Belgian Court Rules Colonial Child Separations Crimes Against Humanity
A Brussels appeals court ruled the Belgian state committed crimes against humanity by separating mixed-race children from their Black mothers in Congo during colonial rule (1908-1960), ordering €50,000 in damages to five women and recognizing the systematic nature of the policy.
Belgian Court Rules Colonial Child Separations Crimes Against Humanity
A Brussels appeals court ruled the Belgian state committed crimes against humanity by separating mixed-race children from their Black mothers in Congo during colonial rule (1908-1960), ordering €50,000 in damages to five women and recognizing the systematic nature of the policy.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea President Declares, Then Revokes, Martial Law Amid Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law early Wednesday, citing an alleged pro-North Korean plot to overthrow the government; however, lawmakers quickly voted to end the declaration amidst widespread outrage and concerns about the lack of evidence.
South Korea President Declares, Then Revokes, Martial Law Amid Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law early Wednesday, citing an alleged pro-North Korean plot to overthrow the government; however, lawmakers quickly voted to end the declaration amidst widespread outrage and concerns about the lack of evidence.
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36% Bias Score
Iowa Sues Biden Administration Over Access to Voter Citizenship Data
Iowa officials sued the Biden administration for access to citizenship information on 2,176 voters flagged from Department of Transportation data; this led to ballot challenges, an ACLU lawsuit, and a federal judge's denial of a request to halt the challenges, while some voters proved their citizens...
Iowa Sues Biden Administration Over Access to Voter Citizenship Data
Iowa officials sued the Biden administration for access to citizenship information on 2,176 voters flagged from Department of Transportation data; this led to ballot challenges, an ACLU lawsuit, and a federal judge's denial of a request to halt the challenges, while some voters proved their citizens...
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Military Confirms Death of Israeli-American Soldier Captured in October 7 Hamas Attack
The Israeli military confirmed the death of an Israeli-American soldier, presumed captured on October 7, 2023, during a Hamas attack, raising the death toll of American-Israeli hostages to four; the soldier's body was recovered from Gaza.
Israeli Military Confirms Death of Israeli-American Soldier Captured in October 7 Hamas Attack
The Israeli military confirmed the death of an Israeli-American soldier, presumed captured on October 7, 2023, during a Hamas attack, raising the death toll of American-Israeli hostages to four; the soldier's body was recovered from Gaza.
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64% Bias Score
China Condemns Lai Ching-te's Hawaii Visit, Escalating Taiwan Tensions
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii from August 12-13, 2024, meeting with state and federal officials. This visit prompted strong condemnation from China, which criticized U.S. support for Lai and a new U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan, escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.
China Condemns Lai Ching-te's Hawaii Visit, Escalating Taiwan Tensions
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii from August 12-13, 2024, meeting with state and federal officials. This visit prompted strong condemnation from China, which criticized U.S. support for Lai and a new U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan, escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.
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32% Bias Score
ICC Warrants for Netanyahu Spark International Backlash
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas' military chief for alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza, sparking international condemnation and raising questions about the court's effectiveness and leg...
ICC Warrants for Netanyahu Spark International Backlash
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas' military chief for alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza, sparking international condemnation and raising questions about the court's effectiveness and leg...
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64% Bias Score
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Battle
A Wisconsin judge overturned the state's 2011 Act 10, which restricted collective bargaining for public employees, sparking immediate appeals and raising questions about the state Supreme Court's upcoming election.
Wisconsin Judge Overturns Act 10, Reigniting Labor Battle
A Wisconsin judge overturned the state's 2011 Act 10, which restricted collective bargaining for public employees, sparking immediate appeals and raising questions about the state Supreme Court's upcoming election.
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32% Bias Score
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks interfering in Romania's election, including a pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers, after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's unexpected success fueled by a 92.8 million-view TikTok account.
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks interfering in Romania's election, including a pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers, after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's unexpected success fueled by a 92.8 million-view TikTok account.
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40% Bias Score
Mascherano Replaces Martino as Inter Miami Coach
Javier Mascherano, former teammate of Lionel Messi, was named Inter Miami's new coach on Tuesday, replacing Gerardo Martino who left for personal reasons; Mascherano, who has a three-year contract, will start next month.
Mascherano Replaces Martino as Inter Miami Coach
Javier Mascherano, former teammate of Lionel Messi, was named Inter Miami's new coach on Tuesday, replacing Gerardo Martino who left for personal reasons; Mascherano, who has a three-year contract, will start next month.
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40% Bias Score
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for World AIDS Day
President Biden displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House lawn for World AIDS Day, honoring the 1.2 million Americans with HIV and the 40 million worldwide; the event highlighted government support for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at White House for World AIDS Day
President Biden displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House lawn for World AIDS Day, honoring the 1.2 million Americans with HIV and the 40 million worldwide; the event highlighted government support for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
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36% Bias Score
Bangladesh Court Acquits Tarique Rahman in 2004 Grenade Attack Retrial
Bangladesh's High Court acquitted Tarique Rahman and 48 others Sunday in a retrial of a 2004 grenade attack that killed 24 and injured 300, overturning their 2018 convictions amid a political crisis with the Prime Minister in exile.
Bangladesh Court Acquits Tarique Rahman in 2004 Grenade Attack Retrial
Bangladesh's High Court acquitted Tarique Rahman and 48 others Sunday in a retrial of a 2004 grenade attack that killed 24 and injured 300, overturning their 2018 convictions amid a political crisis with the Prime Minister in exile.
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56% Bias Score
Geothermal Energy Potential Remains Untapped in Indonesia and the Philippines
Indonesia and the Philippines, despite possessing vast untapped geothermal energy reserves and aiming for energy transitions, face financial, regulatory, and community challenges, hindering the development of this clean energy source.
Geothermal Energy Potential Remains Untapped in Indonesia and the Philippines
Indonesia and the Philippines, despite possessing vast untapped geothermal energy reserves and aiming for energy transitions, face financial, regulatory, and community challenges, hindering the development of this clean energy source.
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24% Bias Score