December 2024
January 2025
Peru to Evaluate Reinstating Death Penalty for Child Sexual Abuse
Peru will form a commission to debate reinstating the death penalty for child sexual abuse, prompted by a recent murder of a 12-year-old girl and President Boluarte's call for discussion, despite the 1979 abolition of capital punishment and international human rights commitments.
Peru to Evaluate Reinstating Death Penalty for Child Sexual Abuse
Peru will form a commission to debate reinstating the death penalty for child sexual abuse, prompted by a recent murder of a 12-year-old girl and President Boluarte's call for discussion, despite the 1979 abolition of capital punishment and international human rights commitments.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Istanbul Digitizes Cemal Reşit Rey's Musical Archive
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality is digitally archiving the musical works and personal notes of composer Cemal Reşit Rey to preserve his legacy and make it accessible to the public, addressing challenges in preserving cultural heritage in the region.
Istanbul Digitizes Cemal Reşit Rey's Musical Archive
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality is digitally archiving the musical works and personal notes of composer Cemal Reşit Rey to preserve his legacy and make it accessible to the public, addressing challenges in preserving cultural heritage in the region.
Progress
32% Bias Score
France Sends Diplomatic Mission to Syria After 12-Year Absence
France is sending a diplomatic mission to Damascus on Tuesday for the first time in 12 years to assess the situation after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebels on December 8th, focusing on humanitarian needs and the new authorities' commitment to human rights.
France Sends Diplomatic Mission to Syria After 12-Year Absence
France is sending a diplomatic mission to Damascus on Tuesday for the first time in 12 years to assess the situation after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebels on December 8th, focusing on humanitarian needs and the new authorities' commitment to human rights.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Russian Soldiers' Bravery Impacts Ukraine Battles
In Ukraine, Russian drone operator Yakov Usachev shot down an enemy drone preventing an attack, while artilleryman Dmitry Korzun's accurate fire supported a successful assault, highlighting individual bravery and coordinated unit action.
Russian Soldiers' Bravery Impacts Ukraine Battles
In Ukraine, Russian drone operator Yakov Usachev shot down an enemy drone preventing an attack, while artilleryman Dmitry Korzun's accurate fire supported a successful assault, highlighting individual bravery and coordinated unit action.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Ancient Chinese Inscription Found on Jerusalem's Mount Zion
Archaeologists unearthed a 16th-century porcelain bowl inscribed with Chinese characters at Jerusalem's Mount Zion, signifying trade between Imperial China and the Ottoman Empire during the Ming Dynasty (1520-1570).
Ancient Chinese Inscription Found on Jerusalem's Mount Zion
Archaeologists unearthed a 16th-century porcelain bowl inscribed with Chinese characters at Jerusalem's Mount Zion, signifying trade between Imperial China and the Ottoman Empire during the Ming Dynasty (1520-1570).
Progress
24% Bias Score
Scandinavia's Emerging Wine Industry: Growth, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Hundreds of commercial vineyards are flourishing across Scandinavia, transforming a niche hobby into a small but growing wine industry, driven by new cold-hardy grape varieties and a warming climate, despite high production costs and market challenges.
Scandinavia's Emerging Wine Industry: Growth, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Hundreds of commercial vineyards are flourishing across Scandinavia, transforming a niche hobby into a small but growing wine industry, driven by new cold-hardy grape varieties and a warming climate, despite high production costs and market challenges.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Latvian Investigation Clears Officials of Corruption Allegations
Latvia's KNAB found no evidence of corruption in a case involving allegations of bribery and fabrication of charges against a former FBK director by Leonid Nevzlin and Anatoly Blinov, despite claims made in an FBK documentary.
Latvian Investigation Clears Officials of Corruption Allegations
Latvia's KNAB found no evidence of corruption in a case involving allegations of bribery and fabrication of charges against a former FBK director by Leonid Nevzlin and Anatoly Blinov, despite claims made in an FBK documentary.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Costa Rica Sculpture Sparks Debate on Animal Cruelty
A sculpture of an abused dog in Costa Rica aims to raise awareness about animal cruelty, mirroring past controversies surrounding artist Guillermo Vargas's provocative 'performance art' using starving animals, and highlighting the ineffectiveness of current legislation.
Costa Rica Sculpture Sparks Debate on Animal Cruelty
A sculpture of an abused dog in Costa Rica aims to raise awareness about animal cruelty, mirroring past controversies surrounding artist Guillermo Vargas's provocative 'performance art' using starving animals, and highlighting the ineffectiveness of current legislation.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Manchester United's late goals secure derby win over struggling Manchester City
Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the Manchester derby, capitalizing on late defensive errors by City to secure a comeback victory, moving to 12th place in the league while City suffered their eighth loss in eleven matches.
Manchester United's late goals secure derby win over struggling Manchester City
Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the Manchester derby, capitalizing on late defensive errors by City to secure a comeback victory, moving to 12th place in the league while City suffered their eighth loss in eleven matches.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Victorian Treasurer Resigns Amid Soaring Debt, Triggering By-election
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigned amid strained relations with the Premier and a forecast $187.8 billion state debt by June 2028, triggering a by-election in Werribee and raising concerns about the government's financial management and political stability.
Victorian Treasurer Resigns Amid Soaring Debt, Triggering By-election
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigned amid strained relations with the Premier and a forecast $187.8 billion state debt by June 2028, triggering a by-election in Werribee and raising concerns about the government's financial management and political stability.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Ravens Rout Giants, 35-14, as Jackson Throws Five Touchdowns
Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes, leading the Baltimore Ravens to a decisive 35-14 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, pushing the Giants to a franchise-record-tying ninth straight loss and intensifying pressure on the team's ownership.
Ravens Rout Giants, 35-14, as Jackson Throws Five Touchdowns
Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes, leading the Baltimore Ravens to a decisive 35-14 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, pushing the Giants to a franchise-record-tying ninth straight loss and intensifying pressure on the team's ownership.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Mali Terrorist Attack Kills Seven Villagers
On December 15th, 2023, a terrorist attack in Ségué, central Mali, killed at least seven villagers and destroyed essential infrastructure like the dispensary and mayor's vehicle; the attack is part of a broader pattern of violence in the region and underscores the worsening security crisis.
Mali Terrorist Attack Kills Seven Villagers
On December 15th, 2023, a terrorist attack in Ségué, central Mali, killed at least seven villagers and destroyed essential infrastructure like the dispensary and mayor's vehicle; the attack is part of a broader pattern of violence in the region and underscores the worsening security crisis.
Progress
40% Bias Score