Escalating Conflict in Ukraine: Fighting Intensifies in Donetsk and Kursk
Intense fighting occurred over the weekend near Pokrovsk in Donetsk and in the Kursk region, with Russia claiming to have repelled a Ukrainian assault involving Western-supplied armored vehicles; reports suggest that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russia, and that Ukraine has successfull...
Escalating Conflict in Ukraine: Fighting Intensifies in Donetsk and Kursk
Intense fighting occurred over the weekend near Pokrovsk in Donetsk and in the Kursk region, with Russia claiming to have repelled a Ukrainian assault involving Western-supplied armored vehicles; reports suggest that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russia, and that Ukraine has successfull...
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64% Bias Score
Ukraine Reports Heavy Russian Losses in Kursk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj reported heavy losses for Russian units attempting to retake the Kursk region, including a lost battalion near Machnowka; a two-year-old child was among the injured in a Sumy attack; Ukraine seeks enhanced air defense at next week's Ramstein meeting.
Ukraine Reports Heavy Russian Losses in Kursk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj reported heavy losses for Russian units attempting to retake the Kursk region, including a lost battalion near Machnowka; a two-year-old child was among the injured in a Sumy attack; Ukraine seeks enhanced air defense at next week's Ramstein meeting.
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52% Bias Score
Meloni's Surprise Meeting with Trump Signals Potential Shift in US-Italy Relations
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise visit to US President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on January 5th, 2025, discussing issues including the detention of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Iran, European gas supply, the war in Ukraine, and potential tariffs; Trump praised Melon...
Meloni's Surprise Meeting with Trump Signals Potential Shift in US-Italy Relations
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise visit to US President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on January 5th, 2025, discussing issues including the detention of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Iran, European gas supply, the war in Ukraine, and potential tariffs; Trump praised Melon...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Launches New Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region
Ukraine launched a counter-offensive in Russia's Kursk region on Sunday, involving two tanks, one counter-obstacle vehicle, and 12 armored fighting vehicles, attacking from Sudzha towards Berdin and Bolshoye Soldatskoye, while Russia claims to be repelling the attack.
Ukraine Launches New Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region
Ukraine launched a counter-offensive in Russia's Kursk region on Sunday, involving two tanks, one counter-obstacle vehicle, and 12 armored fighting vehicles, attacking from Sudzha towards Berdin and Bolshoye Soldatskoye, while Russia claims to be repelling the attack.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit; Germany's LNG Terminals Ease Energy Concerns
Ukraine stopped the flow of Russian natural gas to Austria and Slovakia; however, unlike in 2022, Germany's new LNG terminals are helping to ensure energy security for neighboring countries, while debate continues about their long-term need and environmental impact.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit; Germany's LNG Terminals Ease Energy Concerns
Ukraine stopped the flow of Russian natural gas to Austria and Slovakia; however, unlike in 2022, Germany's new LNG terminals are helping to ensure energy security for neighboring countries, while debate continues about their long-term need and environmental impact.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Vows Retaliation After Intercepting US-Made Missiles in Ukraine
On January 4th, 2024, Russia intercepted eight US-made ATACMS missiles and 72 UAVs launched by Ukraine, prompting a retaliatory threat from Moscow and raising concerns about further escalation in the conflict, particularly given Russia's threatened use of nuclear-capable missiles and the potential c...
Russia Vows Retaliation After Intercepting US-Made Missiles in Ukraine
On January 4th, 2024, Russia intercepted eight US-made ATACMS missiles and 72 UAVs launched by Ukraine, prompting a retaliatory threat from Moscow and raising concerns about further escalation in the conflict, particularly given Russia's threatened use of nuclear-capable missiles and the potential c...
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk Region Using Challenger 2 Tanks
Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region using British Challenger 2 tanks and other armored vehicles, targeting several villages; pro-Putin sources claim to have destroyed a Challenger 2 with a drone, while Ukraine reports significant Russian losses.
Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk Region Using Challenger 2 Tanks
Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region using British Challenger 2 tanks and other armored vehicles, targeting several villages; pro-Putin sources claim to have destroyed a Challenger 2 with a drone, while Ukraine reports significant Russian losses.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Causing Energy Crisis in Moldova, Concerns in Slovakia
Ukraine's halting of Russian gas transit to Europe on Wednesday, following the expiration of a 2019 agreement, has caused energy concerns in Slovakia and a crisis in Moldova, where heating has been suspended in some areas, while Austria anticipates less severe impacts due to prior preparations.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Causing Energy Crisis in Moldova, Concerns in Slovakia
Ukraine's halting of Russian gas transit to Europe on Wednesday, following the expiration of a 2019 agreement, has caused energy concerns in Slovakia and a crisis in Moldova, where heating has been suspended in some areas, while Austria anticipates less severe impacts due to prior preparations.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Inflation Data Discrepancy Raises Concerns
Turkey's TÜİK reported December inflation at 44.38%, while ENAG calculated it at 83.40%, impacting millions of public servants and retirees whose 2025 salary increases are based on the lower figure; this discrepancy raises concerns about data manipulation and transparency.
Turkey's Inflation Data Discrepancy Raises Concerns
Turkey's TÜİK reported December inflation at 44.38%, while ENAG calculated it at 83.40%, impacting millions of public servants and retirees whose 2025 salary increases are based on the lower figure; this discrepancy raises concerns about data manipulation and transparency.
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56% Bias Score
Scholz Denies Putin Meeting Amidst German Election Tensions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denied claims by CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter of a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, calling the statement "false" and "indecent," and the German government is pursuing legal action.
Scholz Denies Putin Meeting Amidst German Election Tensions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denied claims by CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter of a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, calling the statement "false" and "indecent," and the German government is pursuing legal action.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Advances in Eastern Ukraine Despite Heavy Losses; Trump Presidency Raises Concerns
Ukraine reported over 300 Russian casualties near Pokrovsk on Friday; Russia is advancing towards Dnipropetrovsk, aiming to secure control over Luhansk and Donetsk; the impending Trump presidency raises concerns about reduced US aid and potential pressure for negotiations.
Russia Advances in Eastern Ukraine Despite Heavy Losses; Trump Presidency Raises Concerns
Ukraine reported over 300 Russian casualties near Pokrovsk on Friday; Russia is advancing towards Dnipropetrovsk, aiming to secure control over Luhansk and Donetsk; the impending Trump presidency raises concerns about reduced US aid and potential pressure for negotiations.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's New Year's Attacks on Ukraine and the German Elections
Russia's New Year's Day attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities killed two people, highlighting the ongoing conflict and the critical upcoming German elections which will determine the level of future support for Ukraine.
Russia's New Year's Attacks on Ukraine and the German Elections
Russia's New Year's Day attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities killed two people, highlighting the ongoing conflict and the critical upcoming German elections which will determine the level of future support for Ukraine.
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56% Bias Score