February 2025
March 2025
Spanish Constitutional Court Accepts Appeals Challenging Amnesty Law Interpretation
The Spanish Constitutional Court accepted appeals from three Catalan pro-independence leaders challenging the Supreme Court's interpretation of the amnesty law, arguing it violates their rights; the court will determine if interim measures allowing their political participation are warranted.
Spanish Constitutional Court Accepts Appeals Challenging Amnesty Law Interpretation
The Spanish Constitutional Court accepted appeals from three Catalan pro-independence leaders challenging the Supreme Court's interpretation of the amnesty law, arguing it violates their rights; the court will determine if interim measures allowing their political participation are warranted.
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36% Bias Score
Man Jailed for Murder After Restraining Order Denial in Málaga Domestic Violence Case
A man in Málaga, Spain, has been imprisoned for the murder of his ex-partner, Catalina, following the denial of a restraining order despite a police report and her testimony of threats and coercion; her case was classified as 'medium risk' by the VioGén system.
Man Jailed for Murder After Restraining Order Denial in Málaga Domestic Violence Case
A man in Málaga, Spain, has been imprisoned for the murder of his ex-partner, Catalina, following the denial of a restraining order despite a police report and her testimony of threats and coercion; her case was classified as 'medium risk' by the VioGén system.
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60% Bias Score
Gender Parity Achieved in US Film Lead Roles for 2024
Two studies reveal that women led 42% of the 100 top-grossing US films in 2024, achieving gender parity with men, although disparities persist in representing women of color and older women.
Gender Parity Achieved in US Film Lead Roles for 2024
Two studies reveal that women led 42% of the 100 top-grossing US films in 2024, achieving gender parity with men, although disparities persist in representing women of color and older women.
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36% Bias Score
Major Anti-Mafia Operation in Palermo Leads to 150 Arrests
Italian police arrested nearly 150 people in Palermo, Sicily, in a major anti-mafia operation on Tuesday, seizing weapons and uncovering a network of informants, including a Palermo prosecutor's office clerk; the operation, involving over 1,200 officers, is the largest since 1984 and targeted severa...
Major Anti-Mafia Operation in Palermo Leads to 150 Arrests
Italian police arrested nearly 150 people in Palermo, Sicily, in a major anti-mafia operation on Tuesday, seizing weapons and uncovering a network of informants, including a Palermo prosecutor's office clerk; the operation, involving over 1,200 officers, is the largest since 1984 and targeted severa...
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40% Bias Score
US, UK Reject Global AI Declaration at Paris Summit
The US and UK refused to sign a global AI declaration at the Paris AI Action Summit on February 11th, citing concerns about excessive regulation and national interests, while 73 other countries, including China, signed the agreement promoting ethical and inclusive AI development.
US, UK Reject Global AI Declaration at Paris Summit
The US and UK refused to sign a global AI declaration at the Paris AI Action Summit on February 11th, citing concerns about excessive regulation and national interests, while 73 other countries, including China, signed the agreement promoting ethical and inclusive AI development.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Mayor Demands Cancellation of Event Featuring UN Rapporteur Over Antisemitism Accusations
Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner is demanding the Free University cancel a February 19th event with UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese and architect Eyal Weizman, citing Albanese's alleged antisemitic statements and accusations of Hamas-terrorism downplaying; criticism also came from the Ge...
Berlin Mayor Demands Cancellation of Event Featuring UN Rapporteur Over Antisemitism Accusations
Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner is demanding the Free University cancel a February 19th event with UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese and architect Eyal Weizman, citing Albanese's alleged antisemitic statements and accusations of Hamas-terrorism downplaying; criticism also came from the Ge...
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56% Bias Score
Inadequate Sex Education Leaves Italian Teens Vulnerable to Online Risks
A study by Webboh Lab and Sylla Institute reveals that half of Italian teenagers learn about sexuality from the internet, while 7 out of 10 receive no sex education at school, highlighting the need for improved education and communication regarding sex and technology.
Inadequate Sex Education Leaves Italian Teens Vulnerable to Online Risks
A study by Webboh Lab and Sylla Institute reveals that half of Italian teenagers learn about sexuality from the internet, while 7 out of 10 receive no sex education at school, highlighting the need for improved education and communication regarding sex and technology.
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60% Bias Score
Mexico's Border Security Operation: Initial Results and Expert Concerns
Following increased US pressure, Mexico reported 139 arrests, 82 seized weapons, and one ton of drugs in a week-long border security operation; however, experts warn of the militaristic approach's potential to worsen violence and impunity, noting concerns about the National Guard's effectiveness and...
Mexico's Border Security Operation: Initial Results and Expert Concerns
Following increased US pressure, Mexico reported 139 arrests, 82 seized weapons, and one ton of drugs in a week-long border security operation; however, experts warn of the militaristic approach's potential to worsen violence and impunity, noting concerns about the National Guard's effectiveness and...
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48% Bias Score
Congresswoman Mace Accuses Four Men of Rape and Sexual Misconduct
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace accused four men, including her former fiancé, of rape, physical abuse, and sexual misconduct during a speech on the US House floor on Monday, November 27, 2023, presenting evidence and criticizing the South Carolina attorney general for inaction.
Congresswoman Mace Accuses Four Men of Rape and Sexual Misconduct
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace accused four men, including her former fiancé, of rape, physical abuse, and sexual misconduct during a speech on the US House floor on Monday, November 27, 2023, presenting evidence and criticizing the South Carolina attorney general for inaction.
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44% Bias Score
USAID's Closure in Kazakhstan Sparks Debate Over Foreign Funding and LGBTQ+ Issues
After 33 years in Kazakhstan, the USAID office in Almaty closed following a parliamentary inquiry questioning a $2 million grant to a European LGBTQ+ association. A subsequent fake video report falsely accusing USAID of funding opposition groups fueled concerns and calls for stricter regulations on ...
USAID's Closure in Kazakhstan Sparks Debate Over Foreign Funding and LGBTQ+ Issues
After 33 years in Kazakhstan, the USAID office in Almaty closed following a parliamentary inquiry questioning a $2 million grant to a European LGBTQ+ association. A subsequent fake video report falsely accusing USAID of funding opposition groups fueled concerns and calls for stricter regulations on ...
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68% Bias Score
German Fact-Check Debunks Misinformation on Asylum Seekers
A fact-check of two claims circulating on X reveals inaccuracies regarding the number of rejected asylum seekers in Germany: The claim that 304,000 rejected asylum seekers receive welfare is false (actual number of those with deportation orders is 202,880, with only 17,583 immediately deportable), a...
German Fact-Check Debunks Misinformation on Asylum Seekers
A fact-check of two claims circulating on X reveals inaccuracies regarding the number of rejected asylum seekers in Germany: The claim that 304,000 rejected asylum seekers receive welfare is false (actual number of those with deportation orders is 202,880, with only 17,583 immediately deportable), a...
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40% Bias Score
ECtHR Rules Russia Illegally Suppressed Media, Violated Rights
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on February 11th that Russia's blocking of media outlets and prosecution of over 160 individuals, including journalists like Michael Naki and Vladimir Kara-Murza, for criticizing the military violated their freedom of speech and personal liberty, despite Russ...
ECtHR Rules Russia Illegally Suppressed Media, Violated Rights
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on February 11th that Russia's blocking of media outlets and prosecution of over 160 individuals, including journalists like Michael Naki and Vladimir Kara-Murza, for criticizing the military violated their freedom of speech and personal liberty, despite Russ...
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44% Bias Score