatens to Destroy Kyiv with Hypersonic Missiles
Vladimir Putin threatened to obliterate Kyiv with hypersonic missiles if Ukraine continues using Western-supplied rockets to strike Russian territory, following a two-day barrage of 100 missiles and 466 drones on Ukraine's energy grid, leaving over a million without power.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Targets Ukrainian Decision-Making Centers with Ballistic Missiles
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack targeting Ukrainian decision-making centers, escalating the conflict; this follows a test of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile and comes seven weeks before the end of President Biden's term.
Russia Targets Ukrainian Decision-Making Centers with Ballistic Missiles
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack targeting Ukrainian decision-making centers, escalating the conflict; this follows a test of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile and comes seven weeks before the end of President Biden's term.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Launches Major Attack on Ukraine, Causing Widespread Power Outages
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on November 27, causing widespread power outages and damage, injuring at least one person and prompting criticism of the IAEA's response; Russia claims the attack was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes.
Russia Launches Major Attack on Ukraine, Causing Widespread Power Outages
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on November 27, causing widespread power outages and damage, injuring at least one person and prompting criticism of the IAEA's response; Russia claims the attack was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes.
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48% Bias Score