December 21, 2025 – Global Headlines

Story gist: Russian airstrikes hit Odesa, Ukraine, killing eight people and injuring 27. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy stated the attacks aim to cut Ukraine off from the sea.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like CNN emphasize casualties (eight killed, 27 injured) and directly label it a ‘Russian attack,’ highlighting human cost. Center outlets like Reuters focus on Zelenskiy’s claim of ‘escalating’ strikes to isolate Ukraine from the sea, using neutral quotation. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting any skeptical or pro-Russian framing of the incident.

Story gist: Israeli Gefen Bitton confronted a terrorist at Bondi Beach and remains in critical condition. A Syrian Australian man stopped the gunman, receiving millions in pledges and national hero status.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN emphasizes psychology of heroism, focusing on bystanders running toward danger without naming individuals. Center AP highlights Syrian Australian man’s actions, donations, and hero status. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential emphasis on Israeli victim, terrorism, or security implications.

Story gist: A man stabbed passengers on a Taipei subway, killing at least three after deploying a smoke bomb. Police stated the attacker planned the incident.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames as ‘mass stabbing’ with ‘at least four killed,’ emphasizing scale and victim count. Center BBC details ‘knife attacker’ and ‘smoke bombing’ with three deaths, focusing on tactics. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting conservative framing on security or mental health angles.