German Authorities Halt Oil Tanker "Eventin" Amidst EU Sanctions Investigation
The German authorities have halted the "Eventin", a 274-meter oil tanker that had a complete system failure off Rügen Island last week, pending technical and customs investigations to determine seaworthiness and compliance with EU sanctions on Russian oil.
German Authorities Halt Oil Tanker "Eventin" Amidst EU Sanctions Investigation
The German authorities have halted the "Eventin", a 274-meter oil tanker that had a complete system failure off Rügen Island last week, pending technical and customs investigations to determine seaworthiness and compliance with EU sanctions on Russian oil.
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32% Bias Score
Jealous Rage Leads to Murder in Khabarovsk
In Khabarovsk, Russia, 58-year-old Sergey murdered his girlfriend, Olga, after a violent argument fueled by jealousy over her several-day absence; he was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Jealous Rage Leads to Murder in Khabarovsk
In Khabarovsk, Russia, 58-year-old Sergey murdered his girlfriend, Olga, after a violent argument fueled by jealousy over her several-day absence; he was sentenced to eight years in prison.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Seeks to Seize $300 Billion in Russian Assets for Ukraine Negotiations
In a last-ditch effort before leaving office, the Biden administration is trying to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to leverage for peace negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, but faces European opposition and legal concerns.
Biden Seeks to Seize $300 Billion in Russian Assets for Ukraine Negotiations
In a last-ditch effort before leaving office, the Biden administration is trying to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to leverage for peace negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, but faces European opposition and legal concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Investigates Reported Killing of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian fighting in Ukraine, has been killed by Russian forces, prompting urgent inquiries and demands for accountability from the Australian government.
Australia Investigates Reported Killing of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian fighting in Ukraine, has been killed by Russian forces, prompting urgent inquiries and demands for accountability from the Australian government.
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40% Bias Score
Europe to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Industry
Five European nations—Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Poland—pledged to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry by collaborating on weapons production and capacity building, with Germany delivering the first of 54 howitzers.
Europe to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Industry
Five European nations—Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Poland—pledged to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry by collaborating on weapons production and capacity building, with Germany delivering the first of 54 howitzers.
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48% Bias Score
Cuban Soldiers Trapped in Ukraine After Russian Contract Expiry
Hundreds of Cubans, initially promised high wages and citizenship, were recruited into the Russian army, deployed to Ukraine, and now face death or injury after their contracts expired, highlighting Russia's exploitation of foreign nationals in its war effort and Cuba's apparent complicity.
Cuban Soldiers Trapped in Ukraine After Russian Contract Expiry
Hundreds of Cubans, initially promised high wages and citizenship, were recruited into the Russian army, deployed to Ukraine, and now face death or injury after their contracts expired, highlighting Russia's exploitation of foreign nationals in its war effort and Cuba's apparent complicity.
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40% Bias Score
Influenza Surge in Russia After New Year Holidays
Following Russia's New Year holidays, influenza and ARI cases surged 31.9% last week compared to the previous week, driven primarily by the A(H1N1)2009 virus, which often causes severe infections and pneumonia. While over half the population was vaccinated, those unvaccinated are at high risk.
Influenza Surge in Russia After New Year Holidays
Following Russia's New Year holidays, influenza and ARI cases surged 31.9% last week compared to the previous week, driven primarily by the A(H1N1)2009 virus, which often causes severe infections and pneumonia. While over half the population was vaccinated, those unvaccinated are at high risk.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Reaffirms Ukraine Support Amidst Internal Debate and US Uncertainty
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv to discuss continued military support for Ukraine, amid internal German debates over further aid and uncertainty surrounding US support under the incoming Trump administration, while Ukraine faces increasing territorial losses and desertions.
Germany Reaffirms Ukraine Support Amidst Internal Debate and US Uncertainty
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv to discuss continued military support for Ukraine, amid internal German debates over further aid and uncertainty surrounding US support under the incoming Trump administration, while Ukraine faces increasing territorial losses and desertions.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Plans Early Meeting with Putin
President-elect Donald Trump announced on January 13th his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon after his inauguration, potentially impacting the war in Ukraine and US-Russia relations.
Trump Plans Early Meeting with Putin
President-elect Donald Trump announced on January 13th his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon after his inauguration, potentially impacting the war in Ukraine and US-Russia relations.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Defends Against Russian Advance Amidst Uncertain US Support and Peace Prospects
One week before Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Ukraine's military is on the defensive against Russia's advance in Donetsk, facing uncertainty about continued Western military aid and the prospects for peace negotiations.
Ukraine Defends Against Russian Advance Amidst Uncertain US Support and Peace Prospects
One week before Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Ukraine's military is on the defensive against Russia's advance in Donetsk, facing uncertainty about continued Western military aid and the prospects for peace negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Triggering Escalation
Ukraine launched a major drone and missile attack on southern Russia overnight, damaging at least two factories and forcing school closures in Saratov and Engels; Russia claims to have intercepted over 200 drones and five US-made missiles, but Reuters could not verify these claims.
Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Triggering Escalation
Ukraine launched a major drone and missile attack on southern Russia overnight, damaging at least two factories and forcing school closures in Saratov and Engels; Russia claims to have intercepted over 200 drones and five US-made missiles, but Reuters could not verify these claims.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Faces Tough Choices Amidst Russian Advance, Trump's Return Adds Uncertainty
Facing a defensive stance against Russia, Ukraine anticipates tough choices amid continued Russian advances in Donetsk, capturing 150 square miles in December; the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House adds further uncertainty to peace negotiations.
Ukraine Faces Tough Choices Amidst Russian Advance, Trump's Return Adds Uncertainty
Facing a defensive stance against Russia, Ukraine anticipates tough choices amid continued Russian advances in Donetsk, capturing 150 square miles in December; the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House adds further uncertainty to peace negotiations.
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40% Bias Score