January 2025
February 2025
UK PM to Force Criminals to Attend Sentencing
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to give judges powers to force criminals to attend their sentencing hearings following a meeting with the mother of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was murdered in 2023; this follows similar pledges that were not enacted by the previous government, and the law change...
UK PM to Force Criminals to Attend Sentencing
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to give judges powers to force criminals to attend their sentencing hearings following a meeting with the mother of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was murdered in 2023; this follows similar pledges that were not enacted by the previous government, and the law change...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement, Creating Legal Uncertainty
President Trump issued an executive order delaying enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok, allowing the app to remain available to its 170 million US users despite a law requiring its tech partners to stop supporting it or face fines of up to $5,000 per user.
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement, Creating Legal Uncertainty
President Trump issued an executive order delaying enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok, allowing the app to remain available to its 170 million US users despite a law requiring its tech partners to stop supporting it or face fines of up to $5,000 per user.
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40% Bias Score
Houthis Release Crew of Israeli-Linked Ship After 430 Days
The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen released the 25-person crew of the Israeli-linked Galaxy Leader cargo ship on Wednesday after 430 days in captivity, following mediation by Oman and coordination with Hamas, amidst over 100 Houthi attacks on commercial and military vessels since November 2023.
Houthis Release Crew of Israeli-Linked Ship After 430 Days
The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen released the 25-person crew of the Israeli-linked Galaxy Leader cargo ship on Wednesday after 430 days in captivity, following mediation by Oman and coordination with Hamas, amidst over 100 Houthi attacks on commercial and military vessels since November 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Shuts Down Federal DEI Programs
President Trump ordered all US government staff working on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) schemes onto immediate paid administrative leave by 22:00 GMT on Wednesday, shutting down related offices and programs; this follows an executive order that deemed such programs "dangerous, demeaning an...
Trump Shuts Down Federal DEI Programs
President Trump ordered all US government staff working on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) schemes onto immediate paid administrative leave by 22:00 GMT on Wednesday, shutting down related offices and programs; this follows an executive order that deemed such programs "dangerous, demeaning an...
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56% Bias Score
AfD Receives Record €1.5 Million Donation, Exposing German Campaign Finance Loopholes
Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party received a record €1.5 million donation from Winfried Stöcker, a medical entrepreneur, highlighting the lack of donation limits in the country despite concerns about transparency and influence.
AfD Receives Record €1.5 Million Donation, Exposing German Campaign Finance Loopholes
Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party received a record €1.5 million donation from Winfried Stöcker, a medical entrepreneur, highlighting the lack of donation limits in the country despite concerns about transparency and influence.
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56% Bias Score
Afghan Citizen Arrested After Deadly Knife Attack in German Park
A 28-year-old Afghan citizen was arrested in Aschaffenburg, Germany, after a knife attack in a city park killed a child and a 41-year-old man; train services were temporarily disrupted during the suspect's attempted escape.
Afghan Citizen Arrested After Deadly Knife Attack in German Park
A 28-year-old Afghan citizen was arrested in Aschaffenburg, Germany, after a knife attack in a city park killed a child and a 41-year-old man; train services were temporarily disrupted during the suspect's attempted escape.
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28% Bias Score
Concerns Raised Over Expanding Terrorism Laws After Southport Attack
Following the Southport attack where Axel Rudakubana murdered three young girls, a review of terrorism laws is underway, with concerns raised about potentially misallocating resources and overlooking existing threats by former counter-terrorism chief Neil Basu, while the government announced a publi...
Concerns Raised Over Expanding Terrorism Laws After Southport Attack
Following the Southport attack where Axel Rudakubana murdered three young girls, a review of terrorism laws is underway, with concerns raised about potentially misallocating resources and overlooking existing threats by former counter-terrorism chief Neil Basu, while the government announced a publi...
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48% Bias Score
Rochdale Gang Sex Abuse Trial: Eight Men Accused
Eight Asian men are on trial in Manchester accused of 56 sexual offences against two 13-year-old girls between 2001 and 2006; the girls, known to social services, were allegedly treated as 'sex slaves' and the prosecution claims authorities failed to act on prior knowledge.
Rochdale Gang Sex Abuse Trial: Eight Men Accused
Eight Asian men are on trial in Manchester accused of 56 sexual offences against two 13-year-old girls between 2001 and 2006; the girls, known to social services, were allegedly treated as 'sex slaves' and the prosecution claims authorities failed to act on prior knowledge.
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52% Bias Score
Local Opposition Delays Illinois Abortion Clinic Opening
LaDonna Prince moved her abortion clinic from Indiana to Danville, Illinois, after Roe v. Wade was overturned, but local opposition, including a city ordinance and contractor refusals, along with a violent attack causing $500,000 in damages, have indefinitely delayed its opening, highlighting the im...
Local Opposition Delays Illinois Abortion Clinic Opening
LaDonna Prince moved her abortion clinic from Indiana to Danville, Illinois, after Roe v. Wade was overturned, but local opposition, including a city ordinance and contractor refusals, along with a violent attack causing $500,000 in damages, have indefinitely delayed its opening, highlighting the im...
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40% Bias Score
France to Change Rape Law to Include Consent
France will change its rape law to include the element of consent, inspired by the Gisèle Pelicot case where her husband recruited dozens of men to rape her, resulting in 50 convictions and highlighting the country's struggle with rape culture and a perceived climate of impunity.
France to Change Rape Law to Include Consent
France will change its rape law to include the element of consent, inspired by the Gisèle Pelicot case where her husband recruited dozens of men to rape her, resulting in 50 convictions and highlighting the country's struggle with rape culture and a perceived climate of impunity.
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52% Bias Score
Grimes Distances Herself from Elon Musk After His Nazi-Like Salute
Elon Musk's Nazi-like salute at a political event prompted his partner Grimes to distance herself, while the gesture sparked controversy, with far-right groups celebrating it and others interpreting it differently; Musk himself responded dismissively.
Grimes Distances Herself from Elon Musk After His Nazi-Like Salute
Elon Musk's Nazi-like salute at a political event prompted his partner Grimes to distance herself, while the gesture sparked controversy, with far-right groups celebrating it and others interpreting it differently; Musk himself responded dismissively.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Suspends Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program
President Trump's January 27th suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) leaves roughly 15,000 at-risk Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement in limbo, jeopardizing their safety and contradicting prior US commitments.
Trump Suspends Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program
President Trump's January 27th suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) leaves roughly 15,000 at-risk Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement in limbo, jeopardizing their safety and contradicting prior US commitments.
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48% Bias Score