December 2024
January 2025
UK and US Sanction British-Kenyan Businessman for Illicit Gold Trade
The UK and US sanctioned British-Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni for alleged involvement in illicit gold trade, citing his role in Kenya's Goldenberg scandal and his links to Zimbabwe's gold mafia, aiming to disrupt his network and deter future such activities.
UK and US Sanction British-Kenyan Businessman for Illicit Gold Trade
The UK and US sanctioned British-Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni for alleged involvement in illicit gold trade, citing his role in Kenya's Goldenberg scandal and his links to Zimbabwe's gold mafia, aiming to disrupt his network and deter future such activities.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Vows to End Birthright Citizenship, Pardon January 6th Rioters
President-elect Donald Trump plans to end birthright citizenship via executive order, pardon January 6th rioters, and work with Democrats on a solution for some undocumented immigrants, potentially facing legal challenges and societal opposition.
Trump Vows to End Birthright Citizenship, Pardon January 6th Rioters
President-elect Donald Trump plans to end birthright citizenship via executive order, pardon January 6th rioters, and work with Democrats on a solution for some undocumented immigrants, potentially facing legal challenges and societal opposition.
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48% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Congolese Militia Leader Operating Impunely in Goma
The European Union imposed sanctions on Dominique Ndarurutse, leader of the CMC-FDP, for human rights abuses in eastern DRC, yet he operates openly in Goma, highlighting the weak state presence and the complex relationship between the government and armed groups.
EU Sanctions Congolese Militia Leader Operating Impunely in Goma
The European Union imposed sanctions on Dominique Ndarurutse, leader of the CMC-FDP, for human rights abuses in eastern DRC, yet he operates openly in Goma, highlighting the weak state presence and the complex relationship between the government and armed groups.
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44% Bias Score
Stellantis Layoffs Spark Italian Protests
On Tuesday, Stellantis workers will protest 97 layoffs at Trasnova in Rome, coinciding with a Mimit meeting; further layoffs are planned at Melfi's Teknoservice and Logitech by January 2, 2025, prompting government intervention and highlighting broader industry challenges.
Stellantis Layoffs Spark Italian Protests
On Tuesday, Stellantis workers will protest 97 layoffs at Trasnova in Rome, coinciding with a Mimit meeting; further layoffs are planned at Melfi's Teknoservice and Logitech by January 2, 2025, prompting government intervention and highlighting broader industry challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Strikes Amidst €10 Billion Cost-Cutting Demands in Germany
Volkswagen is negotiating with unions in Germany to prevent plant closures and a 10% salary cut, facing a €10 billion cost-reduction goal amid weak European demand and Chinese competition; strikes have already affected nine sites.
Volkswagen Faces Strikes Amidst €10 Billion Cost-Cutting Demands in Germany
Volkswagen is negotiating with unions in Germany to prevent plant closures and a 10% salary cut, facing a €10 billion cost-reduction goal amid weak European demand and Chinese competition; strikes have already affected nine sites.
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36% Bias Score
FIFA to Award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
Two days before the FIFA's official confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights pledged support for upholding migrant worker standards during preparations, amid concerns echoing the 2022 Qatar World Cup controversies and despite Saudi Ara...
FIFA to Award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
Two days before the FIFA's official confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights pledged support for upholding migrant worker standards during preparations, amid concerns echoing the 2022 Qatar World Cup controversies and despite Saudi Ara...
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40% Bias Score
Mahama Projected to Win Ghanaian Presidency
John Dramani Mahama is projected to be re-elected as president of Ghana, despite the official result being pending, after his main opponent conceded. This follows his previous term (2012-2017) and a career spanning various government roles since the 1990s. His win is notable given economic struggles...
Mahama Projected to Win Ghanaian Presidency
John Dramani Mahama is projected to be re-elected as president of Ghana, despite the official result being pending, after his main opponent conceded. This follows his previous term (2012-2017) and a career spanning various government roles since the 1990s. His win is notable given economic struggles...
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40% Bias Score
Marseille: Extortion Soars Amidst Rise of Drug Trafficking Groups
In Marseille, the rise of criminal groups like the DZ Mafia has led to a significant increase in extortion, impacting businesses and creating a climate of fear. This is linked to the unprecedented growth in drug trafficking, with groups using intimidation tactics and subcontracting to minors to cont...
Marseille: Extortion Soars Amidst Rise of Drug Trafficking Groups
In Marseille, the rise of criminal groups like the DZ Mafia has led to a significant increase in extortion, impacting businesses and creating a climate of fear. This is linked to the unprecedented growth in drug trafficking, with groups using intimidation tactics and subcontracting to minors to cont...
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24% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: Prioritizing Energy, Defense, and Economic Security
The Polish presidency of the EU Council (January 2025) will prioritize energy security, defense capabilities, and economic stability, spurred by the war in Ukraine and global uncertainty. Amb. Bartol emphasized the need for increased defense spending and innovative financing beyond the current EU bu...
Poland's EU Presidency: Prioritizing Energy, Defense, and Economic Security
The Polish presidency of the EU Council (January 2025) will prioritize energy security, defense capabilities, and economic stability, spurred by the war in Ukraine and global uncertainty. Amb. Bartol emphasized the need for increased defense spending and innovative financing beyond the current EU bu...
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Power, Shifting Religious and Political Dynamics
After five decades of Assad family rule, Syrian rebels led by radical Islamists seized power in a 10-day takeover, reflecting the weakening of the Syrian army and its allies. This event highlights the complex interplay of religious demographics and political power in Syria, with Sunni Muslims formin...
Syrian Rebels Seize Power, Shifting Religious and Political Dynamics
After five decades of Assad family rule, Syrian rebels led by radical Islamists seized power in a 10-day takeover, reflecting the weakening of the Syrian army and its allies. This event highlights the complex interplay of religious demographics and political power in Syria, with Sunni Muslims formin...
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52% Bias Score
Jaguar'ın Yeni Elektrikli Araçlarının Fiyatı Beklenenden Çok Daha Yüksek Olabilir
Jaguar Land Rover CEO'su Adrian Mardell, şirketin yeni elektrikli araçlarının fiyatının beklenenden daha yüksek, yaklaşık 150.000 sterlin (6,6 milyon TL) olabileceğini ve önümüzdeki beş yılda elektrikli araçlara 1,5 milyar sterlin (66,6 milyar TL) yatırım yapılacağını açıkladı. Bu durum, şirketin sa...
Jaguar'ın Yeni Elektrikli Araçlarının Fiyatı Beklenenden Çok Daha Yüksek Olabilir
Jaguar Land Rover CEO'su Adrian Mardell, şirketin yeni elektrikli araçlarının fiyatının beklenenden daha yüksek, yaklaşık 150.000 sterlin (6,6 milyon TL) olabileceğini ve önümüzdeki beş yılda elektrikli araçlara 1,5 milyar sterlin (66,6 milyar TL) yatırım yapılacağını açıkladı. Bu durum, şirketin sa...
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40% Bias Score
False Claim of Expulsion: Tensions Remain High in Sino-German Relations
A social media video falsely depicts German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's expulsion from a Beijing press conference; Euroverify proved the footage was from April 2023, showing no expulsion. Despite this, significant tensions remain over China's alleged support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
False Claim of Expulsion: Tensions Remain High in Sino-German Relations
A social media video falsely depicts German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's expulsion from a Beijing press conference; Euroverify proved the footage was from April 2023, showing no expulsion. Despite this, significant tensions remain over China's alleged support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score