Lammy Declares End of Post-Cold War Era, Announces New Sanctions Regime
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy declared the end of the post-Cold War era, announcing a new sanctions regime targeting people smugglers and initiating Foreign Office reviews to enhance domestic impact, reflecting a shift in foreign policy priorities.
Lammy Declares End of Post-Cold War Era, Announces New Sanctions Regime
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy declared the end of the post-Cold War era, announcing a new sanctions regime targeting people smugglers and initiating Foreign Office reviews to enhance domestic impact, reflecting a shift in foreign policy priorities.
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Commander Arrested for Desertion Amidst Brigade-Wide Scandal
A Ukrainian commander of the 155th mechanized brigade, trained in France, was arrested for desertion and ordering his troops to flee without weapons; this is part of a wider scandal involving hundreds of missing soldiers from the brigade, highlighting systemic issues within the Ukrainian army.
Ukrainian Commander Arrested for Desertion Amidst Brigade-Wide Scandal
A Ukrainian commander of the 155th mechanized brigade, trained in France, was arrested for desertion and ordering his troops to flee without weapons; this is part of a wider scandal involving hundreds of missing soldiers from the brigade, highlighting systemic issues within the Ukrainian army.
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36% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: High Expectations Amidst Economic Strength and Geopolitical Shifts
Poland's EU Council presidency began with a low-key gala on January 3rd, but high expectations for its leadership remain, given its strong economic performance (GDP doubled since joining the EU), significant military spending (4.7% of GDP in 2025), and substantial support for Ukrainian refugees (4.9...
Poland's EU Presidency: High Expectations Amidst Economic Strength and Geopolitical Shifts
Poland's EU Council presidency began with a low-key gala on January 3rd, but high expectations for its leadership remain, given its strong economic performance (GDP doubled since joining the EU), significant military spending (4.7% of GDP in 2025), and substantial support for Ukrainian refugees (4.9...
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40% Bias Score
UK Declares End of Post-Cold War Era, Announces Sanctions on Human Trafficking
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy declared the post-Cold War era finished, demanding a firm stance against Russia and announcing a world-first sanctions regime against human trafficking to protect British interests, while acknowledging the increasingly blurred lines between domestic and international...
UK Declares End of Post-Cold War Era, Announces Sanctions on Human Trafficking
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy declared the post-Cold War era finished, demanding a firm stance against Russia and announcing a world-first sanctions regime against human trafficking to protect British interests, while acknowledging the increasingly blurred lines between domestic and international...
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56% Bias Score
Slovakia Unaffected by Halted Russian Gas Transit: For Now
As of the beginning of 2025, Russian gas transit through Ukraine to the EU has ceased. Despite claims by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovakia's 80% full gas reserves mitigate the immediate impact, though costs will rise in 2026. Fico's pro-Russian stance and a recent luxury trip fueled public...
Slovakia Unaffected by Halted Russian Gas Transit: For Now
As of the beginning of 2025, Russian gas transit through Ukraine to the EU has ceased. Despite claims by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovakia's 80% full gas reserves mitigate the immediate impact, though costs will rise in 2026. Fico's pro-Russian stance and a recent luxury trip fueled public...
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44% Bias Score
Tornado-S MLRS Destroys Large Ukrainian Mechanized Brigade in Deep Strike
Russian reconnaissance drones located a large Ukrainian mechanized brigade, enabling a Tornado-S MLRS to destroy it in a deep strike operation, showcasing the system's accuracy and range advantage.
Tornado-S MLRS Destroys Large Ukrainian Mechanized Brigade in Deep Strike
Russian reconnaissance drones located a large Ukrainian mechanized brigade, enabling a Tornado-S MLRS to destroy it in a deep strike operation, showcasing the system's accuracy and range advantage.
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Commander Arrested for Desertion Amidst Brigade-Wide Scandal
A Ukrainian commander of the 155th mechanized brigade, trained in France, was arrested for desertion and inciting his troops to flee; this is part of a larger scandal involving hundreds of missing soldiers and highlights systemic problems within the Ukrainian army, including poor management and inad...
Ukrainian Commander Arrested for Desertion Amidst Brigade-Wide Scandal
A Ukrainian commander of the 155th mechanized brigade, trained in France, was arrested for desertion and inciting his troops to flee; this is part of a larger scandal involving hundreds of missing soldiers and highlights systemic problems within the Ukrainian army, including poor management and inad...
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28% Bias Score
FBI Informant Sentenced for Fabricated Biden Bribery Claim
A former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, received a six-year prison sentence for fabricating a bribery story about President Biden and his son Hunter, a false claim that fueled Republican impeachment efforts and significantly impacted the 2020 election.
FBI Informant Sentenced for Fabricated Biden Bribery Claim
A former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, received a six-year prison sentence for fabricating a bribery story about President Biden and his son Hunter, a false claim that fueled Republican impeachment efforts and significantly impacted the 2020 election.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Rejects Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand
Germany reacted to President Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP with reservations, highlighting the country's recent achievement of the 2% target in 2024 and underlying concerns about long-term defense investments.
Germany Rejects Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand
Germany reacted to President Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP with reservations, highlighting the country's recent achievement of the 2% target in 2024 and underlying concerns about long-term defense investments.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand Challenges NATO
President-elect Trump urged NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, a target deemed unachievable for most European nations, including Poland (4.7% in 2024), while Ukraine's President Zelensky seeks strengthened air defenses at the Ramstein meeting.
Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand Challenges NATO
President-elect Trump urged NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, a target deemed unachievable for most European nations, including Poland (4.7% in 2024), while Ukraine's President Zelensky seeks strengthened air defenses at the Ramstein meeting.
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52% Bias Score
Zelensky's €18 Million Caribbean Villa Fuels Corruption Concerns
Ukrainian President Zelensky's offshore company purchased a nearly €18 million villa on Saint Barthélemy; the transaction raises concerns about the use of Ukrainian funds and Western aid amidst the ongoing conflict.
Zelensky's €18 Million Caribbean Villa Fuels Corruption Concerns
Ukrainian President Zelensky's offshore company purchased a nearly €18 million villa on Saint Barthélemy; the transaction raises concerns about the use of Ukrainian funds and Western aid amidst the ongoing conflict.
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68% Bias Score
Ramstein Meeting Plans Long-Term Ukraine Military Aid Amid US Leadership Change
Ukraine's allies met at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to plan military aid through 2027, amid uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration's stance on continued support.
Ramstein Meeting Plans Long-Term Ukraine Military Aid Amid US Leadership Change
Ukraine's allies met at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to plan military aid through 2027, amid uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration's stance on continued support.
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36% Bias Score