Betharram Fathers Admit Responsibility for Abuse, Launch Inquiry and Compensation Fund
The Betharram Fathers religious congregation admitted responsibility for decades of physical and sexual abuse at their school in Lestelle-Bétharram, France, creating a new compensation fund and launching an independent inquiry, though most crimes are time-barred.
Betharram Fathers Admit Responsibility for Abuse, Launch Inquiry and Compensation Fund
The Betharram Fathers religious congregation admitted responsibility for decades of physical and sexual abuse at their school in Lestelle-Bétharram, France, creating a new compensation fund and launching an independent inquiry, though most crimes are time-barred.
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24% Bias Score
Canada and China retaliate against US tariffs with countermeasures
On March 4th, 2025, Canada and China announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 25% and 15%, respectively, against the US in response to US tariffs on their imports; Canada's response may include halting energy exports to the US, while China's tariffs target key US agricultural products.
Canada and China retaliate against US tariffs with countermeasures
On March 4th, 2025, Canada and China announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 25% and 15%, respectively, against the US in response to US tariffs on their imports; Canada's response may include halting energy exports to the US, while China's tariffs target key US agricultural products.
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48% Bias Score
Arab Plan Counters Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' Proposal Amidst Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Following a deadly Hamas attack and subsequent Israeli military operation that devastated Gaza, a joint Arab plan proposes \$53.2 billion for reconstruction, prioritizing a two-state solution and rejecting population displacement, contrasting sharply with Trump's 'Riviera' plan that calls for the re...
Arab Plan Counters Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' Proposal Amidst Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Following a deadly Hamas attack and subsequent Israeli military operation that devastated Gaza, a joint Arab plan proposes \$53.2 billion for reconstruction, prioritizing a two-state solution and rejecting population displacement, contrasting sharply with Trump's 'Riviera' plan that calls for the re...
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36% Bias Score
Georgian Opposition Boycott Leads to One-Party Rule and Repressive Laws
Following Georgia's October 2024 parliamentary elections, where the ruling Georgian Dream party won 89 of 150 seats amid alleged irregularities, 49 opposition MPs boycotted parliament in December 2024, resulting in a de facto one-party rule that passed several controversial laws and triggered widesp...
Georgian Opposition Boycott Leads to One-Party Rule and Repressive Laws
Following Georgia's October 2024 parliamentary elections, where the ruling Georgian Dream party won 89 of 150 seats amid alleged irregularities, 49 opposition MPs boycotted parliament in December 2024, resulting in a de facto one-party rule that passed several controversial laws and triggered widesp...
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48% Bias Score
AfD's Rise Threatens German Democracy
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's growing influence in the Bundestag is threatening German democracy by undermining the principle of equal treatment under the law, using inflammatory rhetoric, and disrupting parliamentary processes, as evidenced by statements from leaders like Alice Weidel a...
AfD's Rise Threatens German Democracy
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's growing influence in the Bundestag is threatening German democracy by undermining the principle of equal treatment under the law, using inflammatory rhetoric, and disrupting parliamentary processes, as evidenced by statements from leaders like Alice Weidel a...
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56% Bias Score
Cyclone Alfred to bring heavy rain, flooding to Queensland and NSW
Cyclone Alfred, a category two storm, is expected to hit Queensland's east coast between Noosa and Brisbane on Thursday/Friday, bringing 130km/h winds, heavy rainfall (up to 450mm on Gold Coast), and potential flooding; airlines offer flexible flight changes, and authorities urge residents to prepar...
Cyclone Alfred to bring heavy rain, flooding to Queensland and NSW
Cyclone Alfred, a category two storm, is expected to hit Queensland's east coast between Noosa and Brisbane on Thursday/Friday, bringing 130km/h winds, heavy rainfall (up to 450mm on Gold Coast), and potential flooding; airlines offer flexible flight changes, and authorities urge residents to prepar...
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24% Bias Score
Global Markets Tumble on New U.S. Tariffs
New U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China triggered a global market sell-off on Tuesday, with Asian markets dropping and the Australian dollar weakening, while the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hit its lowest point since October at 4.115 percent.
Global Markets Tumble on New U.S. Tariffs
New U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China triggered a global market sell-off on Tuesday, with Asian markets dropping and the Australian dollar weakening, while the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hit its lowest point since October at 4.115 percent.
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44% Bias Score
Legal Challenges Hamper Trump's Government Efficiency Drive
President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, has triggered widespread firings and budget cuts across numerous US federal agencies; a California judge issued a temporary injunction halting the firings, raising concerns about the legality of DOGE's actions.
Legal Challenges Hamper Trump's Government Efficiency Drive
President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, has triggered widespread firings and budget cuts across numerous US federal agencies; a California judge issued a temporary injunction halting the firings, raising concerns about the legality of DOGE's actions.
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40% Bias Score
Japanese Scientists Discover Protein that Could Reverse Cellular Aging
Japanese scientists discovered protein AP2A1, a key driver of cellular aging; blocking it may reverse or slow aging, potentially preventing age-related diseases and extending lifespan.
Japanese Scientists Discover Protein that Could Reverse Cellular Aging
Japanese scientists discovered protein AP2A1, a key driver of cellular aging; blocking it may reverse or slow aging, potentially preventing age-related diseases and extending lifespan.
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12% Bias Score
Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Fuel Depot in Rostov Oblast
A Ukrainian drone strike on March 3, 2024, hit a fuel depot of the Russian 6th Motorized Rifle Brigade at the Chertkovskaya oil base in Rostov Oblast, causing explosions, fire, and fuel leaks; a nearby pipeline and a Rosneft-operated refinery were also reportedly attacked.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Fuel Depot in Rostov Oblast
A Ukrainian drone strike on March 3, 2024, hit a fuel depot of the Russian 6th Motorized Rifle Brigade at the Chertkovskaya oil base in Rostov Oblast, causing explosions, fire, and fuel leaks; a nearby pipeline and a Rosneft-operated refinery were also reportedly attacked.
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40% Bias Score
Taiwanese Minister: China Lacks Capability for Taiwan Invasion, Despite Growing Threat
Taiwanese Defense Minister Wellington Koo assesses that China currently lacks the amphibious warfare capability to invade Taiwan, despite ongoing military modernization and the use of gray-zone tactics, such as military exercises and air defense identification zone incursions, to pressure Taiwan.
Taiwanese Minister: China Lacks Capability for Taiwan Invasion, Despite Growing Threat
Taiwanese Defense Minister Wellington Koo assesses that China currently lacks the amphibious warfare capability to invade Taiwan, despite ongoing military modernization and the use of gray-zone tactics, such as military exercises and air defense identification zone incursions, to pressure Taiwan.
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36% Bias Score
Threat Against Sydney Mosque Prompts Major Police Investigation
An online threat referencing the Christchurch mosque attack was made against the Australian Islamic House in Edmondson Park, prompting a major police investigation and strong condemnation from Prime Minister Albanese.
Threat Against Sydney Mosque Prompts Major Police Investigation
An online threat referencing the Christchurch mosque attack was made against the Australian Islamic House in Edmondson Park, prompting a major police investigation and strong condemnation from Prime Minister Albanese.
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20% Bias Score