January 2025
February 2025
Government Announces Local Inquiries into Grooming Gangs
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a nationwide review of grooming gang evidence, five government-backed local inquiries, and a national audit to examine gang demographics and cultural drivers, allocating £7 million in funding; this follows calls for a national inquiry but prioritizes implementi...
Government Announces Local Inquiries into Grooming Gangs
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a nationwide review of grooming gang evidence, five government-backed local inquiries, and a national audit to examine gang demographics and cultural drivers, allocating £7 million in funding; this follows calls for a national inquiry but prioritizes implementi...
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52% Bias Score
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
Cancer Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women in US, Underscoring Health Disparities
A new American Cancer Society report reveals a rising trend of cancer diagnoses among younger women in the US, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, highlighting disparities in mortality rates between Black and White women and underscoring the need for enhanced research and tailored treatment app...
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32% Bias Score
EU Weighs Lifting Sanctions on Syria Amidst Reconstruction Efforts
The European Union is considering lifting sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, with Spain leading the way by offering an €11 million aid package and advocating for a gradual lifting of sanctions contingent on specific conditions, including accountability and anti-terrorism ...
EU Weighs Lifting Sanctions on Syria Amidst Reconstruction Efforts
The European Union is considering lifting sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, with Spain leading the way by offering an €11 million aid package and advocating for a gradual lifting of sanctions contingent on specific conditions, including accountability and anti-terrorism ...
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44% Bias Score
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Rare Earth Demand and Independence Drive
Greenland's MP Aaja Chemnitz advocates for stronger EU engagement in Greenland's rare earth mining, highlighting the EU's reliance on China for these resources and the potential for increased cooperation. This comes amidst discussions of Greenland's increasing strategic importance and its pursuit of...
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Rare Earth Demand and Independence Drive
Greenland's MP Aaja Chemnitz advocates for stronger EU engagement in Greenland's rare earth mining, highlighting the EU's reliance on China for these resources and the potential for increased cooperation. This comes amidst discussions of Greenland's increasing strategic importance and its pursuit of...
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36% Bias Score
Musk Intervened in Release of Italian Journalist Held in Iran
Elon Musk confirmed his intervention in securing the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iranian prison in January 2024, following a request from her boyfriend. The release coincided with Italy releasing Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, who was wanted in the US for providing Iran with ...
Musk Intervened in Release of Italian Journalist Held in Iran
Elon Musk confirmed his intervention in securing the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iranian prison in January 2024, following a request from her boyfriend. The release coincided with Italy releasing Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, who was wanted in the US for providing Iran with ...
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56% Bias Score
German Man on Trial for Alleged Bomb Plot Targeting Foreigners
A 37-year-old man in Halle, Germany, is on trial for allegedly building a bomb intended to kill foreigners; he claims it was a firecracker, but evidence includes a "bloody bomb" recipe, racist materials, and a video of him blowing up a dead bird.
German Man on Trial for Alleged Bomb Plot Targeting Foreigners
A 37-year-old man in Halle, Germany, is on trial for allegedly building a bomb intended to kill foreigners; he claims it was a firecracker, but evidence includes a "bloody bomb" recipe, racist materials, and a video of him blowing up a dead bird.
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40% Bias Score
UK Announces Local Investigations into Child Sexual Exploitation Cases
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced £10 million for local investigations into historical child sexual exploitation cases by gangs, primarily Pakistani men, following criticism of the authorities' handling of such cases, notably in Rotherham where nearly 1500 girls were abused between 1997 and ...
UK Announces Local Investigations into Child Sexual Exploitation Cases
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced £10 million for local investigations into historical child sexual exploitation cases by gangs, primarily Pakistani men, following criticism of the authorities' handling of such cases, notably in Rotherham where nearly 1500 girls were abused between 1997 and ...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Deportation Plan Raises Concerns in Mexico
Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of migrants from the US, potentially affecting millions of Mexicans, has prompted concerns in Mexico about its preparedness; the country's immigration policy, historically focused on containment due to US pressure, lacks a comprehensive reception plan, leadi...
Trump's Deportation Plan Raises Concerns in Mexico
Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of migrants from the US, potentially affecting millions of Mexicans, has prompted concerns in Mexico about its preparedness; the country's immigration policy, historically focused on containment due to US pressure, lacks a comprehensive reception plan, leadi...
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44% Bias Score
EU Carmakers Seek Emission Fine Relief Amidst Slow Electric Vehicle Sales
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is urging the EU to waive penalties for automakers failing to meet 2019 vehicle emission standards, citing low electric vehicle sales (13% in 2024) and the cancellation of German subsidies, despite a 20% reduction in the maximum permitted CO2...
EU Carmakers Seek Emission Fine Relief Amidst Slow Electric Vehicle Sales
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is urging the EU to waive penalties for automakers failing to meet 2019 vehicle emission standards, citing low electric vehicle sales (13% in 2024) and the cancellation of German subsidies, despite a 20% reduction in the maximum permitted CO2...
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60% Bias Score
Serbian Student Injured in Protest; Driver Arrested
A 20-year-old student suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car during a protest in Belgrade on Thursday; the driver was arrested, and the incident sparked calls for a "total blockade" among students protesting government policies, including alleged corruption and civil rights abuses.
Serbian Student Injured in Protest; Driver Arrested
A 20-year-old student suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car during a protest in Belgrade on Thursday; the driver was arrested, and the incident sparked calls for a "total blockade" among students protesting government policies, including alleged corruption and civil rights abuses.
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40% Bias Score
Serbian Student Protester Seriously Injured During Belgrade Demonstration
A Serbian student protester was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Belgrade on Thursday, sparking further protests against the government amid ongoing outrage over the November 1st deadly awning collapse at Novi Sad train station, alleged government corruption, and accusations of state-sp...
Serbian Student Protester Seriously Injured During Belgrade Demonstration
A Serbian student protester was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Belgrade on Thursday, sparking further protests against the government amid ongoing outrage over the November 1st deadly awning collapse at Novi Sad train station, alleged government corruption, and accusations of state-sp...
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44% Bias Score
Unnecessary App Permissions Enable Extensive Location Data Collection
The North Rhine-Westphalia data protection authority warns against granting unnecessary app permissions, especially location access, due to concerns about data collection and resale by third parties, as highlighted by recent investigations revealing the sale of location data of nearly 800,000 people...
Unnecessary App Permissions Enable Extensive Location Data Collection
The North Rhine-Westphalia data protection authority warns against granting unnecessary app permissions, especially location access, due to concerns about data collection and resale by third parties, as highlighted by recent investigations revealing the sale of location data of nearly 800,000 people...
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52% Bias Score