Tanganyika's Independence: A 63-Year Retrospective
On December 9, 1961, Tanganyika celebrated independence by lowering the colonial flag and raising the national flag in Dar es Salaam's Uhuru Stadium, while simultaneously raising the Uhuru Torch on Mount Kilimanjaro, symbolizing self-governance and hope for the future.
Tanganyika's Independence: A 63-Year Retrospective
On December 9, 1961, Tanganyika celebrated independence by lowering the colonial flag and raising the national flag in Dar es Salaam's Uhuru Stadium, while simultaneously raising the Uhuru Torch on Mount Kilimanjaro, symbolizing self-governance and hope for the future.
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40% Bias Score
Glasgow Nurse Sentenced for Fatal Car Accident
A 35-year-old nurse, Pamela Kennedy, received a sentence of 300 hours of unpaid work for causing the death of Martin Cawley, 64, by careless driving after hitting him and his dog while crossing a road in Glasgow on February 6, 2023; the dog, Zoe, was later euthanized.
Glasgow Nurse Sentenced for Fatal Car Accident
A 35-year-old nurse, Pamela Kennedy, received a sentence of 300 hours of unpaid work for causing the death of Martin Cawley, 64, by careless driving after hitting him and his dog while crossing a road in Glasgow on February 6, 2023; the dog, Zoe, was later euthanized.
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40% Bias Score
Derbyshire Business Creates Lights for Hollywood Film "Wicked"
A Derbyshire-based family business, Ashby Lighting, created handmade lights for the Hollywood film "Wicked," which premiered in UK cinemas on November 22, 2023; the order included 50 "witches hat" lights and a bespoke chandelier used in the Emerald City set.
Derbyshire Business Creates Lights for Hollywood Film "Wicked"
A Derbyshire-based family business, Ashby Lighting, created handmade lights for the Hollywood film "Wicked," which premiered in UK cinemas on November 22, 2023; the order included 50 "witches hat" lights and a bespoke chandelier used in the Emerald City set.
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32% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Aberdeenshire Murder
Luke Allan received a life sentence with a minimum of 17 years for the murder of Andrew Ross in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, following a "ferocious" knife attack in February 2023; his brother, Ethan Carlyle, received community service for assault.
Life Sentence for Aberdeenshire Murder
Luke Allan received a life sentence with a minimum of 17 years for the murder of Andrew Ross in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, following a "ferocious" knife attack in February 2023; his brother, Ethan Carlyle, received community service for assault.
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52% Bias Score
Assad Regime Falls After Rebel Offensive in Syria
Rebel forces in Idlib, Syria, have overthrown Bashar al-Assad's regime after a week-long offensive, ending his five-decade family rule and significantly altering regional power dynamics.
Assad Regime Falls After Rebel Offensive in Syria
Rebel forces in Idlib, Syria, have overthrown Bashar al-Assad's regime after a week-long offensive, ending his five-decade family rule and significantly altering regional power dynamics.
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48% Bias Score
Assad Regime Falls After Surprise Offensive
After a surprise offensive from Idlib, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime fell, marking the end of five decades of Assad family rule and significantly impacting regional power dynamics, particularly Iran's influence and the balance of power in the Middle East.
Assad Regime Falls After Surprise Offensive
After a surprise offensive from Idlib, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime fell, marking the end of five decades of Assad family rule and significantly impacting regional power dynamics, particularly Iran's influence and the balance of power in the Middle East.
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52% Bias Score
UK Single Mothers' Fertility Treatments Triple in a Decade
The number of single women in the UK using IVF or artificial insemination has more than tripled in the last decade, rising from 1,400 in 2012 to 4,800 in 2022, due to women delaying motherhood and difficulties in finding partners; however, financial barriers persist.
UK Single Mothers' Fertility Treatments Triple in a Decade
The number of single women in the UK using IVF or artificial insemination has more than tripled in the last decade, rising from 1,400 in 2012 to 4,800 in 2022, due to women delaying motherhood and difficulties in finding partners; however, financial barriers persist.
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32% Bias Score
Belfast Urges Work From Home to Combat City Centre Traffic Congestion
Belfast's Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is urging residents to work from home one day a week to ease heavy traffic congestion across the city center, supplementing road engineering projects and public information campaigns.
Belfast Urges Work From Home to Combat City Centre Traffic Congestion
Belfast's Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is urging residents to work from home one day a week to ease heavy traffic congestion across the city center, supplementing road engineering projects and public information campaigns.
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36% Bias Score
Danny Jones Wins I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2024
McFly singer Danny Jones won the 2024 I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! series on Sunday, beating Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles in a less controversial series than previous years after ITV confirmed it would feature no politicians, and filmed in New South Wales, Australia.
Danny Jones Wins I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2024
McFly singer Danny Jones won the 2024 I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! series on Sunday, beating Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles in a less controversial series than previous years after ITV confirmed it would feature no politicians, and filmed in New South Wales, Australia.
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44% Bias Score
Rebel Advance on Damascus Sparks Fear and Uncertainty
Rebel fighters are closing in on Damascus, Syria, causing widespread fear and shortages as residents stay home, while the Syrian government denies rumors of Assad's escape and claims to have a strong military cordon around the capital.
Rebel Advance on Damascus Sparks Fear and Uncertainty
Rebel fighters are closing in on Damascus, Syria, causing widespread fear and shortages as residents stay home, while the Syrian government denies rumors of Assad's escape and claims to have a strong military cordon around the capital.
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48% Bias Score
Rebel forces seize Damascus, Assad reportedly flees
Rebel forces seized Damascus, Syria's capital, after a rapid advance following a large-scale offensive launched by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions, with President Bashar al-Assad reportedly fleeing; Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali pledged cooperation with a future government.
Rebel forces seize Damascus, Assad reportedly flees
Rebel forces seized Damascus, Syria's capital, after a rapid advance following a large-scale offensive launched by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied factions, with President Bashar al-Assad reportedly fleeing; Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali pledged cooperation with a future government.
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44% Bias Score
Rebel Groups Declare Damascus "Free" from Assad's Rule
In the early hours of Sunday, rebel groups declared Damascus "free" from Bashar al-Assad's rule after years of conflict, prompting widespread celebrations and concerns about the future. Unverified videos show people cheering in the streets and the release of prisoners.
Rebel Groups Declare Damascus "Free" from Assad's Rule
In the early hours of Sunday, rebel groups declared Damascus "free" from Bashar al-Assad's rule after years of conflict, prompting widespread celebrations and concerns about the future. Unverified videos show people cheering in the streets and the release of prisoners.
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40% Bias Score