Moscow Assassination Underscores Ukraine War's Proximity
The assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide by a bomb placed in a scooter in Moscow on December 17, 2023, brought the realities of the Ukraine war closer to home for many Russians, challenging the perception of the conflict as distant and prompting potential escalation.
Moscow Assassination Underscores Ukraine War's Proximity
The assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide by a bomb placed in a scooter in Moscow on December 17, 2023, brought the realities of the Ukraine war closer to home for many Russians, challenging the perception of the conflict as distant and prompting potential escalation.
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48% Bias Score
UK Court Seizes \u00a32 Million from Tate Brothers for Tax Evasion
A UK court ordered the seizure of over \u00a32 million from Andrew and Tristan Tate for unpaid taxes on \u00a321 million in revenue from their online businesses, following allegations of tax evasion and ongoing criminal investigations in Romania and the UK.
UK Court Seizes \u00a32 Million from Tate Brothers for Tax Evasion
A UK court ordered the seizure of over \u00a32 million from Andrew and Tristan Tate for unpaid taxes on \u00a321 million in revenue from their online businesses, following allegations of tax evasion and ongoing criminal investigations in Romania and the UK.
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48% Bias Score
Syria's Instability Hinders Mass Refugee Return
A senior UN official reported that Syria's instability prevents mass refugee returns, despite approximately 100,000 having already returned; ongoing conflicts and mass grave discoveries further complicate the situation, impacting the UN's projected one million returns by mid-2025.
Syria's Instability Hinders Mass Refugee Return
A senior UN official reported that Syria's instability prevents mass refugee returns, despite approximately 100,000 having already returned; ongoing conflicts and mass grave discoveries further complicate the situation, impacting the UN's projected one million returns by mid-2025.
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40% Bias Score
Trafficked Indian Woman Returns Home After 22 Years in Pakistan
A 75-year-old Indian woman, Hamida Banu, who was trafficked to Pakistan in 2002 under the pretense of a job in Dubai, has returned to India after her grandson identified her in a YouTube video, highlighting cross-border cooperation and the role of social media in reuniting families.
Trafficked Indian Woman Returns Home After 22 Years in Pakistan
A 75-year-old Indian woman, Hamida Banu, who was trafficked to Pakistan in 2002 under the pretense of a job in Dubai, has returned to India after her grandson identified her in a YouTube video, highlighting cross-border cooperation and the role of social media in reuniting families.
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36% Bias Score
Iraq Denies Maher al-Assad's Presence Amidst Syrian Instability
The Iraqi Interior Ministry denied reports of Maher al-Assad, brother of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, being in Iraq; Maher, known for his role in the Syrian military and alleged human rights abuses, is subject to international sanctions.
Iraq Denies Maher al-Assad's Presence Amidst Syrian Instability
The Iraqi Interior Ministry denied reports of Maher al-Assad, brother of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, being in Iraq; Maher, known for his role in the Syrian military and alleged human rights abuses, is subject to international sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Somali Pirates Demand $10 Million Ransom for Chinese Fishing Vessel
Pirates hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel with 18 crew members off the coast of Somalia in late November, demanding a $10 million ransom; the incident highlights persistent maritime security challenges and the complex factors contributing to the resurgence of piracy in the region.
Somali Pirates Demand $10 Million Ransom for Chinese Fishing Vessel
Pirates hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel with 18 crew members off the coast of Somalia in late November, demanding a $10 million ransom; the incident highlights persistent maritime security challenges and the complex factors contributing to the resurgence of piracy in the region.
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32% Bias Score
UK Government Rejects £10.5bn State Pension Compensation for Women
The UK government rejected compensating 3.6 million women for state pension changes, despite an independent review recommending it due to a £10.5bn cost, and claims most women knew of the changes, sparking outrage from campaigners.
UK Government Rejects £10.5bn State Pension Compensation for Women
The UK government rejected compensating 3.6 million women for state pension changes, despite an independent review recommending it due to a £10.5bn cost, and claims most women knew of the changes, sparking outrage from campaigners.
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44% Bias Score
Global Migration in 2025: Trump's Return and German Politics
Global migration is increasing, but access to formal pathways is becoming harder, especially for people from developing countries. The potential return of Donald Trump as US president and potential political shifts in Germany in 2025 could significantly impact migration patterns, potentially leading...
Global Migration in 2025: Trump's Return and German Politics
Global migration is increasing, but access to formal pathways is becoming harder, especially for people from developing countries. The potential return of Donald Trump as US president and potential political shifts in Germany in 2025 could significantly impact migration patterns, potentially leading...
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44% Bias Score
Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'
Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.
Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'
Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.
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32% Bias Score
Hodgkinson Targets 800m World Record After Olympic Gold
Keely Hodgkinson, the 22-year-old British Olympic 800m champion, aims to break the world record after winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year, setting a new British record of 1:54.61, and targeting world indoor and outdoor golds in 2025 before a 2026 world record attempt.
Hodgkinson Targets 800m World Record After Olympic Gold
Keely Hodgkinson, the 22-year-old British Olympic 800m champion, aims to break the world record after winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year, setting a new British record of 1:54.61, and targeting world indoor and outdoor golds in 2025 before a 2026 world record attempt.
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20% Bias Score
Five Jailed for Covering Up Venezuelan Rapper's Murder
A forensic expert, three police officers, and a music impresario were jailed for 15-20 years for covering up the 2015 murder of Venezuelan rapper Canserbero, who was drugged and stabbed by his manager, Natalia Améstica, and her brother, who received 25-year sentences in February. The cover-up involv...
Five Jailed for Covering Up Venezuelan Rapper's Murder
A forensic expert, three police officers, and a music impresario were jailed for 15-20 years for covering up the 2015 murder of Venezuelan rapper Canserbero, who was drugged and stabbed by his manager, Natalia Améstica, and her brother, who received 25-year sentences in February. The cover-up involv...
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44% Bias Score
Homs Celebrates Assad Regime's Fall Amidst Lingering Trauma
In Homs, Syria, formerly called the "capital of the revolution," twenty-year-old Baraa and her family celebrate the fall of the Assad regime after enduring years of siege and trauma, including food scarcity and witnessing violence; their story reflects the broader hopes and challenges facing Syrians...
Homs Celebrates Assad Regime's Fall Amidst Lingering Trauma
In Homs, Syria, formerly called the "capital of the revolution," twenty-year-old Baraa and her family celebrate the fall of the Assad regime after enduring years of siege and trauma, including food scarcity and witnessing violence; their story reflects the broader hopes and challenges facing Syrians...
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48% Bias Score