Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Dog Walker on Kent Beach
On August 25, 2023, Harrison Lawrence Van-Pooss, 21, murdered Claire Knights, 54, during a dog walk on a Kent beach; he pleaded guilty to murder and voyeurism, and the sentencing is pending.
Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Dog Walker on Kent Beach
On August 25, 2023, Harrison Lawrence Van-Pooss, 21, murdered Claire Knights, 54, during a dog walk on a Kent beach; he pleaded guilty to murder and voyeurism, and the sentencing is pending.
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24% Bias Score
Russia Freezes Assets of "Foreign Agents"
The Russian State Duma passed a law freezing the assets of nearly 500 individuals labeled "foreign agents," affecting various income sources, including rental income, sale proceeds from property or vehicles, bank deposits, and dividends, starting March 1, 2025.
Russia Freezes Assets of "Foreign Agents"
The Russian State Duma passed a law freezing the assets of nearly 500 individuals labeled "foreign agents," affecting various income sources, including rental income, sale proceeds from property or vehicles, bank deposits, and dividends, starting March 1, 2025.
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56% Bias Score
EU Reopens Syria Embassy Amidst International Concerns
Following constructive talks with Syria's new leadership, the European Union announced the reopening of its embassy in Damascus, marking a significant step in increased engagement, although Israel expressed concerns about some Syrian groups.
EU Reopens Syria Embassy Amidst International Concerns
Following constructive talks with Syria's new leadership, the European Union announced the reopening of its embassy in Damascus, marking a significant step in increased engagement, although Israel expressed concerns about some Syrian groups.
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44% Bias Score
\$15.6 Billion Highway to Connect Abidjan and Lagos, Boosting West African Integration
A \$15.6 billion highway connecting Abidjan to Lagos via Ghana, Togo, and Benin is set to begin construction in 2026, aiming to boost West African economic development and counter the impact of recent military coups and state withdrawals from ECOWAS.
\$15.6 Billion Highway to Connect Abidjan and Lagos, Boosting West African Integration
A \$15.6 billion highway connecting Abidjan to Lagos via Ghana, Togo, and Benin is set to begin construction in 2026, aiming to boost West African economic development and counter the impact of recent military coups and state withdrawals from ECOWAS.
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36% Bias Score
Paedophile Headteacher's Unchecked Hiring Led to \u00a3500,000 School Debt
A jailed paedophile headteacher at Ysgol Friars in Bangor, Gwynedd, Neil Foden, was found to have recruited approximately 80 staff members without proper procedure between September 2021 and January 2024, leading to a near \u00a3500,000 debt for the school and raising concerns about accountability a...
Paedophile Headteacher's Unchecked Hiring Led to \u00a3500,000 School Debt
A jailed paedophile headteacher at Ysgol Friars in Bangor, Gwynedd, Neil Foden, was found to have recruited approximately 80 staff members without proper procedure between September 2021 and January 2024, leading to a near \u00a3500,000 debt for the school and raising concerns about accountability a...
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28% Bias Score
Welsh Landmark Inspires Wallace and Gromit Film Finale
The final scene of the new Wallace and Gromit film, "Vengeance Most Fowl," features a barge chase across a fictional aqueduct inspired by Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales, with design alterations to reflect a Lancashire setting; the film premieres on BBC One Christmas Day.
Welsh Landmark Inspires Wallace and Gromit Film Finale
The final scene of the new Wallace and Gromit film, "Vengeance Most Fowl," features a barge chase across a fictional aqueduct inspired by Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales, with design alterations to reflect a Lancashire setting; the film premieres on BBC One Christmas Day.
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20% Bias Score
TAPI Pipeline Construction Resumes in Afghanistan
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan's foreign ministers recently inspected the restarted TAPI gas pipeline project in Herat, with over 1 kilometer of pipeline already laid and gas delivery to Herat expected in early 2027, despite ongoing financial and political challenges.
TAPI Pipeline Construction Resumes in Afghanistan
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan's foreign ministers recently inspected the restarted TAPI gas pipeline project in Herat, with over 1 kilometer of pipeline already laid and gas delivery to Herat expected in early 2027, despite ongoing financial and political challenges.
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40% Bias Score
UK Government Rejects Pension Compensation for 3.6 Million Women
The UK government refused compensation to 3.6 million women affected by state pension age increases, rejecting a parliamentary ombudsman's recommendation for payouts of £1,000-£2,950 per person due to claims of sufficient awareness and no direct financial loss, despite a 28-month delay in notifying ...
UK Government Rejects Pension Compensation for 3.6 Million Women
The UK government refused compensation to 3.6 million women affected by state pension age increases, rejecting a parliamentary ombudsman's recommendation for payouts of £1,000-£2,950 per person due to claims of sufficient awareness and no direct financial loss, despite a 28-month delay in notifying ...
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56% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks Sanctions Relief, Pledges Unity
Ten days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, the leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with British and UN officials, urging for sanctions to be lifted while pledging to disarm HTS fighters and establish a social contract among diverse groups, ...
Syrian Rebel Leader Seeks Sanctions Relief, Pledges Unity
Ten days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, the leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with British and UN officials, urging for sanctions to be lifted while pledging to disarm HTS fighters and establish a social contract among diverse groups, ...
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52% Bias Score
Los Zetas Founder Deported to Mexico to Face Multiple Charges
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, the 57-year-old founder of the Los Zetas cartel, was deported from the US to Mexico on Monday to face charges of murder and organized crime, potentially facing over 700 years in prison.
Los Zetas Founder Deported to Mexico to Face Multiple Charges
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, the 57-year-old founder of the Los Zetas cartel, was deported from the US to Mexico on Monday to face charges of murder and organized crime, potentially facing over 700 years in prison.
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64% Bias Score
Turkey Massing Troops Near Kobani, Syria, for Potential Operation Against Kurds
Turkey is amassing troops near Kobani, Syria, for a potential military operation against Kurdish fighters, raising concerns among US officials due to the presence of US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the region. This follows the Syrian opposition's removal of President Bashar al-Assad.
Turkey Massing Troops Near Kobani, Syria, for Potential Operation Against Kurds
Turkey is amassing troops near Kobani, Syria, for a potential military operation against Kurdish fighters, raising concerns among US officials due to the presence of US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the region. This follows the Syrian opposition's removal of President Bashar al-Assad.
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36% Bias Score
Death of Acclaimed Spanish Actress Marisa Paredes at 78
Spanish actress Marisa Paredes, known for her roles in Pedro Almodóvar films and collaborations with other international directors, died at age 78; she was also a prominent political and feminist activist.
Death of Acclaimed Spanish Actress Marisa Paredes at 78
Spanish actress Marisa Paredes, known for her roles in Pedro Almodóvar films and collaborations with other international directors, died at age 78; she was also a prominent political and feminist activist.
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24% Bias Score