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Hungary Bans LGBTQ+ Pride Events, Codifies Gender Binary in New Constitutional Amendments
Hungary's parliament passed constitutional amendments banning LGBTQ+ Pride events, codifying a male/female gender binary, and enabling the use of facial recognition to identify participants at prohibited events; this follows a March 18th ban on Pride marches and is condemned by international rights ...
Hungary Bans LGBTQ+ Pride Events, Codifies Gender Binary in New Constitutional Amendments
Hungary's parliament passed constitutional amendments banning LGBTQ+ Pride events, codifying a male/female gender binary, and enabling the use of facial recognition to identify participants at prohibited events; this follows a March 18th ban on Pride marches and is condemned by international rights ...
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64% Bias Score
Temporary Tariff Relief for Electronics, but Semiconductor Tariffs Looming
The U.S. temporarily exempted electronics from China tariffs, causing a stock market rise, but President Trump's threat of new semiconductor tariffs next week created uncertainty, impacting consumer confidence and supply chain management.
Temporary Tariff Relief for Electronics, but Semiconductor Tariffs Looming
The U.S. temporarily exempted electronics from China tariffs, causing a stock market rise, but President Trump's threat of new semiconductor tariffs next week created uncertainty, impacting consumer confidence and supply chain management.
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48% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Iranian Officials Over Arrests of European Citizens
The EU imposed sanctions on seven Iranian individuals and two organizations, including Evin Prison's director and Shiraz's central prison, for the politically motivated arrests of European citizens, freezing assets and banning travel within the EU.
EU Sanctions Iranian Officials Over Arrests of European Citizens
The EU imposed sanctions on seven Iranian individuals and two organizations, including Evin Prison's director and Shiraz's central prison, for the politically motivated arrests of European citizens, freezing assets and banning travel within the EU.
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52% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Iran Over Hostage-Taking
The EU imposed sanctions on seven Iranian individuals and two organizations for taking foreign and dual nationals hostage, citing human rights abuses; separate nuclear talks between Iran and the US are planned for Rome.
EU Sanctions Iran Over Hostage-Taking
The EU imposed sanctions on seven Iranian individuals and two organizations for taking foreign and dual nationals hostage, citing human rights abuses; separate nuclear talks between Iran and the US are planned for Rome.
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36% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Seven Iranians Over Human Rights Abuses and Hostage-Taking
The EU imposed sanctions on seven Iranian individuals and two entities, including Tehran's Evin Prison and Shiraz Central Prison, due to human rights abuses and the arbitrary detention of at least 20 EU citizens, which the EU considers state-sponsored hostage-taking.
EU Sanctions Seven Iranians Over Human Rights Abuses and Hostage-Taking
The EU imposed sanctions on seven Iranian individuals and two entities, including Tehran's Evin Prison and Shiraz Central Prison, due to human rights abuses and the arbitrary detention of at least 20 EU citizens, which the EU considers state-sponsored hostage-taking.
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48% Bias Score
Algeria Expels French Diplomats Amidst Kidnapping Investigation
Algeria expelled 12 French diplomats within 48 hours following the arrest of three Algerians in France, suspected of kidnapping pro-democracy activist Amir Boukhors in April 2024; France responded by threatening reciprocal measures, deepening existing diplomatic tensions.
Algeria Expels French Diplomats Amidst Kidnapping Investigation
Algeria expelled 12 French diplomats within 48 hours following the arrest of three Algerians in France, suspected of kidnapping pro-democracy activist Amir Boukhors in April 2024; France responded by threatening reciprocal measures, deepening existing diplomatic tensions.
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40% Bias Score
Sri Lankan Custodial Death Sparks Outrage, Exposing Systemic Police Brutality
Sathsara Nimesh, 25, died in Sri Lankan police custody on April 2nd after an alleged beating following his arrest on April 1st for burglary; his death has sparked protests and demands for an end to police brutality, reigniting a long-standing debate.
Sri Lankan Custodial Death Sparks Outrage, Exposing Systemic Police Brutality
Sathsara Nimesh, 25, died in Sri Lankan police custody on April 2nd after an alleged beating following his arrest on April 1st for burglary; his death has sparked protests and demands for an end to police brutality, reigniting a long-standing debate.
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40% Bias Score
US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill Six Amid Heightened Tensions
US airstrikes near Yemen's rebel-held capital killed at least six and injured 26, prompting Houthi claims of shooting down a US drone; the strikes are part of a wider US campaign against Houthi attacks on shipping, with over 200 strikes conducted since mid-March.
US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill Six Amid Heightened Tensions
US airstrikes near Yemen's rebel-held capital killed at least six and injured 26, prompting Houthi claims of shooting down a US drone; the strikes are part of a wider US campaign against Houthi attacks on shipping, with over 200 strikes conducted since mid-March.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Policies Face Widespread Public Disapproval
A YouGov/CBS News poll reveals that only 44% of Americans approve of Donald Trump's economic management and 40% approve of his inflation handling, while 53% view the US economy negatively and 49% say his policies are hurting their finances; 58% oppose his tariffs.
Trump's Economic Policies Face Widespread Public Disapproval
A YouGov/CBS News poll reveals that only 44% of Americans approve of Donald Trump's economic management and 40% approve of his inflation handling, while 53% view the US economy negatively and 49% say his policies are hurting their finances; 58% oppose his tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
Canada Faces Recession Risks Amidst U.S. Trade War
Growing recession risks in Canada linked to the U.S.-led trade war are pushing the Bank of Canada toward further interest rate cuts, despite economists' differing views on the immediate future, with a majority (60%) predicting the central bank will hold steady this week. The recent drop to 1.2% grow...
Canada Faces Recession Risks Amidst U.S. Trade War
Growing recession risks in Canada linked to the U.S.-led trade war are pushing the Bank of Canada toward further interest rate cuts, despite economists' differing views on the immediate future, with a majority (60%) predicting the central bank will hold steady this week. The recent drop to 1.2% grow...
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40% Bias Score
Kathmandu Suffers World's Worst Air Quality Due to Wildfires and Drought
Kathmandu's air quality is the worst globally, with an average AQI of 348 on Thursday, due to a combination of six months of drought, widespread wildfires exacerbated by dry conditions, vehicle emissions, and the city's bowl-shaped valley trapping pollutants; this has caused flight cancellations, ho...
Kathmandu Suffers World's Worst Air Quality Due to Wildfires and Drought
Kathmandu's air quality is the worst globally, with an average AQI of 348 on Thursday, due to a combination of six months of drought, widespread wildfires exacerbated by dry conditions, vehicle emissions, and the city's bowl-shaped valley trapping pollutants; this has caused flight cancellations, ho...
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24% Bias Score
Prisoner Arrested for Murder of Inmate at HMP Whitemoor
A 44-year-old prisoner has been arrested for the murder of John Mansfield, a lifer, at HMP Whitemoor on April 13th, prompting an investigation and raising concerns about prison security following a separate attack on prison officers at another jail.
Prisoner Arrested for Murder of Inmate at HMP Whitemoor
A 44-year-old prisoner has been arrested for the murder of John Mansfield, a lifer, at HMP Whitemoor on April 13th, prompting an investigation and raising concerns about prison security following a separate attack on prison officers at another jail.
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48% Bias Score
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