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theguardian.com
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UK Judge Calls Israel's Gaza Assault 'Grossly Disproportionate,' Raises Genocide Concerns

Former UK Supreme Court judge Lord Sumption deemed Israel's Gaza assault "grossly disproportionate," suggesting potential genocide and criticizing the UK government's arms sales, partially suspended but still challenged in court; his new book warns against free speech suppression, particularly affec...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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The Neuroscience of Hallucination: Prevalence, Mechanisms, and Future Directions

This article explores the science of hallucinations, revealing their surprisingly high prevalence across various populations and linking them to the brain's predictive mechanisms; it highlights the role of brain region Area 10 in distinguishing reality from imagination and suggests future research d...

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12% Bias Score

theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Sierra Leone Influencer Arrested Live, Raising Freedom of Speech Concerns

Sierra Leonean-Canadian social media influencer Hawa Hunt was arrested on December 22nd, 2023, during a live TV show for social media posts criticizing the president and first lady, sparking concerns about freedom of speech and her well-being in prison due to reports of abuse and poor conditions.

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56% Bias Score

dailymail.co.uk
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Jet Suits to Equip Western Militaries

British engineer Richard Browning's Gravity Industries has sold its jet suits to two Western allies for military use; the suits, capable of reaching 85 mph and 20 feet in the air, will allow special forces to rapidly board ships and access maritime targets.

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20% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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PP Challenges Andalusian ERE Rulings in European Court

The People's Party (PP) in Spain is asking the European Court of Justice to overturn the Constitutional Court's decision to reduce sentences for officials involved in the Andalusian ERE corruption case, arguing it undermines EU anti-fraud laws and creates impunity; the request follows a similar plea...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
repubblica.it
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Leads to 1500% Increase in Willow Tree Canopies

A peer-reviewed study reveals a 1500% increase in Yellowstone's willow tree canopies since the 1995-96 wolf reintroduction, attributed to wolves and bears controlling elk populations and thus restoring riparian vegetation and overall ecosystem health.

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40% Bias Score

Life on Land
dailymail.co.uk
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Southport Attack Highlights Prevent Scheme Failures

A man, Axel Rudakubana, murdered three girls and injured ten others at a children's dance class in Southport on July 29th. Despite three prior referrals to the Prevent counter-terrorism scheme due to his interest in extreme violence, no intervention occurred because he didn't align with a specific i...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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UK Job Market Crisis: Millions Unemployed Amidst AI and Economic Downturn

The UK job market is experiencing a severe downturn, with 1.57 million unemployed between September and November 2024, and millions more economically inactive; highly skilled individuals face intense competition and low wages, while AI and economic uncertainty contribute to reduced vacancies.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Rushdie's Attacker's Trial Begins in Mayville, New York

The trial of Hadi Matar, accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie at New York's Chautauqua Institution in August 2022, begins this week in Mayville, New York, a town grappling with the aftermath of the attack and the upcoming winter festival.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
torino.repubblica.it
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Swastika Defaces WWII Partisan Massacre Memorial in Italy

A swastika was spray-painted on a road sign near the Benedicta Sanctuary in Bosio, Italy, a site commemorating the April 1944 massacre of 147 partisans during World War II; authorities are investigating the incident, which follows previous antisemitic graffiti.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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CSIF Sues Insurers Over Muface Healthcare Denials

The CSIF union filed a lawsuit against DKV, Adeslas, and Asisa for denying healthcare to hundreds of Muface members since October 2024, resulting in unmet medical needs and a planned strike on February 13th.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Sharp Rise in Gonorrhea and Syphilis Cases Across Europe in 2023

European gonorrhea cases increased by 31% in 2023, reaching a record high since 2009, while syphilis cases rose 13%, prompting the ECDC to call for increased public health interventions and preventative measures due to antimicrobial resistance concerns.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being