December 2024
January 2025
Class-Action Lawsuits Filed Against BHP and Rio Tinto for Widespread Sexual Harassment
Two class-action lawsuits were filed against BHP and Rio Tinto in Australia's Federal Court, alleging widespread sexual harassment and gender discrimination at their mines over the past two decades; hundreds of women have come forward with accusations of abuse, including groping, urination, and unwa...
Class-Action Lawsuits Filed Against BHP and Rio Tinto for Widespread Sexual Harassment
Two class-action lawsuits were filed against BHP and Rio Tinto in Australia's Federal Court, alleging widespread sexual harassment and gender discrimination at their mines over the past two decades; hundreds of women have come forward with accusations of abuse, including groping, urination, and unwa...
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44% Bias Score
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists Amidst Pre-Election Crackdown
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper \"Intex-Press\" were arrested in early October and charged with \"supporting extremist activities\", marking the latest step in President Lukashenko's suppression of dissent ahead of the January 2024 presidential elections. This brings the total...
Belarus Arrests Seven Journalists Amidst Pre-Election Crackdown
Seven journalists from the Belarusian online newspaper \"Intex-Press\" were arrested in early October and charged with \"supporting extremist activities\", marking the latest step in President Lukashenko's suppression of dissent ahead of the January 2024 presidential elections. This brings the total...
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24% Bias Score
Sierra Leonean Migrant Worker Seeks Repatriation After Exploitation and War in Lebanon
Isata Bah, a 24-year-old Sierra Leonean migrant worker in Lebanon, seeks repatriation after suffering exploitation, sexual assault, and the impact of the recent war, while other migrant workers experience better conditions, highlighting the stark disparity in their circumstances.
Sierra Leonean Migrant Worker Seeks Repatriation After Exploitation and War in Lebanon
Isata Bah, a 24-year-old Sierra Leonean migrant worker in Lebanon, seeks repatriation after suffering exploitation, sexual assault, and the impact of the recent war, while other migrant workers experience better conditions, highlighting the stark disparity in their circumstances.
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68% Bias Score
Israel Extends Golan Heights Military Presence Amid Syrian Instability
Israel's Defense Minister has ordered the military to maintain its presence in the UN-patrolled buffer zone near the Golan Heights throughout the winter due to security concerns stemming from the situation in Syria, despite international criticism.
Israel Extends Golan Heights Military Presence Amid Syrian Instability
Israel's Defense Minister has ordered the military to maintain its presence in the UN-patrolled buffer zone near the Golan Heights throughout the winter due to security concerns stemming from the situation in Syria, despite international criticism.
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44% Bias Score
Macron-Tusk Meeting Highlights Potential Post-Ceasefire Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine
French President Macron and Polish Prime Minister Tusk discussed a potential post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission in Ukraine during their December 12th meeting in Warsaw; while Poland denied immediate involvement, the discussion highlights European efforts to prepare for a post-war scenario and count...
Macron-Tusk Meeting Highlights Potential Post-Ceasefire Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine
French President Macron and Polish Prime Minister Tusk discussed a potential post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission in Ukraine during their December 12th meeting in Warsaw; while Poland denied immediate involvement, the discussion highlights European efforts to prepare for a post-war scenario and count...
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36% Bias Score
Heat-Related Deaths to Shift to Younger Populations by 2100
A new study published in Science Advances reveals that by 2100, heat-related deaths in Mexico could increase by 32% among those under 35, due to increased outdoor work exposure and higher activity levels; while deaths among older people would decrease. The study also shows lethal heat exposure level...
Heat-Related Deaths to Shift to Younger Populations by 2100
A new study published in Science Advances reveals that by 2100, heat-related deaths in Mexico could increase by 32% among those under 35, due to increased outdoor work exposure and higher activity levels; while deaths among older people would decrease. The study also shows lethal heat exposure level...
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32% Bias Score
Macron Delays French Prime Minister Appointment Amidst Political Divisions
French President Emmanuel Macron delayed naming a new Prime Minister beyond his 48-hour deadline, continuing consultations with various political figures, including François Bayrou and Roland Lescure, amid internal divisions within his own party and among opposition groups.
Macron Delays French Prime Minister Appointment Amidst Political Divisions
French President Emmanuel Macron delayed naming a new Prime Minister beyond his 48-hour deadline, continuing consultations with various political figures, including François Bayrou and Roland Lescure, amid internal divisions within his own party and among opposition groups.
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44% Bias Score
"Georgian Protests Intensify After EU Accession Talks Suspended"
"A European Parliament delegation joined Georgian pro-EU protests following the government's suspension of EU accession talks after disputed elections, resulting in over 400 arrests and numerous injuries among protestors and journalists."
"Georgian Protests Intensify After EU Accession Talks Suspended"
"A European Parliament delegation joined Georgian pro-EU protests following the government's suspension of EU accession talks after disputed elections, resulting in over 400 arrests and numerous injuries among protestors and journalists."
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36% Bias Score
2025 Market Forecast Uncertain Amidst Political and Economic Volatility
A Reuters survey predicts a 4.5 percent increase in the S&P/TSX Composite Index by 2025, to 26,550, but this prediction faces uncertainty due to the incoming Trump administration and global economic shifts, contrasting with last year's 22 percent increase to over 25,500.
2025 Market Forecast Uncertain Amidst Political and Economic Volatility
A Reuters survey predicts a 4.5 percent increase in the S&P/TSX Composite Index by 2025, to 26,550, but this prediction faces uncertainty due to the incoming Trump administration and global economic shifts, contrasting with last year's 22 percent increase to over 25,500.
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44% Bias Score
Taiwan declares end to major Chinese military drills
On December 13th, 2024, Taiwan declared the end of large-scale Chinese military drills around the island, involving up to 90 ships simulating attacks and blockades, following the return of Chinese vessels to port. These actions followed Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's US trip which angered Beijin...
Taiwan declares end to major Chinese military drills
On December 13th, 2024, Taiwan declared the end of large-scale Chinese military drills around the island, involving up to 90 ships simulating attacks and blockades, following the return of Chinese vessels to port. These actions followed Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's US trip which angered Beijin...
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Rejects "Safe Third Country" Status Amidst Potential US Mass Deportations
Mexico will not become a "safe third country", but will support returning Mexican citizens, while migrants of other nationalities must seek asylum. The potential for mass deportations under the next US administration is causing concern and prompting preparations.
Mexico Rejects "Safe Third Country" Status Amidst Potential US Mass Deportations
Mexico will not become a "safe third country", but will support returning Mexican citizens, while migrants of other nationalities must seek asylum. The potential for mass deportations under the next US administration is causing concern and prompting preparations.
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40% Bias Score
EU Hesitates on Engaging Syrian Rebels with Al-Qaeda Ties
The EU faces a strategic dilemma following the Syrian rebels' victory and Assad's fall, as the leading rebel group, HTS, has links to al-Qaeda and is accused of human rights violations, leaving the EU uncertain how to engage with them.
EU Hesitates on Engaging Syrian Rebels with Al-Qaeda Ties
The EU faces a strategic dilemma following the Syrian rebels' victory and Assad's fall, as the leading rebel group, HTS, has links to al-Qaeda and is accused of human rights violations, leaving the EU uncertain how to engage with them.
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52% Bias Score