January 2025
February 2025
Istanbul Mayor and 39 Others Arrested on Corruption Charges
Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat and 39 others were arrested in Istanbul on charges of corruption and sent to Çağlayan Courthouse for questioning; the investigation focuses on allegations of bribery and manipulation of public tenders by a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş.
Istanbul Mayor and 39 Others Arrested on Corruption Charges
Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat and 39 others were arrested in Istanbul on charges of corruption and sent to Çağlayan Courthouse for questioning; the investigation focuses on allegations of bribery and manipulation of public tenders by a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş.
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48% Bias Score
Overcrowding and Staff Concerns at Turin's Ferrante Aporti Juvenile Prison
Six inmates at Turin's Ferrante Aporti juvenile prison are sleeping on the floor due to overcrowding (53 inmates in a facility with 46 beds), causing distress among prison staff, who are also concerned about a pregnant officer's forced operational duty with heavy equipment.
Overcrowding and Staff Concerns at Turin's Ferrante Aporti Juvenile Prison
Six inmates at Turin's Ferrante Aporti juvenile prison are sleeping on the floor due to overcrowding (53 inmates in a facility with 46 beds), causing distress among prison staff, who are also concerned about a pregnant officer's forced operational duty with heavy equipment.
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60% Bias Score
Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Zoë Konstantopoulou Amidst Grigoropoulos Murder Case Controversy
The Greek Parliament voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoë Konstantopoulou, leader of the 'Flow of Freedom' party, to allow a defamation lawsuit to proceed, stemming from her comments on the 2008 murder of Alexandros Grigoropoulos and related allegations of police misconduct and cover-up.
Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Zoë Konstantopoulou Amidst Grigoropoulos Murder Case Controversy
The Greek Parliament voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoë Konstantopoulou, leader of the 'Flow of Freedom' party, to allow a defamation lawsuit to proceed, stemming from her comments on the 2008 murder of Alexandros Grigoropoulos and related allegations of police misconduct and cover-up.
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48% Bias Score
Fashion Brands' 2025 Sustainability Initiatives
In 2025, major fashion brands like Chanel, VF Corporation, Barbour, PANGAIA, Prada Group, and Patagonia are implementing various sustainability initiatives, including renewable energy transition, worker safety programs, product repair services, and material innovation, demonstrating a commitment tow...
Fashion Brands' 2025 Sustainability Initiatives
In 2025, major fashion brands like Chanel, VF Corporation, Barbour, PANGAIA, Prada Group, and Patagonia are implementing various sustainability initiatives, including renewable energy transition, worker safety programs, product repair services, and material innovation, demonstrating a commitment tow...
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24% Bias Score
Florida Cannabis Activists Resubmit Legalization Initiative for 2026 Ballot
Cannabis activists in Florida submitted a new recreational marijuana legalization initiative for the 2026 ballot, addressing criticisms of a similar measure that failed in November 2024 by prohibiting public consumption and child-attractive packaging, and including a provision allowing for potential...
Florida Cannabis Activists Resubmit Legalization Initiative for 2026 Ballot
Cannabis activists in Florida submitted a new recreational marijuana legalization initiative for the 2026 ballot, addressing criticisms of a similar measure that failed in November 2024 by prohibiting public consumption and child-attractive packaging, and including a provision allowing for potential...
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44% Bias Score
California Man Extradited for 2013 Sexual Assault After Facebook Confession
Ian Cleary, a 31-year-old California man, was extradited from France on Thursday to face charges of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old Gettysburg College student in 2013, after which he allegedly messaged her on Facebook admitting to the assault. He was apprehended in April in Metz, France, after a ...
California Man Extradited for 2013 Sexual Assault After Facebook Confession
Ian Cleary, a 31-year-old California man, was extradited from France on Thursday to face charges of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old Gettysburg College student in 2013, after which he allegedly messaged her on Facebook admitting to the assault. He was apprehended in April in Metz, France, after a ...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey and Mongolia Establish Strategic Partnership with 10 New Agreements
Turkey and Mongolia established a strategic partnership and signed 10 agreements on transportation, health, education, youth, sports, mining, environment, and media cooperation during a meeting between Presidents Erdoğan and Ukhnaa in Ankara.
Turkey and Mongolia Establish Strategic Partnership with 10 New Agreements
Turkey and Mongolia established a strategic partnership and signed 10 agreements on transportation, health, education, youth, sports, mining, environment, and media cooperation during a meeting between Presidents Erdoğan and Ukhnaa in Ankara.
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8% Bias Score
Cote d'Ivoire's Baleine Field Production Exceeds Expectations
Cote d'Ivoire's oil and gas production is set to surge to 75,000-85,000 barrels per day following the successful start of phase 2 of the Baleine field by ENI and PETROCI on December 28, 2023, exceeding initial projections, and boosting the nation's energy sector.
Cote d'Ivoire's Baleine Field Production Exceeds Expectations
Cote d'Ivoire's oil and gas production is set to surge to 75,000-85,000 barrels per day following the successful start of phase 2 of the Baleine field by ENI and PETROCI on December 28, 2023, exceeding initial projections, and boosting the nation's energy sector.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Hearings for Prospective Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives will abolish hearings for prospective ministers and state secretaries after the PVV withdrew support due to concerns about their constitutionality and the quality of questions asked, particularly those directed at PVV candidates.
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Hearings for Prospective Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives will abolish hearings for prospective ministers and state secretaries after the PVV withdrew support due to concerns about their constitutionality and the quality of questions asked, particularly those directed at PVV candidates.
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52% Bias Score
Dream of Europe" Premieres on PBS, Showcases Unique European Destinations
Kathy McCabe's "Dream of Europe," a seven-part PBS series premiering January 18, 2025, explores diverse European destinations like London, Malta, and Albania, offering unique travel experiences and showcasing lesser-known cultural gems, such as Abbey Road Studios.
Dream of Europe" Premieres on PBS, Showcases Unique European Destinations
Kathy McCabe's "Dream of Europe," a seven-part PBS series premiering January 18, 2025, explores diverse European destinations like London, Malta, and Albania, offering unique travel experiences and showcasing lesser-known cultural gems, such as Abbey Road Studios.
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40% Bias Score
Armed Altadena Residents Defy Evacuation Orders Amid Wildfires, Looting
Amid raging wildfires and evacuation orders in Altadena, California, armed residents are defying authorities to protect their homes from looters and arsonists, resulting in at least a dozen arrests and calls for stricter penalties for those involved in the criminal activity.
Armed Altadena Residents Defy Evacuation Orders Amid Wildfires, Looting
Amid raging wildfires and evacuation orders in Altadena, California, armed residents are defying authorities to protect their homes from looters and arsonists, resulting in at least a dozen arrests and calls for stricter penalties for those involved in the criminal activity.
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48% Bias Score
Jennings Criticizes Etienne for Praising Biden's Focus on Misinformation
CNN commentator Scott Jennings criticized former Biden aide Ashley Etienne for praising Biden's focus on misinformation in his farewell address, citing alleged presidential lies and a health condition cover-up; Etienne countered by referencing Trump's COVID-19 misinformation and its deadly impact, h...
Jennings Criticizes Etienne for Praising Biden's Focus on Misinformation
CNN commentator Scott Jennings criticized former Biden aide Ashley Etienne for praising Biden's focus on misinformation in his farewell address, citing alleged presidential lies and a health condition cover-up; Etienne countered by referencing Trump's COVID-19 misinformation and its deadly impact, h...
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40% Bias Score