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Chad: Release of Opposition Figure Amidst Continued Crackdown on Dissent
In Chad, the release of opposition figure Robert Gam on June 3rd, 2024, following eight months of detention, has not quelled concerns over government repression; at least three journalists remain imprisoned on charges of plotting against the state and collaborating with Russia, while the former Prim...
Chad: Release of Opposition Figure Amidst Continued Crackdown on Dissent
In Chad, the release of opposition figure Robert Gam on June 3rd, 2024, following eight months of detention, has not quelled concerns over government repression; at least three journalists remain imprisoned on charges of plotting against the state and collaborating with Russia, while the former Prim...
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40% Bias Score
Canada Delays Retaliation Amidst Increased US Tariffs
President Trump doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50 percent, prompting Prime Minister Carney to temporarily suspend retaliatory measures due to ongoing negotiations; Ontario Premier Doug Ford advocates for immediate retaliation, highlighting broken agreements and potential harm to A...
Canada Delays Retaliation Amidst Increased US Tariffs
President Trump doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50 percent, prompting Prime Minister Carney to temporarily suspend retaliatory measures due to ongoing negotiations; Ontario Premier Doug Ford advocates for immediate retaliation, highlighting broken agreements and potential harm to A...
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Steel CEO Urges Ottawa to Impose Tariffs on Foreign Steel
Algoma Steel CEO Michael Garcia is urging the Canadian government to immediately impose Section 53 tariffs on foreign steel imports to protect the domestic industry from the impact of the U.S.'s 50 percent tariff on Canadian steel and address long-standing dumping issues, while the Canadian governme...
Canadian Steel CEO Urges Ottawa to Impose Tariffs on Foreign Steel
Algoma Steel CEO Michael Garcia is urging the Canadian government to immediately impose Section 53 tariffs on foreign steel imports to protect the domestic industry from the impact of the U.S.'s 50 percent tariff on Canadian steel and address long-standing dumping issues, while the Canadian governme...
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52% Bias Score
Widening Gender Gap in Iran's Labor Market: Unemployment and Participation Rates
Iran's female unemployment rate decreased to 14.3% in 2024, but the rate remains 2.3 times higher than men's, reflecting a widening gender gap exacerbated by low female labor force participation (14.1%) compared to men (68.1%) and a concentration of women in vulnerable service sector jobs.
Widening Gender Gap in Iran's Labor Market: Unemployment and Participation Rates
Iran's female unemployment rate decreased to 14.3% in 2024, but the rate remains 2.3 times higher than men's, reflecting a widening gender gap exacerbated by low female labor force participation (14.1%) compared to men (68.1%) and a concentration of women in vulnerable service sector jobs.
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32% Bias Score
Khamenei Criticizes US Nuclear Offer, but Doesn't Rule Out Talks
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday criticized a US offer on Iran's nuclear program but didn't rule out talks, reiterating Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, a key demand from the US. The US offer, details of which remain unclear, was delivered by US special envoy Steve...
Khamenei Criticizes US Nuclear Offer, but Doesn't Rule Out Talks
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday criticized a US offer on Iran's nuclear program but didn't rule out talks, reiterating Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, a key demand from the US. The US offer, details of which remain unclear, was delivered by US special envoy Steve...
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44% Bias Score
French State Condemned for Inaction in 2019 Femicide
A French court found the state guilty of "serious fault" for failing to act on four reports of harassment and threats before Nathalie Debaillie's murder in 2019, ordering €27,000 in compensation to her family; the police's inaction was deemed fatal.
French State Condemned for Inaction in 2019 Femicide
A French court found the state guilty of "serious fault" for failing to act on four reports of harassment and threats before Nathalie Debaillie's murder in 2019, ordering €27,000 in compensation to her family; the police's inaction was deemed fatal.
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44% Bias Score
Carney's Government Sets Ambitious Economic Goals
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has set ambitious economic goals, including becoming the strongest G7 economy and a leading science and innovation hub, and is taking steps to achieve them through legislative actions and international cooperation, although facing potential obstacles ...
Carney's Government Sets Ambitious Economic Goals
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has set ambitious economic goals, including becoming the strongest G7 economy and a leading science and innovation hub, and is taking steps to achieve them through legislative actions and international cooperation, although facing potential obstacles ...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs: CBO Projects \$2.8 Trillion Deficit Reduction, But at Economic Cost
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects President Trump's tariff plan to reduce the U.S. deficit by \$2.8 trillion over 10 years, but also decrease GDP, raise inflation by 0.4 percent annually by 2025-2026, and lower household purchasing power, despite recent court challenges.
Trump Tariffs: CBO Projects \$2.8 Trillion Deficit Reduction, But at Economic Cost
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects President Trump's tariff plan to reduce the U.S. deficit by \$2.8 trillion over 10 years, but also decrease GDP, raise inflation by 0.4 percent annually by 2025-2026, and lower household purchasing power, despite recent court challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Bulgaria to Join Eurozone in Early 2024
Following years of preparation and overcoming political and economic obstacles, Bulgaria is set to join the Eurozone in early 2024 after receiving approval from the ECB and European Commission, despite recent domestic protests and disinformation campaigns.
Bulgaria to Join Eurozone in Early 2024
Following years of preparation and overcoming political and economic obstacles, Bulgaria is set to join the Eurozone in early 2024 after receiving approval from the ECB and European Commission, despite recent domestic protests and disinformation campaigns.
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40% Bias Score
Researcher Fired for Refusal to Fly Wins Settlement, Secures New Position
Gianluca Grimalda, a researcher fired for refusing to fly, secured a new position at Masaryk University in Czech Republic, starting January 2026, after a legal battle resulting in a confidential settlement and a 75,000 euro donation to environmental charities; his experiences are documented in a boo...
Researcher Fired for Refusal to Fly Wins Settlement, Secures New Position
Gianluca Grimalda, a researcher fired for refusing to fly, secured a new position at Masaryk University in Czech Republic, starting January 2026, after a legal battle resulting in a confidential settlement and a 75,000 euro donation to environmental charities; his experiences are documented in a boo...
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44% Bias Score
Iranian Editor Imprisoned for Liking Tweet
Hussain Shabanehzadeh, an editor and translator, was arrested in Ardabil, Iran, on June 5, 2024, for liking a tweet by Ayatollah Khamenei more than the tweet itself received likes. He was subsequently subjected to torture and coerced into a televised confession, facing charges of espionage and anti-...
Iranian Editor Imprisoned for Liking Tweet
Hussain Shabanehzadeh, an editor and translator, was arrested in Ardabil, Iran, on June 5, 2024, for liking a tweet by Ayatollah Khamenei more than the tweet itself received likes. He was subsequently subjected to torture and coerced into a televised confession, facing charges of espionage and anti-...
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48% Bias Score
Bulgaria Recommended for Eurozone Entry in 2026
The European Commission recommends Bulgaria join the Eurozone on January 1, 2026, after meeting the necessary criteria, despite significant public opposition; this follows its Schengen Area accession earlier this year.
Bulgaria Recommended for Eurozone Entry in 2026
The European Commission recommends Bulgaria join the Eurozone on January 1, 2026, after meeting the necessary criteria, despite significant public opposition; this follows its Schengen Area accession earlier this year.
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40% Bias Score
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