Novosibirsk Trolleybus Accident: Pregnant Woman Killed, Driver Denies Fault
A 66-year-old trolleybus driver in Novosibirsk struck and killed a pregnant 25-year-old woman and injured her 4-year-old son on October 28th, 2024, while the mother and son were crossing the street at a crosswalk; the driver, who has seven prior red-light tickets this year, denies fault.
Novosibirsk Trolleybus Accident: Pregnant Woman Killed, Driver Denies Fault
A 66-year-old trolleybus driver in Novosibirsk struck and killed a pregnant 25-year-old woman and injured her 4-year-old son on October 28th, 2024, while the mother and son were crossing the street at a crosswalk; the driver, who has seven prior red-light tickets this year, denies fault.
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52% Bias Score
Russia-China Trade Grows Moderately in 2024 Despite Sanctions and Payment Issues
In 2024, despite payment and export restrictions, the total trade volume between Russia and China increased by 1.9% to \$244.82 billion, with agricultural products and raw materials forming a significant portion of exports, while Chinese car imports dominated imports.
Russia-China Trade Grows Moderately in 2024 Despite Sanctions and Payment Issues
In 2024, despite payment and export restrictions, the total trade volume between Russia and China increased by 1.9% to \$244.82 billion, with agricultural products and raw materials forming a significant portion of exports, while Chinese car imports dominated imports.
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36% Bias Score
American Imprisoned in Russia Amidst Uncredible Child Abuse Accusations
David Barnes, a US citizen, has been imprisoned in Russia for three years on child abuse charges deemed uncredible by US authorities; his family seeks his release through a prisoner exchange, highlighting concerns over US diplomatic response and the misuse of legal processes in international custody...
American Imprisoned in Russia Amidst Uncredible Child Abuse Accusations
David Barnes, a US citizen, has been imprisoned in Russia for three years on child abuse charges deemed uncredible by US authorities; his family seeks his release through a prisoner exchange, highlighting concerns over US diplomatic response and the misuse of legal processes in international custody...
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48% Bias Score
Disabled Russian Oil Tanker Highlights Risks of Sanctions-Evading "Shadow Fleet
The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia, lost power in the Baltic Sea near Germany, prompting a rescue operation amid stormy conditions and highlighting Russia's use of its "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions.
Disabled Russian Oil Tanker Highlights Risks of Sanctions-Evading "Shadow Fleet
The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia, lost power in the Baltic Sea near Germany, prompting a rescue operation amid stormy conditions and highlighting Russia's use of its "shadow fleet" to circumvent sanctions.
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56% Bias Score
Captured North Korean Soldiers Reveal Involvement in Ukraine War
Two wounded North Korean soldiers, captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk Oblast on January 9th, are in SBU custody in Kyiv, receiving medical care; their presence indicates North Korean involvement in the war.
Captured North Korean Soldiers Reveal Involvement in Ukraine War
Two wounded North Korean soldiers, captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk Oblast on January 9th, are in SBU custody in Kyiv, receiving medical care; their presence indicates North Korean involvement in the war.
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40% Bias Score
Captured North Korean Soldiers Confirm Pyongyang's Military Aid to Russia in Ukraine
Ukraine, the U.S., and South Korea confirmed the presence of over 10,000 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine; two captured North Korean soldiers corroborated this, revealing significant casualties and harsh treatment.
Captured North Korean Soldiers Confirm Pyongyang's Military Aid to Russia in Ukraine
Ukraine, the U.S., and South Korea confirmed the presence of over 10,000 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine; two captured North Korean soldiers corroborated this, revealing significant casualties and harsh treatment.
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56% Bias Score
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Spreads, Sparking Environmental Emergency
A month after an oil spill from two storm-damaged tankers in the Kerch Strait was detected, an emergency task force arrived to address the spreading contamination, affecting areas in the Krasnodar region, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea, prompting international accusations of Russian negligence.
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Spreads, Sparking Environmental Emergency
A month after an oil spill from two storm-damaged tankers in the Kerch Strait was detected, an emergency task force arrived to address the spreading contamination, affecting areas in the Krasnodar region, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea, prompting international accusations of Russian negligence.
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40% Bias Score
Minor Price Spike in European Gas After TurkStream Attack
An attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline in Russia on January 13th caused a minor increase in European gas prices; despite the initial price surge, the compressor station continued operating normally.
Minor Price Spike in European Gas After TurkStream Attack
An attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline in Russia on January 13th caused a minor increase in European gas prices; despite the initial price surge, the compressor station continued operating normally.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Entrepreneurship Rises to 23%
A Sberbank and Ministry of Economic Development study shows that the percentage of Russians aged 18–64 involved in entrepreneurial activity increased from 21% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, driven by desires for freedom, high income, and self-realization; the top support needs are start-up capital, network...
Russian Entrepreneurship Rises to 23%
A Sberbank and Ministry of Economic Development study shows that the percentage of Russians aged 18–64 involved in entrepreneurial activity increased from 21% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, driven by desires for freedom, high income, and self-realization; the top support needs are start-up capital, network...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine's Advisor Podolyak on Peace Prospects: Security Guarantees and the Need to Compel Russia
Mychajlo Podolyak, a key advisor to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, discusses the prospects for peace in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for Western security guarantees and criticizing a phone call between Chancellor Scholz and President Putin. He highlights the importance of a strong military response...
Ukraine's Advisor Podolyak on Peace Prospects: Security Guarantees and the Need to Compel Russia
Mychajlo Podolyak, a key advisor to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, discusses the prospects for peace in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for Western security guarantees and criticizing a phone call between Chancellor Scholz and President Putin. He highlights the importance of a strong military response...
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48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Urges Allies to Deliver on Arms Promises Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized unfulfilled arms supply promises amid Russia's intensified attacks this week, while German officials debate additional military aid for Ukraine beyond the planned €4 billion for 2025, with disagreements between the foreign and defense ministries and the chanc...
Zelenskyy Urges Allies to Deliver on Arms Promises Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized unfulfilled arms supply promises amid Russia's intensified attacks this week, while German officials debate additional military aid for Ukraine beyond the planned €4 billion for 2025, with disagreements between the foreign and defense ministries and the chanc...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Seeks US Security Guarantees Amidst Shift in US Policy
Following the US power shift, Ukraine's conflict with Russia enters a new phase, focusing on Western security guarantees and potential bilateral agreements with the US for missile bases and defense systems, while concerns remain about a potential Russian escalation.
Ukraine Seeks US Security Guarantees Amidst Shift in US Policy
Following the US power shift, Ukraine's conflict with Russia enters a new phase, focusing on Western security guarantees and potential bilateral agreements with the US for missile bases and defense systems, while concerns remain about a potential Russian escalation.
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60% Bias Score