December 2024
January 2025
Unlicensed Driver, Unroadworthy Vehicle: Calls for Tighter Secondhand Car Sales Rules After Teen's Death
Eighteen-year-old Andrew Rowlands died in 2020 after a 4x4 he was in flipped on the A692; the unroadworthy vehicle, bought for £100 without checks, was driven by an unlicensed teenager who fled the scene, leading to calls for tighter rules on secondhand car sales.
Unlicensed Driver, Unroadworthy Vehicle: Calls for Tighter Secondhand Car Sales Rules After Teen's Death
Eighteen-year-old Andrew Rowlands died in 2020 after a 4x4 he was in flipped on the A692; the unroadworthy vehicle, bought for £100 without checks, was driven by an unlicensed teenager who fled the scene, leading to calls for tighter rules on secondhand car sales.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Faces Looming Refugee Crisis Amidst Budgetary Concerns
DEM Party Deputy Chairman Sezai Temelli warned of a looming refugee crisis due to the ongoing Syrian conflict and criticized Turkey's 2025 budget for prioritizing security spending over social programs and democratic reforms, linking this to the unresolved Kurdish issue and economic instability.
Turkey Faces Looming Refugee Crisis Amidst Budgetary Concerns
DEM Party Deputy Chairman Sezai Temelli warned of a looming refugee crisis due to the ongoing Syrian conflict and criticized Turkey's 2025 budget for prioritizing security spending over social programs and democratic reforms, linking this to the unresolved Kurdish issue and economic instability.
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56% Bias Score
EU Sanctions 15 More Venezuelan Officials Amidst Electoral Dispute
The European Union sanctioned 15 more Venezuelan officials on December 30th, 2023, bringing the total to 70, in response to the July 28th election where Nicolás Maduro was declared winner despite opposition candidate Edmundo González's alleged victory; sanctions take effect January 10th.
EU Sanctions 15 More Venezuelan Officials Amidst Electoral Dispute
The European Union sanctioned 15 more Venezuelan officials on December 30th, 2023, bringing the total to 70, in response to the July 28th election where Nicolás Maduro was declared winner despite opposition candidate Edmundo González's alleged victory; sanctions take effect January 10th.
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60% Bias Score
Georgia to Revise "Foreign Agent" Law Following International Sanctions
In response to international pressure and sanctions, Georgia's government will revise its controversial "foreign agent" law with the help of an international task force; the US and UK have already sanctioned Georgian officials for their role in the violent suppression of protests.
Georgia to Revise "Foreign Agent" Law Following International Sanctions
In response to international pressure and sanctions, Georgia's government will revise its controversial "foreign agent" law with the help of an international task force; the US and UK have already sanctioned Georgian officials for their role in the violent suppression of protests.
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48% Bias Score
McCartney and Starr Reunite on Stage in Rare Beatles Performance
During the final concert of his Got Back tour in London, Paul McCartney reunited with Ringo Starr for a performance of two Beatles songs; he also played his recovered 1960s Höfner bass guitar for the first time in 50 years.
McCartney and Starr Reunite on Stage in Rare Beatles Performance
During the final concert of his Got Back tour in London, Paul McCartney reunited with Ringo Starr for a performance of two Beatles songs; he also played his recovered 1960s Höfner bass guitar for the first time in 50 years.
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20% Bias Score
Cobra Fireworks Fuel Explosive Attacks in Netherlands
The Netherlands is experiencing a surge in explosive attacks, with 80% involving the illegal-for-consumer-use Cobra firework; its high explosive power has caused severe injuries and deaths, leading to calls for stricter regulations and international cooperation.
Cobra Fireworks Fuel Explosive Attacks in Netherlands
The Netherlands is experiencing a surge in explosive attacks, with 80% involving the illegal-for-consumer-use Cobra firework; its high explosive power has caused severe injuries and deaths, leading to calls for stricter regulations and international cooperation.
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56% Bias Score
Armed Man Killed After Attempted Attack on Nick Fuentes
Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes reported an attempted assassination at his Illinois home on Wednesday night; police killed the suspect, John Lyons, who was also a suspect in a triple homicide 120 miles away.
Armed Man Killed After Attempted Attack on Nick Fuentes
Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes reported an attempted assassination at his Illinois home on Wednesday night; police killed the suspect, John Lyons, who was also a suspect in a triple homicide 120 miles away.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Administration Sets Record for Deportations in Fiscal Year 2024
In fiscal year 2024, the Biden administration deported a record 271,484 non-citizens to 192 countries, exceeding the Trump administration's record and attributed to expedited processes and international agreements; Mexico received the most (87,298), followed by Guatemala and Honduras; while 32.7% ha...
Biden Administration Sets Record for Deportations in Fiscal Year 2024
In fiscal year 2024, the Biden administration deported a record 271,484 non-citizens to 192 countries, exceeding the Trump administration's record and attributed to expedited processes and international agreements; Mexico received the most (87,298), followed by Guatemala and Honduras; while 32.7% ha...
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48% Bias Score
China Condemns U.S. Occupation of Guantanamo Bay
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson demands the U.S. immediately end its 120-year illegal occupation of Guantanamo Bay, close the detention facility holding 29 detainees, and remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, citing violations of international law and Cuban sovereignty.
China Condemns U.S. Occupation of Guantanamo Bay
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson demands the U.S. immediately end its 120-year illegal occupation of Guantanamo Bay, close the detention facility holding 29 detainees, and remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, citing violations of international law and Cuban sovereignty.
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56% Bias Score
Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.
Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Cabinet Approves Stricter Asylum Laws Amid Judicial Concerns
The Dutch cabinet approved three stricter asylum laws, replacing a controversial state of emergency decree, despite concerns from higher judicial bodies about increased workloads for courts and the IND; the Council of State will review the laws' legality before mid-February.
Dutch Cabinet Approves Stricter Asylum Laws Amid Judicial Concerns
The Dutch cabinet approved three stricter asylum laws, replacing a controversial state of emergency decree, despite concerns from higher judicial bodies about increased workloads for courts and the IND; the Council of State will review the laws' legality before mid-February.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands: Surge in Fireworks Attacks Linked to Easy Access of Illegal Explosives
Dutch police reported 21,000 fireworks incidents last year, with nearly half of the 10,000 individuals involved being minors who underestimated the risks of illegal fireworks readily available online for €10-15; the police advocate for a total ban.
Netherlands: Surge in Fireworks Attacks Linked to Easy Access of Illegal Explosives
Dutch police reported 21,000 fireworks incidents last year, with nearly half of the 10,000 individuals involved being minors who underestimated the risks of illegal fireworks readily available online for €10-15; the police advocate for a total ban.
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48% Bias Score